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Darren Till still confident he can dethrone UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: “I know I can beat Adesanya”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2022
UFC middleweight Darren Till still believes he can dethrone reigning champion Israel Adesanya in the future. While he’s hit quite a few stumbling blocks across the last few years, many still believe Darren Till has enough ability to become a genuine contender at either welterweight or middleweight. His association with rising star Khamzat Chimaev has helped the masses to fall into that line of thinking and all eyes are on the next few months to see if and when he’ll return to the Octagon.
Video | Khamzat Chimaev threatens Joaquin Buckley for confronting Darren Till: “I’m going to f**k you up!”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2022
New footage has been released of Khamzat Chimaev threatening Joaquin Buckley after an interaction with Darren Till. Back at UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev took his stardom to another level by defeating Gilbert Burns to move closer toward a UFC welterweight title shot.
Khamzat Chimaev releases behind-the-scenes video from UFC 273: "I feel sorry for my coaches"
Christopher Taylor - April 18, 2022
Undefeated welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has released a behind-the-scenes video from his fight at UFC 273. The video, which was released on Monday, documents the 48 hours before and after his unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns.
Khamzat Chimaev KO's Colby Covington, says Darren Till: "I don’t think Colby’s felt power like Khamzat"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev KO’s Colby Covington if they end up fighting. Before Chimaev’s UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns, Dana White had said if the Swede wins he would face Covington in the main event of a Fight Night card on ABC. Of course, Chimaev ended up winning a decision but whether or not the ‘Chaos’ fight happens is uncertain.
Josh Thomson discusses former teammate Cain Velasquez's arrest: "The justice system failed his son, and him"
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Josh Thomson has weighed in on his friend and former teammate Cain Velasquez’s recent arrest. In late February, the former UFC heavyweight champion was arrested for attempted murder. Over the next few weeks, the tale quickly unraveled. It was learned that Velasquez attempted to shoot a man in a car that had allegedly molested a close relative of his over 100 times. It was later learned that it was the former champion’s son who was the victim.
Corey Anderson reveals he was told he defeated Vadim Nemkov prior to no-contest ruling
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Corey Anderson has revealed what he was told following his fight with Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 277. ‘Overtime’ met the Russian in the finals of the Bellator light-heavyweight Grand Prix. The 205-pound title on the line, as well as one million dollars, were on the line. So, the stakes couldn’t have been higher last Saturday night.
Michael Bisping confirms seriousness in facing Jake Paul: "I don't see him as a threat"
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Michael Bisping has confirmed that he has a serious interest in facing Jake Paul in boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion retired from MMA in 2018 due to eye issues. He later revealed that he’s entirely blind in one eye, and later had issues in his other one. The latter of which forced him to hang up the gloves.
Kamaru Usman blasts Conor McGregor for calling him out: "He has to try to attach his name to someone who is relevant"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman thinks Conor McGregor is only calling him out to stay relevant. McGregor is currently rehabbing the broken leg he sustained in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier back at UFC 264 last July. Recently, the Irishman has begun posting training videos which signaled he is close to returning. Many thought he would return at lightweight but McGregor did an interview and said he wants to face Usman in his return.
What's next for Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque after UFC Vegas 51?
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 51, a welterweight rematch between Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque headlined the card. Muhammad entered the fight coming off a dominant decision win over Stephen Thompson back in December. He was riding an eight-fight unbeaten streak going 7-0 with one No Contest with another notable win coming over Demian Maia.
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shares a word of advice for Khamzat Chimaev
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has shared some words of advice for Khamzat Chimaev after his UFC 273 win. It was on April 9th, 2022 that Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) to keep his winning record alive. The 27 year old Swede has become quite a fan favorite and is on the fast track in the welterweight division.
Shu-Ki Fita introduces MACHINE MADNESS 2022
Chris Taylor - April 18, 2022
Shu-Ki Fita and BJPENN.com welcome all earthlings to witness 64 Super Fighting Machines competing in a March Madness-style tournament. Shu-Ki Fita is an NFT project centered around Shoe-Machine Fighters.
Daniel Cormier vents after two of the UFC Vegas 51 fights end in technical decisions: “They should have been disqualified”
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on UFC Vegas 51 this past weekend and isn’t on board with two of the fights ending in technical decisions. The first took place during the preliminary undercard where Martin Buday (10-1 MMA) hit Chris Barnett (22-8 MMA) with a downward elbow to the neck in the third round. After a doctor ruling that Barnett was unable to continue the referee declared the strike unintentional, sending the bout to the judges. The fight was awarded to Buday 30-27 x3.
Dana White reacts after Henry Cejudo calls out Conor McGregor: “Talking s**t on Instagram does not get you fights”
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, has made it clear that talking s**t on Instagram does not get you fights. Henry Cejudo, 35, (16-2 MMA) announced his retirement after successfully defending his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz (24-3 MMA) back in 2020 at UFC 249. ‘Triple C‘, the former UFC double champion, has always claimed he would return to the Octagon for the right price.
Belal Muhammad makes case to fight Chimaev or Covington next: "Neither one of them have fights"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2022
Belal Muhammad is eyeing a big fight after defeating Vicente Luque. Muhammad competed against Luque this past Saturday night (April 16). The bout headlined UFC Vegas 51. The fight went the distance and in the end, it was Muhammad who had his hand raised via unanimous decision.
Dana White thinks Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic "makes sense" this summer
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White believes that it’s time to book Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The UFC Heavyweight Title picture is up in the air. Francis Ngannou is the current champion but there are some question marks about his future. He underwent successful knee surgery, so he will be out of action for a while. On top of that, he is in the midst of a contract dispute with the UFC.
Report: UFC is returning to the UK in July, with Liverpool the likely location
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2022
It looks like the UFC will be returning to the UK this summer. Whenever the UFC touches down in England, it is absolute scenes. Local fighters are often welcomed to standing ovations and it looks like the UFC wants back in sooner than later.
Mounir Lazzez questioned after giving post-win shoutout to suspected Irish mob boss Daniel Kinahan at UFC Vegas 51
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2022
Mounir Lazzez has spoken out after heaping praise on suspected Irish mobster Daniel Kinahan. Lazzez was in action this past Saturday night (April 16) on the UFC Vegas 51 card. He took on Ange Loosa and emerged victorious via unanimous decision. It wasn’t Lazzez’s performance that got everyone’s attention, however.
UFC Vegas 51 Bonus Report: Drakkar Klose one of four winners
Chris Taylor - April 16, 2022
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 51 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad 2. The highly anticipated welterweight main event resulted in a twenty-five minute battle. Belal Muhammad showcased some improved striking and strong grappling to frustrate Vicente Luque throughout the course of the fight. While ‘The Silent Assassin’ appeared to be doing better in the late stages of the contest, timely takedowns by Muhammad kept his comeback at bay.