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Sean Strickland says he is still trying to shake off his KO loss to Alex Pereira: “I might start drinking a bit, live under a f**king bridge”
Susan Cox - July 21, 2022
Sean Strickland has said he is still trying to shake off his KO loss to Alex Pereira. The two middleweights entered the Octagon on July 2nd at UFC 276. Strickland (25-4 MMA) was knocked out at 2:36 of the first round by Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA).
Alexander Gustafsson explains why he decided to return to the UFC’s light heavyweight division: “That’s my division. So I’m back.”
Cole Shelton - July 21, 2022
Alexander Gustafsson will be making his return to the UFC’s light heavyweight division at Saturday’s event in London. Gustafsson has not fought since July of 2020 when he moved up to heavyweight and was submitted by Fabricio Werdum. Prior to that setback, ‘The Mauler’ lost by TKO to Jon Jones for the belt and after his submission loss to Anthony Smith, he announced his retirement from the sport. However, he ended up coming back for the Werdum fight at heavyweight which ultimately didn’t go his way.
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad extends offer to Nate Diaz following Khamzat Chimaev fight booking: “Hit my line”
Cole Shelton - July 21, 2022
Belal Muhammad has offered to train Nate Diaz ahead of his UFC 279 main event fight against Khamzat Chimaev. After Chimaev beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, Muhammad made it known he wanted to fight the Swede next time out. Yet, the promotion decided to go with the Diaz fight, and now after the bout has been made, Muhammad has made it clear that he would be willing to train with Diaz and hopes the Stockton native wins.
Brian Ortega issues statement following loss to Yair Rodriguez at UFC Long Island: “Sorry to keep you guys waiting just been a rough couple of days”
Susan Cox - July 21, 2022
Brian Ortega has issued a statement following his loss to Yair Rodriguez at UFC Long Island. It was just last Saturday, July 16th when Brian Ortega (15-3 MMA) fought Yair Rodriguez (15-3 MMA) in the featherweight main event at UFC Long Island.
Daniel Cormier reveals Dana White sent him a massive bonus after his first fight with Jon Jones: "Dude sent me a million-dollar check next day, just because he said I did a great job"
Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2022
Daniel Cormier recently revealed that UFC President Dana White sent him a massive bonus following his first fight with Jon Jones in 2015. Cormier (22-3 MMA) and Jones (26-1 MMA) collided for the first time at UFC 182 in January of 2015, and saw ‘Bones’ earn a unanimous decision victory.
Read the letter UFC President Dana White sent to the judge overseeing the Cain Velasquez case
Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2022
UFC President Dana White sent the judge of the Santa Clara Superior Court a letter supporting former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Velasquez (14-3 MMA) was arrested in California on charges of attempted murder back in February. The 39-year-old was reportedly chasing after and shooting at Harry Goularte, a man accused of molesting Cain’s 4-year-old son. During the chaos Velasquez accidently shot another passenger of Harry’s vehicle in the arm. The former heavyweight champion was later arrested and could now face up to twenty years in prison for his actions.
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot added to UFC 280
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Beneil Dariush will be making his return in October. According to ESPN, Dariush is set to fae Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. It’s a pivotal fight for the lightweight division and according to Dariush, it is a title eliminator. The main event of the card sees the lightweight title up for grabs as Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev.
Sean O'Malley opens as betting underdog for the first time in his career against Petr Yan
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Sean O’Malley will be in unfamiliar territory when he faces Petr Yan. On Wednesday, O’Malley surprised many as he announced he would be fighting Yan at UFC 280 on October 22 in Abu Dhabi. It’s a fight he has wanted for quite some time but it is a massive step-up in competition for ‘Suga’ and should he win, he would likely get a title shot.
Junior dos Santos accuses Conor McGregor of "ducking" Charles Oliveira: "It's a bad fight for him"
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Junior dos Santos believes Conor McGregor ducked Charles Oliveira. Before Oliveira fought Justin Gaethje he made it clear he wanted to face McGregor, but it never came to fruition. After he submitted ‘The Highlight,’ Oliveira once again called out the Irishman but the fight was never put together.
