MMA News
Chris Daukaus explains why Derrick Lewis is more dangerous than Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Chris Daukaus believes Derrick Lewis is more dangerous than Francis Ngannou. Daukaus is set to face Lewis in the main event of UFC Vegas 45, which serves as the final card of 2021. Entering the fight, Daukaus is the betting favorite and he believes he has all the tools to outwork Lewis to get the win.
Erin Blanchfield happy with dominant win over Miranda Maverick, 'wouldn't be opposed' to rebooking Maycee Barber fight
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Erin Blanchfield knew she surprised a lot of people at UFC 269. Blanchfield entered her UFC 269 fight against Miranda Maverick as the betting underdog but she dominated the fight to win a clear-cut decision. Although this was Blanchfield’s second UFC fight, she knew after the opening seconds of the fight, she would be able to control Maverick with ease.
Andre Ewell aiming to win bonus money against Charles Jourdain at UFC Vegas 45: 'It's going to be a banger'
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Andre Ewell always knew he would end up fighting at featherweight in the UFC, he just didn’t think it would happen this soon. At UFC Vegas 45, Ewell will move to 145lbs to take on Charles Jourdain. It is a move a long time in the making as Ewell says he would throw up in order to make bantamweight, so he’s eager to fight at 145lbs.
Nate Diaz blasts Dustin Poirier after UFC 270 fight fizzles: 'ufc don’t wanna pay for u dp sorry u suck'
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Nate Diaz has blasted Dustin Poirier after their UFC 270 fight has fizzled. After Poirier was submitted by Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269 he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. However, he said the one fight that he would be interested in was to fight Diaz.
Dustin Poirier opens as massive favorite in potential UFC fight with Nate Diaz
Susan Cox - December 17, 2021
Dustin Poirier has opened as a massive favorite for a potential UFC fight with fellow superstar Nate Diaz. Poirier (28-7 MMA) most recently competed at last weekend’s UFC 269 event, where he once again fell short in his bid to become the promotions undisputed lightweight world champion, suffering a submission loss to Charles Oliveira.
Colby Covington explains why a trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman needs to happen: “This is a fight that should be a best-of-seven series”
Susan Cox - December 17, 2021
Colby Covington believes his rivalry with Kamaru Usman should be a best-of-seven series, just like the NBA Championship. Covington (16-3 MMA) and Usman (20-1 MMA) have of course already squared off on two separate occasions.
UFC Vegas 45: ‘Lewis vs. Daukaus’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - December 17, 2021
A total of twenty-eight fighters will take to the scale this morning to weigh-in for Saturday’s highly anticipated UFC Vegas 45 event. The fight card is headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring former title challenger Derrick Lewis taking on surging division contender Chris Daukaus.
Jake Paul reveals planned jump to MMA: “I’m gonna go get coached up by Jav Mendez and Team Khabib”
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2021
YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he plans on transitioning over to mixed martial arts in the future. While he may currently be focusing on his boxing career, Jake Paul has made it clear that he wants to spend a lot of time in the combat sports sphere. This Saturday night, he’ll get another taste of what it’s like to be in there with an MMA star as he gears up for a rematch with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
Tyron Woodley on rematch with Jake Paul: “It favors me because I’m the person that’s known to make the adjustments”
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2021
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has explained why he should be the favourite heading into his rematch with Jake Paul. This Saturday night in Tampa, Tyron Woodley will get the chance to avenge the defeat he suffered against Jake Paul back in the summer. On that night, Woodley was almost credited with a knockdown in a bout that ultimately went the way of Paul in the eyes of the judges.
Jake Paul gifted with $500k ‘Most Valuable Boxer’ belt ahead of Tyron Woodley rematch
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2021
Jake Paul has been given a pretty lucrative present in the lead-up to his Tyron Woodley rematch – a $500,000 belt. While he was supposed to be fighting Tommy Fury tomorrow night, Jake Paul hasn’t allowed the change of opponent to shift his mindset. “The Problem Child” is locked in and ready to go as he prepares to head into battle against Tyron Woodley for the second time this year.
Cris Cyborg accuses Amanda Nunes of being a one round fighter: “She’s either gonna run away or quit on the floor”
Christopher Taylor - December 16, 2021
Cris Cyborg was “not surprised” to see Amanda Nunes lose her bantamweight title to Julianna Pena at UFC 269. Nunes (21-5 MMA), the perennial GOAT of women’s MMA, put her 135 lbs title on the line against Pena (11-4 MMA) in the co-headliner of last Saturday’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Kevin Lee reveals the only way he'd ever fight in the UFC again
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2021
Kevin Lee doesn’t see himself ever fighting for the UFC again unless one major thing happens. Lee was shockingly released from the UFC late last month and inked a multi-fight deal with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion. He will be competing at 165lbs and will make his debut on March 11 and will be paid in bitcoin. Although his focus is on Eagle FC right now, many believe he still should be in the UFC, yet “The Motown Phenom” doesn’t see himself ever stepping back into the Octagon unless he gets to rematch Charles Oliveira.
Kevin Lee jokingly explains the difference between Khabib and Dana White as promoters, believes Eagle FC will become the second-best promotion
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2021
Kevin Lee is impressed with Eagle FC so far. On Wednesday, Lee officially signed a multi-fight deal with the promotion. It surprised many but right when he began talking to Eagle FC, he notice how legit the promotion is.
Colby Covington takes aim at Dustin Poirier and his family: “Your wife is a hoe and you’re a piece of sh*t father”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Colby Covington clearly wants a chance to get his hands on former teammate Dustin Poirier as he is now targeting the Louisiana natives family. Poirier (28-7 MMA) suffered a third round submission loss to reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) last weekend in Las Vegas (see that here).
Diego Ferreira says he has no pressure on him ahead of Mateusz Gamrot fight despite losing streak
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2021
Diego Ferreira isn’t putting any pressure on him ahead of his UFC Vegas 45 fight against Mateusz Gamrot on Saturday. Ferreira is on a two-fight losing streak after losing to Beneil Dariush and Gregor Gillespie earlier this year. Now, the 12th-ranked lightweight is set to face Gamrot, but that was not his original opponent. The Brazilian was supposed to fight Grant Dawson in October but an injury forced him out and he’ll now take on the former KSW lightweight champ.
Jon Jones has domestic violence charge dropped in Las Vegas
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has had a domestic violence charge dropped against him as of December 14th, after striking a plea deal with prosecutors in Nevada. Pleading no contest to a misdemeanour charge of destruction of property with a court condition to “stay out of trouble”, Jones was ordered to pay $750 restitution to the victim and ordered to get counselling for anger management, according to Clark County court records.
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Eagle FC will not feature any women's divisions: “Not many good (female) fighters, only like five or six of them”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained why his promotion ‘Eagle FC’ will not feature any women’s divisions. Speaking with media members at a promotional press conference Wednesday in Miami, Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA), discussed a number of topics including his new 165 lb weight division.
Askar Askarov issues bold challenge to Kai Kara-France: “Let’s see if anybody from your country can beat anyone from Dagestan”
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
UFC flyweight Askar Askarov has issued a challenge, as well as a slight dig, to Kai Kara-France and City Kickboxing. After years of the 125-pound division been seen as the weakest in the UFC, there’s a new uprising of stars that are making flyweight as exciting as ever. Two men who are hoping to continue playing a key role in that are Askar Askarov and Kai Kara-France.