MMA News

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2020

UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has rediscovered his love for mixed martial arts as he prepares to return this weekend. Ortega will be stepping back into the Octagon for the first time in almost two years when he fights The Korean Zombie in their Fight Island main event on Saturday night. Ortega will be attempting to return to winning ways after his devastating loss at the hands of Max Holloway when the two battled over the UFC Featherweight Championship back in December 2018.

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

October’s highly anticipated UFC 254: ‘Khabib vs Gaethje’ pay-per-view event could feature a live fan audience for the first time in months. The blockbuster fight card is headlined by a lightweight title unification bout featuring undefeated division kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on current interim title holder Justin Gaethje.

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

Khamzat Chimaev (9-0 MMA) is looking to score a fight with UFC Star Nate Diaz (20-12 MMA) on December 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surging welterweight and middleweight contender, Chimaev, has seen a meteoric rise to fame following his three stoppage victories in just over two month’s while competing under the UFC banner.

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

UFC legend Daniel Cormier believes it’s in long-time rival Jon Jones’ best interest to fight Israel Adesanya “sooner or later.” Cormier knows a thing-or-two about superfights, having been involved with two massive fights against Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title, not to mention three fights with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. Cormier also knows a lot about timing and circumstance, something that has both helped and hurt him at times in his career. That’s why he thinks it’s in Jones’ best interest to go after the fight with Adesanya right now.

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson repaid his mother for buying his first car in 2004, buying her a new set of wheels in 2020. Brunson is currently the No. 7 middleweight in the UFC and he is coming off of one of the best wins of his career, a third-round TKO victory over top prospect Edmen Shahbazyan. Brunson is currently looking to make a run for the UFC middleweight title and was most recently seen calling out former title contender Paulo Costa for his next fight. But before getting ready for his next fight, Brunson had some personal business to take care of.

Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020

Tony Ferguson is not interested in Ali Abdelaziz’s offer to fight at UFC 254. After Rafael dos Anjos fell out of his fight against Islam Makhachev, Abdelaziz offered Ferguson 100k to show and 100k to win if he would fight and beat Makhachev. However, according to Ferguson, he is not interested in the offer.

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

UFC welterweight standout ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry (14-6 MMA) shared photos of his smashed-up Mercedes on Tuesday evening. Perry, who is coming off a unanimous decision over Mickey Gall in his most recent effort this past June, revealed the news on his official Instagram account where he suggested that the accident could be a blessing in disguise.

Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020

Nate Diaz has fired back at Dustin Poirier. After Poirier and Conor McGregor agreed to fight one another, Diaz wasn’t happy. He has since been sending cryptic tweets seemingly calling out Dan Hooker and has now fired back at Poirier.

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020

Tony Ferguson has responded to Khabib Nurmagomedov after ‘The Eagle’ recently suggested he is “finished” after getting “smashed” by Justin Gaethje. ‘El Cucuy’ squared off with Gaethje this past May at UFC 249 with hopes of reclaiming the promotions interim lightweight world title.

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley praised his opponent Impa Kasanganay after being on the wrong end of a highlight-reel spinning back kick KO. Buckley landed the kick heard all around the world during the preliminary card of this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 5 card. After catching the left leg of Buckley after he threw a body kick, Kasanganay was caught a split second later with a ridiculous jump spinning back kick from Buckley that stunned him and knocked him out cold. It was one of the most incredible knockouts of all time and made Buckley become an overnight viral sensation.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020

UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura has his eyes set on a rematch with Derrick Lewis following his recent winning streak. The Polish star has certainly had a rollercoaster ride of a stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship ever since he made his debut back in May 2016. Now, however, after three consecutive wins including a unanimous decision victory over Ben Rothwell this past weekend, Tybura wants to exact some revenge on the aforementioned “Black Beast”.

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

Dustin Poirier, the No. 2-ranked contender in the UFC lightweight division, has responded to a recent jab from Nate Diaz. Poirier has recently been linked to a potential rematch with Conor McGregor. “The Diamond” first met McGregor in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning that fight by first-round TKO. Since then, however, both men have achieved massive success in the lightweight division, and both have recently expressed interest in a rematch.

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some high praise for Impa Kasanganay, who fell victim to a highlight reel knockout at the hands of Joaquin Buckley last weekend. Kasanganay entered his fight with Buckley, which occured on the UFC Fight Island 5 undercard last weekend, with some buzz attached to his name after a big win over Anthony Adams on Contender Series and a victory over Maki Pitolo in his Octagon debut. In the end, however, he found himself on the receiving end of one of the most incredible knockouts in UFC history.

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

The UFC has released the official poster for UFC Vegas 12, which will be topped by a middleweight fight between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. See the poster for the event, which is slated for Halloween night at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, below:

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

Artem Lobov wants Zubaira Tukhugov, a member of the UFC featherweight division, to be cut from the promotion’s roster. Lobov and Tukhugov have plenty of history, due primarily to their ties to Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov respectively.

Adam Martin - October 13, 2020

Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is still hoping for a cross-promotion rematch with UFC champion Amanda Nunes. Cyborg and Nunes met back at UFC 232 in December 2018. In a fight that lasted just 51 seconds, Nunes pulled off the upset when she knocked Cyborg out in the first round to hand the Brazilian her first loss in 13 years and win the women’s 145lbs title. The UFC attempted to book the rematch between Cyborg and Nunes but were not able to agree to terms. Cyborg was later released by the UFC after beating Felicia Spencer and has since become the 145lbs champ in Bellator, while Nunes is a two-division champion in the UFC.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020

UFC star Jorge Masvidal has encouraged Americans to re-elect Donald Trump in next month’s US Presidential Election. With just three weeks left to go until polling day, the intensity is ramping up as incumbent President Donald Trump attempts to hold his place in the Oval Office, whereas Democratic nominee Joe Biden tries to prove the polls right and win control of the White House.

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020

Daniel Cormier had a brief skirmish with some fans on Twitter after suggesting we might see a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch soon. Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, took on McGregor in October, 2018, successfully defending his title with a fourth-round submission win. The bout registered as the biggest in UFC history, and there’s been much talk of a rematch between the pair ever since.