MMA News
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.
Dana White explains why Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal were not the TUF 29 coaches
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
UFC president Dana White explained why welterweight rivals Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal were not the TUF 29 coaches. Many fans were surprised when the UFC named featherweights Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega as coaches for this season of TUF. Both fighters are tremendous talents, but for months it was rumored that the show would have Covington and Masvidal as the coaches. So when it was revealed to be Volkanovski and Ortega, some fans were let down.
Dana White reacts to Jake Paul boxing match: "Tyron Woodley doesn't look like the Tyron Woodley of the past"
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
UFC president Dana White reacted to the Jake Paul boxing match, saying that “Tyron Woodley doesn’t look like the Tyron Woodley of the past.” It was officially announced this week that Paul will take on Woodley on August 28 in a professional boxing match on Showtime PPV. Paul has looked good in his first three boxing matches, winning all of them including a knockout win over Ben Askren in his last outing. Following that fight, there were rumors that he could take on Woodley next, Askren’s longtime friend and training partner, and the fight was officially booked this week. It was made possible to make because Woodley’s contract with the UFC recently expired following a stoppage loss to Vicente Luque and the promotion decided not to sign him to a new deal.
Dana White claims the UFC will soon introduce full-time health benefits to their fighters
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
UFC president Dana White claims the world’s leading MMA promotion will “soon” introduce full-time health benefits to their fighters. White replied to a fan on Instagram who asked him if the UFC would consider having a full-time health benefits package for its fighters so they can deal with issues once their fighting careers are over. For the first time in over a decade, White revealed that the UFC is working on such a benefits package for its athlete (via MMAjunkie.com).
Photo | Georges St-Pierre is insanely shredded after cutting out processed food from his diet
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is insanely shredded after cutting out the processed food from his diet. St-Pierre is retired from MMA but he has stayed in incredible shape. Having just turned 40 years old, it really seems like GSP is in the best shape of his life right now, which is incredible to consider since he was one of the poster boys for fit MMA fighters for years. Taking to his social media this week, GSP posted a photo of himself after cutting out the processed food from his diet. You can see the difference as “Rush” looks completely ripped.
Eddie Alvarez slams professional boxers for callouts of MMA fighters: “We really fight! Take your gloves and shoes and shove them up your ass!”
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
Eddie Alvarez ripped pro boxers for calling out MMA fighters, saying “We really fight! Take your gloves and shoes and shove them up your ass!” Alvarez is the former UFC lightweight champion, the former Bellator lightweight champion, and one of the most respected and well-traveled MMA fighters of all time. Although Alvarez is known for his boxing skills inside the cage, he hasn’t been one of the MMA fighters who has tried to make the move to boxing like so many others have. And based on his social media post, it doesn’t seem like Alvarez has any interest in boxing anytime soon, either.
Jake Paul reacts after booking boxing match with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul reacted after officially booking his upcoming boxing match with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. Paul and Woodley have been rumored to fight ever since Paul knocked out Woodley’s friend and teammate Ben Askren in April for Triller Fight Club, and the fight will now take place on August 28 on Showtime PPV. Following the announcement of the bout, Paul took to his social media to react to the new booking. Take a look at how “The Problem Child” reacted.
Tito Ortiz resigns from Huntington Beach City Council after being the “sole focus of character assassination”
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2021
Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz has resigned from his position on the Huntington Beach City Council after just seven months in the job. Ever since he was sworn into power in the wake of the 2020 elections, Ortiz has been embroiled in a string of controversies courtesy of his views and comments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the issues have stretched far beyond this but in general, his arguments with fellow members of the council have focused on his views regarding masks and ranting about how the pandemic is playing out.
Diego Sanchez pens emotional statement to fans and the MMA community: "I will lift Josh and Rebecca up in prayer"
Christopher Taylor - June 1, 2021
Diego Sanchez penned an emotional letter to his fans and the MMA community following his recent falling out with former mentor Joshua Fabia. Sanchez (30-13 MMA), a UFC legend and former TUF 1 winner, was let go by Dana White and company last month, this after his former representative in Fabia caused an altercation with promotional officials.