UFC News
Floyd Mayweather announces he'll box on helipad at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai, likely against a YouTuber
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2022
Floyd Mayweather will be returning to the boxing ring once again. Mayweather recently teased an announcement in Dubai which many thought was an exhibition bout. Now, he’s confirmed such announcing he will be returning on February 20, but the location is a unique one as the fight will take place on a helipad at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai.
Paulo Costa can beat anyone at middleweight 'if he trains correctly,' says his manager
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2022
Paulo Costa will remain at middleweight, his manager Wallid Ismail revealed. Costa headlined a UFC Fight Night card back in October against fellow middleweight contender Marvin Vettori. The contest was originally slated for 185lbs, but on the week of the fight it was revealed ‘The Eraser’ could not make weight and the fight was then moved to 195lbs.
Jason Derulo fights two guys who called him Usher in Las Vegas hotel (Video)
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2022
Jason Derulo doesn’t like when people think he is someone else. According to TMZ, through law enforcement sources, cops were called to the ARIA hotel during the early hours of Tuesday morning after Derulo threw fists with two men. According to the report one of the individuals was attempting to troll the singer by calling him Usher which caused ‘JD’ to snap.
Rose Namajunas explains how she benefited from loss to Carla Esparza: “I needed a piece of the humble pie”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Rose Namajunas on an episode of UFC’s ‘Run it Back’ YouTube series commented on how she benefited from her loss to Carla Esparza way back in 2014: “Man I just had to stop being an a**hole. [laughs] No I mean, not that, but just like be, have self-awareness you know what I mean like, I was just kinda floating through life and just no direction with anything. I needed a piece of the humble pie, ya know.”
Chael Sonnen urges UFC fans against giving Cody Garbrandt a hard time: “He’s desperately trying to recapture something”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Chael Sonnen is requesting that fight fans get behind former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt instead of giving him a hard time. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) made his flyweight debut last month at UFC 269 in Las Vegas, where he collided with perennial division contender Kai Kara-France.
Former champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she was offered the winner of ‘Esparza vs. Namajunas 2’, but plans to rematch Weili Zhang
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is aiming to return to MMA competition in 2022. In a recent interview on the ‘Kanal Sportowy Show’ in Poland, Joanna commented:
Dustin Poirier confirms he will honor $20k donation to charity of Charles Oliveira’s choosing: “We are waiting for them to figure out what project they want”
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2022
Dustin Poirier has confirmed that he will be honoring his pledge of donating $20,000 to a charity of Charles Oliveira’s choice. Back at UFC 269, Charles Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier to successfully retain his UFC lightweight championship. The back and forth first round was followed by an emphatic second round performance from “Do Bronx”, leaving Poirier to wonder what’s next for him in the UFC.
TJ Dillashaw and Paulo Costa listed amongst the ten UFC fighters most-tested by USADA in 2021
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2022
TJ Dillashaw and Paulo Costa were amongst the ten most-tested UFC fighters of 2021 by USADA. Over the course of the last few years, we’ve seen USADA really ramp up their testing program when it comes to those on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s roster. From heavyweight to strawweight and beyond, everyone is being tested – especially those who have ran into some problems in the past.
Watch | Joe Rogan shows off power with spinning kicks on heavy bag
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2022
Joe Rogan is known for his experience in MMA as he has trained in multiple disciplines as well as calling UFC fights for decades now. The successful podcaster recently showed off his striking power in a video posted to social media.
Jon Jones says he's been studying his 'future opponents' ahead of heavyweight move
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2022
Jon Jones is getting closer to finally making his UFC heavyweight debut. After Jones vacated his light heavyweight title in 2020 he said he would be fighting at heavyweight soon. However, he went all of 2021 without a fight and proceeded to bulk up for the move instead.
The UFC announces two new matchups including Johnny Walker vs. Jamahal Hill
Susan Cox - January 3, 2022
Two new UFC matchups were announced today including a light heavyweight bout between Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill. The Walker vs. Hill matchup will take place at a UFC Fight Night event on February 19th according to MMAFighting.
Coach Din Thomas praises Tyron Woodley for his handling of the Jake Paul knockout
Susan Cox - January 3, 2022
Din Thomas, Tyron Woodley’s coach is praising him for being a good sport after losing to Jake Paul on December 18th in Tampa, Florida. ‘The Chosen One’ was knocked out cold in the sixth round, with Jake Paul extending his winning record to a perfect 5-0. It was Woodley’s second encounter with Jake Paul, the first ending in a split decision to ‘The Problem Child’ in August 2021. It’s also worth noting that this marked Woodley’s sixth straight loss in combat sports.