MMA News
Amanda Nunes makes specific prediction vs. Julianna Pena, 'The girls that I finish submit her'
Drake Riggs - June 3, 2021
Amanda Nunes is finding herself fueled by her next opponent’s recent trash talking. The current UFC bantamweight and featherweight queen is set to once again defend the first of the two titles she won when facing Julianna Pena at UFC 265 on August 7. Venezuela’s Pena was originally set to do battle with Holly Holm at an earlier date before Holm was forced out with an injury. Now, many have criticized Pena for only getting the title shot due to her outspoken ways.
Vitor Belfort Triller boxing match in the works vs. Tarzann
Drake Riggs - June 3, 2021
Vitor Belfort is finally getting back in action… it just won’t be MMA. Instead, “The Phenom” joins in on the boxing circus. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported on Thursday that Belfort is in the process of making a boxing match happen in Triller on June 19. In typical Triller fashion, Belfort is lined up to face YouTube star Mike Holston, better known as “Tarzann.”
Floyd Mayweather offers to train Tyron Woodley for Jake Paul fight, former UFC champ responds
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Floyd Mayweather has offered to train Tyron Woodley ahead of his pro boxing debut against Jake Paul. In the main event of an upcoming Showtime boxing pay-per-view, Woodley is set to face YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Woodley is a former UFC champion while Paul has taken the combat sports world by storm and coming off a first-round TKO over Ben Askren.
Floyd Mayweather is "most definitely" open to rematching Conor McGregor: "He's easy"
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Floyd Mayweather is open to running it back with Conor McGregor if the Irishman is up for it. In August of 2017, Mayweather and McGregor had their highly-anticipated boxing match. It took the world by storm as it was a can’t miss event and ultimately, it was Mayweather who got the 10th round TKO win. However, the early rounds were competitive as McGregor landed some shots, and according to Leonard Ellerbe the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, a rematch is possible.
Nate Diaz shares new poster for upcoming UFC 263 fight against Leon Edwards: "Best of the best"
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Welterweight fan favorite Nate Diaz shared a new poster for the upcoming UFC 263 fight against Leon Edwards, calling it “best of the best.” Diaz and Edwards throw down for five rounds or less at next weekend’s UFC 263 event, which takes place in Phoenix, Arizona. The two rivals were previously scheduled to meet last month at UFC 262, but the fight had to be postponed after Diaz suffered a minor injury during his training camp for the bout. Now that Diaz is healed up and ready to go, he will meet Edwards next Saturday night in a potential No. 1 contender’s fight at 170lbs.
Youssef Zalal expects to finish Sean Woodson to get back into the win column
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Youssef Zalal isn’t putting any pressure on himself ahead of his upcoming fight. On the prelims of UFC Vegas 28, Zalal is set to face Sean Woodson in a very intriguing featherweight bout. After starting out his UFC career 3-0, Zalal is now on a two-fight losing skid and could be fighting for his job. Although he is on a losing skid, he still expected to get tough fights and that’s exactly what he gets in Woodson.
Brian Maxwell eyes stoppage win over Chad Johnson to become an "instant superstar"
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Brian Maxwell never thought he would ever be boxing on a Floyd Mayweather undercard, or boxing former NFL star, Chad Johnson. On Sunday in Miami, Maxwell will have an exhibition boxing match against six-time NFL Pro Bowler in Chad Johnson aka Chad Ochocinco. The retired NFL star is now 43-years-old but has been training boxing for years and will finally take a fight and Maxwell never thought he would be his opponent.
Colby Covington details why he is no longer interested in fighting Jorge Masvidal
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington detailed why he is no longer interested in fighting his former friend and rival Jorge Masvidal. Covington and Masvidal were former teammates at American Top Team, but for the last few years, they have been bitter rivals. For whatever reason, however, the fight between these two has not been booked yet. Even though it seemed like the perfect TUF coaches’ matchup, the UFC chose to go in another direction. It seems as though not only is this fight not going to happen during the TUF format, but in general.
Carlos Condit returns at UFC 264 against Max Griffin
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Carlos Condit will be back in action on July 10. According to MMAJunkie, the former WEC welterweight and interim UFC welterweight champion in Condit will face Max Griffin at UFC 264 in an all-action fight. UFC 264 will take place in front of a full capacity crowd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tyron Woodley hints Jake Paul fight is the beginning of boxing career: "You're gonna want to see more of it"
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley hinted the Jake Paul fight is the beginning of a boxing career, saying “You’re gonna want to see more of it.” It was officially announced earlier this week that Woodley will be taking his talents to the boxing ring when he takes on Paul on August 28 on Showtime PPV. For Woodley, the chance to fight Paul in boxing represents the opportunity to earn a massive payday. Considering he’s age 39 and is coming off of four straight losses in the UFC, it was a no-brainer for Woodley to say yes to this fight and secure the bag. But it appears as though Woodley is now a fan of the boxing paydays and is hoping to get more of them soon.
