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Charles Oliveira reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts he will drop his title to Dustin Poirier at UFC 269
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has reacted to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s prediction that Dustin Poirier will beat him at UFC 269. This Saturday night, Charles Oliveira will defend his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in one of the most highly-anticipated bouts of the year. Between their respective journeys to the top and how talented they are, this has the potential to be one of the best lightweight contests we’ve seen in quite some time.
Rashad Evans explains why he is returning to MMA: “I’m not crazy, I know what this is and what this is about”
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2021
UFC legend Rashad Evans has explained why he has made the decision to return to competitive mixed martial arts. Earlier this week, it was announced that Rashad Evans would be coming out of retirement to compete for Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion in their US debut. While he doesn’t yet have an opponent, we do know that he’ll be competing on the January 28 card.
Dana White offers Kayla Harrison the chance to prove ‘she’s the best in the world’ against Amanda Nunes: “Come over here and fight the GOAT”
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2021
UFC president Dana White has revealed that he’s interested in the prospect of Kayla Harrison coming over to fight Amanda Nunes. While Amanda Nunes has been busy knocking off every challenger that comes her way across two weight classes, Kayla Harrison has been winning back-to-back tournaments in PFL to earn two $1 million rewards.
Video | Daniel Cormier confronts Dominick Cruz for suggesting he mutes his commentary work
Christopher Taylor - December 8, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier was not happy about the recent comments made by his colleague Dominick Cruz. Cruz (23-3 MMA), who is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 269 against Pedro Munhoz (19-6 MMA), took a shot at his broadcast partner in Cormier during today’s media day session.
Dominick Cruz says he mutes Daniel Comrier's commentary: 'He doesn’t do the homework'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Dominick Cruz is not a fan of Daniel Cormier’s commentary. Cruz, who is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 269 against Pedro Munhoz, took time out of his media day to take a shot at his broadcast partner in Cormier. Throughout his time as a commentator, Cormier has been accused of being biased but now the former bantamweight champ says he doesn’t do his homework and just gets in and out to make his money.
Deontay Wilder hints at possible retirement two months after KO loss to Tyson Fury: 'I have accomplished all my goals in this sport'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Deontay Wilder is pondering his fighting future. Wilder last fought back in October in his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury for the heavyweight title. It was a back-and-forth fight as both men got dropped but in the end, it was Fury winning by 11th-round KO.
Jon Jones lists two potential dates for his UFC return, praises 'amazing' Henry Cejudo for allowing him to train at Fight Ready
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Jon Jones is looking to get back into the Octagon fairly soon. Jones, who has not fought since UFC 247 in February of 2020, has been bulking up to make his heavyweight debut and now has two dates he is circling to make that happen. According to Jones, he is looking at April or July as the two dates, but he is hoping April is at Madison Square Garden.
Tyron Woodley vows to put Jake Paul 'to sleep' in their rematch: 'I’m ready to f*****g go'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Tyron Woodley is as confident as ever heading into his boxing fight rematch with Jake Paul. Woodley, who lost by split decision back in August, agreed to rematch Paul on just 12 days’ notice. Although it is a short notice fight, Woodley says he has been training for months as he thought something may happen and he would get the rematch.
Eryk Anders expects to KO Andre Muniz at UFC 269: 'I'm looking to do me and put hands on him'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Eryk Anders is excited to get the chance to fight one more time before the year is up. Anders was supposed to fight on November 13 but after testing positive for COVID-19 he was pulled from the fight. Shortly after recovering, he got the call to face Andre Muniz at UFC 269 which Anders accepted as he says it is a similar style matchup to Roman Dolidze who he was supposed to face back in November.
Dustin Poirier added size and strength to overwhelm Charles Oliveira at UFC 269, says coach
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Dustin Poirier spent the last couple of months adding size and strength to help him overwhelm Charles Oliveira at UFC 269. After Poirier beat Conor McGregor again at UFC 264, it cemented the fact he would be fighting Oliveira for the lightweight title. Once camp began, Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru said they wanted to add strength. He believes that will overwhelm Oliveira and be the difference-maker in the fight.
Chael Sonnen explains why Julianna Pena is the “single greatest threat” to Amanda Nunes
Susan Cox - December 8, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Julianna Pena has what it takes to pull off an upset and dethrone Amanda Nunes. Pena (11-4 MMA) and Nunes (21-4 MMA) are set to collide in Saturday’s UFC 269 co-main event with the promotions coveted bantamweight title on the line.
Brendan Schaub recalls his unceremonious departure from the UFC: “I got an email that said ‘cool, just so you know if you ever come back we still own your ass’”
Susan Cox - December 8, 2021
Brendan Schaub recalls walking away from MMA back in 2015 after his last fight with Travis Browne resulted in a TKO loss. Schaub’s legacy in the UFC is mixed, but he’s best remembered for wins against Gabriel Gonzaga and Mirko Cro Cop.
Sean O’Malley perplexed by recent images of Conor McGregor: “I don’t think that’s going to be an advantage or a benefit”
Susan Cox - December 8, 2021
Sean O’Malley is perplexed by Conor McGregor’s decision to bulk up ahead of his UFC return. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed since July’s UFC 264 event, where he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. Now back on the mend, the Irish star recently took to social media where he shared some photos of his new “190lbs of granite” physique (see those here).
Jose Aldo and Rob Font face six month medical suspensions after both men suffer orbital fractures in war at UFC Vegas 44
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2021
UFC bantamweights Jose Aldo and Rob Font both face potential six-month medical suspensions after their war at UFC Vegas 44. Last Saturday night we saw, arguably, one of the best Fight Night cards of the year go down in Las Vegas. From Jose Aldo vs Rob Font to Rafael Fiziev vs Brad Riddell and beyond, there was a whole lot for mixed martial arts fans to sink their teeth into.
George Kambosos Jr. plans to train MMA with Alex Volkanovski: “You might see me make my UFC debut in the near future”
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2021
Boxing star George Kambosos Jr. has teased the idea of training in mixed martial arts with UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski. Less than two weeks ago, George Kambosos Jr. shocked the boxing world when he defeated Teofimo Lopez to capture the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. It was the kind of win that changed everything we thought we knew about the weight class, even though the champion himself probably felt like this was a long time coming.
Justin Gaethje explains why a rematch with Dustin Poirier would go differently: “I played a different game back then”
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2021
Justin Gaethje has explained why he believes a rematch with Dustin Poirier would go differently from their initial bout. Back in April 2018, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier went to war in a lightweight scrap for the ages. The pair spent just over three rounds swinging for the fences before eventually, Poirier was able to land the final blow that handed him the TKO victory.
'It's a joke!' Rafael Fiziev manager slams #11 lightweight ranking
Andrew Whitelaw - December 7, 2021
Daniel Rubenstein – who manages Rafael Fiziev, is not happy with his client’s latest UFC lightweight ranking. Fiziev pulled off a masterful win against former training partner Brad Riddell at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo and finished the Kiwi with a savage wheel kick. Since losing his UFC debut, the Tiger Muay Thai fighter has put together a run of five straight wins including two highlight reel finishes. Riddell was ranked at #12 in the 155lb division heading into the bout with Fiziev.
Chael Sonnen explains why Jake Paul made the 'biggest mistake' of his career by rematching Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Chael Sonnen believes Jake Paul rematching Tyron Woodley is a big mistake for him. Paul was supposed to headline a Showtime pay-per-view boxing card on December 18 against Tommy Fury. It was an intriguing matchup but on Monday, it was revealed Fury was out of the fight due to an injury and Woodley will now rematch Paul, yet Sonnen isn’t a fan of it for Paul.