Valentina Shevchenko decides against bantamweight move: "At this moment, it's not happening"
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2022
Despite her previous comments, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will remain at 125-pounds. ‘The Bullet’ is fresh off her split-decision victory over Talia Santos at UFC 275 last month. Despite entering the contest as a big favorite, Shevchenko faced the biggest challenge of her flyweight run. The champion was taken down multiple times in the opening rounds.
Jose Aldo admits retirement is around the corner, plans to win title and hang up the gloves: "I’ll beat him and then I’ll win the belt, it’s already written"
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Jose Aldo believes he’ll end his career as a champion. The Brazilian is set to return against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 next month. He’s been out of action since his victory over Rob Font last December. The return is seen as a possible title eliminator matchup. Both Aldo, and Dvalishvili are riding lengthy winning streaks, and in title contention.
Tom Aspinall believes he’s still a mystery to the heavyweight division: “I’ve shown 10 percent of my game”
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Tom Aspinall believes there is a lot to his game that the rest of the heavyweight division hasn’t seen. Aspinall is set for his second straight UFC main event as he headlines UFC London on Saturday against Curtis Blaydes. It will be the toughest test of his career and is only his sixth fight under the UFC banner. In five fights so far, he has only gone to the second round once – and that ended one minute in – so Aspinall says he has only shown 10 percent of his game.
Paddy Pimblett claims Jordan Leavitt doesn’t even want to be at UFC London: “I can’t wait to rearrange this mushrooms face for him”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is claiming that Jordan Leavitt doesn’t even want to be at UFC London. It will be Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett (18-3 MMA) vs Jordan ‘The Monkey King’ Leavitt (10-1 MMA) in a lightweight bout this coming Saturday, July 23rd at the O2 Arena in London, England.
Charles Rosa excited to go into enemy territory at UFC London against Nathaniel Wood: "I'm smashing this kid's face in"
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Charles Rosa wanted to fight in front of fans in his next fight and he got his wish. Rosa has fought six straight times in front of no fans and after his latest effort, he told his manager and the UFC that he wanted to fight in front of fans again. He ended up getting his wish, as on about five weeks’ notice he got the call to face Nathaniel Wood at UFC London.
Charles Oliveira is willing to start his title fight with Islam Makhachev off of his back: “I’m the division’s biggest problem and you’re not understanding”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2022
Charles Oliveira is willing to start his title fight with Islam Makhachev off of his back. UFC 280 will be headlined by Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) vs Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA) at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The currently vacant lightweight championship title will be decided on Saturday, October 22nd.
Brendan Schaub warns Tom Aspinall not to rely on his BJJ black belt against Curtis Blaydes: “Blaydes eats your black belt for f**king breakfast”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2022
Brendan Schaub is warning Tom Aspinall not to rely of his BJJ black belt against Curtis Blaydes. It will be Tom Aspinall (12-2 MMA) vs Curtis Blaydes (16-3 MMA) this coming Saturday, July 23rd in the heavyweight main event at UFC London in the O2 Arena.
Jake Paul reacts after the UFC books Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev as September’s pay-per-view main event: “Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he’ll be betting on Nate Diaz to defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract when he locks horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 on September 10. It’s a contest that has been heavily rumoured for a few months now and despite the opposition to the idea from many fans, the promotion is pushing ahead with it.
Conor McGregor looks absolutely enormous in latest post on social media (Photo)
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
UFC star Conor McGregor is in incredible shape as he continues his road back to the Octagon following his leg break. Last summer at UFC 264, Conor McGregor suffered a nasty leg injury in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. Ever since then fans have been wondering when we’re going to see him back in the Octagon, with some even thinking he may retire altogether – largely because he doesn’t actually have anything left to prove.