MMA News
Stephen Thompson explains why he wants Jorge Masvidal rematch next: "Give the fans what they want"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Stephen Thompson is hoping to run things back with Jorge Masvidal next time out. Both Thompson and Masvidal are on two and three-fight losing streaks, respectively. In those fights, ‘Wonderboy’ was outwrestled by Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad, while Masvidal lost twice to welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and was then outwrestled by Colby Covington his last time out. With that, Thompson is hoping the Masvidal rematch happens as he wants to face a striker next time out.
Coach Mike Brown discusses the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170: “He’s plenty big for welterweight”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
ATT (American Top Team) coach Mike Brown has weighed in on the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170 lbs. Dustin Poirier began his career in the UFC as a featherweight before becoming one of the best 155-pound fighters in the world. Mike Brown believes Poirier has the size and power to challenge anyone if he makes the decision to start fighting at welterweight.
Paddy Pimblett throws a hand sanitizer bottle at Ilia Topuria's head, punches thrown (Video)
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria got into a skirmish on Tuesday ahead of UFC London. Both Pimbeltt and Topuria are competing on the card at lightweight, but it will not be against one another. However, as they were both checking in on fight week and singing posters, Pimblett and Topuria saw one another and the Brit threw a hand sanitizer bottle off Topuria’s head and the two then exchanged punches, with the Georgian fighter posting the video on social media saying Pimblett disrespected his country.
Kevin Holland subdues gunman during restaurant shooting in Houston
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
It has been reported that Kevin Holland subdued a gunman at a restaurant shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood of Houston. Holland, 29, competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. ‘Trailblazer’ last fought at UFC 272 on March 5th where he defeated Alex Oliveira (22-12 MMA) with a TKO win in round 2.
Henry Cejudo open to training Khamzat Chimaev for “that Israel lasagna guy”, but won’t work against Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
Henry Cejudo has said he’d be open to training Khamzat Chimaev for a fight against Israel Adesanya, but not Kamaru Usman. In his post-retirement career, Henry Cejudo has been busy splitting his time between hosting podcasts and training some of his fellow UFC fighters. The former two-weight champion may still return to the Octagon one day but for the time being, he seems to be pretty satisfied with where he’s at.
Tim Elliott responds to cheating accusations from Islam Makhachev: “I’m trying to make money at this job, and that’s what I did”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has reacted to those suggesting he cheated against Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272. Earlier this month, former title challenger Tim Elliott went into his PPV bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as a notable underdog. The inconsistent results he’d accumulated throughout his UFC tenure had many wondering whether or not he’d be able to hang with Ulanbekov but in the end, Elliott pulled off the upset and secured a decision win.
Liverpool native Molly McCann sounds off on the UK government for destroying her city: “I've got kids and families living on food banks”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
UFC fighter and Liverpudlian Molly McCann has lashed out at the British government for the way they’ve treated the city of Liverpool. This Saturday night, Molly McCann will return to the Octagon as she prepares to square off against Luana Carolina. If she wins, “Meatball” Molly will take her professional mixed martial arts record to 12-4 and vault herself to a two-fight win streak.
Brendan Schaub rips Paulo Costa for his praise of Russian leader Vladimir Putin: “You don’t know what the f**k you’re talking about”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
MMA analyst Brendan Schaub has ripped into Paulo Costa after the Brazilian praised Russian president Vladimir Putin. Over the course of the last few weeks we’ve seen a lot of MMA fighters weigh in on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the majority have sympathy for the Ukrainians and what they’re going through, others fall into a different line of thinking.
Henry Cejudo is glad Brandon Moreno left his “fat slob” of a coach: “He is nothing but a damn big fat burrito!”
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2022
Henry Cejudo had some harsh comments for Brandon Moreno’s old coach. Recently, it was revealed Moreno left his longtime gym and will now train under James Krause. It’s an intriguing move as it comes after Moreno lost his flyweight belt to Deiveson Figueiredo in the trilogy. For Cejudo, he says it’s about time the Mexican left his team and coach.
Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov shares update from Ukraine: "Terrible things are happening... many people are dying"
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2022
Bellator welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov has provided an update from Ukraine. The undefeated welterweight recently revealed he would be joining many other fighters and athletes on the front line in defending his country against Russia. Now, after two weeks of Russia’s invasion, Amosov took to Instagram to share a horrific update stating that terrible things are happening and he doesn’t see it ending anytime soon.
Kamaru Usman reveals gameplan for Leon Edwards bout: "I'm going to take him down and beat his face"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2022
Kamaru Usman has revealed his gameplan for his fight with Leon Edwards. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is expected to make his return to the Octagon in July against his British foe. The title fight is going to be a rematch of a bout that occurred over six years ago when both men were prospects in the promotion.
Henry Cejudo shares gloomy forecast for “stubborn” Conor McGregor and his proposed comeback: “He’s around yes men. He won’t get better”
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2022
Henry Cejudo has shared a prediction for Conor McGregor’s return. The former UFC dual-weight champion, McGregor, has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. The Irishman lost his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier via injury after breaking his leg. Now, McGregor is seemingly set to return this summer, with training videos already rolling out.
Chael Sonnen explains why nobody needs Colby Covington as bad as UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes that Israel Adesanya needs Colby Covington next. ‘Chaos’ is coming off a win over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272. Following the victory, he displayed a willingness in going up to 185-pounds and challenging for Adesanya’s middleweight strap. As of now, ‘The Last Stylebender’ hasn’t shown much interest in fighting the former welterweight interim champion.
Khamzat Chimaev compares his early success to Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov: "They got hit and I didn't"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has compared his early success in the Octagon to some UFC legends. The unbeaten Swede is coming off a sensational victory over Li Jingliang at UFC 267. The win was his fourth straight in the Octagon, defeating his foe via first-round submission (see that here). Along with the win, he improved on an already wild record that he’s established.
Colby Covington continues to ruthlessly troll Jorge Masvidal following UFC 272
Susan Cox - March 14, 2022
Following his dominant win at UFC 272, Colby Covington has made it his part time job to troll Jorge Masvidal. It was on Saturday, March 5th where Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) defeated Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) in the welterweight main event in Las Vegas. It was to be a mostly one-sided victory for Covington.
Sean Strickland blasts Khalil Rountree for his emotional post-fight speech: “This man is the definition of a PC BETA male”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2022
Sean Strickland has blasted Khalil Rountree for his post-fight comments at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 50 event. Khalil Rountree (11-5 MMA) defeated Karl Roberson (9-5 MMA) in the light heavyweight fight this past Saturday, March 12th at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
What's next for Magomed Ankalaev and Thiago Santos after UFC Vegas 50?
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2022
Alex Pereira wants a major step up in competition after latest UFC win, calls out a top ranked middleweight
Susan Cox - March 14, 2022
Alex Pereira is looking to step up in competition after his latest UFC win, calling out a top ranked middleweight contender. Pereira (5-1 MMA) defeated Bruno Silva (22-7 MMA) by unanimous decision this past weekend at UFC Fight Night 203 in Las Vegas.
Sean Strickland confronts female driver after being swerved into on his motorcycle (Video)
Susan Cox - March 14, 2022
Sean Strickland has taken to Twitter to post a video about an incident that occurred while he was driving his motorcycle. Strickland, 31, and #4 in the UFC middleweight rankings, has competed professionally since 2008.