UFC News
Michael Chandler apologizes for being “a little too critical” of Dustin Poirier’s loss to Charles Oliviera
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Michael Chandler has apologized for being a bit too critical of Dustin Poirier’s submission loss to Charles Oliveira. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of UFC 269 with the promotions lightweight world title up for grabs.
Jake Paul says his relationship with Tyron Woodley doesn’t end with recent rematch: “I think it would be funny to do a Buddy-Cop movie together”
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Jake Paul has no intentions of ending his relationship with Tyron Woodley following their recent rematch in Tampa, Florida. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) squared off for a second time on Saturday night, this after their first encounter had ended in a controversial split-decision.
Oscar De La Hoya disputes Dana White’s claims about promoting, offers Khabib Nurmagomedov a different perspective
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and UFC President Dana White don’t see eye to eye on many things, including promoting. White recently issued a warning to his former star Khabib Nurmagomedov about the struggles of being a fight promoter.
Belal Muhammad calls out Khamzat Chimaev following UFC Vegas 45 win over Stephen Thompson
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has called out Khamzat Chimaev following his win over Stephen Thompson last weekend. On Saturday night, Belal Muhammad produced a professional performance to edge past Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and extend his unbeaten run to seven fights. While he isn’t necessarily known as someone who is going to produce finishes that’ll end up going viral, he’s definitely someone to keep an eye on at 170 pounds.
Derrick Lewis and Dana White share conflicting views on recent UFC knockout record achievement
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
Derrick Lewis and Dana White have different views on the former’s achievement of becoming the fighter with the most knockouts in UFC history. Last Saturday night at UFC Vegas 45, Derrick Lewis put on an impressive display by knocking out top contender Chris Daukaus in a nice bounce-back win following his defeat to Ciryl Gane in the summer. The victory broke a tie with Vitor Belfort and Matt Brown to ensure “The Black Beast” now holds the record for the most knockouts ever in the UFC.
UFC heavyweight Justin Tafa details what went wrong in historic weight miss
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
UFC fighter Justin Tafa has explained what went wrong when attempting his UFC Vegas 45 weight cut last week. Tafa, 28, was thrust into the UFC’s spotlight with just a 3-0 record to show for it back in 2019. Since then he’s gone 2-3 in the promotion, but last Saturday night, he broke a two-fight losing streak by knocking Harry Hunsucker out in an emphatic fashion.
Five potential opponents for Jake Paul after KO win over Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
Jake Paul continued his rise in the boxing world with a violent KO win over Tyron Woodley on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Paul was originally supposed to fight Tommy Fury but the Brit was forced out of the fight due to an injury. On less than two weeks’ notice, Woodley stepped in, and early on he had some success. It was a lackluster fight but in the end, it was Paul winning by sixth-round KO.
Dana White believes Nick Diaz should retire from MMA: 'I just don't think Nick does this because he loves it'
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
UFC president Dana White believes Nick Diaz should retire from MMA. Diaz made his return to the Octagon at UFC 266 against Robbie Lawler in a highly-anticipated fight. It served as a rematch from the pairs UFC 47 fight in 2004, which Diaz had won in stunning fashion by way of KO. However, the rematch did not go Nick’s way, as it was ‘Ruthless’ who exacted his revenge by TKO.
Chael Sonnen allegedly battered five separate victims in hotel brawl in Las Vegas
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
More information on Chael Sonnen’s recent battery citations has been revealed. On Sunday, it was revealed Sonnen was hit with five battery citations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas. The former UFC fighter was detained but was ultimately not arrested because cops didn’t personally witness the alleged incident.
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus after UFC Vegas 45?
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
In the final card of 2021, a battle of top-10 heavyweights headlined UFC Vegas 45 as Derrick Lewis took on Chris Daukaus. Lewis entered the fight coming off a TKO loss to Ciryl Gane back in the main event of UFC 265 in August for the interim heavyweight title. Prior to that, he was on a four-fight winning streak, where during that run he knocked out Curtis Blaydes. Daukaus, meanwhile, was 4-0 in the UFC with all four wins coming by knockout and was coming off a TKO win over Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 266.
Dana White open to booking Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 3 in 2022, if Nate wants it
Susan Cox - December 20, 2021
UFC President Dana White is open to booking a trilogy fight between superstars Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. Diaz and McGregor of course have a long and storied history having fought two times in the past at UFC 196 and UFC 202. In the pairs first encounter, ‘The Stockton Native’ weathered an early storm from the Irishman before turning tide and putting Conor away with a rear-naked choke in round two.
Carla Esparza set to challenge UFC champion Rose Namajunas in 2022
Susan Cox - December 20, 2021
Carla Esparza will get her much deserved rematch against Rose Namajunas in 2022 according to UFC President Dana White. Esparza (18-6 MMA) is currently on a five-fight winning streak, her latest being a first round stoppage victory over Yan Xiaonan back in May.