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Beneil Dariush offers Tony Ferguson advice, open to 'El Cucuy' training with him: "I would never deny him if he wants to train here"
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Beneil Dariush is open to Tony Ferguson joining Kings MMA and training with him. After Ferguson suffered a KO loss to Michael Chandler which was his fourth loss in a row, he said he would be searching for a team and a gym to train with. He had mostly been a lone wolf for the majority of his career and for Dariush who has beaten Ferguson on his skid, he believes that is the best idea for him.
Tai Tuivasa believes "dickhead" Jon Jones is the greatest MMA fighter of all time, hopes to fight him one day
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Tai Tuivasa is hoping to share the Octagon with Jon Jones one day. Jones has been hinting at a heavyweight move for quite some time and it seems likely he will face Stipe Miocic next. It would be a massive fight and even before that scrap happens, Tuivasa says ‘Bones’ is already the best MMA fighter of all time.
Tito Ortiz confirms that he will retire from MMA in 2022, hopes for Shogun Rua UFC fight: "I have a lot of respect for him"
Josh Evanoff - May 26, 2022
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has announced he’ll have one more fight. He’d also like it to be in the UFC against fellow former champion Shogun Rua. ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ is currently riding a three-fight winning streak in the cage. However, his last combat sports appearance was a boxing match against Anderson Silva in September 2021. That sole boxing match was a first-round knockout loss.
Charles Oliveira blasts Conor McGregor over failing to answer his latest callout: "He ran"
Josh Evanoff - May 26, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has his thoughts on Conor McGregor not agreeing to fight him. The Brazilian is fresh off a victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 275 earlier this month. However, the win came a day after a defeat. Oliveira was famously stripped of his lightweight title due to missing weight the day prior.
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez officially booked for UFC Long Island main event
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez has finally been booked. After months of talks that the UFC was targeting the featherweight fight, the promotion announced on Twitter on Thursday that Ortega vs. Rodriguez is set to headline a Fight Night card on July 16. The event will also take place at the UBS Arena on Long Island.
Jonathan Martinez eyes Franke Edgar next after victory over Vince Morales: "I want to fight guys I'm a fan of"
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Jonathan Martinez wants to fight a ranked opponent next and believes Frankie Edgar makes the most sense. Martinez picked up his third win in a row as he beat Vince Morales by decision at UFC Vegas 55. The fight was one-sided and Martinez knew he won all three rounds when the fight went to the scorecards.
Nick Diaz plans to return in 2022, requests to fight Kamaru Usman: “I want to fight for the title”
Susan Cox - May 26, 2022
Nick Diaz plans to return to the Octagon later this year, in 2022, and is requesting a fight with Kamaru Usman. Diaz (26-10 MMA) indeed wants a shot at UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA).
Shu-Ki Fita #38: LP.60
Chris Taylor - May 26, 2022
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Mark Munoz releases statement after being placed on administrative leave from his high school coaching gig
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2022
Former UFC fighter Mark Munoz has released a statement after being placed on administrative leave from his job as a high school wrestling coach. Mark Munoz has always been known as one of the good guys in mixed martial arts and regardless of whether or not this incident goes any further, we expect that reputation to continue to follow him.
Michael Bisping sounds off after latest shooting tragedy in Texas: “I’m just so sick of seeing this over and over with nothing ever changing”
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2022
MMA analyst Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on the latest shooting tragedy that occurred in Texas earlier this week. On Tuesday morning at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, 19 students and two teachers were killed in the third-deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States. The heinous act has been condemned by all and in response, has prompted further discussion on the issue of gun control and gun safety.
Marlon Vera tells Dominick Cruz to pick up his phone: “August 13, I retire you!”
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2022
Marlon Vera has once again called out Dominick Cruz by claiming he would ‘retire’ him if they fought later this summer. While he isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea from a personality standpoint, nobody can deny that Marlon Vera – also known as ‘Chito’ – is beginning to establish himself as a real contender in the bantamweight division. He’s currently riding a three-fight win streak with his last four wins all coming against notable names in the form of Sean O’Malley, Davey Grant, Frankie Edgar and Rob Font.
Shu-Ki Fita #37: RB.44
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2022
INTRODUCING RB.44 RB.44 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan III’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is COBALT (S TIER).
Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa moved to UFC 278, former champ rips 'Borrachina'
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa will no longer be fighting at UFC 277 on July 30. According to MMA reporter, The Schmo, Rockhold vs. Costa has been moved to August 20, which is UFC 278. The event is expected to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah. The news also comes just hours after Rockhold did an interview with Submission Radio who ripped the Brazilian for trying to delay their fight.
Conor McGregor blasts Beneil Dariush over recent comments: "Biggest nobody in the company"
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to be a fan of Beneil Dariush. Over the last week, Dariush has taken shots at both McGregor and Charles Oliveira. The Brazilian has repeatedly called out the former champion for a future contest. ‘Do Bronx’ has been granted a title opportunity for his next bout and would like that to come against the Irishman.
Holly Holm would KO Katie Taylor in what would be "the biggest women’s boxing fight of all time," says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Mike Winkeljohn believes Holly Holm would have a ton of success should she get the chance to box Katie Taylor. Recently, it was reported by an Irish outlet that Holm is the frontrunner to face Taylor next. It was originally expected that Taylor would have an immediate rematch with Amanda Serrano, but negotiations have stalled and now Holm, who has one fight left on her UFC deal, has been linked to the fight.
Al Iaquinta reportedly mulling retirement, noted likelihood that he fights anytime soon is "slim to none"
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2022
UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta is apparently debating if he should retire or not. Regardless of retirement, it’s not likely he fights anytime soon. ‘Ragin Al’ has been out of the cage since UFC 268 in November 2021. That outing was a first-round knockout loss to Bobby Green. The stoppage was the first knockout loss of his career to date.
Luke Rockhold doesn't care about UFC title but targets fight against Israel Adesanya to "test myself against the best"
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Luke Rockhold is hoping to share the Octagon with Israel Adesanya so he can test himself against the best. Rockhold, the former Strikeforce, and UFC middleweight champion is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 277 on July 30 against Paulo Costa. It’s his first fight since Jan Blachowicz brutally knocked him out in his light heavyweight debut. Although he has not fought since 2019, Rockhold is getting the fourth-ranked middleweight and if he wins he would be right back in the title picture.
Chase Hooper believes TKO win over Felipe Colares was the best performance of his career, hints at possible move to lightweight
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Chase Hooper wanted to prove he belongs in the UFC and believes he did just that. Hooper was facing Felipe Colares at UFC Vegas 55 as he was looking to return to the win column after dropping a decision to Steven Peterson his last time out. Heading into the fight, Hooper had a ton of confidence in himself and it showed as he got a third-round TKO which he says was the best performance of his career.