MMA News
Nate Diaz and Rafael Dos Anjos rip Daniel Cormier over his best boxers in MMA list
Adam D Martin - November 19, 2021
UFC superstar Nate Diaz and former champ Rafael Dos Anjos ripped UFC analyst Daniel Cormier over his best boxers in MMA list. Cormier and his “RC and DC” co-host Ryan Clark recently shared their list of the top five boxers in mixed martial arts. Check out the full lists that both fighters shared below.
Anthony Smith explains why Conor McGregor has become "the outsider" among MMA fighters
Adam D Martin - November 19, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith explained why Conor McGregor has become “the outsider” amongst his fellow MMA fighters. Smith and McGregor have taken some shots at each other over the past several months, including McGregor recently criticizing Smith’s analysis on the UFC post-fight desk. If you ask Smith, though, McGregor isn’t actually trying to take shots at his fellow fighters to try and get under their skin. Instead, Smith thinks McGregor is just trying to fit in with his fellow fighters, but his peers have no interest in letting him back into their world.
Darren Till interested in facing Sean Strickland in UFC return: "I think it would be a good fight"
Adam D Martin - November 19, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till says he is interested in facing Sean Strickland in his UFC return, saying that “I think it would be a good fight.” Till is coming off of a lopsided stoppage loss to Derek Brunson in his last fight, and overall he has struggled lately. Till is just 1-4 in his last five fights, but he is still ranked at No. 8 in the UFC middleweight division so he still has some leverage when it comes to his next fight. If it was up to Till, he would get the chance to fight someone else ranked near him in his next fight. The man one spot above him in the rankings at No. 7 is Strickland. As far as Till goes, Strickland would be a good matchup for him and he wants the UFC to book it.
Johnny Walker responds to recent criticism from Jan Blachowicz: "I haven't changed my style"
Adam D Martin - November 19, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker responds to recent criticism from Jan Blachowicz, saying that “I haven’t changed my style.” Walker fought Thiago Santos in October in a dull, five-round snoozefest between two powerful light heavyweights known for their knockout power. Both Walker and Santos are two of the best fighters in the world at 205lbs, but the fight ended up being a total disappointment as neither man seemed to fight with any sort of urgency. Moreover, Walker refused to take the risks that he was once known for taking. While initially coming up in the UFC, Walker was known for his flying knees and spinning back fists. But for whatever reason, a different version of Walker showed up against Santos, and Blachowicz criticized him for his performance at the time. According to Blachowicz, something happened to him.
Miesha Tate believes Julianna Pena has the ability to dethrone Amanda Nunes at UFC 269
Adam D Martin - November 19, 2021
Miesha Tate believes that Julianna Pena has the ability to dethrone UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes when they meet at UFC 269. Tate coached Pena during her winning season on The Ultimate Fighter, and in the years since then, Pena has become one of the top women’s bantamweights in the UFC. Next month at UFC 269, Pena takes on Nunes for the 135lbs title. Speaking to the media ahead of her own fight this weekend against Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43, Tate was asked to size up Pena’s chances of defeating Nunes next month, and she thinks there is a good chance.
Francis Ngannou brings in GLORY heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven in preparation for UFC 270
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2021
Francis Ngannou has brought in kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven to help him prepare for Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. At UFC 270, Francis Ngannou will face arguably the most technical test of his career when he goes toe to toe with Ciryl Gane. The former teammates will battle it out for the UFC heavyweight title in a contest that many believe Ngannou could really struggle with.
Chael Sonnen on a potential Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns fight: “If you hear that anywhere, do not support it”
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2021
Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns should be the direction UFC goes in. As of this writing, the UFC appears to be favouring the idea of putting Khamzat Chimaev up against Gilbert Burns in what would serve as a huge welterweight showdown. If that transpires, it may well put Chimaev on the doorstep of a UFC welterweight title shot if he’s able to get the win.
Valentina Shevchenko recalls Halle Berry asking her to hit her harder when filming new movie
Drake Riggs - November 18, 2021
Valentina Shevchenko is even a champion in the fictional world. The reigning UFC flyweight champion recently began expanding her horizons by getting into the acting world when recruited by Halle Berry to be in her directorial debut, Bruised – in theaters now.
Al Iaquinta says he 'gave up' against Bobby Green, hints at retirement: 'I'm thinking that's it'
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2021
Al Iaquinta says his career is likely over. At UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden, Iaquinta made his return after a three-year layoff to face Bobby Green. It appeared to be a winnable fight, but the contest did not go his way as he lost by first-round TKO.
