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Pros react after Gegard Mousasi dismantles Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275
Josh Evanoff - February 25, 2022
Bellator 275’s main event saw Gegard Mousasi take on top contender Austin Vanderford. The Dutch fighter looked to make the second straight defense of his middleweight crown. Both men came into the fight riding waves of momentum. The champion Gegard Mousasi (49-7-2) was coming off a third-round TKO of John Salter in August 2021. He won the belt for the second time in October 2020, by outpointing former welterweight champion Douglas Lima.
Brian Kelleher to walkout with Ukraine flag for UFC 272 bout
Josh Evanoff - February 25, 2022
Brian Kelleher has announced that he’s going to walk out with the flag of Ukraine for his next fight. Earlier this week, Russia invaded Ukraine and sparked protests and outrage across the entire international community. ‘Boom Boom’ is set to face Umar Nurmagomedov next week at UFC 272. The buildup to the fight has been quite entertaining, as both have talked trash on social media. Kelleher has even asked Conor McGregor to corner him in his fight against Nurmagomedov. A nod to ‘The Notorious’ rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Despite previous retirement talks, Shogun Rua returning to face Ovince St. Preux at UFC 274
Josh Evanoff - February 25, 2022
Shogun Rua has been out of action since November 2020, a loss to Paul Craig. Following the fight, Dana White revealed that the Brazilian had retired, but that seems to be no more. Shogun Rua announced in the months after his loss to Craig that he was looking at two more bouts, but nothing was made official. It seems that the legend’s Penultimate fight has been revealed. He is reportedly going to be facing off against Ovince St. Preux at UFC 274 in May.
Conor McGregor says he will get a title shot in his return: "It's about time this game gives me respect"
Cole Shelton - February 25, 2022
Conor McGregor says he will fight for UFC gold in his return. McGregor suffered a broken leg back in July against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy, forcing him to the sidelines. After rehabbing his leg over the last several months, the Irishman is now looking to make his return to the Octagon this summer or fall. While an opponent for his return is not set, ‘Notorious’ believes he deserves a title fight.
Kyle Daukaus eyes Krzysztof Jotko next after submission win over Jamie Pickett
Cole Shelton - February 25, 2022
Kyle Daukaus is glad to put the Kevin Holland controversy behind him now that he’s picked up another win. In the co-main event of UFC Vegas 48, Daukaus submitted Jamie Pickett in the first round. Kyle dominated the fight from start to finish and it’s a performance he is happy with.
Chael Sonnen explains how taking a fight on short notice saved him from being "blacklisted" by the UFC
Susan Cox - February 25, 2022
Chael Sonnen, speaking on his YouTube platform ‘Bad Guy Inc’ explained why it’s so important to be ready to fight on short notice in the UFC. Sonnen, who retired back in 2019 and went on to be a promoter and MMA analyst shared his personal experience about being available to fight on short notice in the sport.
Bellator 275: Mousasi vs Vanderford - Live Results and Highlights
Harry Kettle - February 25, 2022
Bellator 275 sees the promotion return to Dublin, Ireland once more with a blockbuster middleweight title main event. Across the last few years we’ve seen Bellator turn the Irish capital into something of a second home. From title showdowns to contender clashes, the city has played host to some memorable moments – and it promises to do the same on Friday night.
Colby Covington hurls accusations at his former friends Jorge Masvidal and Jon Jones: “They cheat on their wives. They beat their wives”
Susan Cox - February 25, 2022
Colby Covington will be returning to the Octagon on Saturday March 5, 2022 at UFC 272. It will be a welterweight grudge match between Colby Covington (16-3 MMA) vs Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA) in the main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 274 adds two new fights including Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell
Susan Cox - February 25, 2022
Dana White and company have added two new fights to their May 7, 2022 UFC 274 MMA event (location yet to be determined). Royval vs Schell
Dillon Danis responds after Michael Bisping suggests he would “stomp on his head” in a street fight
Susan Cox - February 25, 2022
Dillon Danis has taken to Twitter to respond to Michael Bisping after he suggested he would “stomp on his head” in a street fight. Dillon Danis, (18-16 MMA), is a jiu-jitsu black belt and MMA fighter from New York who last fought at Bellator 222 back in June of 2019, defeating Max Humphrey (3-3 MMA).
