How Johny Hendricks inspired Bellator 277’s Kyle Crutchmer to transition to MMA

" Being a key part of one of Johny Hendricks’ most important training camps made Kyle Crutchmer want to transition to MMA. Hendricks sought out Oklahoma State University wrestling standout Crutchmer to help him prepare for his welterweight title fight against Georges St-Pierre at UFC 167 in November 2013....

Kelvin Gastelum explains why he opted to stay on UFC 273 card to face Dricus du Plessis

Kelvin Gastelum is in a rough spot in his career, yet he continues to take on tough challenges. With Nassourdine Imavov unable to make UFC 273 on April 9 due to visa issues, the option of rescheduling his bout with Gastelum for UFC 274 on May 7 was floated,...

‘Legendary’: Aljamain Sterling doesn’t need fandom, knows the truth will show at UFC 273

" “Legendary.” That’s the word Aljamain Sterling predicts fans will use when reflecting upon his UFC 273 co-main event title defense against Petr Yan. The prediction is high praise toward a scenario yet to play out, but in order for there to be a legend, there has to be...

Leon Edwards leaves door open for Jorge Masvidal fight despite different career trajectories

" LONDON – Although they’re currently on different career trajectories, Leon Edwards won’t entirely rule out a future fight with Jorge Masvidal. Edwards (19-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) has been chomping at the bit to get a crack at Masvidal ever since their infamous backstage altercation during the UFC’s 2019 London...

Mackenzie Dern sees Rose Namajunas beating Carla Esparza: ‘She’s evolved so much in all different areas’

" Mackenzie Dern thinks Rose Namajunas will avenge her loss to Carla Esparza. Strawweight champion Namajunas (11-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) faces Esparza (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC 274 on May 7. It’s a rematch from their first fight, which took place at “The Ultimate...

Video: Was the Demetrious Johnson-Rodtang Jitmuangnon ONE hybrid rules fight a sign of the future?

" Things got crazy at ONE Championship X this past Saturday with a unique hybrid rules match. Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson took on ONE flyweight muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon. It wasn’t an MMA fight. It wasn’t a muay Thai fight. It was both. After the first muay...

Cory Sandhagen: ‘More well-rounded’ Petr Yan can’t overlook Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273

" Cory Sandhagen thinks Aljamain Sterling’s grappling will always make him a threat to Petr Yan. UFC bantamweight champion Sterling (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) will look to unify gold with interim champ Yan (16-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC 273 on April 9. The rematch, which...

Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov accuses Li Jingliang of ducking him, calls out Neil Magny

One of the welterweight division’s most highly touted prospects is looking to climb the ladder. Unbeaten in his professional MMA career, Shavkat Rakhmonov is off to a hot start in the UFC. The 27-year-old Kazakhstani fighter has scored finishes of Alex Oliveira, Michel Prazeres and Carlston Harris in his...

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