The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada and Murdo Todd discuss the rumors of a welterweight clash between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev set for October!Check out the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.18: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman set for UFC welterweight clash in October!
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion who recently signed with the PFL, he was making between $100,000 and $120,000 per fight during his final contract with the UFC before winning the heavyweight title in March 2021. Ngannou’s decision to sign with the PFL rather than re-sign with the UFC became a major story following his successful title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 … Continue reading Francis Ngannou accuses UFC of playing dirty and discloses that he was earning very little under his contract
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is determined to regain his title, but he will need to earn his way back up after losing two consecutive fights against Leon Edwards. Usman is interested in facing fellow welterweight Khamzat Chimaev as a big-name contender fight, but one-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith is unsure if it would be a favorable matchup for Usman. Chimaev’s future … Continue reading Anthony Smith believes that a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would be a challenge
Dustin Poirier is well acquainted with fellow UFC fighters Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. The former interim UFC lightweight champion holds a combined 3-0 record against the two men, who are set to headline the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter 31. Poirier defeated McGregor twice in 2021, first knocking him out in the second round at UFC 257, and then winning by first-round stoppage … Continue reading Dustin Poirier anticipates outcome of Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler bout with a prediction of a two-round finish
Amanda Serrano recently gave an interview where she voiced her opinion that her business with Katie Taylor has likely concluded. The two fought for the unified lightweight title in Madison Square Garden in April 2022, with Taylor coming out on top in a 10-round classic fight that was dubbed the biggest women’s boxing match ever. They were then scheduled for a re-match in Dublin on … Continue reading Amanda Serrano expresses contentment, but affirms improbable rematch with Katie Taylor
According to Sean O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, the UFC is firmly behind O’Malley in his upcoming bantamweight title fight against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in August. While some have speculated that the UFC secretly wants O’Malley to dethrone Sterling, Welch says he believes it’s no secret at all. O’Malley’s status as a big superstar and KO artist ensures the UFC will do everything it … Continue reading According to Sean O’Malley’s coach, UFC is favoring O’Malley to defeat Aljamain Sterling and they are strategic in making this decision
Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated fighter with a record of 12-0, feels that he is not only the biggest fish in the sea but the only fish worth watching nowadays. He has not fought in 2023, but he has his sights set on achieving bigger things in the future. While UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards prepares to defend his title against Colby Covington and the middleweight … Continue reading MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev criticizes Colby Covington and Paulo Costa and claims dominion over two divisions
The highly anticipated fight between welterweight champions Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. has finally been confirmed to take place on July 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Crawford and Spence, both ranked as top pound-for-pound fighters, will receive “eight figures guaranteed” for their participation in the event. Meanwhile, Spence acknowledged the impending challenge, describing it as a “throwback fight on paper” with … Continue reading The highly anticipated fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. has been confirmed for July 29
Should boxing star Tyson Fury and UFC champion Jon Jones ever clash in the ring, Fury has made clear that he won’t be considering mixed martial arts rules. Despite the fighters agreeing they would like to face off against each other, they hold differing opinions on the bout’s format. Fury, who at present holds the WBC and The Ring titles, has dismissed the possibility of … Continue reading Boxer Tyson Fury declined a potential MMA fight against Jon Jones, emphasizing his strength is in boxing and not grappling
Francis Ngannou stirred up the MMA world with his decision to leave the UFC heavyweight title in order to become a free agent. Signing a standout contract with the PFL only added to the commotion. Dubbed the “most lucrative” deal in MMA by PFL CEO Peter Murray, Ngannou’s agreement not only grants him the freedom to pursue a boxing match on his own terms but … Continue reading According to Randy Couture, Francis Ngannou’s move to PFL should prompt other heavyweight fighters to consider free agency
The status of Jon Jones’ first UFC heavyweight title defense remains unknown as negotiations for a potential matchup with Stipe Miocic have yet to yield results. After securing his second divisional crown in March with a victory over Ciryl Gane, Jones expressed his desire to fight Miocic at UFC 290 on July 8. However, the event passed without the anticipated mega-fight, and no other agreement … Continue reading Daniel Cormier expressed concern that the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight may not materialize and urged all parties involved to collaborate
Prior to her recent UFC Vegas 73 fight against Angela Hill, UFC strawweight fighter Mackenzie Dern had been undergoing a legal battle with her estranged husband, Wesley Santos. Dern spoke in detail about the difficulties she had faced in her marriage, and also made allegations of physical abuse against Santos. According to Dern, her relationship had become so fractured that she felt as though she … Continue reading Court documents reveal allegations of domestic violence against Mackenzie Dern’s estranged husband
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