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Poirier Taunts Chandler For Reliving Hooker Victory
Dustin Poirier has mocked Michael Chandler for reminiscing over his win over Dan Hooker. Chandler has had five UFC fights, with only two of them being wins. He secured his first win at UFC 257 when he defeated Hooker. His only other win was against Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. However, Ferguson is currently on […]
Best Heavyweight: Ngannou/Ferreira Winner Vs. Aspinall
The best heavyweight in the world is choice between the winner of Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira and Tom Aspinall. Dan Hardy, the PFL commentator, made those comments as Ngannou fights Ferreira on October 19 for his PFL debut. He left the UFC last year after contract talks broke down. He has not had an […]
Fans Worried After McGregor Downs Another Beer – ‘Bro Ain't Fighting Again'
Conor McGregor once again raised concerns over his fight preparation after he was spotted drinking a beer. McGregor is currently preparing for his next fight, which is expected to be against Michael Chandler. A fight was agreed for June 29. However, McGregor withdrew with a broken toe. There are now conflicting reports over whether McGregor […]
Ngannou Accuses Joshua And Fury Of Dodging Him In MMA
Francis Ngannou has accused Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury of ducking him in MMA. Ngannou has boxed both, as he suffered defeats in those fights. However, he did cover himself well on his boxing debut. He pushed Fury all the way but came up short in a split-decision loss. He dropped Fury in the third […]
Khabib Considered 2014 Retirement, Father Convinced Him Otherwise
Khabib Nurmagomedov could have retired in 2014 before he became the UFC Lightweight Champion due to injury issues. Khabib retired in 2020 after beating Justin Gaethje to remain undefeated with a 29-0 record. He capped off his career with major wins against Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. His legacy has made him one of the […]
Strickland Blasts Rapper Machine Gun Kelly – ‘A Guy Who Drinks Blood And Wears A Purse'
Sean Strickland has hit back at rapper Machine Gun Kelly’s comments at him. The pair have not been on good terms since they first crossed paths at a Power Slap event. Strickland referred to the rapper as the Devil. He has since then commented on MGK’s disclosure that he has drunk blood as the feud […]
Muhammad Mokaev Finally Finds a New Home
Muhammad Mokaev’s last month has been a nightmare he never seems to wake up from. The Russian fighter promoted his UFC flyweight fight with Manel Kape as if it were going to be an unforgettable classic. The fight was one people will remember, according to MMAfighting latest news. But the memories aren’t fond ones. Nor […]
Pereira Denies Ducking Ankalaev – ‘He Didn’t Want It'
Alex Pereira denies ducking Magomed Ankalaev as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion defended his next fight. Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 to successfully defend his title. He will defend the belt against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on October 5. Khalil has five wins on the spin, with four coming by […]
Khabib Recalls Beating McGregor – ‘I Tried To Bite His Heart, I Am The Eagle'
Khabib Nurmagomedov recalled how he felt after beating Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in 2018. The fight was marred by a post-fight brawl after Khabib secured a fourth-round submission win. Before the win, many incidents created bad blood. McGregor threw a chair at Khabib’s team bus, while the Irishman also made comments that offended the […]
Alex Pereira Questions Adesanya's Loss, Suggests Possible Injury
Alex Pereira has questioned Israel Adesanya’s loss to Dricus du Plessis, questioning whether Izzy was injured, even though the StyleBender acknowledged those claims. Du Plessis submitted Adesanya in the fourth round to retain his UFC Middleweight Title in an upset win. Du Plessis rocked Adesanya with numerous right hands to get Adesanya on the ground […]
Ronda Rousey Won't Return To The UFC – ‘I Just Can’t, Neurological Injuries'
Ronda Rousey has said she will not return to the UFC. Rousey made her name in the UFC, winning the UFC Bantamweight Belt. She had the privilege of defending the title six times. This was the record before Valentina Shevchenko surpassed that. Rousey paved the way for Shevchenko and those alike by being the first woman […]
Not Just a Grappler: Caio Borralho Excels With Striking to Pick Up Career-Altering Win
Caio Borralho had a nasty cut underneath his left eye when he leaned on the cage. But instead of focusing on the searing pain he had to be feeling, he had some words for the UFC announce team Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Borralho wanted everyone to know that he wasn’t just […]
Steady, But Not Spectacular: Brendan Loughnane Hangs on to Reach PFL Featherweight Final
Brendan Loughnane was at his best during the past three PFL seasons when he could intimidate overwhelmed opponents. Loughnane appeared ready to add Kai Kamaka III to his list of knockout victims Friday night in Washington, D.C. But that’s not how the fight ended up finishing. During the first round, Loughnane scored a knockdown and […]
O'Malley Vs. Dvalishvili Predictions – ‘Catch Him Early, The Fight Can Be Over'
Sean O’Malley faces Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, leaving many question marks over who will win. O’Malley defends his UFC Bantamweight Belt for the second time at The Sphere, which will hold the first-ever combat sports event in the arena. O’Malley defeated Marlon Vera in his last fight at UFC 299, while Merab has ten […]
Jon Jones Looking Overweight Ahead Of Miocic Fight
Fans have reacted to a picture of Jon Jones, showing that he is out of shape. Jones is currently out injured after withdrawing from his UFC 295 fight with Stipe Miocic last year. Tom Aspinall wanted Jones stripped, but Dana White said the Stipe fight would go ahead. Jones is expected to face Miocic by […]
O'Malley Eyes Win Over Umar Nurmagomedov To Get At Khabib
Sean O’Malley hopes to beat Umar Nurmagomedov in an upcoming fight, which would give him one over Khabib Nurmagomedov. O’Malley makes the second defense of his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili on September 14 at The Sphere is Las Vegas. It is a massive event since The Sphere will hold the first combat sports […]
Pereira Denies Ducking Ankalaev – ‘Ankalaev Didn’t Want To Fight'
Alex Pereira has denied suggestions that he is ducking Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira is coming off a stoppage win against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 as he retained his UFC Lightweight Title. There were suggestions his next fight would take place against Ankalaev. The Russian is unbeaten in his last 12 fights, with ten wins, a […]
Fans Rip Eubank Jr. For Calling Himself Great
Fans have ripped Chris Eubank Jr. after he considered himself a great fighter. Eubank’s record stands at 33-3 with with 24 KOs. However, at the elite level, he has come up short. He has losses to Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves. Chris did pick up the vacant IBO Middleweight Title with a win over […]
O’Malley Hates McGregor – ‘I Just Feel Pure Jealousy'
Sean O’Malley is no longer on good terms with Conor McGregor. The pair are no longer on good terms following McGregor’s reaction towards Ryan Garcia’s failed VADA test for Ostarine. O’Malley happened to fail for the same substance in 2019, resulting in a six-month suspension. McGregor reminded O’Malley of the prior incident, saying he wanted […]
Ronda Rousey Apologizes For Posting A Controversial Sandy Hook Video
Ronda Rousey has apologized over posting a video which questioned the official narrative of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The shooting took the lives of 26 people, which consisted of 20 adults and six children. It raised question marks over the gun control debate in the US. However, Rousey shared a video which questioned […]