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Merab Dvalishvili confirms he is considering a move to the UFC flyweight division
Adam Martin - July 4, 2021
UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili confirmed that he is considering a move to the UFC flyweight division in the near future. Dvalishvili is currently the No. 10 ranked bantamweight in the UFC. The 30-year-old Georgia native is 13-4 in his MMA career, including a 6-2 record in the Octagon. “The Machine” has won his last six fights in a row and is quickly emerging as a title contender at 135lbs, where the belt is currently held by Dvalishvili’s teammate Aljamain Sterling. Following a win over Cody Stamann in his last fight, Dvalishvili next faces off against the No. 6 ranked contender Marlon Moraes at UFC 266, and a win would be huge for him.
Stephen Thompson shows off incredible physical transformation during UFC 264 training camp (Photo)
Adam Martin - July 4, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson showed off his incredible physical transformation during his UFC 264 training camp. Thompson steps back into the Octagon next Saturday when he faces off against Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of the UFC 264 pay-per-view. “Wonderboy” has made it clear that he wants to fight UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman next, and a big win over Burns would certainly put him in the title conversation at 170lbs. Based on the photos we are seeing from his training camp, it appears that Thompson has left no stone unturned.
Colby Covington shares prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3
Adam D Martin - July 4, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington shared his prediction for the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier trilogy fight at UFC 264. Covington is a former teammate with Poirier at American Top Team and there is no love lost between them, but even if he doesn’t like “The Diamond,” he recognizes the fact that Poirier has some advantages in this upcoming trilogy fight with McGregor. As far as Covington goes, the third fight between Poirier and McGregor will look more like the second encounter between these two rivals rather than the first, meaning Poirier will win the fight.
Ciryl Gane doesn't feel bad for Francis Ngannou that interim UFC heavyweight title was created
Adam D Martin - July 4, 2021
Ciryl Gane says that he doesn’t feel bad for Francis Ngannou that an interim UFC heavyweight title was created for him and Derrick Lewis. Ngannou was fully expected to fight Lewis in the main event of UFC 265 in August, but the UFC did an about-face this week and created an interim title fight between Lewis and Gane for the event instead. According to the UFC, Ngannou wasn’t able to fight in August and the promotion already had an event booked in Houston, Texas, and needed Lewis to fight on the card. With Gane coming off of a great win over Alexander Volkov in a fight where he didn’t absorb much damage, the UFC matchmakers called up Gane to quickly turn around and fight Lewis for the interim belt. Of course, Gane said yes right away to the fight.
Dustin Poirier explains rationale behind choosing Conor McGregor trilogy over UFC lightweight title fight
Adam D Martin - July 4, 2021
Dustin Poirier explained his rationale behind choosing the Conor McGregor trilogy over competing in the UFC lightweight title fight instead. Poirier knocked out McGregor at UFC 257 earlier this year to become the de facto No. 1 contender at 155lbs. When UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to vacate his belt and retire, the original plan was to have Poirier fight Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title. Instead, Poirier chose to fight McGregor for the third time, which led to Oliveira fighting Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262 and winning the belt.
Conor McGregor shadowboxes for mob of fight fans ahead of UFC 264 (Video)
Adam D Martin - July 4, 2021
UFC lightweight superstar Conor McGregor shadowboxed for a mob of fight fans ahead of his UFC 264 trilogy fight against rival Dustin Poirier. McGregor was leaving dinner on Saturday night when a massive group of fans surrounded the restaurant he was eating at. With security guards keeping the fans at bay, McGregor gave them a taste of what they can expect next Saturday night at UFC 264 as he shadowboxed for the mob of fans ahead of his trilogy matchup next weekend with Poirier. Check out the video of “Notorious” giving fans a glimpse of what they can look forward to.
Eddie Alvarez shares his prediction for upcoming trilogy between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264
Adam D Martin - July 4, 2021
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez shared his prediction for the upcoming trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor and Poirier square off next Saturday night in the main event of UFC 264, which takes place on July 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ahead of next weekend’s blockbuster pay-per-view card, Alvarez was asked who he thinks will win this megafight between two of his former rivals. Alvarez, of course, fought Poirier twice in the UFC and McGregor once, so he knows these two as well as anyone. Speaking to Helen Yee, “The Underground King” shared his prediction for the upcoming McGregor vs. Poirier trilogy.
