UFC News
Kevin Lee jokingly explains the difference between Khabib and Dana White as promoters, believes Eagle FC will become the second-best promotion
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2021
Kevin Lee is impressed with Eagle FC so far. On Wednesday, Lee officially signed a multi-fight deal with the promotion. It surprised many but right when he began talking to Eagle FC, he notice how legit the promotion is.
Colby Covington takes aim at Dustin Poirier and his family: “Your wife is a hoe and you’re a piece of sh*t father”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Colby Covington clearly wants a chance to get his hands on former teammate Dustin Poirier as he is now targeting the Louisiana natives family. Poirier (28-7 MMA) suffered a third round submission loss to reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) last weekend in Las Vegas (see that here).
Diego Ferreira says he has no pressure on him ahead of Mateusz Gamrot fight despite losing streak
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2021
Diego Ferreira isn’t putting any pressure on him ahead of his UFC Vegas 45 fight against Mateusz Gamrot on Saturday. Ferreira is on a two-fight losing streak after losing to Beneil Dariush and Gregor Gillespie earlier this year. Now, the 12th-ranked lightweight is set to face Gamrot, but that was not his original opponent. The Brazilian was supposed to fight Grant Dawson in October but an injury forced him out and he’ll now take on the former KSW lightweight champ.
Jon Jones has domestic violence charge dropped in Las Vegas
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has had a domestic violence charge dropped against him as of December 14th, after striking a plea deal with prosecutors in Nevada. Pleading no contest to a misdemeanour charge of destruction of property with a court condition to “stay out of trouble”, Jones was ordered to pay $750 restitution to the victim and ordered to get counselling for anger management, according to Clark County court records.
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Eagle FC will not feature any women's divisions: “Not many good (female) fighters, only like five or six of them”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained why his promotion ‘Eagle FC’ will not feature any women’s divisions. Speaking with media members at a promotional press conference Wednesday in Miami, Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA), discussed a number of topics including his new 165 lb weight division.
Askar Askarov issues bold challenge to Kai Kara-France: “Let’s see if anybody from your country can beat anyone from Dagestan”
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
UFC flyweight Askar Askarov has issued a challenge, as well as a slight dig, to Kai Kara-France and City Kickboxing. After years of the 125-pound division been seen as the weakest in the UFC, there’s a new uprising of stars that are making flyweight as exciting as ever. Two men who are hoping to continue playing a key role in that are Askar Askarov and Kai Kara-France.
Top welterweight contender Vicente Luque taunts Khamzat Chimaev: “I didn’t hear him say my name”
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
UFC welterweight Vicente Luque has noted that he hasn’t heard Khamzat Chimaev say his name when discussing his next fight. In his last four fights, Vicente Luque has gone 4-0 which includes two big submission wins over Tyron Woodley and Michael Chiesa in the last calendar year. In total, across his last 16 bouts, the Brazilian sensation has gone 14-2 with his only defeats coming at the hands of Leon Edwards and Stephen Thompson.
Derrick Lewis on Saturday’s main event fight with Chris Daukaus: "You don’t wanna get Rodney King’d on ESPN"
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
Derrick Lewis gave a typically jaw-dropping response when questioned about his upcoming opponent Chris Daukaus. While he may not have been able to capture the UFC interim heavyweight title earlier this year, Derrick Lewis is still one of the most intimidating fighters in the division. Whether it be a top contender or someone just beginning to rise up through the top 15, “The Black Beast” is willing to take on all comers.
Nate Diaz responds after being dubbed a hypocrite by Jorge Masvidal
Christopher Taylor - December 15, 2021
Nate Diaz has responded after being dubbed a hypocrite by former UFC opponent Jorge Masvidal. Diaz (20-13 MMA) and Masvidal (35-15 MMA) infamously collided in a welterweight bout back at UFC 244 with the promotions inaugural BMF title up for grabs. ‘Gamebred’ wound up emerging victorious by way of TKO (doctors stoppage) that evening in New York, this after opening two nasty cuts on the face of the ‘Stockton Slugger’.
Daniel Cormier believes Amanda Nunes "should've just went to sleep" in loss to Julianna Pena
Christopher Taylor - December 15, 2021
Daniel Cormier believes Amanda Nunes “should’ve just went to sleep” in her loss to Julianna Pena at last Saturday’s UFC 269 event. Nunes (21-5 MMA) and Pena (11-4 MMA) collided in the co-headliner last weekend’s pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Nate Diaz offers to fight Dustin Poirier at January’s UFC 270 event: 'Don’t be a scared lil bitch this time now or never'
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Nate Diaz is hoping to fight Dustin Poirier in January. After Poirier was submitted by Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269, many thought a fight with Diaz made some sense. On Wednesday, Poirier was on The MMA Hour where he even admitted the Diaz fight is the one that gets him the most excited.
Kevin Lee reveals he's getting paid in bitcoin for his fights in Eagle FC: 'It gives me a lot more financial security'
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Kevin Lee wants to be known as a trailblazer and will be just that when he fights for Eagle FC. Lee will make his debut for the promotion on March 11, against an opponent TBD – although Diego Sanchez is the name being thrown around. Although he doesn’t have his first fight booked, his multi-fight deal was announced on Wednesday which he’s excited about.