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Cody Stamann doesn't understand why he's an underdog against Merab Dvalishvili, says he will KO him: "I'm going to put him to sleep"
Cody Stamann doesn't understand the hype around Merab Dvalishvili. Stamann and Dvalishvili are set to finally meet at UFC Vegas 25 after being scheduled two times previously. After the fight has fallen… Read more
Curtis Millender plans to "hurt" and "punish" Rory MacDonald at PFL 2 "to get some more respect on my name"
Curtis Millender jumped at the chance to compete in PFL and fight Rory MacDonald. After David Michaud was forced out of the fight, the PFL signed UFC and Bellator veteran, Curtis Millender… Read more
Giga Chikadze says he will "knock Cub Swanson out cold," confident he will be featherweight champ by early 2022
Giga Chikadze has a ton of confidence entering his UFC Vegas 25 co-main event fight against Cub Swanson. Chikadze had an incredible 2020 going 4-0 and improved to 5-0 in the UFC.… Read more
Jeff Molina says he will earn a "dominant finish in the second round" over Aoriqileng
Jeff Molina is excited to finally make his UFC debut after a few canceled fights. Molina was supposed to fight Zarrukh Adashev in November but his opponent tested positive for COVID-19, they… Read more
UFC 261 | Pro fighters make their picks for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica Andrade title fight
In the first of three title fights at UFC 261, Valentina Shevchenko looks to defend her flyweight belt against Jessica Andrade. Heading into the fight, Shevchenko is a -455 favorite with the… Read more
Tristan Connelly ecstatic to finally make return and featherweight drop at UFC 261, expects a "three-round war" against Pat Sabatini
Tristan Connelly will finally make the walk to the Octagon at UFC 261 and will do so two weight classes lower than his debut fight. Connelly made his UFC debut on short… Read more
UFC 261 | Pro fighters make their picks for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 title fight
In the main event of UFC 261, Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal are running it back in front of a full capacity crowd in Jacksonville. Heading into the fight, Usman is a… Read more
Randy Brown expects to TKO Alex Oliveira in a "banger" of a fight: "I'm preparing for war"
Randy Brown is excited to share the Octagon with Alex Oliveira. Brown and Oliveira were supposed to meet in February, but Brown got COVID-19. Yet, the good news was the fight was… Read more
Edmen Shahbazyan opens up on first career loss to Derek Brunson: "I used it to motivate me to come back better"
Edmen Shahbazyan has opened up on his first career loss to Derek Burnson last August. At UFC Vegas 5, Shahbazyan and Brunson were promoted to the main event and were set to… Read more
Frank Mir uncertain when he will retire, still plans to compete for BKFC
Frank Mir knows he doesn't have much longer in his career. The former UFC heavyweight champion is 41-years-old and is set to turn 42, isn't putting a timeline on his retirement. Mir… Read more
Ben Askren says it's "highly unlikely" he will take another MMA fight, but would consider it if "the right opportunity presented itself"
Ben Askren is ending his retirement to box Jake Paul on Saturday night, and given he's getting back into combat sports, many wondered if he would return to MMA. When Askren retired… Read more
Frank Mir believes his daughter, Bella "checks off every box to be a world champion, a Hall of Famer"
Frank Mir believes his daughter Bella has all the capabilities to be one of the best fighters ever. Bella is 2-0 as a pro and at just 18-years-old has shown some promise.… Read more
Pro fighters make their picks for Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum
In the main event of UFC Vegas 24, Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum are finally set to meet. Whittaker enters the fight as a -265 favorite while the eighth-ranked middleweight is a… Read more
Ben Askren says he'll call for "another stupid celebrity boxing match" after he beats Jake Paul: "I might do two or three more"
Ben Askren won't be retiring from boxing after Saturday night if he beats Jake Paul. On April 17, Askren is set for his first professional boxing fight as he is set to… Read more
Drakkar Klose excited to "throw down" with Jeremy Stephens, says he'll drop down to featherweight after he finishes him
Drakkar Klose is eager to welcome Jeremy Stephens back up to lightweight. With Stephens on a five-fight winless streak, the 10th-ranked featherweight decided to move up to lightweight and will face Klose… Read more
Pro fighters make their picks for Ben Askren vs. Jake Paul boxing match
On April 17, Ben Askren is ending his retirement to box YouTuber, Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Askren is a +145 underdog while the YouTuber is a… Read more
Ben Askren expects to make Jake Paul "quit" in boxing match: "I’ll make him hate his life"
Ben Askren jumped at the opportunity to box YouTuber, Jake Paul. After Paul knocked out Nate Robinson on the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard, he called out several MMA fighters… Read more
Julian Marquez reveals he nearly threw up before fighting Sam Alvey due to nerves: "I grew up watching him"
Julian Marquez was in no rush to return after his UFC 258 win over Maki Pitolo, but a short notice fight against Sam Alvey came up that Marquez jumped on. Originally, Alvey… Read more