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Hector Lombard and Lorenzo Hunt get into shouting match at BKFC 22 presser (Video)
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
Former UFC fighter Hector Lombard, who is now a bare-knuckle boxer, and Lorenzo Hunt got into a shouting match at the BKFC 22 presser. Hunt and Lombard are set to square off for Lombard’s BKFC cruiserweight belt this weekend when they meet Friday in the main event of BKFC 22 in Miami, Florida. Ahead of their grudge match, the press conference took place on Wednesday, and things got heated between the two rivals. At one point during the press conference, Hunt interrupted Lombard while he was answering questions from reporters, and then a shouting match ensued between the two rivals. That led to Hunt storming up to the table that Lombard was sitting at, flipping it over, and stealing his BKFC championship belt. You can then see Hunt taking the belt and slamming it on the ground before security moved him away.
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared his prediction for Saturday’s main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez. Volkanovski has spent 50 minutes total in the Octagon with Holloway, defeating him two times via decision, so he has a very good feel of how Holloway fights. As for Rodriguez, the champ hasn’t fought him yet, but with Rodriguez being one of the top fighters in the division, Volkanovski is very well aware of who he is, too. So when Volkanovski shared his prediction for this fight, you have to listen and respect his opinion as the 145lbs champ.
Diego Sanchez on Dana White’s claim that he paid a UFC prelim fighter $750k: “Lies”
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez commented on Dana White’s claim that he paid a UFC prelim fighter $750k, calling them “lies.” Sanchez reacted after White said in a recent interview that there is a preliminary fighter in the UFC who is making $750,000 a fight. Fans immediately began speculating who that fighter could be, and ultimately it appears to be Michael Chandler according to several reports. Although Chandler technically wasn’t on the prelims of UFC 268, he was on the undercard, which White was likely referring to when he made this comment. Either way, White’s claims that a preliminary card fighter is banking $750,000 have been scrutinized.
Valerie Loureda reflects on first loss: 'She's not better than me'
Drake Riggs - November 10, 2021
Valerie Loureda looks to rebound off her first career defeat this Friday at Bellator 271 in Hollywood, Florida. Previously 3-0 to kick off her MMA career as part of the Bellator flyweight roster, Loureda ran into Hannah Guy this Summer at Bellator 259 in May. As a result, Guy bested “The Master” via split decision.
Justin Gaethje critiques Mike Beltran's refereeing at UFC 268: 'That’s $1 million, if I lose'
Drake Riggs - November 10, 2021
Justin Gaethje walked away from his war with Michael Chandler at UFC 268 with his hand raised. It wasn’t quite smooth sailing for “The Highlight”, however – not only in the form of fist meeting face but regarding officiating as well. A miscommunication in the second round following an eye poke to Gaethje led to referee Mike Beltran having a quick exchange with the former interim lightweight champ as Beltran believed it was a punch.
Carla Esparza responds after Dana White suggests the UFC has another "option" at strawweight
Christopher Taylor - November 10, 2021
Carla Esparza has responded after Dana White suggested that the UFC has another “option” for Rose Namajunas at strawweight. After Namajunas (11-4 MMA) defeated Zhang Weili (21-3 MMA) for a second time in the co-headliner of last Saturday’s UFC 268 event, many assumed that former champ Carla Esparza would be next to challenge ‘Thug Rose’.
Fabian Edwards slams Jorge Masvidal for pulling out of UFC 269 fight with his brother Leon
Christopher Taylor - November 10, 2021
Fabian Edwards has slammed Jorge Masvidal for pulling out of his scheduled UFC 269 fight with his brother Leon. Masvidal (35-15 MMA) and Leon Edwards (19-3 MMA) were expected to square off in a highly anticipated welterweight contest on December 11 in Las Vegas.
Ciryl Gane reacts after receiving the cold shoulder from Francis Ngannou at UFC 268
Christopher Taylor - November 10, 2021
Ciryl Gane has reacted after receiving the cold shoulder from former teammate and fellow heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at UFC 268. Gane (10-0 MMA) and Ngannou (16-3 MMA) are set to collide in a title unification bout this January at UFC 270, with the winner earning ‘baddest man on the planet’ status.
Leon Edwards blasts 'fraud' Jorge Masvidal for pulling out of their fight, tells Kamaru Usman 'I will see you soon'
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2021
Leon Edwards isn’t too surprised Jorge Masvidal pulled out of their fight at UFC 269. Masvidal and Edwards were supposed to have their grudge match on December 11 in Las Vegas at UFC 269. It was a highly-anticipated fight but on Wednesday, it was revealed “Gamebred” was out of the fight due to an injury and now Edwards says he’s going to wait for the title shot.
