MMA News
Adult film star Orion Starr set for Bellator MMA debut
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2019
Adult film star Orion Starr is set to make her professional mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 231 later tonight. Starr, whose real name is Rebecca Bryggman, first made the announcement back in late September. However, the story only seems to have gained traction in the last few days as we get closer and closer to her debut.
ONE: Dawn of Valor results and highlights - John Lineker wins debut, Kiamrian Abbasov captures title
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with ONE: Dawn of Valor out of Jakarta, Indonesia. The card boasted a number of interesting attractions, including the promotional debut of John Lineker, who took on the ferocious Muin Gafurov, as well as a ONE lightweight kickboxing title rematch between champ Regian Eersel and challenger Nieky Holzken, and a ONE welterweight title fight between champ Zebaztian Kadestam and challenger Kiamrian Abbasov.
Nick Diaz goes after Dustin Poirier for taking shots at his brother Nate
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Not long after Nate Diaz announced that an adverse United States Anti-Doping Agency test result had forced him out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier took to social media to share his thoughts on the situation. Poirier, who was briefly targeted to fight Diaz late last year, was fresh out of surgery. Despite his condition, he did not hold back.
Leon Edwards claims he isn't backup fighter for Masvidal-Diaz
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Yesterday evening, news surfaced that Nate Diaz is likely out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal. Shortly after that news surfaced, it was reported the English welterweight contender Leon Edwards could be on tap to replace Diaz against Masvidal. Been told the UFC have had a replacement on standby in case of injury or unforeseen circumstances scuppering Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz.
Walt Harris asks public for help finding missing daughter
Adam Martin - October 25, 2019
Aniah Blanchard, the daughter of UFC heavyweight contender Walt Harris is missing, and “The Big Ticket” is asking the public for help finding her. On Friday, Walt Harris posted a message on his social media channels pleading with the public for help finding his missing 19-year-old daughter Aniah, who is missing in Auburn, Alabama.
Justin Gaethje rips 'little coward' Conor McGregor after comeback announcement
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
On Thursday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a comeback, starting on January 18. While McGregor didn’t specify an opponent for his next fight, ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently clarified that Donald Cerrone is the most likely option for the Irishman’s next fight, while Justin Gaethje is also a possibility. Gaethje has caught wind of this news, and doesn’t seem happy that he’s the second priority after Cerrone. He did, after all, beat Cerrone just a few weeks ago.
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren join forces to bash Kamaru Usman
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren have never gotten along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come together to roast a mutual nemesis. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as they say.
Jon Jones offers USADA advice to Sean O'Malley
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2019
Controversial UFC star Jon Jones has offered some advice to Sean O’Malley regarding the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jones has taken it upon himself to use the ongoing USADA situation with Nate Diaz in order to give his own thoughts on the organization, once again claiming that he considered himself to be innocent despite a series of past indiscretions.
Report | Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal could still happen at UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
According to a recent report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal could still happen at UFC 244 this November. Helwani took to Twitter with the following information regarding the slated UFC 244 headliner between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal.
MMA pros send their well-wishes to Randy Couture following heart attack
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
The MMA world was shaken on Thursday when news broke that UFC legend Randy Couture had suffered a heart attack on Wednesday after a workout in Los Angeles. Couture is expected to fully recover from the scare, but nevertheless his fellow fighters took to social media to send their well-wishes to the UFC Hall of Famer. Below is a snippet of what some of the support Randy Couture received today on social media.
UFC Singapore: How And When To Watch
Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019
UFC Singapore takes place this weekend on Saturday, 26 October 2019. In the main-event, expert grappler Demian Maia will be squaring off against the former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren.
VIDEO | Dustin Poirier sends Nate Diaz a message from Hospital bed
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has taken a shot at Nate Diaz following today’s news that the Stockton native will no longer be fighting at UFC 244. Diaz was expected to square off with Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of November’s pay-per-view event in New York. The winner of that welterweight fight was set to receive the promotions new BMF Title.
Leon Edwards expected to replace Nate Diaz against Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2019
It appears the UFC has had a backup plan in case either of Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal had to pull out of their UFC 244 main event. And, that backup plan is Leon Edwards. According to Chisanga Malata of Daily Star Sport, the UFC have been paying Edwards to be in a training camp and on standby for this fight.
Jorge Masvidal and other pro fighters react to Nate Diaz pulling out of UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz were supposed to square off for the promotions new BMF Title in the main event of UFC 244 next month in New York. However, earlier this afternoon ‘The Stockton Slugger’ took to Twitter where he announced that he had been flagged by USADA and thus would not be competing on the November 2 fight card at Madison Square Garden.
Nate Diaz claims he has pulled out of UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz claims he will no longer be competing against Jorge Masvidal for the BMF Belt at UFC 244. Diaz took to Twitter just minutes ago where he broke the shocking news.
Betting odds released for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
The opening betting odds have been released for potential matchups featuring Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, as well as McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje. The Irish superstar announced at a press conference on Thursday that he intends to main event UFC 246 on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC president Dana White said that contracts are still being negotiated, and McGregor’s opponent has yet to be finalized, but reports indicate it will come down to either Cerrone or Gaethje.
Donald Cerrone has telling reaction to Conor McGregor's comeback plans
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
Conor McGregor vows to never visit Dagestan
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
On Thursday, Conor McGregor took to the stage in Moscow for a headline-dominating press conference. The former two-division UFC champion was well received in the Russian capital, as a swarm of journalists showed up to speak with him — many of whom asked him to pose for selfies.
UFC Singapore betting odds: Askren favored to beat Maia
Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019
The UFC is back in our lives this Saturday with the compelling looking UFC Singapore card. The UFC Singapore main event promises to be a grappler’s delight. Olympic wrestler and former ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren will try to bounce back from a catastrophic knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal by taking out BJJ expert Demian Maia.