UFC was "not happy" with Marvin Vettori following Kevin Holland fight, claims Eugene Bareman: "They don’t want to see someone just lie around and hug someone"
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Coach Eugene Bareman claims the UFC was not happy with Marvin Vettori, saying “they don’t want to see someone just lie around and hug someone” Vettori returns to the Octagon next Saturday night in the main event of UFC 263 when he takes on UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch. The two previously fought in 2018, with Adesanya edging out Vettori via split decision. Vettori had been calling for a title shot following his most recent win over Kevin Holland via unanimous decision, but most fans expected Robert Whittaker to be next in line for the title shot. However, the UFC went ahead and gave it to Vettori despite apparently not being happy with him.
Beneil Dariush says Charles Oliveira owes him UFC lightweight title fight: "Just own up to the person you were supposed to fight"
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Beneil Dariush says Charles Oliveira owes him a UFC lightweight title fight, saying to “just own up to the person you were supposed to fight.” At UFC 262 last month in Houston, Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler in the main event of the evening to win the vacant UFC lightweight title. In the co-main event, Dariush defeated Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision in a performance that rocketed him into the top-five in the UFC lightweight division. Oliveira and Dariush are two of the best fighters in the world at 155lbs right now and it feels like they will eventually meet inside the Octagon. But if you ask Dariush, he is hoping that this fight takes place much sooner rather than later.
Colby Covington slams ‘CEO of EPO’ Kamaru Usman for postponing rematch: “He probably wants a trilogy with Masvidal”
Harry Kettle - June 3, 2021
Colby Covington has taken a shot at rival Kamaru Usman for “postponing” their highly anticipated welterweight rematch. Ever since Usman knocked out Jorge Masvidal, fans have been ready to see “The Nigerian Nightmare” defend his strap against Covington for the second time following their barnburner of a fight back at UFC 245.
Dana White on Joshua Fabia fixed fight accusations: 'I could give a flying f*ck what he says'
Drake Riggs - June 2, 2021
Dana White has found himself on the receiving end of multiple accusations from Joshua Fabia since things fell apart with Diego Sanchez. Sanchez was recently released from the UFC ahead of a scheduled Donald Cerrone matchup after Fabia began seeking out medical records and releasing questionable backstage footage. Unfortunately for Sanchez as a result, he’s left floating through free agency with White contemplates whether or not to bring him back.
Henry Cejudo meets his match, set to become husband and father
Drake Riggs - June 2, 2021
Henry Cejudo was finally forced to bend the knee. On Wednesday the former two-division UFC champion took to Instagram to share some big news. Cejudo first revealed that he proposed to his girlfriend Ana Karolina when down in Sao Paulo, Brazil where the future bride’s family resides. Karolina said yes before Cejudo also shared that the pair are expecting a baby girl down the road.
Jake Paul negotiated an automatic rematch clause if he loses to Tyron Woodley, reveals Malki Kawa
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley may box twice. According to Malki Kawa, Woodley’s manager, Paul, the brash YouTuber turned boxer negotiated an automatic rematch clause for their fight. Of course, Paul and Woodley will headline a Showtime boxing card on August 28. It’s a stiff test for the 3-0 pro boxer and if he loses, he has the right to trigger an immediate rematch.
Tyron Woodley is getting a "multi-million dollar payday" to box Jake Paul, reveals manager
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2021
Tyron Woodley will be making millions of dollars to box Jake Paul, his manager Malki Kawa, revealed. After it was made official that Woodley would box Paul, the former UFC champion claimed it would be the biggest purse of his career. According to Kawa, Woodley did better than Ben Askren due to the fact he’s getting a cut of the pay-per-view which Askren did not. With that, he says Woodley will make millions of dollars.
Khamzat Chimaev heading to Las Vegas with Alexander Gustafsson ahead of UFC return
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
UFC welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev is heading to Las Vegas alongside teammate Alexander Gustafsson ahead of their returns to the Octagon. Chimaev hasn’t fought since last September when he knocked out Gerald Meeerschaert in 17 seconds due to health issues stemming from a severe case of COVID-19. The coronavirus was so hard on Chimaev’s body that he even temporarily announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. However, he was able to get healthy and he decided to re-commit to the sport and announced that he will be returning to “smash” his foes.