UFC News
Megan Anderson addresses her future in MMA: "I have no plans to fight right now"
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2022
Former UFC featherweight Megan Anderson has addressed her future in the sport. The Australian has been out of the cage since her fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 259. The bout was her first UFC title shot after scoring two finish victories to earn the opportunity. However, Anderson came up short, losing via first-round submission after getting hurt early.
Tai Tuivasa says he was “on the piss” when he accepted Derrick Lewis fight at UFC 271
Cole Shelton - February 2, 2022
Tai Tuivasa admits he was intoxicated when he accepted his fight against Derrick Lewis for UFC 271. The Lewis fight is one that Tuivasa called for after they both picked up KO wins back in December. However, he wasn’t sure he would get the fight due to “The Black Beast” being ranked well above him.
Michael Chandler believes he's in title mix: "Everyone wants to see a rematch of me and Charles Oliveira"
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2022
Michael Chandler is coming off of back-to-back losses. However, he doesn’t believe that he’s far away from receiving a title shot. ‘Iron’ is currently expected to fight Tony Ferguson later this year. A win over ‘El Cucuy’ would be a big one to stop a losing streak. However, many wouldn’t expect Chandler to earn a title shot with a win given his losing streak, and also that Ferguson is also on a losing streak.
Deiveson Figueiredo declines to fight in Mexico, cites prejudiced fan comments
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2022
Immediately following UFC 270, Deiveson Figueiredo stated that he would fight Brandon Moreno again. However, he’s since backtracked a bit since his original comments. The Brazilian said following his win over Moreno that he would fight him again, this time in Mexico. Since that original proclamation, he’s stated that he’ll only fight him again for $1 million dollars, and that a possible fourth fight won’t be held in Mexico.
Sean Strickland says Jack Hermansson will turn into a "coward" and wrestle him, ‘The Joker’ issues fiery response
Cole Shelton - February 2, 2022
Sean Strickland believes Jack Hermansson will turn into a coward and wrestle him in their UFC Vegas 47 main event fight. Strickland is known for his boxing while Hermansson is one of the best grapplers at middleweight. However, Strickland says he’s expecting the Swede to wrestle him once he lands a few solid shots.
Steven Peterson expects to KO Julian Erosa in violent fashion: "You shouldn't have called me out, you should have kept your mouth shut"
Cole Shelton - February 2, 2022
Steven Peterson has violent intentions for Julian Erosa after he was called out by his fellow featherweight. Before Erosa’s fight against Charles Jourdain, he told BJPENN.com he wanted to fight Peterson and after the win, he said the same thing in the post-fight interview. After hearing that, Peterson assumed that would be his next fight and now they will meet at UFC Vegas 47.
Eagle FC opts against disclosing fighter payouts from recent event in Miami
Susan Cox - February 2, 2022
Eagle FC has opted against disclosing fighter payouts from their recent event in Miami, Florida. Eagle Fight Club 44 took place at the FLXcast Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday, January 28th. Eagle FC was launched by Khabib Nurmagomedov, (29-0 MMA), who retired from the UFC in 2020 after a successful title defense over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
Jake Paul claims “a lot of big fighters in the UFC” have sent private messages encouraging him to go after Dana White
Susan Cox - February 2, 2022
Jake Paul does not hold back when it comes to Dana White and the UFC. Paul has used social media to continually highlight the unfair treatment of fighters in the UFC, particularly when it comes to fighter pay.
Jiri Prochazka shares his thoughts on Kamaru Usman possibly fighting at light heavyweight
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2022
UFC star Jiri Prochazka has given his thoughts on Kamaru Usman suggesting he was considering a move to light heavyweight. While it’s well-known that Kamaru Usman isn’t interested in fighting Israel Adesanya at middleweight, few could’ve expected that he’d entertain going all the way up to 205 pounds – but according to the man himself, that’s what he was contemplating when Jan Blachowicz was champion.
Francis Ngannou on the possibility of his UFC career being over: “I’m proud of myself and of what I have achieved”
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2022
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has said that if his time in the promotion is over, he’s proud of what he’s accomplished. At UFC 270 last month, Francis Ngannou successfully defended the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. “The Predator” overcame some early adversity and used his wrestling to grind out a decision win, with UFC president Dana White failing to be the man who put the belt on him when Bruce Buffer announced the result.
Kevin Holland explains why he paid travel expenses to humble an internet troll: “Bottom line, people were saying things they shouldn't be saying”
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2022
UFC fighter Kevin Holland has explained why he decided to go head to head with, and easily submit, an internet troll. It’s safe to say that Kevin Holland received his fair share of criticism last year after falling to convincing defeats at the hands of Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori, bringing him crashing back down to earth after an incredibly successful 5-0 run in 2020. Alas, what some people probably didn’t expect was the level of trolling “Trailblazer” would be subjected to – especially by one individual, Jayden Draper.
Jorge Masvidal to release the true story of 'Judas' Covington: “He will be exposed”
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2022
Jorge Mavisdal has released a cryptic video suggesting he’s going to reveal the “truth” about Colby Covington. At UFC 272 next month, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will finally collide in a fascinating welterweight showdown at the T-Mobile Arena. The former friends turned enemies have been hinting at a fight with one another for years and now, it’s finally going to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.