MMA News
Khamzat Chimaev puts Kamaru Usman 'to sleep' when they fight, says Alexander Gustafsson
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2022
Alexander Gustafsson believes his training partner Khamzat Chimaev is the real deal. Chimaev burst onto the scene in 2020 as he fought twice in 10 days and then scored a one-punch KO over Gerald Meerschaert. He was later booked to headline a card against Leon Edwards, but due to COVID the fight never came to fruition.
Jacare Souza set to make boxing debut after recently retiring from MMA
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2022
Jacare Souza will be taking his talents to the squared circle. Souza, the longtime Strikeforce and UFC fighter, is known for his grappling as he was prolific in jiu-jitsu. Yet, since his retirement from MMA, he says he began training boxing and enjoyed it and now is closing in on a deal that will see him box.
UFC books three new fights including Miesha Tate dropping to flyweight to fight Lauren Murphy
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2022
Miesha Tate is off to flyweight. Tate, the former bantamweight champion, hinted at possibly dropping to 125lbs after her friend Julianna Pena won the promotions 135lbs belt. Now, according to MMAFighting, Tate will indeed drop down in weight as she will fight Lauren Murphy at UFC 273 on April 9.
Tito Ortiz paid $199 on Cameo for his COVID advice (Video)
Susan Cox - January 10, 2022
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz was paid $199 on Cameo to share his COVID advice. The content of said advice can be found below, courtesy of Borrachinha Depot on Twitter:
Joe Rogan mourns the loss of “very funny” comic Bob Saget
Susan Cox - January 10, 2022
Joe Rogan is mourning the loss of “very funny” comic Bob Saget, taking to Twitter to comment: “Bob Saget was a good man and a very funny person. I’m going to miss him very much. RIP”. – Joe Rogan wrote on Instagram.
Derrick Lewis explains why fight with Ciryl Gane would have gone much different if not in Houston: “It was too much pressure”
Susan Cox - January 10, 2022
Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane met at the Toyota Centre in Houston for UFC 265 in August 2021. The outcome was not what Lewis anticipated as the fight was over in the third round with Gane taking home the victors. Following Lewis’s fight with Gane, he revealed that fighting at home was stressful for him and the outcome would have been a lot different had it not been for all the pressure and stress associated with being in the ring in his hometown of Houston.
Holly Holm explains why she would prefer to have her next fight at bantamweight
Harry Kettle - January 10, 2022
UFC fighter Holly Holm has explained why she’d prefer to fight at bantamweight next instead of featherweight. While she may be seen by many as a veteran in the sport, Holly Holm clearly still feels like she has a lot to prove. She’s won three of her last four fights, has competed for two titles and won one, and was pulled from a featherweight bout as recently as last October due to a knee injury.
Sean O’Malley admits Francis Ngannou is “big and terrifying” but doesn’t fancy his chances against Tyson Fury
Harry Kettle - January 10, 2022
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley believes Tyson Fury would have enough to beat Francis Ngannou in a boxing match. While many fans are excited about Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, others are concerned about what the future holds for “The Predator” after this bout. It’s no secret that Ngannou and the UFC have had some disagreements over his contract and many believe that’s going to continue, regardless of whether or not the champion is able to retain his belt.
Francis Ngannou shares his thoughts on Nate Diaz: “I think he’s just a psychopath”
Harry Kettle - January 10, 2022
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has given his amusing thoughts on fellow UFC star Nate Diaz. While he may never have won a title in the promotion, Nate Diaz is still regarded as one of the biggest names to ever walk through the doors of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. From his persona outside the cage to what he does in it, the Stockton king has left an impression on mixed martial arts that’ll be felt for many years to come.
Kamaru Usman clarifies the "choke and kill yourself" comments he sent to followers on social media
Christopher Taylor - January 9, 2022
UFC champion Kamaru Usman has clarified the “choke and kill yourself” comments he sent to haters on social media. The reigning welterweight kingpin, Usman (20-1 MMA), recently shared some strong words for his followers on Snapchat, which included: “choke and kill yourself”.
Paddy Pimblett unloads on Diego Sanchez for calling him a clown: "You're the laughing stock of this whole sport"
Christopher Taylor - January 9, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has issued a fiery response to Diego Sanchez, this after ‘The Nightmare’ dubbed him a clown on social media. The heated exchange occurred on Instagram after Sanchez commented on Paddy’s post with a clown emoji. Check out the photo below courtesy of @theufcbaddy on Twitter:
Miesha Tate rules out "desperate" OnlyFans career, UFC's Julia Avila responds
Christopher Taylor - January 9, 2022
Miesha Tate appears to have ruffled some feathers after rejecting the idea of pursuing a “desperate” OnlyFans career. The UFC’s former bantamweight champion, Tate (19-8 MMA), recently responded to a fan on YouTube that suggested she start an OnlyFans account with the following:
Henry Cejudo messages Dana White for Alex Volkanovski fight: “I would never cancel. I’m Mexican and we don’t believe in pulling out of anything”
Chris Taylor - January 8, 2022
Henry Cejudo has sent a message to UFC President Dana White in hopes of securing a fight with Alex Volkanovski. Henry Cejudo (16-2 MMA) last competed in at UFC 249 in May of 2020, where he successfully defended his bantamweight strap with a TKO victory over Dominick Cruz. Immediately following the conclusion of that contest, ‘Triple C’ would announce his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts.
UFC champion Charles Oliveira reveals he's nearly blind when he takes off his glasses
Chris Taylor - January 8, 2022
UFC champion Charles Oliveira recently revealed that he is nearly blind when not wearing his glasses. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his 155lbs title for the first time last month at UFC 269 when he submitted Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke in round three (see that here).
Chael Sonnen scolds Tyson Fury for "silly" challenge to Francis Ngannou: "Where is the pride within your sport?"
Chris Taylor - January 8, 2022
Chael Sonnen was not impressed with the “silliness” displayed by combat sports heavyweights Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. Fury, the reigning WBC and The Ring magazine heavyweight champion, took to social media on Thursday where he posed the following question: “Who would like to see me fight this beast (Francis Ngannou) boxing rules @ufc gloves?”
Dillon Danis responds following ruthless troll job from Ariel Helwani: "Your arms look like car antennas"
Chris Taylor - January 8, 2022
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis has responded after being ruthlessly trolled by MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani. Last week, the longtime MMA reporter seemingly commended Jake Paul for his ‘real challenge’ to UFC President Dana White.
Korean Zombie frontrunner to replace Max Holloway against Alexander Volkanovski, multiple fighters express interest
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2022
Korean Zombie is reportedly the favorite to replace Max Holloway and face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 272 for the featherweight belt. Earlier on Friday, it was revealed Holloway was forced out of the bout due to an injury. However, sources told BJPENN.com that the Hawaiian had never signed the contract so the fight was never truly official. But, after the news came out that Holloway was out, multiple featherweights put their name in the hat to fight Volkanovski, despite Korean Zombie being the front runner.
Jake Paul practices leg kicks, tweets at PFL and Bellator (Watch)
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2022
Jake Paul has hinted at having an MMA fight and now he’s taken a step towards that. Paul has taken the boxing world by storm as he’s 5-0 and coming off a violent KO win over Tyron Woodley. After the victory, he talked about wanting to have an MMA fight before his career is over and said he wants to train at AKA.