UFC News
Randy Couture sounds off on the “horrible” Ultimate Fighter contracts handed out by UFC: “A one-sided mess”
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2022
Randy Couture doesn’t like the contracts the UFC hands to the contestants of The Ultimate Fighter. Couture owns Xtreme Couture and was a coach on TUF, so he has seen first hand what fighters’ contracts are like coming off the show. He claims TUF contracts are extremely one-sided and are very favorable towards the UFC.
Deiveson Figueiredo requests $1 million dollars for Brandon Moreno quadrilogy bout
Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2022
Deiveson Figueiredo has named his price to fight Brandon Moreno again. The flyweight champion went on to The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani to discuss fighting his rival again. The two men have fought on three different occasions already, and fans are keen to see them do it again.
Ali Abdelaziz wants Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya to fight: "I don’t think they’re best friends"
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2022
Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya have both said they won’t fight one another, but Ali Abdelaziz is hoping he can make the scrap happen. Usman is currently the welterweight champion while Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight strap against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 on February 12. Both men are clearing out their respective divisions and there aren’t many options available but Abdelaziz says Usman will face Leon Edwards next.
Chael Sonnen reveals Henry Cejudo is back in the USADA testing pool: "Cejudo fans out there, be happy, you're getting your guy back"
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Chael Sonnen says Henry Cejudo is back in the USADA testing pool and training twice a day for a comeback. Cejudo (16-2 MMA), retired from the UFC back in May of 2020 after beating Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. The former two-division title holder has repeatedly told the media and Dana White that he wants a shot at Alexander Volkanovski (23-1 MMA).
Michael Bisping shares his thoughts on a potential super fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on a potential Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury super fight. It appears that both Fury and Ngannou are in agreement that they want to meet in the boxing ring in 2022.
Joe Rogan responds to Spotify controversy
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Joe Rogan shared a video on Instagram where he responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding misinformation which he is accused of spreading concerning Covid-19 on his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. Rogan, has a huge following with estimates at 11 million listeners per episode and as of today has accumulated over 1,750 plus podcasts.
Michael Bisping finds it mind blowing that adult males get excited for pro wrestling: “I can’t understand how another grown man who takes himself seriously gets so invested in it”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2022
UFC commentator Michael Bisping can’t understand the fascination grown men have for professional wrestling. While he may have had a fantastic persona during his fighting days with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Michael Bisping has certainly scaled that back since retirement. Now, he chooses to focus on having a good time, whether it be on the commentary desk or during his podcasts.
Francis Ngannou’s coach explains why he wants to get Jon Jones his first time out at heavyweight
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2022
Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick has explained why he wants Jon Jones’ first heavyweight fight to be against Francis Ngannou. For years now we’ve been hearing talk of Jon Jones building his body up in the right way in anticipation of his move to the heavyweight division. The former light heavyweight king hasn’t been seen in the UFC since controversially beating Dominick Reyes in February 2020, with many wondering whether his issues with the promotion would prevent him from making that leap.
Sean O'Malley on Conor McGregor comparisons: "I don't want to get to a point where I'm throwing a dolly at a f*cking bus; but I also kinda do"
Christopher Taylor - January 30, 2022
Sean O’Malley is quickly becoming one of the UFC’s biggest stars with many pundits comparing his rise in popularity to that of Conor McGregor. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) most recently competed at last months UFC 269 event where he defeated Raulian Paiva via first round TKO. That win marked Suga’s third stoppage victory in a row and earned him a spot in the top-15 of the official UFC rankings.
Fernand Lopez Credits Kamaru Usman For Keeping Peace With Francis Ngnanou
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2022
MMA Factory head coach Fernand Lopez has some praise for UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. Going into the UFC 270 PPV, the beef wasn’t between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Instead, the bad blood between Ngnanou and Lopez came to a head. The two exchanged some harsh words in the build-up to the undisputed heavyweight title bout.
Tony Ferguson fires back at Ali Abdelaziz over “jealous old girlfriend” comment: “Sit down and shut up before I ankle pick you”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2022
Tony Ferguson is having none of Ali Abdelaziz’s backtalk. It’s no secret that Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov aren’t friends. The two were booked to fight numerous times but never actually shared the Octagon. Khabib has retired and Ferguson isn’t likely to ever face “The Eagle.”
Zabit Magomedsharipov says he will “simply destroy someone” on February 28
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2022
Zabit Magomedsharipov isn’t done with the sport of MMA. For months, rumors have swirled on the status of Magomedsharipov. He hasn’t competed since Nov. 2019. Despite being on a 14-fight winning streak, some claimed that Zabit would be done competing professionally.
Kevin Holland makes internet troll eat his words in the gym (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2022
Kevin Holland has taken down a troll who was brave enough, or stupid enough, to mix it up with him in the gym. Holland had been getting hounded online by Jayden Draper, someone seemingly begging for attention and a beatdown. Holland shared messages from the keyboard warrior on his Instagram account.
Paige VanZant sets the internet ablaze with Peek-a-boo Video
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Former UFC standout Paige VanZant (8-5 MMA, 0-2 BKFC) set the internet ablaze this evening with her Peek-a-boo Video. VanZant, who took her talents to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2020, is set to compete in the final fight of her current deal with the promotion in the near future.
Benson Henderson weighs in on Francis Ngannou's contract dispute with the UFC
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Former lightweight champion Benson Henderson has shared his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute with the UFC. Despite cementing his status as the “baddest man on the planet” at last weekend’s UFC 270 event, Ngannou’s future with the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion remains up in the air.
Khabib Nurmagomedov admits Dana White is "right" about promoting, plans to meet with the UFC boss next month
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Dana White said Khabib Nurmagomedov was “going to learn” about the struggles of being an MMA promoter with Eagle FC. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) retired from the UFC following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje in October of 2020. Since then, Khabib has turned his focus to promoting Eagle FC, a Russian-based MMA organization which he co-owns.
Pros react after Rashad Evans defeats Gabriel Checco at Eagle FC 44
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Rashad Evans returned from a three and a half year hiatus to take on Gabriel Checco in tonight’s Eagle FC 44 co-headliner. Evans (19-8-1 MMA) had retired from mixed martial arts back in June of 2018, this after suffering a first round knockout loss to Anthony Smith. That setback had marked Suga’s fifth in a row, as he had previously suffered losses to Sam Alvey, Daniel Kelly, Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader inside of the Octagon.
Eagle FC 44 Results: Rashad Evans defeats Gabriel Checco (Highlights)
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Rashad Evans ended his retirement to compete in tonight’s Eagle FC 44 co-main event opposite Gabriel Checco. Evans (19-8-1 MMA) originally retired from mixed martial arts back in June of 2018, this after suffering a first round knockout loss to Anthony Smith. That setback had marked Suga’s fifth in a row, as he had previously suffered losses to Sam Alvey, Daniel Kelly, Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader inside of the Octagon.