Expected to fight former interim welterweight title challenger, Colby Covington this summer in an undisputed championship clash – current division kingpin, Leon Edwards has opened as quite the betting underdog for the clash, despite riding a stunning, division-best 12-fight undefeated streak. Edwards, the current undisputed UFC welterweight title challenger, most recently featured in the main…
Sully Cauley believes he’s going to ‘tear Luke Trainer up’ at Bellator 293
Sully Cauley believes he’s going to ‘tear Luke Trainer up’ at Bellator 293 Looking back on his 2022, light-heavyweight Sully Cauley couldn’t be happier with how the year turned out. Not only was Cauley able to maintain his undefeated streak to start his career, but he also continued his trend of not having to go…
Israel Adesanya Maintains He’ll Beat Alex Pereira At UFC 287: ‘He Knows I Can. We’ll See Come Fight Time’
Israel Adesanya believes he will finally score a win over long-time rival Alex Pereira. That is something ‘The Last Stylebender’ has failed to do on three separate occasions across two different sports. Nevertheless, the former middleweight champion is convinced that the fourth time will be the charm come April 8 when he steps inside the…
Daniel Cormier on Jones Jones: ‘There’s good in that dude’
The rivalry between UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones is one of the biggest in the promotion’s history and most intense. Following Cormier’s retirement from fighting in August 2020, the two seemed to bury the hatched, but Cormier says Jones still isn’t quite ready. The two fought twice for the 205-pound championship with Jones…
Conor McGregor Blasts Lightweight Rival Beniel Dariush, Responds To Claims Of Cheating Ahead Of UFC Return
Stacy Revere/Getty Images Former UFC lightweight champion, Conor McGregor responds to Beniel Dariush’s steroid accusations. During McGregor’s recent absence from competition it came to light that the Irishman was no longer in the USADA testing pool, and has still not re-joined. This along with along much larger physique has lead some to believe that he…
Justin Gaethje Believes He Could KO Islam Makhachev: ‘I Can Knock Anybody Out With The Power I Possess’
UFC lightweight, Justin Gaethje believes he could ‘knock out’ reigning champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje battled through a dangerous Rafael Fiziev to earn a a hard fought decision win, fending off one of lightweights new rising stars. Gaethje really began to find his timing in the final round, working an improved jab, cutting and stunning Fiziev…
Shane Campbell looking to bring constant pressure in Unified MMA championship main event
Shane Campbell looking to bring constant pressure in Unified MMA championship main event Despite a couple of cancelled bouts, the past year has been pretty good for super-lightweight Shane Campbell. Back-to-back wins for Unified MMA in 2022 was capped off by winning a championship in the company, solidifying his second unblemished year in a row.…
Israel Adesanya Admits It’s Make Or Break Against Alex Pereira At UFC 287: ‘This Is My Last Shot’
Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has claimed he is facing his final opportunity to defeat Alex Pereira next weekend at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida – given his history against the Brazilian berserker. Adesanya, a former undisputed middleweight titleholder under the UFC banner, most recently headlined UFC 281 back in November of last…
Former UFC Champ to Headline SlapFIGHT 25
Former UFC champ Tim “the Maine-iac” Sylvia is set to make his debut in SlapFIGHT Championship, America’s first regulated slap competition league, on April 22 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Though Sylvia hasn’t fought for the better part of a decade, this is a big moment for the sport and, more specifically, for SlapFIGHT. Sylvia is…
Deontay Wilder Chomping At Bit For Francis Ngannou Bout: ‘I Would Love To Go For Africa For That Fight.”
Former undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder maintains he is still firmly interested in a boxing showdown with former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou following the latter’s departure from the organization back in January – claiming he would also love to see the potential pairing take place in Africa. Wilder, a former undisputed WBC…
Justin Gaethje Says He Would Likely Quit The UFC If Conor McGregor Receives Title Shot Next: ‘I Would Be Devastated’
Former interim UFC lightweight champion and current #2 ranked contender, Justin Gaethje has claimed that if former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor receives a shot at Octagon gold with a win over expected next-opponent, Michael Chandler later this year, he would likely leave the Dana White-led organization. Gaethje, a former interim gold holder under the promotion’s…
Archie Colgan likes the way he matches up against Justin Montalvo at Bellator 293
While by most accounts lightweight Archie Colgan had a busy 2022 with three bouts, he could have actually been busier. Upon suffering an injury early in the year, Colgan had to miss a few months before finally be able to return, but still managed to pick up victories in all three of his bouts and…
Gilbert Burns Predicts Finish Of Colby Covington In Potential UFC Clash: ‘That Fight Is Going To Happen’
Ahead of his UFC 287 co-headlining return next weekend against soon-to-be common-foe, Jorge Masvidal, one-time welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns claims that no matter where a potential future fight with former interim gold holder, Colby Covington lands, he’s confident of finishing the Clovis native. Burns, the current #5 ranked welterweight contender, most recently featured on…