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Jorge Masvidal criticized the potential match between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, claiming he is a bigger draw than the welterweight champion while in England

Jorge Masvidal wasn’t impressed by Leon Edwards’ recent welterweight title defense against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, and he didn’t hold back on his criticisms. Masvidal, a self-proclaimed “purist” when it comes to fighting, felt that both fighters weren’t fighting at their full potential and that the fight was boring. Masvidal went on to say that he feels he’s a better fighter than both Edwards … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal criticized the potential match between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, claiming he is a bigger draw than the welterweight champion while in England

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The scheduled date for UFC Charlotte is on May 13

After a prolonged absence of over five years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making its return to Charlotte. The mixed martial arts organization announced that come May 13, it will host a remarkable event at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event features a light heavyweight clash between Anthony Smith and Johnny Walker, which was formally confirmed after previously being subject … Continue reading The scheduled date for UFC Charlotte is on May 13

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In his Bellator 293 comeback, highly-touted fighter Joey Davis disclosed reasons for his almost three-year hiatus

Joey Davis, a wrestler who achieved four Division II National Championship titles and has a flawless record of 8-0 in MMA competitions, chose to take a break in 2020 despite being on the verge of graduating from a prospect to a serious title contender. However, his hiatus was a self-imposed one, and he utilized his time to improve and get better before booking his next … Continue reading In his Bellator 293 comeback, highly-touted fighter Joey Davis disclosed reasons for his almost three-year hiatus

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McGregor responds to Gaethje’s remarks labeling him as ‘braindead’ regarding not receiving a UFC title shot

Professional fighter Conor McGregor has expressed his dissatisfaction with fellow lightweight competitor Justin Gaethje. Following Gaethje’s recent victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286, which earned him a position among the top five lightweight fighters, he is now potentially just one win away from contending for the title. However, McGregor’s scheduled return to the octagon against Michael Chandler later this year may result in him … Continue reading McGregor responds to Gaethje’s remarks labeling him as ‘braindead’ regarding not receiving a UFC title shot

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Thiago Santos embraces hometown training after taking notes from Jamahal Hill fight

In his 24 octagon appearances for the UFC, Thiago Santos learned a valuable lesson in his final bout, which was against Jamahal Hill in August. Despite being known for his striking skills, Santos attempted to take Hill down 20 times during the bout, rather than sticking to his roots. This change in his game plan left him feeling tired and disillusioned. However, as he prepares … Continue reading Thiago Santos embraces hometown training after taking notes from Jamahal Hill fight

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Cory Sandhagen shares new UFC career strategy following tough training experience that left him feeling hopeless

Less than two months before his UFC San Antonio fight against Marlon Vera, Cory Sandhagen found himself nursing a minor injury and contemplating the end of his career. He realised that his approach to training and high expectations for fights had started to negatively impact his psyche. Sandhagen decided to make wholesale changes to his preparation and long-term career approach. Sandhagen experienced a tendency to … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen shares new UFC career strategy following tough training experience that left him feeling hopeless

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The brand new UFC Vegas 71 poster highlights Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes

The UFC has unveiled the poster for their upcoming event, UFC Vegas 71, which will feature a potentially explosive No. 1 contender’s bout between UFC Vegas 71contenders, Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes. The event is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on April 22, with the main event fight set to take center stage. Both fighters have been on impressive … Continue reading The brand new UFC Vegas 71 poster highlights Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes

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Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

Conor McGregor has the potential to end Justin Gaethje’s career without even stepping into the octagon against him. With McGregor out of the USADA testing pool and his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Gaethje is concerned that a single win by McGregor could lead to a title shot, regardless of whether the bout takes place at lightweight or welterweight. If this were to happen, Gaethje … Continue reading Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

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Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor will only bring monetary benefits to the welterweight champion

Gilbert Burns, a UFC fighter, shared that Conor McGregor tends to get what he wants. Burns cited McGregor’s request for two training partners to be added to The Ultimate Fighter at the expense of two other athletes who were already picked, including Burns’ teammate Loik Radzhabov. While Radzhabov did not get to compete, he was signed directly to the UFC roster after a short-notice opportunity … Continue reading Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor will only bring monetary benefits to the welterweight champion

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Roy Jones Jr. won’t fight anymore, but he couldn’t resist Anthony Pettis’ challenge to fight

Roy Jones Jr., the former multi-division boxing champion, had believed his fighting days were behind him. However, upon hearing that former UFC champion Anthony Pettis was interested in a crossover fight, Jones couldn’t resist. Although Jones initially wanted to fight Anderson Silva, the fight never materialized, and he had become disheartened with the idea of boxing. Then Pettis expressed his interest, and Jones couldn’t pass … Continue reading Roy Jones Jr. won’t fight anymore, but he couldn’t resist Anthony Pettis’ challenge to fight

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Jose Aldo confirms discussions for an exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather but puts utmost priority on his upcoming Jeremy Stephens bout.

Jose Aldo, the former UFC and WEC featherweight champion, has stated that he still wants to box Floyd Mayweather, the legendary boxing champion, later this year. However, this is not his main concern at the moment. Aldo has joined Andre Pederneiras and Ali Abdelaziz to be his manager for the boxing scene. The Brazilian fighter is still discussing a potential showdown with Mayweather in Saudi … Continue reading Jose Aldo confirms discussions for an exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather but puts utmost priority on his upcoming Jeremy Stephens bout.

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Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

Sean O’Malley has announced that he will not be the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo’s match at UFC 288. As the likely next title challenger, O’Malley was expected to assume this role. O’Malley explained that he needs a real eight weeks to prepare for a fight, as he is not able to train at the same level if he is not certain … Continue reading Sean O’Malley refuses to be backup fighter for UFC 288, stating that if any fighters withdraw, the event should be postponed.

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