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Leon Edwards to replace Jorge Masvidal at UFC 269
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev is looking to replace Jorge Masvidal to fight Leon Edwards at UFC 269. Masvidal and Edwards were supposed to have their grudge match on December 11 in Las Vegas at UFC 269. It was a highly-anticipated fight but on Wednesday, it was revealed “Gamebred” was out of the fight due to an injury, and Chimaev is looking to step in.
Jorge Masvidal forced out of UFC 269 fight with Leon Edwards
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has been forced to pullout of his highly anticipated fight with Leon Edwards at UFC 269 due to an undisclosed injury. That news comes from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who reported the following on Twitter:
Belal Muhammad open to fighting Khamzat Chimaev
Adam D Martin - November 10, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad says he is open to fighting Khamzat Chimaev, who he says has impressed him during his UFC run. Muhammad is currently the No. 9 ranked welterweight in the UFC, and one spot below him at No. 10 is Chimaev, who has taken the UFC by storm through his first four fights in the promotion. Chimaev smashed three foes on Fight Island last year and then, after taking a year off due to health issues stemming from COVID-19, he returned at UFC 267 last month and he smashed Li Jingliang in his return to the sport. It was a phenomenal victory by Chimaev and it got everyone connected to the sport talking about him, including his fellow divisional rivals such as Muhammad, who noticed what Chimaev did.
Nate Diaz slams Conor McGregor after former teammate gets tapped out under the Bellator banner
Adam D Martin - November 10, 2021
UFC welterweight fan-favorite Nate Diaz slammed Conor McGregor after his former teammate got tapped out under the Bellator banner. Former SBG Ireland fighter James Gallagher took on Patchy Mix at this past weekend’s Bellator 271 went in Dublin, Ireland. Diaz was evidently watching the event, and after Gallagher was submitted by Mix with a guillotine choke in the third round of their bantamweight bout, Diaz took to his social media to take a shot at the “McGregors.”
Jose Aldo reveals planned 2016 superfight against Khabib Nurmagomedov that fell apart
Adam D Martin - November 10, 2021
UFC bantamweight contender Jose Aldo revealed a planned 2016 superfight against former lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov that fell apart. Aldo spoke to MMAFighting.com in a recent interview and said that in 2016, the UFC came to him and offered a fight against Nurmagomedov. According to Aldo, however, “The Eagle” turned down the fight, and Aldo says he has no idea why he didn’t want it.
Sean Woodson wants people to 'put some respect on my name' after he finishes Collin Anglin at UFC Vegas 42
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2021
Sean Woodson is tired of decisions and is looking to start finishing his fights. Woodson is coming off a split decision win over Youssef Zalal and will return on Saturday at UFC Vegas 42 against Collin Anglin. When Woodson first got the matchup he didn’t know much about his opponent but after studying him, he is excited about the scrap.
Conor McGregor slams the UFC for “garbage” promo highlighting his losses to Dustin Poirier
Adam D Martin - November 10, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor slammed the UFC for a “garbage” promo highlighting his losses to Dustin Poirier ahead of December’s UFC 269. McGregor knocked out Poirier at their first meeting at UFC 178 back in September 2014, but in 2021, he lost twice to his rival. In January at UFC 257, Poirier knocked out McGregor in what was an incredible upset. Then at UFC 264 in July, it was Poirier who once again defeated McGregor to win the trilogy by a score of 2-1. However, the trilogy fight ended with McGregor losing via broken leg. In the months since then, McGregor has made it clear that he does not believe Poirier’s second victory was legitimate. So when the promo video for UFC 269 came out and showed Poirier beating up McGregor, the Irish superstar was not happy about it, and he made sure to let the UFC know just that.
Dana White claims a fighter competing on the UFC prelims is banking $750k
Adam D Martin - November 10, 2021
UFC president Dana White claimed in a recent interview that a fighter he has under contract competing on the UFC prelims is banking $750,000. White has been criticized by UFC fighter pay for the past number of years, and one of the biggest arguments against him is that the UFC doesn’t pay its fighters enough percentage of the overall revenue the company brings in. White has defended UFC fighter pay in the past, saying that his promotion pays more to the fighters than any other MMA promotion. Critics of that argument, meanwhile, will point out that professional boxers get paid more than many MMA fighters. But White isn’t necessarily buying that argument is true.
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman lists two potential opponents for his next title defense
Adam D Martin - November 10, 2021
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman listed two potential opponents for his next title defense following his recent victory at UFC 268. Usman defeated rival Colby Covington via unanimous decision in a hard-fought fight that headlined this past Saturday’s UFC 268 event. For Usman, it was yet another incredible performance by the champ inside the Octagon. Since joining the UFC in 2015, Usman is a perfect 15-0 and he is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. It is getting to the point where he is either first or second in all major welterweight division records, and at this point the only fighter ahead of him in the division’s history is Georges St-Pierre.