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Tito Ortiz “thinking about” running for public office
Former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Tito Ortiz is thinking about running for public office in his native California. Ortiz, an outspoken conservative, has been weighing in on many controversial subjects on social media recently. On one of Ortiz’s recent Instagram posts, which criticized US presidential hopeful Joe Biden, a fan suggested the former UFC champ […]
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Mickey Gall on upcoming UFC opponent Mike Perry: “I’m a low-key fan”
Mickey Gall has both praised and roasted his upcoming UFC on ESPN opponent Mike Perry ahead of their June 27 fight. Gall and Perry are set to throw down in the co-main event of the aforementioned card, in a bout that could give us a pretty good indication as to what the trajectory of both […]
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Brendan Schaub trashes “Sherdog forum troll” Joe Silva: “You’re a complete prick”
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub ripped former UFC matchmaker Joe Silva, calling him a “complete prick” and a “Sherdog forum troll.” Schaub had a segment on the latest edition “Below the Belt” podcast focusing on the recent number of negative stories that have popped up on social media related to Silva. Fighters such as Eddie […]
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Rafael dos Anjos explains why timing is perfect for Conor McGregor fight
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos believes the timing is perfect for a showdown with Conor McGregor. Dos Anjos was scheduled to defend the lightweight title against McGregor in 2016, but ultimately had to pull out of the contest with a foot injury. He was then replaced by Nate Diaz, and never had the […]
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UFC rankings update: Cynthia Calvillo, Marvin Vettori make huge climbs
The official UFC rankings have been updated after last weekend’s under-the-radar UFC on ESPN 10 card, and as expected, there have been some big changes. Most notably, former UFC strawweight contender Cynthia Calvillo made a gargantuan climb up the flyweight rankings after defeating the division’s No. 1 contender, Jessica Eye, in the cards main event. […]
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Dana White drops hint about next UFC outfitting partner
With the UFC’s outfitting deal with Reebok potentially coming to an end, the UFC could sign a deal with a new outfitting company. Dana White has a few ideas in mind. Making an appearance on The Schmozone podcast with The Schmo and Helen Yee, the UFC boss was asked about the deal with Reebok coming […]
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UFC President Dana White pumps the brakes on potential Sean O’Malley vs. Cody Garbrandt matchup
UFC president Dana White has put a possible Sean O’Malley vs. Cody Garbrandt matchup on hold. Sean O’Malley is becoming quite a star, especially following his knockout victory over Eddie Wineland two weeks ago at UFC 250. He has tallied a 12 fight win streak and remains undefeated since going professional in 2015. He’s a […]
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Daniel Cormier responds to Jorge Masvidal’s “White Knights” comments
Former two-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier has issued his own response to Jorge Masvidal’s recent remarks on social media. In the last few weeks, “Gamebred” has made his position crystal clear in regards to fighter pay. He’s currently locked in an ongoing dispute with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and in recent days, that beef has […]
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Dana White names his four fighters on the Mount Rushmore of MMA
UFC president, Dana White has finally revealed his Mount Rushmore of MMA. For many MMA fans, a popular question is who would be on a Mount Rushmore of MMA? There are so many options like Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, and countless others. For White, he says it is hard to narrow […]
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Photo | Justin Gaethje suffers nasty gash from headbutt in training
Justin Gaethje has been practicing his wrestling ahead of his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov and has suffered a nasty cut in the process. Gaethje, who is expected to battle Nurmagomedov in September in a unification of the lightweight title, took to social media to show off his nasty cut. He said he will need a […]
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Dana White doesn’t believe Amanda Nunes should retire just yet
Two-weight champion Amanda Nunes is flirting with the idea of retirement, but UFC President Dana White isn’t ready to see his dominant champion walk away just yet. Following her win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 250, Nunes became the first ever fighter to successfully defend both of her titles while holding them simultaneously. After her […]
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Justin Gaethje says Dan Hooker is “getting merked” by Dustin Poirier
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says that Dan Hooker is “getting merked” by Dustin Poirier when they fight in a few weeks. Gaethje, who is coming off of a fifth-round TKO win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to take home the title, chimed in on a comment that Hooker said recently suggesting that […]
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Yoel Romero vs. Uriah Hall targeted for UFC event in August
Uriah Hall is getting his wish as he will take on Yoel Romero sometime in August. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was first to report the news that the fight is targeted to happen in August but what date is still to be determined. Yoel Romero vs. Uriah Hall is in the works for August, sources say. […]
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Gerald Harris admits to struggling with depression after getting cut from UFC by Joe Silva: “He hated me”
Former UFC middleweight Gerald Harris admitted that he has struggled with depression since being cut from the UFC by Joe Silva, who he says “hated” him. Harris is the latest in a long list of fighters who have taken to social media in recent days to recall their encounters with Silva, the long-time UFC matchmaker. […]
