MMA News
Michael Chandler says Tony Ferguson "still extremely dangerous" despite recent losing streak: "He's a tougher puzzle than Justin Gaethje"
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler isn’t taking his matchup with Tony Ferguson lightly. The former Bellator lightweight champion is back for the first time since his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. Their bout was one of the best of 2021, but it did send Chandler to his second loss in a row. He had previously lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC 262 in May 2021 in a battle for the vacant lightweight title.
Daniel Cormier agrees with the UFC giving Conor McGregor a tune-up fight: "It doesn't hurt him"
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Daniel Cormier believes that Conor McGregor should receive a tune-up fight next. The Irishman has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. McGregor suffered a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. The injury has forced him to be on the sidelines for the better part of a year.
Gina Mazany fighting out UFC contract against Shanna Young, plans to get a new deal after finishing her
Cole Shelton - April 27, 2022
Gina Mazany knows the pressure is on when she faces Shanna Young at UFC Vegas 53. Mazany is coming off a TKO loss to Priscila Cachoeira at UFC 262 last May and after the fight, the plan was for her to take some time off. Mazany wanted time to work on new skills and improve as a fighter and she thinks she did just that.
Derrick Lewis set to return in July against Sergei Pavlovich
Cole Shelton - April 27, 2022
Derrick Lewis will be looking to get back into the win column this July. According to ESPN, Lewis is set to return on July 30 against Sergei Pavlovich. The event does not have a location but Madison Square Garden has been floated out there for the card which is expected to serve as UFC 277.
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Chris Taylor - April 27, 2022
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Stephen Thompson wants to fight Nick or Nate Diaz next: “Who wouldn’t love good striking battle?!”
Susan Cox - April 27, 2022
Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson has set his sights on fighting Nick or Nate Diaz next. Thompson, (16-6 MMA) has a disappointing record of losing his last two fights in a row, to Belal Muhammad (21-3 MMA) and Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) respectively. Currently positioned at #7 in the UFC welterweight rankings, he’s got the reputation of being one of the most accomplished strikers and well as one of the most respected fighters in the sport.
UFC fighter Raquel Pennington clears the air following reports that she struck actress Amber Heard
Susan Cox - April 27, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Raquel Pennington has cleared the air following reports that she struck actress Amber Heard. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are first and foremost in the news right now with their ongoing courtroom drama, suing and counter-suing each other in a highly publicized defamation case.
Chael Sonnen casts doubt on Francis Ngannou’s ability to become a free agent: “There for sure is a non-negotiation clause”
Susan Cox - April 27, 2022
Chael Sonnen is weighing in on Francis Ngannou’s contract with the UFC and his subsequent ability to become a free agent. Ngannou, (17-3 MMA), the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has had an ongoing contract dispute with Dana White & Co.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk willing to move Zhang Weili rematch up to five rounds: “I’m willing to do 5 rounds for my fans”
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has revealed that she would be willing to fight Zhang Weili over five rounds instead of three at UFC 275. Throughout the course of their respective careers in mixed martial arts, both Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Zhang Weili have been involved in some incredible contests. Alas, neither has been able to replicate what they produced together at UFC 248 when they battled it out in a remarkable five-round war in Las Vegas.
Mike Perry suggests BKFC implement some new rules: “And 1 kick if you get a knockdown”
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2022
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry has offered some suggestions to BKFC regarding new rules – aka the ‘Platinum Fight Club’. Throughout the course of his time in combat sports, Mike Perry has never been shy to make some noise. Whether it be explosive knockouts in the cage or endless drama out of it, the 30-year-old has the kind of never-say-die attitude that means he’ll likely always be an entertaining watch.
Georges St-Pierre weighs in on Khamzat Chimaev’s performance against Gilbert Burns: “You can’t fight like this at the elite level”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022
Georges St-Pierre has offered some constructive criticism to Khamzat Chimaev following his recent win over Gilbert Burns. At UFC 273 earlier this month, Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns went to war in a really fun welterweight clash. It was expected to serve as the big coming-out party for Chimaev and while he did end up securing the win, he had to go through some real adversity in order to get there.
Grant Dawson explains why he changed gyms to go to ATT, expects a "grueling fight" against Jared Gordon
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Grant Dawson made a big change in his fighting career after his draw against Ricky Glenn. Dawson trained at Glory MMA under James Krause for his entire pro career and spent the last couple of years helping coach. Yet, after his last fight, he says he felt burnt out and knew he needed to make a change which is why he changed gyms to go to American Top Team.
Canelo Alvarez reacts to Ali Abdelaziz stating he's a chicken for turning down Kamaru Usman fight: "Who the f*ck is this?"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Canelo Alvarez has reacted to Ali Abdelaziz’s comments that he’s scared of Kamaru Usman. Over the last few months, the Mexican superstar and the UFC welterweight champion have been in talks for a fight. While Alvarez has seemed more open to it as time has progressed, there’s no real timetable for the bout.
Jon Jones confirms his UFC return has been pushed back to September: “I want the heavyweight goat at his absolute best”
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Jon Jones is now targeted to return in September. Jones was rumored to return at International Fight Week on July 2 against Stipe Miocic. It would’ve been a massive fight and one that likely would’ve been for the interim heavyweight title according to Dana White.
Aljamain Sterling responds after TJ Dillashaw suggests he’s not a “champion caliber” fighter: “You should do standup with Henry Cejudo”
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Aljamain Sterling seems to think T.J. Dillashaw’s recent comments are pretty funny. The UFC bantamweight champion is expected to face ‘Killashaw’ later this year. Since Dana White proclaimed that Dillashaw would fight for the title next, the two men have traded words for a while. Sterling quickly asserted that he wanted to fight the former champion next due to his previous EPO use.
Two fighters removed from active UFC roster following Saturday’s event in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Two fighters have been removed from the UFC’s active roster following UFC Vegas 52. The Twitter account UFC Roster Watch was the first to report the fighters being moved from the active roster. UFC bantamweight Miles Johns and women’s flyweight Sabina Mazo were reportedly removed from the promotion’s website.
Rob Font "surprised" he's fighting Marlon Vera but expects to "overwhelm" him to get the stoppage
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
Rob Font figured he would be fighting Cory Sandhagen. After Font lost to Jose Aldo and Sandhagen lost to Petr Yan, he thought the fight made sense and it was one that interested him. However, Font was offered to headline UFC Vegas 53 against Marlon Vera which did surprise him. Yet, he is eager for the challenge and is excited to headline another card.
Brendan Schaub hopes Francis Ngannou works with UFC to make Tyson Fury fight: "Boxing promotion sucks!"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub hopes that Francis Ngannou doesn’t leave the promotion. The UFC heavyweight champion’s contract with the company expires later this year. ‘The Predator’ was last seen in action at UFC 270 in January. His victory over Ciryl Gane was a huge one, as it allowed him to leave the promotion with UFC gold if he chooses.