Micheal Gillmore believes he'll have more success at welterweight after TUF stint: "I achieved a goal of getting to the UFC but the next step is to get a UFC win"
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2022
Micheal Gillmore always planned on dropping to welterweight. Gillmore competed on The Ultimate Fighter 29 where he was an alternate on the show. He quit his job to be an alternate and got his shot on short notice but suffered a stoppage loss to Gilbert Urbina. He then got a short-notice fight against Andre Petroski in his debut and suffered a submission loss.
Islam Makhachev explains why Charles Oliveira is an easy fight for him
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2022
Islam Makhachev believes he beats Charles Oliveira with ease. Makhachev is set to headline UFC Vegas 49 against Bobby Green and should he win it’s likely he will get a title shot his next time out. For many fans, they have viewed Islam as a probable future champion, but he still needs to get past Green before he can think of the belt.
Bobby Green blasts "f*****g boring" Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC Vegas 49: "I fall asleep watching his fights"
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2022
Bobby Green is not a fan of Islam Makhachev’s style. Green is set to face Makhachev in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 on Saturday night. Green stepped up on short notice to face Makhachev at a 160lbs catchweight fight. “King” just fought at UFC 271 on February 12 and although he thinks Makhachev is a tough test he admits this is a fight he doesn’t think will be entertaining. Instead, he says the Dagestani fighter is boring and isn’t entertaining.
Henry Cejudo downplays potential Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones superfight: "Jon Jones would literally kill him"
Josh Evanoff - February 24, 2022
Henry Cejudo seemingly has no interest in any sort of Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones superfight. ‘Triple C’ believes that ‘Jones’ would crush his long-time rival, and literally kill him if they fought. The two champions have gone back and forth over the past few years. ‘The Last Stylebender’ intended to eventually move up to challenge ‘Bones’ for a 205-pound grudge match. However, the proposed superfight has been postponed as a result of Jones’ impending move to the heavyweight division.
Daniel Cormier questions Luke Rockhold wanting Paulo Costa matchup: "I don't quite understand why he wants that fight"
Josh Evanoff - February 24, 2022
Daniel Cormier has questioned his teammate Luke Rockhold’s decision to call out Paulo Costa. The former UFC middleweight champion has been out of the Octagon since July 2019, where he lost to Jan Blachowicz. He was set to make a return last November against Sean Strickland but was forced out due to injury. Now, Rockhold seemingly has an opponent in mind for a return.
Jon Jones says the story is “far from over” as he prepares to make heavyweight run
Susan Cox - February 24, 2022
Jon Jones has taken to Twitter to say his story is far from over and he is preparing to make a heavyweight run. Jones, (26-1 MMA) normally competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC and has lost only once during his run. That loss came during a matchup with Matt Hamill (12-8 MMA) back in December of 2009 and was by disqualification due to elbow strikes.
Henry Cejudo names his top five UFC fighters, Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t make the cut
Susan Cox - February 24, 2022
Henry Cejudo, ‘Triple C’ has named his top five UFC fighters when speaking with Dave Schmulenson on ‘The Triple C & Schmo Show’, their YouTube podcast. When asked by the Schmo, Cejudo, wearing a crown, stated these were his top 5:
"I’m here to finish him" - Gegard Mousasi looks ahead to Austin Vanderford clash at Bellator 275
Harry Kettle - February 24, 2022
Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi has made it clear that his intention is to finish Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275 tomorrow night. Ever since signing for Bellator back in 2017, Gegard Mousasi has set out to prove what he’s believed for years – that “The Dreamcatcher” is the best middleweight in all of mixed martial arts. With a 6-1 record in the promotion and two stints with the belt, he’s done a pretty good job of putting himself in the running.