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Josh Emmett plans “on making a statement” with KO win over Shane Burgos
Josh Emmett knows all he needs to do is land one punch to end the fight and it’s no different ahead of his co-main event scrap against Shane Burgos. Emmett will be making the walk for the first time since UFC Sacramento last July where he scored a first-round TKO win over Mirsad Bektic. Since […]
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Chris Weidman booked against top-15 middleweight in return bout
Former UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman has been booked against Omari Akhmedov for his return to the Octagon this summer. According to Igor Lazorin of TASS, Weidman vs. Akhmedov will take place at a UFC event that is planned for August 8 (via Marcel Dorff). At this time, it has not reported if this fight […]
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Report | Derrick Lewis to face Alexey Oleinik in main event on August 8
Derrick Lewis is reportedly back in action for the UFC’s heavyweight division. According to Ariel Helwani of ESPN, citing multiple sources, Lewis will be in the main event for a fight night event scheduled on August 8, and will take on Alexey Oleinik. The fight has not been made official by the UFC yet, but […]
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Full betting odds released for UFC on ESPN 11: Blaydes vs. Volkov
The full betting odds have been released for all 12 fights scheduled to take place this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 11: Blaydes vs. Volkov. UFC on ESPN 11 is the latest card set to be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is headlined by an important heavyweight bout between […]
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Kenny Florian thinks Cynthia Calvillo needs more experience before Valentina Shevchenko bout
Cynthia Calvillo may have knocked off the number one ranked UFC women’s flyweight but Kenny Florian feels a title shot is too soon. Calvillo is coming off what is considered to be the most important win of her pro MMA career. For the first time during her run with the UFC, Calvillo made the trip […]
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Cung Le is pushing for better fighter pay, believes Jon Jones and Conor McGregor can help
Cung Le is one of the UFC’s most vocal and dedicated critics. Le, who previously competed in the UFC middleweight division and held the Strikeforce middleweight title, is currently involved in an anti-trust lawsuit against the UFC, and is never afraid to share his thoughts on the promotion’s business practices. Speaking on the latest episode […]
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Chael Sonnen suggests three “farewell fights” for Anderson Silva
Chael Sonnen has three fights in mind for his former foe Anderson Silva. Silva, who is now 45 years old, is in the final chapter of his illustrious MMA career. That being said, UFC President Dana White has openly stated that he’s not sure how to proceed in terms of matchmaking for the aging legend. […]
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Justin Gaethje explains how he would knock Conor McGregor out in potential fight
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje believes he would knock Conor McGregor out if they ever meet in the Octagon. Gaethje is currently looking forward to a fight with undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, but there’s been ample discussion surrounding a fight between him and the former champion McGregor. While Gaethje and McGregor have swapped […]
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UFC on ESPN 10 medical suspensions: Calvillo, Vettori require MRIs
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 10 card are in, and main event winner Cynthia Calvillo could be out for awhile. Calvillo defeated No. 1-ranked UFC flyweight contender Jessica Eye by unanimous decision in the UFC on ESPN 10 headliner. Despite the decisive nature of her win, she must have a shoulder […]
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Gray Maynard claims Joe Silva asked him to break Roger Huerta’s arm
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard claims retired UFC matchmaker Joe Silva asked him to break Roger Huerta’s arm. Silva has been in the headlines lately as multiple MMA stars have shared horror stories from their time working with him. Fighters such as Mike Pierce, Eddie Alvarez and Maynard have all weighed in on […]
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Glover Teixeira explains why he should fight Jan Blachowicz for the UFC’s vacant light heavyweight title
UFC veteran Glover Teixeira has explained why he believes he should fight Jan Blachowicz for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Teixeira is coming off of what is easily one of the most impressive wins of his career, as he was able to finish top contender Anthony Smith last month to take his current win streak […]
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Tito Ortiz believes he was left off the white privilege list from birth
MMA veteran Tito Ortiz continues to cause a stir on social media, this time due to some comments regarding white privilege. Ortiz, who has won five of his last six fights, has been incredibly outspoken regarding the current state of the world — from the government to COVID-19 to the Black Lives Matter movement and […]
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Coach John Kavanagh reveals the first thing he looks at in a potential fighter
Coach John Kavanagh has revealed the first thing he looks for in a potential fighter, and his answer may surprise you. The Irish mixed martial arts coach rose to fame following the success of his student, Conor McGregor. Kavanagh was instrumental in McGregor’s wins and eventual championship reigns. He is also the coach for other […]
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Mike Perry’s girlfriend reveals she has received rape threats from fight fans
Mike Perry’s girlfriend, Latoya Gonzales, has revealed she’s received rape threats from Perry’s haters inside the MMA bubble. Perry has recently been involved in a heated war of words with UFC middleweight contender Darren Till. The pair have been jawing back and forth in interviews and on social media for years, but after a brief […]