Henry Cejudo announces birth of daughter America Maria Cejudo
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2021
Henry Cejudo is officially a father. Cejudo announced on Instagram on Thursday night his partner, Karolina gave birth to their daughter, America. The couple announced they were having a baby earlier in the summer and the former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion announced it was a healthy baby that was born on November 18.
Miesha Tate says trilogy with Ronda Rousey is her 'dream', knows she has what it takes to beat her
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2021
Miesha Tate is hoping she can one day have a trilogy fight with Ronda Rousey. Tate and Rousey first met in March of 2012 in Strikeforce as Tate was the champ but it was Rousey winning by first-round submission. They then had a rematch after coaching a season of TUF but at UFC 168 in 2013, the result was the same as Rousey submitted Tate in the third round to defend her UFC title.
Jorge Masvidal trashes "bitter old man" Conor McGregor: "This dude’s gonna end up snorting himself to death"
Adam D Martin - November 18, 2021
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal trashed “bitter old man” Conor McGregor, suggesting “this dude’s gonna end up snorting himself to death”. Masvidal was a guest on MMAFighting.com’s The MMA Hour and he took McGregor to task. The two have taken shots at each other on social media over the past few years and especially lately, and Masvidal did not hold back when asked for his thoughts on McGregor.
Miesha Tate explains why finishing Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43 is so important to her
Adam D Martin - November 18, 2021
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Miesha Tate explained why finishing rival Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43 is so important to her. Tate returns to the Octagon on Saturday at UFC Vegas 43 when she takes on Vieira in a five-round headliner. For Tate, this is her second fight back since returning to the sport following a five-year layoff after starting a family. She defeated Marion Reneau in her last outing back in July via third-round TKO, and now she is looking to do the same to Vieira.
Cody Durden confident he'll 'dominate' and finish Aoriqileng, plans to send a message to the 'boring' flyweight divison
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2021
Cody Durden is finally making the walk to the Octagon again as he will face Aoriqileng at UFC Vegas 43 on Saturday. Durden tore his ACL in his last fight against Jimmy Flick which is a fight he lost by submission. Although it happened last December, he said he was able to fight a month or so ago and that is due to the work he put in, in his rehab.
Miesha Tate hopes for 135lbs title shot with impressive win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43
Adam D Martin - November 18, 2021
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Miesha Tate hopes for a 135lbs title shot with an impressive win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43. Tate returned from a five-year layoff this summer and defeated Marion Reneau via TKO in an incredible comeback performance. Following that win, the UFC has booked Tate against top contender Vieira in a matchup between two top-10 ranked fighters at 135lbs. It’s an important fight in a division that is controlled by UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, who has fought and defeated most of the women in the top-10 already, including Tate. But despite losing to Nunes five years ago in a one-sided fashion, Tate is still holding out hope for a rematch one day and believes that rematch could be coming soon.
Alexander Volkanovski suggest Max Holloway might be "scared" of trilogy fight against him
Adam D Martin - November 18, 2021
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski suggested that Max Holloway might be “scared” of a trilogy fight against him. Volkanovski fought Holloway on Fight Island last year in a rematch and won a controversial split decision to keep his belt. Many people who watched that fight felt that Holloway did enough to win it, but Volkanovski got the judges’ decision to move to 2-0 against Holloway. Since then, Holloway has beaten both Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez by decision and he seems to be the next man up for a title shot at 145lbs. However, following Holloway’s recent win over Rodriguez, he also mentioned Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor as potential opponents, though most fans thought he would target Volkanovski specifically.
Henry Cejudo reveals sister Gloria is battling cancer: "I just ask to keep us in your prayers"
Adam D Martin - November 18, 2021
Former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo revealed that his sister Gloria is battling cancer, saying “I just ask to keep us in your prayers.” Cejudo, the former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion, took to his social media this week to reveal that his sister Gloria is currently battling Stage IV cancer. “The Messenger,” who recently announced that he and his partner are expecting their first child, took to his social media to reveal the news about his sister and ask fans to pray for them.
Kevin Lee agrees to six-month suspension with the Nevada State Athletic Commission
Harry Kettle - November 18, 2021
UFC fighter Kevin Lee has agreed to a six-month suspension with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. In the wake of his loss to Daniel Rodriguez earlier this year, news began to surface that Kevin Lee had tested positive for adderall. In the wake of this discovery, Lee came clean and admitted that while he used it to help with his ADHD, he didn’t apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption from the NSAC.