Kevin Lee shares prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier 3, says neither man will defeat Charles Oliveira
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Kevin Lee has shared his prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier 3, this while adding that neither man possesses the complete game needed to beat Charles Oliveira. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (27-6 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on July 10, this after splitting their first two encounters.
UFC Fighters celebrate Independence Day Weekend (photos)
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Like many of us, a number of UFC fighters are out celebrating this Independence Day Weekend and utilizing social media to share their good vibes. While July 4 marks the official Federal Holiday for commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, that didn’t stop many Americans from getting the jump on festivities.
Michael Bisping respects Conor McGregor but is leaning towards Dustin Poirier in trilogy fight
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Michael Bisping has a ton of respect for Conor McGregor, but that is not stopping ‘The Count’ from leaning towards Dustin Poirier in their upcoming trilogy. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (27-6 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on July 10, this after splitting their first two encounters. The pair initially squared off in a featherweight bout at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with the Irishman emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. Then, in their second contest at UFC 257 (this time at lightweight), ‘The Diamond’ was able to exact his revenge by stopping Conor McGregor with punches in the second round.
Maryna Moroz makes several disturbing claims against 'junkie' Mariya Agapova
Drake Riggs - July 3, 2021
Maryna Moroz didn’t hold back when recently speaking about her fellow UFC flyweight and former training partner, Mariya Agapova. In an hour-long interview with Russian media outlet MMA Herald, Moroz made multiple problematic claims.
Paulie Malignaggi shares prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Paulie Malignaggi has shared his prediction for next weekend’s highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in a rubber match on July 10, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Robert Whittaker admits trash talk from "sh*thead" Israel Adesanya got in his head: "It did, because the last fight I was kind of very emotional”
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Robert Whittaker admits that he let his emotions get the best of him in his first fight with Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. Whittaker (23-5 MMA) and Adesanya (21-1 MMA) squared off for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in October of 2019, with ‘Stylebender’ emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov pens emotional statement one year after losing his father Abdulmanap
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
It has been twelve months since Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The 57-year-old, Abdulmanap, tragically passed away due to complications from Covid-19 on July 3, 2020.
Chael Sonnen defends UFC and Dana White over fighter pay
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC middleweight title contender and current analyst Chael Sonnen defended the UFC and its president Dana White over fighter pay. Fighter pay is a hot topic in the world of MMA today, as many fighters are looking for a bigger piece of the pie with the sport growing, and particularly with YouTubers such as Jake Paul showing how much money there really is out there. Paul has become a champion for fighter pay and was among those who donated to UFC women’s flyweight Sarah Alpar’s GoFundMe, which once again highlighted some of the issues with the UFC fighter pay.
Tyron Woodley training with Floyd Mayweather ahead of Jake Paul boxing match (Photos)
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is training with legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of the upcoming Jake Paul boxing match. Mayweather last month told the media that he was inviting Woodley to come to Las Vegas to work with him ahead of the Paul fight on August 28. Woodley said that he was going to take up Mayweather on the offer, and he’s done just that. On Thursday, “The Chosen One” took to his social media to reveal that he is training with Mayweather and shared photos.
Conor McGregor denies having staph infection ahead of Dustin Poirier trilogy at UFC 264
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor denied having a staph infection ahead of his upcoming trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Earlier this week, photos emerged of some sort of mark on McGregor’s arm, and fans were quick to suggest it could be a case of staph infection. See the photos below for yourself.
Demetrious Johnson praises the Paul brothers: "These guys are training like full-time athletes"
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson praised the Paul brothers, saying that “these guys are training like full-time athletes.” Johnson is generally regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound MMA fighters of all time, so when he speaks, people listen. When asked in a recent interview what he thinks about the Paul brothers and other celebrities getting into combat sports, “Mighty Mouse” says he has no problem with it. In fact, Johnson believes that these YouTubers such as the Paul brothers are training as hard as anyone and he supports what they are doing.