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Tony Ferguson can’t seem to get back in the win column. The one-time interim UFC lightweight champion and winner of The Ultimate Fighter 13 (TUF) tied a promotional record at UFC 296 this past Saturday against Paddy Pimblett. Unfortunately for Ferguson, it wasn’t one he hoped to tie as he now sits alongside BJ Penn with the longest losing streak in UFC history, seven. Pimblett defeated Ferguson via a comfortable unanimous decision that extended his winning streak to seven in converse. Several losses before this last one built speculation that it could be time for “El Cucuy” to call it…
Fights come together fast these days, and if you blink, you can easily miss them. In Fight Roundup, we bring you the latest reported matchups to keep you up to date with what’s on the horizon. All bouts featured have been officially announced or confirmed with MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz, Mike Heck, and Damon Martin via sources with knowledge of the matchups. Lerone Murphy Photo by George Tewkesbury/PA Images via Getty Images Dan Ige vs. Lerone Murphy Dan Ige is once again the veteran test for an emerging contender. After dropping a tough decision loss to Bryce Mitchell this past…
Chael Sonnen is widely credited for ushering in a new era of trash talk in the UFC. His work on the microphone is responsible in part for his three title shots and the inspiration to stars such as Conor McGregor. Sonnen has said — and still says — some of the most outlandish (and glaringly false) things on the microphone. But he will not curse, unless he’s playing a character on film. That is his personal line, as relatively small as it is. As to the lines others cross, Sonnen believes the audience — not the promoters or regulators —…
Dan Hooker is back in action earlier than expected. Currently on the shelf recovering from arm surgery, Hooker is staying busy by making the occasional radio appearance, one of which was highlighted by “The Hangman” demonstrating how dangerous his submission skills can be. During an appearance on The Morning Rumble, the UFC lightweight contender was asked to execute a triangle choke on Mitch Farr, one of the show’s producers. The results were what you would expect. Watch the video below. In the clip, Hooker twice forces a tap out of Farr before really cinching it in on the third attempt.…
Leon Edwards’ head coach Dave Lovell isn’t sure who will be next to challenge for the UFC welterweight strap, but he’s throwing a name aside from Belal Muhammad into the mix. “Well, let’s put it real — Belal’s earned his place, hasn’t he?” Lovell said Wednesday on The MMA Hour. “Even though he still hasn’t done what Leon did. He didn’t go through the tribulations Leon did. But you know what? He’s earned himself his contendership. To be honest, if I really had a choice, but I don’t think it will happen, I would like Leon to fight [Gilbert] Burns.…
Devin Haney has his sights set on Ryan Garcia. The former undisputed lightweight and current WBC super lightweight champion confirmed on The MMA Hour on Monday that his and Garcia’s teams are in talks for the two to square off in the near future. Haney is coming off a one-sided title fight win over Regis Prograis, while Garcia recently successfully moved up in weight with a win over Oscar Duarte. An argument could be made that Garcia needs to compete a few more times in his new division before facing Haney, but the champ welcomes Garcia as his next challenger.…
Tony Ferguson still wants to fight. “El Cucuy” suffered a seventh straight loss at UFC 296 this past Saturday, dropping a unanimous decision to Paddy Pimblett in a bout that saw Ferguson show few flashes of his former greatness. He is now tied with B.J. Penn for the longest losing streak in UFC history. On Wednesday, Ferguson posted on social media that despite his recent slump, he does not have plans to retire. The caption is a re-posting of a message Ferguson posted in an Instagram Story, with the notable addition of a hashtag reading #NotRetiringCasuals. Ferguson, 39, has frequently…
Odds for UFC welterweight champ Leon Edwards’ next opponent are out, and Shavkhat Rakhmonov is a bigger threat than Belal Muhammad, according to opening lines. BetOnline.ag has set Edwards as a significant favorite in a potential rematch, with a -400 line implying an 80 percent chance of winning to the +300 Muhammad, whose first meeting with “Rocky” ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke from the then-challenger. A $100 bet on Edwards would return $25, while the same bet on Muhammad would return $300. A fight with Rakhmonov puts Edwards in a tossup situation, according to the opening…
In the ever-shifting MMA landscape, ranking the world’s greatest fighters might seem like a fool’s errand, but that’s exactly we’ve set out to do with the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Here, our esteemed panel sorts out the movers and shakers from every division to provide you with the most definitive list of the best fighters on the planet. Let’s take a look at the biggest storylines from this past two-month cycle (Oct. 25 – Nov. 17) and make sure to check out the latest rankings podcast for a deep dive into our thought process. Colby Covington, ‘Ya Fired’ As much…
The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. UK time. 1 p.m. ET: All your questions answered in the latest edition of On The Nose. 2 p.m.: WBC super lightweight champ Devin Haney returns to talk his recent win over Regis Prograis. 2:30 p.m.: UFC featherweight Josh Emmett breaks down his thunderous knockout of Bryce Mitchel at UFC 296. 3 p.m. Team Renagade MMA and Leon Edwards coach Dave Lovell talks about their big win at UFC 296.…