MMA News
Jorge Masvidal attempts to reignite his rivalry with Nate Diaz: "That little f**cking broomstick keeps talking"
Jeffrey Walter - February 21, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is not opposed to running things back with Nate Diaz once the dust settles from his upcoming fight with Colby Covington. Masvidal (35-15 MMA) and Covington (16-3 MMA), former friends turned enemies, are set to collide in the main event of next month’s UFC 272 fight card in Las Vegas.
Michael Bisping blasts EA Sports for giving him and Colby Covington the same punching power in UFC 4 game: “What is going on?”
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2022
Michael Bisping isn’t happy with EA Sports over his power rating. In a Q&A on his YouTube channel, Bisping was asked about his power being ranked the same as Colby Covington’s in the UFC 4 video game. The Brit obviously wasn’t happy with EA Sports decision, as he believes he is a much harder hitter than Covington and it’s showed with both of their careers.
Mike Perry explains bringing bat to BKFC press conference: "Outside of the ring, we ain't fighting fair"
Josh Evanoff - February 21, 2022
Mike Perry has explained why he brought a weapon to his first BKFC press conference. Last weekend, the UFC veteran made his debut inside the BKFC ring against fellow fan-favorite Julian Lane. The bout itself was very hyped going in, mainly thanks to great promotion from both fighters.
Jessica-Rose Clark issues statement following submission loss at UFC Vegas 48: “I’m super gutted”
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2022
Jessica-Rose Clark has issued a lengthy statement following her submission loss to Stephanie Egger at UFC Vegas 48. Clark suffered a first-round armbar loss on Saturday night, a defeat which snapped her two-fight winning streak. It was a tough loss for the fan-favorite and after the loss, she took to Instagram to release an 11-minute video talking about the setback. For Clark, she says performance anxiety played a big role in the loss.
Bobby Green explains why he took Islam Makhachev fight: "I'm not crazy, I'm f*cking nuts"
Josh Evanoff - February 21, 2022
Bobby Green accepted a fight with Islam Makhachev on ten days’ notice to prove something to fans. ‘King’ competed earlier this month at UFC 271 against Nasrat Haqparast, winning via unanimous decision. Just days after the win, he got an offer to fight Islam Makhachev in his first main event after Beneil Dariush withdrew. Green accepted the fight on just ten days’ notice.
Bryce Mitchell voices mass shooting conspiracy theories: "The government is behind a lot of these"
Josh Evanoff - February 21, 2022
Bryce Mitchell has voiced his thoughts on mass shootings ahead of his fight with Edson Barboza this weekend. ‘Thug Nasty’ has become a fan favorite since bursting into the UFC in 2018. He’s slowly worked his way into the rankings and now sits at No.11 in the featherweight division. He’s currently set to fight UFC veteran Edson Barboza this weekend at UFC Vegas 49.
What's next for Jamahal Hill and Johnny Walker after UFC Vegas 48?
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 48, top-15 light heavyweights collided as Jamahal Hill battled Johnny Walker. Hill entered the fight coming off a first-round TKO win over Jimmy Crute, this after suffering a loss to Paul Craig in his previous fight. Walker, meanwhile, was coming off a lackluster decision loss to Thiago Santos after TKO’ing Ryan Spann in the scrap before.
Anthony Pettis responds to rematch request from new PFL signee Jeremy Stephens: “My chin has been tested and it’s proven”
Susan Cox - February 21, 2022
Anthony Pettis has responded to a rematch request from Jeremy Stephens. Jeremy Stephens (28-19 MMA) recently signed with PFL (Professional Fighters League) and has expressed interested in having a rematch with Anthony Pettis (24-10 MMA).
Watch Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son win his second MMA fight by submission (Video)
Susan Cox - February 21, 2022
Quinton Jackson took to Twitter with tweets and video highlighting his son’s second MMA win by submission. The ‘proud pop’, ‘Rampage’ is an MMA fighter, an actor and a former professional wrestler. Jackson, (37-12 MMA), left the UFC to join Bellator back in 2013.
PSG star Kylian Mbappe makes surprise appearance during Ciryl Gane’s Twitch session (Video)
Harry Kettle - February 21, 2022
PSG star Kylian Mbappe popped up during a recent Twitch stream that also featured UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane. While he may not have captured the UFC heavyweight championship back at UFC 270, Ciryl Gane is still one of the most exciting prospects in all of mixed martial arts. From his physique to his speed and all of the other attributes he possesses, there’s a real fascination within the promotion’s fanbase regarding his skill set and how far he could go in the sport.
Chael Sonnen perplexed by the UFC’s decision to have Bobby Green fight Islam Makhachev at a catchweight: “The whole thing is just goofy”
Harry Kettle - February 21, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned the UFC’s decision to make Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green a catchweight bout. This Saturday night at UFC Vegas 49, Bobby Green will get his main event opportunity on short notice when he locks horns with Islam Makhachev. The Russian star was initially supposed to take on Beneil Dariush but after an injury ruled the latter out, Green decided to step up to the plate and take a chance on himself.
Chad Mendes issues statement after scoring a TKO victory in his BKFC debut: “I’m officially a bare knuckle boxer”
Harry Kettle - February 21, 2022
Former UFC star Chad Mendes has reflected on his successful bare-knuckle boxing debut at the weekend. After weeks of anticipation, Chad Mendes finally made his return to the combat sports sphere for BKFC’s KnuckleMania 2 event on Saturday night. The wrestling machine-turned-striker was able to dominate opponent Joshuah Alvarez, eventually securing a TKO stoppage in the wake of several impressive knockdowns.
UFC Vegas 48 Winner Jamahal Hill Explains Why He Wants To Fight Jiri Prochazka "So Bad"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022
Jamahal Hill’s next bout won’t be against Jiri Prochazka but he’s still clamoring for the fight. Hill took a major step forward in his career at UFC Vegas 48. He went one-on-one with Johnny Walker in the main event. It was a big spot for Hill and he maximized the opportunity, scoring a first-round knockout finish.
Mike Perry issues statement after defeating Julian Lane in his BKFC debut: “What we do in life echoes in eternity”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022
Mike Perry has spoken out after a successful bare-knuckle boxing debut against Julian Lane. The buildup between Perry and Lane had a lot of pre-fight antics. Perry even pulled out what appeared to be a plastic bat at the press conference. The bout was as advertised with both men throwing caution to the wind and looking worse for the wear because of it.
Charles Oliveira shares intense sparring footage ahead of title fight with Justin Gaethje (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022
Charles Oliveira has showcased a fast-paced sparring session before he goes to war with Justin Gaethje. Oliveira is set to put his UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274. The matchup is set to take place on May 7.
Khamzat Chimaev explains what he wants to achieve in the UFC before his eventual retirement: “I want two or three belts”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has some lofty goals and championship gold is involved. Chimaev has been taking the MMA world by storm with his fast rise. “Borz” has a perfect pro record of 10-0 and he is 4-0 under the UFC banner. He has decimated his opposition and has been linked to a potential showdown with Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 in April.
Francis Ngannou throws his support behind Jake Paul: “I’m 100 percent with him”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022
Francis Ngannou appreciates Jake Paul for speaking out on UFC fighter pay. Ngannou is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion but things aren’t exactly rosy. “The Predator” and the UFC have been at odds for a while now.
Johnny Walker Issues Statement After Scary KO Loss At UFC Vegas 48
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022
Johnny Walker has spoken out after suffering a brutal knockout defeat at the hands of Jamahal Hill. Walker and Hill shared the Octagon in the main event of UFC Vegas 48. The action was held inside the UFC Apex. Things didn’t go the way Walker was hoping for.