MMA News
Conor McGregor could hear Thiago Alves encouraging Dustin Poirier to kicks his legs
Adam Martin - January 26, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor says he could hear Thiago Alves in the corner of Dustin Poirier encouraging him to kick his legs. McGregor was knocked out by Poirier in the second round of their fight with punches, but all those nasty low kicks Poirier landed before the finishing blows contributed to the knockout. The Irishman’s mobility became severely limited from the low kicks and they directly contributed to the win. Poirier, of course, comes from American Top Team, where many fighters utilize leg kicks to great success. One of ATT’s most notorious low kickers was Alves, the former UFC welterweight who is now a coach.
Ben Askren promises to show off boxing skills against Jake Paul: "I'm going to beat him up"
Adam Martin - January 26, 2021
MMA fighter-turned boxer Ben Askren promised to show off his boxing skills against Jake Paul, boldly predicting he will beat up the YouTuber. Askren vs. Paul was officially announced on Tuesday. The two will meet in the boxing ring on April 17 in a blockbuster PPV being promoted by Triller. It’s Paul’s third professional boxing match, while for Askren it’s his first boxing bout. Of course, Askren is an experienced MMA fighter, but he was always known for his grappling skills, not his striking. That’s why so many fans seem to think this might be a very bad idea for Askren, going in there against a younger fighter with a lot of power.
UFC belt Colby Covington gave Donald Trump appraised at $650
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
The UFC championship belt that Colby Covington gave former United States President Donald Trump is reportedly worth just $650. Covington is one of several dedicated Trump supporters on the UFC roster, but certainly the most vocal. In fact, the welterweight star’s unwavering support of the former President actually earned him a trip to the White House in 2018, not long after he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision to capture the UFC’s interim welterweight title.
Chael Sonnen explains what went wrong for Conor McGregor at UFC 257
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
Former UFC and Bellator MMA star Chael Sonnen has shared his thoughts on what went wrong for Conor McGregor against Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier met in the main event of UFC 257 this past weekend. The bout was a rematch of a 2014 fight that McGregor won by first-round knockout. The second time around, Poirier crippled McGregor with leg kicks and ultimately stopped him with a storm of punches in the second round.
Pros react to Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match announcement
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
The pros had some interesting reactions to the newly announced boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former MMA champ Ben Askren. Paul and Askren are slated to collide on pay-per-view on April 17. The pair will fight for eight rounds in ten-ounce gloves. The bout will not be an exhibition, but a professional bout.
Michael Bisping shares his thoughts on why Conor McGregor lost at UFC 257
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on why Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier met in the main event of UFC 257 this past weekend. The bout was a rematch of a 2014 fight that McGregor won by first-round knockout.
WWE star Sheamus says Conor McGregor will move to pro wrestling: "It's a matter of when"
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
WWE star Sheamus believes his fellow Irishman Conor McGregor will ultimately migrate to pro wrestling, it’s only a question of when. McGregor returned from a year-long layoff at UFC 257 last Saturday, succumbing to strikes for the first time in his mixed martial arts career opposite Dustin Poirier.
World champions headline biggest PFL season yet
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2021
There’s a lot to look forward to as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) gets ready for its 2021 season, which kicks off in April. In just three short years, the PFL has evolved from an up-and-coming promotion into one of the industry’s biggest power players, just behind the UFC.
Darren Till targeted to take on fellow middleweight contender Marvin Vettori on April 10
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
Darren Till and Marvin Vettori, the two top middleweights out of Europe at present, are targeted to collide on April 10. The bout will serve as the card’s headliner, and be contested over five rounds. News of this matchup was first reported by ESPN, the official broadcast partner of the UFC.
Georges St-Pierre opens up on missed Khabib Nurmagomedov superfight
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre has opened up on a long-discussed superfight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, which now seems impossible. Nurmagomedov, 29-0, announced his retirement from MMA in October, after defeating Justin Gaethje via submission. However, Nurmagomedov had long expressed interest in fighting St-Pierre—who is also retired—in his 30th and final MMA fight.
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match a "done deal" for April 17
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
YouTube star Jake Paul and former UFC fighter Ben Askren are set to collide in a professional boxing match on April 17. News of this polarizing Paul vs. Askren bout was first reported by Cole Shelton of BJPENN.com. On Tuesday, ESPN confirmed that the fight is now official for April 17.
Coach discusses Dan Hooker’s loss to Michael Chandler: “On any particular day, anyone can win, anyone can be champion”
Harry Kettle - January 26, 2021
Dan Hooker’s head coach Eugene Bareman has given his thoughts on Hooker’s devastating loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 257. Hooker was unable to get back on the winning trail against Chandler on Saturday night as he suffered a first round TKO that massively sets him back in his quest to win the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Henry Cejudo shares some advice for Conor McGregor following UFC 257 loss to Dustin Poirier
Christopher Taylor - January 25, 2021
Recently retired former UFC ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo has shared some advice for Conor McGregor following his loss to Dustin Poirier. McGregor made his highly anticipated return to the Octagon this Saturday in Abu Dhabi for a rematch with Poirier. The former lightweight title holders had previously collided in a featherweight contest in 2014, with the Irishman earning a first round finish.
Diaz bros athletic recovery coach sends a warning to Dustin Poirier: "You messin with the most dangerous team"
Christopher Taylor - January 25, 2021
Jose Garcia, the athletic recovery coach of the Diaz bros, has sent a warning to Dustin Poirier following his recent victory at UFC 257. Poirier squared off with Conor McGregor for a second time on Saturday evening in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Diamond’ and ‘Notorious’ had previously collided in a featherweight contest in 2014, with the Irishman emerging victorious by way of first round knockout.
Conor McGregor gets long medical suspension after Dustin Poirier KO loss
Drake Riggs - January 25, 2021
After suffering his first career loss by knockout, Conor McGregor is receiving the longest medical suspension of his career. Entering into his highly anticipated rematch with Dustin Poirier that capped off UFC 257 this past Saturday, Conor McGregor had only suffered defeat via submission. For the fifth loss of his near-30 fight career, “The Diamond” would change that.
Gabi Garcia calls out Kayla Harrison for fight: 'Just excuses and jokes here!'
Drake Riggs - January 25, 2021
In the heavier weight classes for the women, there are only a select few names that stand out. Especially beyond 145-pounds. Truthfully, it’s essentially just Kayla Harrison and Gabi Garcia — to an extent. Both competitors at the highest level in their respective backgrounds, Harrison and Garcia have since turned their attention to MMA. However, the latter still finds herself competing in BJJ competitions aplenty — a world in which she possesses a whopping 24 gold medals in.
Max Holloway makes his pick for “most exciting” UFC champion
Andrew Whitelaw - January 25, 2021
Max Holloway knows a thing or two about great fights. The 29-year-old delivered a performance for the ages against Calvin Katter at UFC Fight Island 7 and set a new record for most significant strikes landed with 445.
Report | UFC 257: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2 sold 1.6 million pay-per-views
Adam Martin - January 25, 2021
A new report from the Sports Business Journal suggests that UFC 257: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2 sold 1.6 million pay-per-views. UFC president Dana White said that UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 was on pace to be one of the biggest pay-per-view sellers of all time, and he was right. According to a report from John Ourand of SBJ, UFC 257 sold 1.2 million PPVs on ESPN+. There were another 400,000 international PPVs sold, for a total of 1.6 million PPV buys.