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Kyoji Horiguchi provides update following nasty KO loss to Sergio Pettis
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Kyoji Horiguchi has provided fans with an update following his nasty knockout loss to Sergio Pettis last night at Bellator 272. Pettis (21-5 MMA) and Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) squared off yesterday evening in Connecticut with the Bellator bantamweight title on the line.
UFC Vegas 44 is down to thirteen bouts following last minute cancellation
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event is down to a total of thirteen contests following a last minute fight cancellation. On Saturday afternoon, welterweight Jeremiah Wells took to Instagram where he revealed the unfortunate news that he was forced to withdraw from his slated bout with Jake Matthews.
Dana White responds after Nate Diaz shoots down fight with "rookie" Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White has responded after Nate Diaz rejected a proposed fight with “rookie” Khamzat Chimaev. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, recently revealed that the promotion had offered him a bout with Chimaev.
Dana White says he's tested negative for COVID: "Thank you Dr. Joe Rogan!"
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White says he has officially tested negative for COVID-19 following a suggested treatment plan from Joe Rogan. Five days ago, the UFC boss revealed that he and his family had contracted the virus following a recent visit up north.
Sergio Pettis pulls off incredible comeback with brutal KO of Kyoji Horiguchi (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2021
Sergio Pettis pulled off one of the craziest comebacks in recent memory when he knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in tonight’s Bellator 272 main event. Pettis (21-5 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on former champion Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) this evening.
Bellator announces eight-man field for Bantamweight World Grand Prix tournament
Adam Martin - December 3, 2021
Bellator has officially announced the field for the upcoming eight-man Bantamweight World Grand Prix tournament that takes place in 2022. Bellator announced its upcoming 135lbs Grand Prix tournament during the Bellator 272 broadcast on Friday night. The field for the upcoming bantamweight tournament includes:
Conor McGregor responds after Nate Diaz throws out "great idea" that he fight Khamzat Chimaev next
Christopher Taylor - December 3, 2021
Conor McGregor has responded after Nate Diaz tossed out the “great idea” that he fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return. Yesterday, Diaz (20-13 MMA) revealed that the UFC had recently offered him a bout with Chimaev to serve as the final fight of his current contract. Nate was insulted with the UFC’s decision to offer him a “rookie” and voiced his displeasure with TMZ Sports.
Nate Diaz suggests Conor McGregor fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return: "He can taper back in and see if he can even still fight at all"
Christopher Taylor - December 3, 2021
Nate Diaz believes Conor McGregor should fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return so that he can taper back in and see if he can fight at all. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, has been clamoring for a fight for some time now. Despite showing interest in potential showdowns with Vicente Luque, Tony Ferguson and Kamaru Usman, the UFC allegedly approached the ‘Stockton Slugger’ with the idea of fighting Khamzat Chimaev.
Neil Magny reminds Khamzat Chimaev that he’s been calling him out for months, ‘Borz' responds
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev is eager to book his next UFC appearance but has struggled to find a willing opponent. UFC President Dana White recently detailed the situation suggesting that “nobody” is trying to fight Khamzat Chimaev and for good reason.
The UFC parts ways with four more fighters
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
The UFC has continued to trim its active roster by parting ways with four more fighters. That news comes from MMAJunkie, who reported that Impa Kasanganay, John Allan, Liana Jojua and Bharat Khandare have been cut or let go by the organization.
Photos | Conor McGregor has put on some serious mass while sidelined with injury
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been able to put on some serious muscle despite being on the sidelines due to injury. McGregor (22-6 MMA) last competed back in July where he suffered a broken leg during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. That setback marked the Irishman’s second loss in a row and third in his past four fights overall.
Henry Cejudo believes Jose Aldo will beat Rob Font, reveals which bantamweight has the best chance of beating up Petr Yan
Harry Kettle - December 3, 2021
Henry Cejudo has revealed who he believes has the best chance of beating up UFC bantamweight Petr Yan. While he may be retired from professional mixed martial arts, Henry Cejudo still has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the UFC. That’s especially true at bantamweight, the division he last fought in before hanging up his gloves last year.
Aleksandar Rakic reacts after booking March return opposite former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz
Harry Kettle - December 3, 2021
Aleksandar Rakic has given his immediate reaction to the news that he’ll battle Jan Blachowicz in a Fight Night main event. In his last two outings, Aleksandar Rakic has established himself as a real contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He’s secured wins over Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos to take himself within touching distance of a title shot, with many believing it’ll take just one more win for him to get the call.
Nate Diaz wants to return at UFC 270 in Anaheim, scoffs at the idea of fighting Colby Covington
Christopher Taylor - December 2, 2021
You can add Colby Covington to the list of names that Nate Diaz will not be competing against in his final UFC fight. Diaz (20-13 MMA) has one fight left on his current contract with the UFC and has not yet come to terms with the organization on any form of extension. With that being said, the ‘Stockton Slugger’ is eager to get back in the Octagon and has expressed interest in multiple opponents.
Geoff Neal arrested for DWI on Thanksgiving
Drake Riggs - December 2, 2021
Geoff Neal has run into some legal troubles ahead of his next fight. The 31-year old Neal was arrested on Thanksgiving this past week according to MMA Junkie who received Texas police reports. Per the documents filed by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Neal was arrested at 3:47 AM where he was found driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon. The UFC welterweight contender’s bond was set to $1,000 and he would be released at 8:08 PM on the Nov. 25 holiday.
Khamzat Chimaev takes aim at "fake gangster" Nake Diaz: "I'm here to kill everyone"
Adam Martin - December 2, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev took aim at “fake gangster” Nake Diaz, saying that “I’m here to kill everyone.” Chimaev is one of the hottest fighters on the UFC roster right now. Since making his promotional debut on Fight Island in July 2020, Chimaev has had four fights and has won all four of them by stoppage, absorbing an incredible one significant strikes in four fights. What “Borz” has been doing has been incredible to watch, and there are many fans and media who believe he could be in line to get a title shot at 170lbs in 2022. But before he gets the title shot, the UFC wants him to fight at least once more, preferably against Diaz.
Dana White says the UFC is “working on something” for Leon Edwards, but it’s not welterweight champ Kamaru Usman
Susan Cox - December 2, 2021
Dana White says the UFC is “working on something” for Leon Edwards, but it’s not a fight with current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Edwards (19-3 MMA) was slated to square off with Jorge Masvidal at next Saturday’s UFC 269 event. However, after ‘Gamebred’ suffered a rib injury in training, he was ultimately forced to pull out of the contest.
Nate Diaz sounds off after being disrespected with Khamzat Chimaev offer from the UFC
Christopher Taylor - December 2, 2021
Nate Diaz says he’s been “trying to get somebody for a minute” from the UFC, but felt disrespected when they offered Khamzat Chimaev. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, has been clamoring for a fight for some time now. Despite showing interest in potential showdowns with Vicente Luque and Tony Ferguson, the UFC allegedly approached the ‘Stockton Slugger’ with the idea of fighting Khamzat Chimaev.