Alex Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, has caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White with his versatility in weight classes. Not only is Pereira comfortable staying in his current weight class, but he has also expressed interest in moving up or down as needed. White commended Pereira’s willingness to challenge himself and
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Chael Sonnen, a prominent figure in the MMA community, has recently made a bold statement declaring UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley as the No. 1 star in MMA at the moment. While Sonnen acknowledges the legacy of Conor McGregor, he emphasizes that McGregor is not currently an active fighter. O’Malley’s impressive performance in his recent
When it comes to predicting the outcomes of MMA fights, everyone has an opinion. This sentiment is especially true for the upcoming Bellator Champions Series event in San Diego. Fans are encouraged to participate by casting their votes for each bout, which will then be tallied and included in the overall staff predictions for the
The UFC Fight Night 242 features a main card headlined by a welterweight matchup between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Both fighters have impressive records and are looking to make a statement in the division. Gilbert Burns, with a record of 22-7, will be facing off against Sean Brady, who stands at 16-1. This fight
Bellator Champions Series: San Diego is set to take place in Southern California this week, with the lightweight title on the line. The event is scheduled to stream on the Max platform (formerly HBO Max) at 7 p.m. ET. The venue for the event, Pechanga Arena, is a historic location with a seating capacity of
In the world of MMA, the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is gaining more traction, according to Daniel Cormier. Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, has taken a unique approach to catch the attention of the reigning champ, Jones. While Jones initially responded with insults and shots at Aspinall, Cormier believes that this
After being suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission, Khalil Rountree has been cleared to participate in the UFC 307 main event against light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The suspension lasted for 4.5 months and came with a fine of $157.04 for prosecution fees. Rountree was praised by the commission for self-reporting the issue and being
Belal Muhammad, the current UFC welterweight champion, has expressed his interest in facing Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. This move has been deemed as a win-win situation for Muhammad, as he also considers another potential opponent, Shavkat Rakhmonov. In an interview with MMA Junkie, Muhammad mentioned his openness to taking on either Usman
The loss to Sean Strickland still haunts Israel Adesanya, according to his coach Eugene Bareman. The defeat was unexpected and left many stunned, including Adesanya himself. Bareman described it as a bad performance that was difficult to explain. This loss seems to have left a lingering impact on Adesanya, as he struggles to come to
Ilia Topuria, the UFC featherweight champion, has caught the attention of Joe Rogan with his impeccable technique. Rogan, known for his commentary on UFC fights, recently praised Topuria’s skills in a podcast episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Rogan was mesmerized by Topuria’s flawless technique while watching him hit pads. He highlighted the precision and
In a recent turn of events, UFC CEO Dana White expressed his disbelief and concern over bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili’s unconventional actions leading up to his title fight against Sean O’Malley. White went as far as to label Dvalishvili as “next-level stupid” for disclosing that he had suffered a cut just weeks before the highly
Shavkat Rakhmonov, with an undefeated record in MMA and six consecutive wins in the UFC, believes that his next fight will be for the UFC welterweight title. Although the fight has not been officially confirmed, Rakhmonov is confident that he will be given the opportunity to challenge the current champion, Belal Muhammad. Since his debut