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Leon Edwards Reaction To UFC 268 Title Shot Snub: “They’re Trying To Hold Me Back From It”

UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards thinks the promotion is trying to hold him back after continuing to pass on him for a title shot. Edwards spoke with Ariel Helwani on the latest edition of The MMA Hour to give his thoughts on the…

Paul Felder Replaces Joe Rogan On Commentary Team For UFC 266

The broadcast team for this Saturday night’s UFC 266 pay-per-view event has been determined and it won’t include Joe Rogan. MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn was the first to report the news that former UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder will step in…

Brian Ortega Hopeful For Max Holloway Rematch After UFC 266: “I’ll Fight You 100 Times, I’m Gonna Get One”

UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has his eyes on a rematch with former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway. Ortega spoke with TMZ Sports ahead of his second chance at UFC gold this weekend when he takes on current UFC featherweight…

Robbie Lawler On Future In Fighting Ahead Of UFC 266: “I’m Never Putting This Thing Down”

Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler doesn’t plan on walking away from the sport of mixed martial arts anytime soon. Lawler spoke with MMA Mania’s Shakiel Mahjouri ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Nick Diaz this Saturday night at UFC 266…

Scott Coker On Yoel Romero’s Fighting Future: “Yoel Is Still Dangerous”

Bellator President Scott Coker remains optimistic about former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero’s fighting future with the promotion. Coker spoke with the media following Romero’s split-decision loss to former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in his promotional debut at Bellator…

Giga Chikadze Continues Push For Max Holloway Fight: “People Want To See This Fight”

Top UFC featherweight contender Giga Chikadze is continuing his push for a bout with former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway. Chikadze spoke with Denis Shkuratov and Kacper Rosolowski of the Submission Radio show and talked about how he believes a fight between him and…

Dana White Confirms UFC Targeting January For Adesanya-Whittaker Rematch

UFC President Dana White confirmed the promotion is gearing towards booking a rematch between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and former champion Robert Whittaker.  White spoke with The Daily Telegraph and was asked if there was any update on a date…

Jose Aldo Hoping For #1 Contender Bout With T.J. Dillashaw: “Dillashaw Is The Focus”

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo wants to continue his ascension up the bantamweight rankings and wants a number one contender bout with former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. Aldo spoke with MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz and said he’s hoping…

Former UFC & WEC Champion Carlos Condit Retires From MMA

Former interim UFC welterweight champion and WEC welterweight champion, Carlos Condit, has decided to retire from the sport of MMA. MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz were the first to report the news, after Condit’s longtime manager Malki Kawa…

MMA Legend Joseph Benavidez Retires From Sport

MMA pioneer and UFC legend Joseph Benavidez has decided to call it a career. MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn and Nolan King were the first to report the news, with Benavidez’s wife UFC reporter Megan Olivi subsequently confirming her husband’s departure from…