American Top Team founder Dan Lambert says the best outcome for his gym at UFC 272 would be a replica of Jorge Masvidal's knockout of Ben Askren in 2019. While ATT's interest in this weekend's pay-per-view recently increased with the late-notice addition of Brazil's Renato Moicano to the card, the gym's main attention will no […]
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has responded after seemingly being snubbed of a title shot by Dana White. Makhachev was in action last weekend at UFC Vegas 49. After the withdrawal of Beneil Dariush, the Dagestani was matched with short-notice opponent Bobby Green, whom he dispatched with ease inside the first round. Following his 10th straight […]
UFC President Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov have reacted to the recent arrest of former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Velasquez, who hasn't competed in the Octagon since a 2019 defeat to Francis Ngannou, was arrested on Monday following a shooting incident in California. The 39-year-old reportedly pursued and attempted to shoot 43-year-old Harry […]
UFC President Dana White has shut down the idea of welterweight contender Colby Covington moving up and immediately challenging for Israel Adesanya's middleweight title. With two valiant performances against reigning 170-pound king Kamaru Usman, Covington has cemented his place as the second-best welterweight in the UFC in the eyes of many. But having fallen short […]
American Top Team (ATT) founder Dan Lambert has recalled the moment that led to welterweight star Colby Covington chasing his persona, seemingly confirming a story that Jorge Masvidal recently disputed. This weekend, Covington will lock horns with former friend and teammate Masvidal. In the lead-up to the fight, insults have been thrown and animosity has […]
UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman doesn't believe Colby Covington will have an overwhelming grappling advantage against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 this weekend. Ahead of Saturday's main event, not many are better placed to provide a prediction and breakdown of the contest than Usman, a fighter who's spent nearly 50 minutes in the Octagon with […]
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell has revealed how he attempts to get the better of other individuals during interactions and altercations. Mitchell is certainly an interesting character. While the likes of Colby Covington and Sean Strickland have become known for making headlines with their controversial statements, it was "Thug Nasty" who stole the limelight with […]
UFC stars Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Nate Diaz have come together in a three-way Twitter exchange. McGregor has never shied away from insulting and interacting with other fighters on social media. That's been the case even as his form in the Octagon has dipped. Today, the Irishman found himself battling two former opponents. The […]
While Islam Makhachev is expecting to fight for gold when he next enters the Octagon, UFC President Dana White has reminded the Dagestani that he's not without competition. Since the retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has quickly risen to fill the Russian void left at the top of the division. With dominant victories over Drew […]
UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman has given his take on the upcoming UFC 272 main event between his former opponents Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. Following blockbuster 2022 headliners at UFC 270 and 271, which saw a heavyweight unification showdown in California and a long-awaited middleweight rematch in Houston, Las Vegas is set to play […]
Logan Paul has confirmed an interest in potentially crossing over to MMA in the future, and has revealed he's already had offers to do so. A few years ago, the names of the two Paul brothers were far from the MMA circuit and reserved for those indulging in the pair's YouTube and Disney ventures. Fast […]
While he acknowledges that Colby Covington has developed a character in front of the camera, UFC fan favorite Dan Hooker believes the welterweight contender should still be held accountable for his words. Barring perhaps controversial middleweight Sean Strickland, there aren't fighters who split opinion among the MMA fanbase quite like Covington. The former interim champion […]
UFC welterweight star Jorge Masvidal has accused bitter rival Colby Covington of being a "coward" when confronted by Russians during the pair's time as teammates. This weekend, one of the most heated rivalries on MMA's biggest stage will boil over into the Octagon. With bragging rights and a place in title contention at stake, the […]
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has denied the claim he turned down a short-notice fight against top-five contender Islam Makhachev. In the main event of UFC Vegas 49 this past weekend, fans were set to witness a clash between Makhachev and fellow elite 155lber Beneil Dariush, with a shot at gold expected to be at stake. […]
UFC President Dana White has revealed he's open to having Conor McGregor challenge for gold upon his return to action later this year. McGregor, a former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, fought twice in 2021. After being knocked out for the first time at UFC 257 in his rematch with Dustin Poirier, the Irishman fell […]
Bellator MMA President Scott Coker has confirmed that his promotion is in talks with rising boxing sensation Jake Paul. Paul, who made his name as a widely-followed YouTuber and Disney star, ventured into combat sports in 2020. After victories in the ring over fellow Internet personality AnEsonGib and former NBA athlete Nate Robinson, Paul's competition […]
UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling has made a promise ahead of his unification showdown with rival Petr Yan at UFC 273. Sterling's reign atop the 135-pound mountain was forged in controversial fashion at UFC 259 last March. Against Yan, a Russian star who was predicted by many to rule the division for a long time, […]
UFC Women's Bantamweight Julianna Peña is looking ahead to her rematch with Amanda Nunes, and knows there are some areas of her game she needs to fix before their second clash. At UFC 269, the final pay-per-view of 2021, Peña closed out a memorable year for MMA's premier promotion in style. In the co-main event, […]
Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes has revealed what moment allowed Julianna Peña to take over in the UFC 269 co-main event. 2022 is representing a fresh challenge for Nunes. For the first time since 2015, she's entered the new year off the back of a defeat. While she was coming off a loss […]
UFC middleweight Darren Till believes compatriot and heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall has what it takes to become the next British champion in the promotion. In just two years in the UFC, Aspinall has grown from debutant to headliner and established himself as one of the promotion's top prospects. After signing off the back of three […]
