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Conor McGregor explains why he would pick Max Holloway to defeat “non-champion” Ilia Topuria
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has explained why he would back Max Holloway to defeat Ilia Topuria in a possible superfight. At UFC 300, Max Holloway put the lightweight and featherweight divisions on notice. He defeated Justin Gaethje via vicious knockout to cement his status as the true BMF of mixed martial arts. Now, many are wondering what’s next for him in the sport.
What's next for Lerone Murphy and Edson Barboza after UFC Vegas 92?
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 92, ranked featherweights threw down as Lerone Murphy took on Edson Barboza. Murphy entered the fight with a record of 13-0-1 and was 5-0-1 in the UFC and on a five-fight winning streak. Barboza, meanwhile, was on a two-fight winning streak and was coming off an upset win over Sodiq Yusuff.
Anderson Silva opens as a massive favorite over Chael Sonnen ahead of their boxing match
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2024
Anderson Silva has opened as a sizeable betting favorite to defeat Chael Sonnen ahead of their boxing match. It was announced on Sunday that Silva will have his final fight in Brazil on June 15 in Sao Paulo against Sonnen. The fight came together as a massive surprise, as it is on short notice, but it will be a professional bout and will be five, two-minute rounds.
Leon Edwards eyes Conor McGregor title defense after wins in their upcoming bouts
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wants a ‘red panty night’ against Conor McGregor after his upcoming title defense. Edwards will defend the UFC welterweight title against the surging Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 on July 27. It’s a rematch of their first clash in 2021 that abruptly ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Chase Hooper says Viacheslav Borschev "definitely tapped" at UFC St. Louis
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2024
Chase Hooper knows Viacheslav Borschev tapped to his submission at UFC St. Louis. Hooper was set for his third fight at lightweight, and the American had gone a perfect 2-0 since moving up to the weight class. In the first round, Hooper dropped Borschev which surprised many, but Hooper says that was likely due to Borschev being worried about the takedown attempts.
Conor McGregor rips the state of the UFC welterweight division: 'Leon Edwards loves a decision'
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor feels change is needed at the top of the welterweight division after Leon Edwards’s recent performances. McGregor will face former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler in his upcoming return at UFC 303 on June 29. He returns after a three-year absence stemming from his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Chael Sonnen admits he's 'honored' to be Anderson Silva's last fight in Brazil: 'My great moments are tied to him'
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
Despite their checkered history, Chael Sonnen basks in the honor of being Anderson Silva’s likely last combat sports opponent in Brazil. Sonnen and Silva will clash in a June 15 boxing match in São Paulo. The fight will complete one of the biggest rivalries in combat sports history in Silva’s proposed final Brazil-based fight.
Tyron Woodley blames the UFC Apex environment for late MMA career struggles
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley feels fighting in the UFC Apex towards the end of his promotional career impacted his in-cage performances. Woodley is targeting a return to combat sports later in 2024 after a long hiatus from competition. He hasn’t fought in any capacity since a knockout loss to Jake Paul in their boxing rematch in 2021.
Charles Oliveira responds to callout from “loudmouth” Colby Covington
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira has responded to the idea of a possible fight against Colby Covington in the future. For the longest time now, Charles Oliveira has been a huge fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. From winning championships to putting on entertaining fights and beyond, ‘Do Bronx’ has done some wonderful things in the sport.
Daniel Cormier criticizes Colby Covington: "It seems like he’s unwilling to fight Ian Garry"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2024
Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe Colby Covington realizes he can’t call the shots. Covington appears to be further away from the UFC Welterweight Championship picture than fans are used to seeing. Don’t tell that to “Chaos” however, who feels a foot injury is to blame for his shortcoming against Leon Edwards for the 170-pound gold back in late 2023. Covington recently appeared on “Submission Radio” and shared his belief that Belal Muhammad, who is challenging Edwards for the welterweight gold at UFC 304, was “squatting on his ranking.”
Video | Conor McGregor looks sharp in sparring ahead of UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
New footage has been released of Conor McGregor in sparring ahead of his return to the Octagon next month. For the longest time now, fight fans have been waiting to see Conor McGregor get back in the cage. On June 29, they’ll finally get their chance when the Irishman headlines UFC 303 against Michael Chandler.
Lerone Murphy has UFC title aspirations following win over Edson Barboza, wants to fight at UFC 304 in Manchester
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
Lerone Murphy has high aspirations following his unanimous decision victory over Edson Barboza. Murphy and Barboza shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday. When the five rounds were over and Murphy was awarded the victory, “The Miracle” was also given an extra $50,000 bonus for Fight of the Night. Murphy has now proven he can go into deep waters with experienced competition. The win will earn Murphy a spot on the official UFC featherweight rankings.