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Mateusz Gamrot questions Charles Oliveira for ignoring his recent lightweight callout, blasts Oliveira's welterweight pursuit
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot is becoming increasingly frustrated by Charles Oliveira’s radio silence to his recent callouts. Gamrot has targeted a matchup with Oliveira ever since defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 299 in March. He’s won three fights in a row, including a TKO win over Rafael Fiziev in September.
Ilia Topuria reveals Max Holloway fight is being targeted for the Las Vegas Sphere: "I want to fight as soon as possible"
Josh Evanoff - May 22, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria wants to fight Max Holloway sooner rather than later. ‘El Matador’ has been out of action since his shot at featherweight gold in the main event of UFC 298 in February. There, the rising Ilia Topuria met longtime champion Alexander Volkanovski. ‘The Great’ entered the bout fresh off his knockout loss to Islam Makhachev a few months prior, and it showed. It took just two rounds for Topuria to hand the Australian a stoppage loss.
Chael Sonnen reveals Anderson Silva offered to have trilogy fight in MMA before agreeing to boxing match: "He told me to pick"
Josh Evanoff - May 22, 2024
Chael Sonnen decided to face former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the boxing ring. Earlier this month, it was announced that ‘The American Gangster’ would meet ‘The Spider’ one final time. Chael Sonnen retired following a 2019 knockout loss to Lyoto Machida but has long teased a return to fighting. Next month in Brazil he will do exactly that, and meet his longtime rival, Anderson Silva.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev, Team Khabib in deleted tweets: 'Cousin f****s'
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued his crusade against Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Dagestan in recent tweets. McGregor will return to the UFC Octagon to face Michael Chandler in a welterweight headliner on June 29 at UFC 303. He returns after a long hiatus from fighting, hoping to recapture the magic that once made him one of the sport’s indomitable forces.
UFC 304 headliner Belal Muhammad trashes Sean Strickland for "fake tough-guy mentality"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad has taken issue with former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland. Belal and Strickland have gone back-and-forth on social media and things have gotten personal between the two. Recently on social media, Belal responded to Strickland saying that Muhammad would’ve cried if he were pranked in person. Belal responded by saying if Strickland was on a podcast he’d probably cry, which was a dig at Sean’s appearance on Theo Von’s podcast.
Leon Edwards claims he tried to make Belal Muhammad fight happen at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has claimed that he tried to make the Belal Muhammad fight happen at UFC 300. At UFC 304, the rematch between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad will finally take place. Their first bout ended due to a nasty eye poke, but since then, both men have been pretty consistent inside the Octagon.
Conor McGregor tries to make amends with Sean O'Malley over criticism: "I do actually like Sean"
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has tried to explain some of his recent remarks regarding Sean O’Malley. In recent weeks, we’ve heard a fair bit from Conor McGregor. That’s no surprise, given that we’re getting closer and closer to his return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303.
Dana White gets emotional talking about when he saved a young girl's life
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
UFC president Dana White has revealed that he once saved a young girl’s life with a $50,000 donation towards her heart surgery. In the eyes of many, Dana White is a polarizing figure. On the one hand, he’s helped build up the sport of mixed martial arts and, in particular, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On the flip side, he’s had many controversies over the years, with many relating to fighter pay.
Dustin Poirier shares violent prediction for UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2024
Dustin Poirier has shared a violent prediction for his UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev. Poirier is set for his third crack at the UFC’s undisputed lightweight title as he takes on Makhachev on June 1 in the main event of UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey.
Coach of UFC fighter arrested on child sex crime allegations
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2024
Jacob Brennan, the husband and head coach of UFC fighter Hailey Cowan has been arrested in Texas after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. According to KWTX-TV in Waco, Brennan, who’s 40, was arrested Sunday with indecency with a child with sexual contact, a second-degree felony in Texas. The report indicates that a woman came forward and told police Brennan inappropriately touched her when he was her coach between 2013 and 2015, while she was 13 and the coach was 30.
Daniel Cormier shares text he got from Michael Chandler that shows his confidence ahead of Conor McGregor showdown
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier alleges Michael Chandler is already preparing for how he’ll celebrate a win over Conor McGregor. Chandler and McGregor will headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. The card marks the comeback for McGregor, who hasn’t fought since shattering his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Ben Askren: Conor McGregor 'jealous' of Khabib Nurmagomedov after latest scathing comments
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren unleashed on Conor McGregor after McGregor’s mockery of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legal troubles. McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. He’ll return after a three-year absence, months of speculation about his comeback, and his coaching appearance on The Ultimate Fighter.
Conor McGregor to tone down trash talk for UFC 303 comeback: "It doesn't serve me well"
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor isn’t so big on trash talk these days. ‘The Notorious’ is currently slated to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 303 this June. In the headliner, Conor McGregor will face former Bellator champion, and Ultimate Fighter rival, Michael Chandler. For his part, ‘Iron’ has been out of action since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022.
PHOTO | Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson looks unrecognizable in first look at 'The Smashing Machine'
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
WWE wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is transforming into former UFC heavyweight Mark Kerr. The man known simply as ‘The Smashing Machine’ was one of the UFC’s earliest stars. Mark Kerr debuted in the company in 1997, winning the UFC 14 heavyweight tournament in his first night. Over the next three years, he would cultivate an undefeated 12-0 record inside the octagon, as well as in PRIDE.
Robert Whittaker shares the one thing Khamzat Chimaev needs to change to avoid an 'early night' at UFC Saudi Arabia
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker thinks his five-round experience will be a lot for Khamzat Chimaev to deal with inside the cage. Whittaker and Chimaev will fight in a potential No. 1 contender matchup at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22. It’s one of the biggest fights of the summer with high stakes at 185lbs.
Conor McGregor reveals 'massive announcement' coming soon from UFC president Dana White: 'You're in for a treat!'
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
Conor McGregor, Dana White, and the UFC are on the verge of making a huge announcement ahead of McGregor’s June 29th comeback. McGregor will face former lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. He returns after a three-year absence, stemming from a leg injury suffered against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Daniel Cormier shares advice for Jon Jones ahead of likely Stipe Miocic fight: "He is a f***ing killer"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2024
Daniel Cormier has shared a key piece of advice for Jon Jones ahead of a likely showdown with Stipe Miocic. Jones is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, and he was supposed to share the Octagon with Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 back in November 2023. A torn pectoral muscle prevented Jones from making that title defense. Now that “Bones” is getting closer to a return to the Octagon, he appears to have his sights set on going through with the Miocic fight.
Conor McGregor says he is “ecstatic and delighted” by reports of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s alleged tax debt
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has reacted to the reports of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s tax woes. Reports have surfaced claiming that Khabib owes $3.3 million to the Russian Federal Tax Service. It was also claimed that “The Eagle’s” charity accounts were frozen due to unpaid taxes. Team Khabib has denied the allegation, saying that the reports of unpaid taxes are inaccurate and “The Eagle” still develops and engages in various business activities.