MMA News
Tony Ferguson challenges "putz" Michael Chandler to December showdown: "Let's Close out 2020 In Style"
Chris Taylor - November 13, 2020
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has issued a challenge to former Bellator title holder Michael Chandler. Chandler (21-5 MMA) signed with the UFC shortly after scoring a first round knockout victory over Benson Henderson at Bellator 243 this past August. He was immediately booked to serve as the back-up for UFC 254’s Justin Gaethje vs. Khabib Nuramagomedov main event, but thankfully his services were not required that evening in Abu Dhabi.
Khamzat Chimaev continues to call out Israel Adesanya despite being booked against Leon Edwards
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2020
Khamzat Chimaev is looking to fight middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Ever since Chimaev had an impressive stint on Fight Island where he dominated John Phillips and Rhys McKee at middleweight then welterweight, he had been calling out the champions. He made it clear he would finish both Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, but it appears more of his attention has gone towards Adesanya.
Rafael dos Anjos reveals if Paul Felder never stepped up the entire UFC Vegas 14 card would've been canceled
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2020
Rafael dos Anjos has revealed this Saturday’s card was close to being canceled. On Sunday, it was revealed Islam Makhachev was out of the fight with RDA due to injury. Immediately, many fans wondered if the UFC would even hold the event if the promotion couldn’t find a replacement for the Russian. Yet, on Monday, it was revealed Paul Felder stepped up on five days’ notice to headline the card and ultimately save the show.
Entering UFC Vegas 14 "with a new mindset," Ashley Yoder just focused on fighting her fight
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2020
Ashley Yoder finally feels like a new fighter. “The Spider Monkey” has had a tough run in the UFC going 2-5 and on a two-fight losing streak. Yet, two of those losses were split decisions, and another, her last fight, many pundits believe she won.
Scott Coker teases Bellator 205lbs tournament: "It's the best light heavyweight division on the planet"
Adam Martin - November 13, 2020
Bellator president Scott Coker teased a future Bellator 205lbs tournament, saying “it’s the best light heavyweight division on the planet.” Coker and his organization are in the midst of completing the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix, a tournament that was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The promotion previously put on the Heavyweight Grand Prix that saw Ryan Bader win. In the past, Coker held a heavyweight tournament, a women’s bantamweight, and a middleweight tournament in Strikeforce, so we all know Coker loves a good bracket.
Thiago Santos already booked for Octagon return, set to take on Aleksandar Rakic
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos is already scheduled to make his return to the Octagon. The Brazilian knockout artist will reportedly take on Austria’s Aleksandar Rakic on March 6. News of this bout was first reported by UFC broadcast partner ESPN, and later confirmed by MMA Junkie.
Israel Adesanya refutes Conor McGregor's claim to UFC record
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has refuted Conor McGregor’s recent claim to a significant UFC record. Thursday was the four-year anniversary of McGregor defeating Eddie Alvarez to capture the UFC lightweight belt and become the first concurrent two-division champion in the promotion’s history. To celebrate the occasion, the Irishman took to Instagram to reminisce about the accomplishment.
Patricio Freire ready for John Kavanagh's "dream match" with Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
Two-division Bellator champion Patricio Freire has opened the door to a cross-promotional super fight with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Freire returned to the cage on Thursday, when he defended the Bellator featherweight title with a lopsided knockout victory over McGregor’s teammate at SBG Ireland, Pedro Carvalho.
UFC Vegas 14 weigh-in results: One fight scrapped, three fighters miss weight
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the under-the-radar UFC Vegas 14 card out of the promotion’s Apex facility. The card was originally expected to be headlined by a lightweight showdown between Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev. When Makhachev was forced off the bill with a staph infection, however, No. 7-ranked lightweight contender Paul Felder stepped in to replace him on just five days’ notice. Felder will now meet dos Anjos in a five-round lightweight fight in the card’s main event.
UFC begins roster purge by releasing three fighters including John Phillips
Adam Martin - November 13, 2020
The UFC has begun its expected roster purge by releasing three fighters from the promotion, including middleweight John Phillips. Phillips himself took to his social media on Friday to thank the UFC for the “memories that will last a lifetime.” Check out the message that Phillips shared on his Twitter.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk back to training to American Top Team
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has returned to American Top Team, her training home in South Florida. Jedrzejczyk has spent most of 2020 in her native Poland due to the coronavirus pandemic and the travel restrictions it has created. This week, however, the former champion made a triumphant return to American Top Team.
Fabricio Werdum says Bellator negotiations have stalled, now wants to fight for PFL
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is now eyeing a spot on the PFL roster after negotiations with Bellator MMA fizzled out. Werdum, who parted ways with the UFC earlier this year, has recently been linked to a rematch with fellow heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko after the Bellator MMA banner.
Bruce Buffer looks back on elevator fight with Frank Trigg
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer recently looked back on his infamous elevator brawl with former UFC welterweight contender Frank Trigg. Buffer opened up on this incident on the UFC Fight Pass original series Fightlore.
UFC 255: ‘Figueiredo vs Perez’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2020
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back on pay-per-view once again next Saturday night as UFC 255 hits Sin City. Event: UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Date: Saturday, 21st November 2020 Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada Broadcast: ESPN+ (6.30pm/8pm/10pm EST)
Demetrious Johnson says he “might never fight again” due to COVID-19 pandemic
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2020
ONE Championship star Demetrious Johnson has admitted that he may never fight again as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson made the transition over to ONE from the Ultimate Fighting Championship in late 2018 with Ben Askren heading in the opposite direction, and ever since then, he’s been able to go 3-0 in the promotion – with all three of those wins coming in the 2019 Flyweight Grand Prix.
Gilbert Burns calls out Nate Diaz for $400k winner takes all grappling match: "Let’s see who is the real gangster"
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2020
Gilbert Burns is looking to grapple Nate Diaz for a winner takes all grappling match. Burns and Diaz have taken shots at one another after Burns was announced to be getting the next title shot. The Stockton native trashed the Brazilian saying it is a terrible title fight so now Burns is looking to grapple Diaz in the very near future.
Bellator 252 Results: Patricio Pitbull KO's Pedro Carvalho (Highlights)
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2020
Bellator remains in Uncasville, Connecticut for Bellator 252 where Patricio Pitbull takes on Pedro Carvalho in the main event. Patricio Pitbull (30-4) is on a five-fight winning streak where he won and defended the featherweight title three times during this run. He also knocked out Michael Chandler in 61 seconds to win the lightweight title to become a champ-champ in Bellator. Pitbull is coming off a decision win over Juan Archuleta to defend his belt in the opening round of the featherweight grand prix.
Bellator 252 Results: Aaron Pico KO's John de Jesus (Highlights)
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2020
Aaron Pico returned to the Bellator cage on the prelims of Bellator 252 against John de Jesus. Pico entered the fight on a two-fight winning streak after submitting Solo Hatley Jr. in July and knocking out Daniel Carey in January. Pico has been considered one of the top prospects in MMA, but lost his pro debut and then suffered back-to-back KO losses to Henry Corrales and Adam Borics.