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Khamzat Chimaev involved in altercation with security at MMA event (Video)
UFC standout Khamzat Chimaev was involved in an altercation with security at a recent MMA event in Sweden. Chimaev (10-0 MMA), who recently agreed to an April 9th showdown with former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns (see more on that here), was in attendance at a local MMA event in his native Sweden this […]
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Khamzat Chimaev puts Kamaru Usman ‘to sleep’ when they fight, says Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson believes his training partner Khamzat Chimaev is the real deal. Chimaev burst onto the scene in 2020 as he fought twice in 10 days and then scored a one-punch KO over Gerald Meerschaert. He was later booked to headline a card against Leon Edwards, but due to COVID the fight never came to […]
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Jacare Souza set to make boxing debut after recently retiring from MMA
Jacare Souza will be taking his talents to the squared circle. Souza, the longtime Strikeforce and UFC fighter, is known for his grappling as he was prolific in jiu-jitsu. Yet, since his retirement from MMA, he says he began training boxing and enjoyed it and now is closing in on a deal that will see […]
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UFC books three new fights including Miesha Tate dropping to flyweight to fight Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate is off to flyweight. Tate, the former bantamweight champion, hinted at possibly dropping to 125lbs after her friend Julianna Pena won the promotions 135lbs belt. Now, according to MMAFighting, Tate will indeed drop down in weight as she will fight Lauren Murphy at UFC 273 on April 9. No contracts have been signed, […]
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Tito Ortiz paid $199 on Cameo for his COVID advice (Video)
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz was paid $199 on Cameo to share his COVID advice. The content of said advice can be found below, courtesy of Borrachinha Depot on Twitter: “Hey Ben, what’s up my man. Tito Ortiz here, that’s right. So I was told by Nathan they’re not doing too well – […]
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Charles Oliveira is open to super fights with fellow UFC champions Alex Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman
Charles Oliveira says he would be open to super fights with fellow UFC champions Alex Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) captured the UFC’s vacant lightweight title in May of 2021, scoring a TKO win over former Bellator champion Michael Chandler. ‘Do Bronx’ successfully defended his 155 lb belt for the first time at […]
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Joe Rogan mourns the loss of “very funny” comic Bob Saget
Joe Rogan is mourning the loss of “very funny” comic Bob Saget, taking to Twitter to comment: “Bob Saget was a good man and a very funny person. I’m going to miss him very much. RIP”. – Joe Rogan wrote on Instagram. Bob Saget, 65, stand-up comedian, best known for his role as wholesome patriarch […]
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Derrick Lewis explains why fight with Ciryl Gane would have gone much different if not in Houston: “It was too much pressure”
Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane met at the Toyota Centre in Houston for UFC 265 in August 2021. The outcome was not what Lewis anticipated as the fight was over in the third round with Gane taking home the victors. Following Lewis’s fight with Gane, he revealed that fighting at home was stressful for him […]
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Holly Holm explains why she would prefer to have her next fight at bantamweight
UFC fighter Holly Holm has explained why she’d prefer to fight at bantamweight next instead of featherweight. While she may be seen by many as a veteran in the sport, Holly Holm clearly still feels like she has a lot to prove. She’s won three of her last four fights, has competed for two titles […]
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Sean O’Malley admits Francis Ngannou is “big and terrifying” but doesn’t fancy his chances against Tyson Fury
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley believes Tyson Fury would have enough to beat Francis Ngannou in a boxing match. While many fans are excited about Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, others are concerned about what the future holds for “The Predator” after this bout. It’s no secret that Ngannou and the UFC have […]
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Giga Chikadze slams Ariel Helwani for feuding with MMA fighter Dillon Danis: “Real men don’t do this and also don’t cry on life television”
UFC featherweight Giga Chikadze has lashed out at reporter Ariel Helwani for feuding with MMA fighter Dillon Danis. This weekend, Giga Chikadze will help kickstart the UFC’s 2022 schedule when he meets Calvin Kattar in a fascinating Fight Night main event. If he wins, there’s a good chance he’ll be one of the next men […]
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Francis Ngannou shares his thoughts on Nate Diaz: “I think he’s just a psychopath”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has given his amusing thoughts on fellow UFC star Nate Diaz. While he may never have won a title in the promotion, Nate Diaz is still regarded as one of the biggest names to ever walk through the doors of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. From his persona outside the cage […]
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Kamaru Usman clarifies the “choke and kill yourself” comments he sent to followers on social media
UFC champion Kamaru Usman has clarified the “choke and kill yourself” comments he sent to haters on social media. The reigning welterweight kingpin, Usman (20-1 MMA), recently shared some strong words for his followers on Snapchat, which included: “choke and kill yourself”. See below: “Whomever you are watching my story please choke yourself. 2022 just […]
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Paddy Pimblett unloads on Diego Sanchez for calling him a clown: “You’re the laughing stock of this whole sport”
Paddy Pimblett has issued a fiery response to Diego Sanchez, this after ‘The Nightmare’ dubbed him a clown on social media. The heated exchange occurred on Instagram after Sanchez commented on Paddy’s post with a clown emoji. Check out the photo below courtesy of @theufcbaddy on Twitter: “Diego Sanchez, lad are you really trying to […]
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Miesha Tate rules out “desperate” OnlyFans career, UFC’s Julia Avila responds
Miesha Tate appears to have ruffled some feathers after rejecting the idea of pursuing a “desperate” OnlyFans career. The UFC’s former bantamweight champion, Tate (19-8 MMA), recently responded to a fan on YouTube that suggested she start an OnlyFans account with the following: “No where in this video did I say I was desperate.” – […]
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Sean O’Malley reacts after the UFC raises PPV prices: “What the hell are we doing here Dana?”
Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley believes Dana White and company are making a mistake by raising PPV prices. O’Malley (15-1 MMA), who recently scored a first-round TKO victory over Raulian Paiva at UFC 269 (see that here), reacted to the news the promotions PPV price hike during episode 48 of The BroMalley Show. “Dana White raises […]
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Henry Cejudo messages Dana White for Alex Volkanovski fight: “I would never cancel. I’m Mexican and we don’t believe in pulling out of anything”
Henry Cejudo has sent a message to UFC President Dana White in hopes of securing a fight with Alex Volkanovski. Henry Cejudo (16-2 MMA) last competed in at UFC 249 in May of 2020, where he successfully defended his bantamweight strap with a TKO victory over Dominick Cruz. Immediately following the conclusion of that contest, […]
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UFC champion Charles Oliveira reveals he’s nearly blind when he takes off his glasses
UFC champion Charles Oliveira recently revealed that he is nearly blind when not wearing his glasses. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his 155lbs title for the first time last month at UFC 269 when he submitted Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke in round three (see that here). That spectacular finish marked the Brazilian champions […]
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Chael Sonnen scolds Tyson Fury for “silly” challenge to Francis Ngannou: “Where is the pride within your sport?”
Chael Sonnen was not impressed with the “silliness” displayed by combat sports heavyweights Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. Fury, the reigning WBC and The Ring magazine heavyweight champion, took to social media on Thursday where he posed the following question: “Who would like to see me fight this beast (Francis Ngannou) boxing rules @ufc gloves?” ‘The […]
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Dillon Danis responds following ruthless troll job from Ariel Helwani: “Your arms look like car antennas”
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis has responded after being ruthlessly trolled by MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani. Last week, the longtime MMA reporter seemingly commended Jake Paul for his ‘real challenge’ to UFC President Dana White. Helwani’s support of boxing’s ‘Problem Child’ clearly struck a nerve with Dillon Danis, as ‘El Jefe’ responded with the following remark: […]
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Robert Whittaker explains what went wrong in first fight with Israel Adesanya: “My ego was something that affected me”
Robert Whittaker has explained what went wrong in his first fight with reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Whittaker (23-5 MMA) and Adesanya (21-1 MMA) initially collided for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in October of 2019, with ‘Stylebender’ emerging victorious by way of a second round knockout. Since that time, Robert Whittaker has gone […]
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Korean Zombie frontrunner to replace Max Holloway against Alexander Volkanovski, multiple fighters express interest
Korean Zombie is reportedly the favorite to replace Max Holloway and face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 272 for the featherweight belt. Earlier on Friday, it was revealed Holloway was forced out of the bout due to an injury. However, sources told BJPENN.com that the Hawaiian had never signed the contract so the fight was never […]
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Jake Paul practices leg kicks, tweets at PFL and Bellator (Watch)
Jake Paul has hinted at having an MMA fight and now he’s taken a step towards that. Paul has taken the boxing world by storm as he’s 5-0 and coming off a violent KO win over Tyron Woodley. After the victory, he talked about wanting to have an MMA fight before his career is over […]
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Jorge Masvidal calls out ‘coward’ Colby Covington: ‘They gonna call you and hopefully 4th time is a charm’
Jorge Masvidal has taken a shot at his nemesis Colby Covington. Masvidal and Covington used to be training partners and friends, even living together at one point. However, they had a massive falling out which caused “Chaos” to leave the ATT gym and since then, the two have been going back and forth at one […]
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Max Holloway forced to withdraw from UFC 272 trilogy fight with Alex Volkanovski
UFC featherweight Max Holloway has been forced to pull out of his UFC 272 trilogy showdown with Alexander Volkanovski. ESPN is reporting that Holloway, who accepted the fight just a matter of days ago, aggravated an old injury on Thursday and will therefore be unable to compete on the March 5 card in Las Vegas. […]
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Derrick Lewis books fight with Tai Tuivasa for UFC 271 in Houston
A massive fight for the heavyweight division will take place at UFC 271 as Derrick Lewis is set to meet Tai Tuivasa. That news comes courtesy of MMAJunkie, who reported that the perennial division contenders will collide on February 12th under the bright lights of the Toyota Center. The Lewis (26-8 MMA) and Tuivasa (14-3 […]
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Dustin Poirier launches ‘Rare Stash’ whiskey company to compete against Conor McGregor’s ‘Proper 12’
Dustin Poirier, former interim UFC lightweight champion, has launched his very own ‘Rare Stash’ bourbon. ‘The Diamond’s’ latest business venture was announced in a twitter video: “What’s up man, I just want to say thank you to all my fans across the world, thank you for the love and support over the years. “I’m excited […]
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The UFC announces 3 new matchups including the return of welterweight veteran Matt Brown
The UFC has announced three new matchups including the return of fan favorite welterweight Matt Brown. Brown (23-18 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio on March 26th opposite opponent Bryan Barberena, according to a report from MMAFighting. ‘The Immortal’, 40, last competed in June where he earned a […]