Ariel Helwani: Usman, Gaethje, & Cejudo Visiting Kadyrov Is “Disappointing”

MMA reporter Ariel Helwani has reacted after Kamaru Usman, Henry Cejudo, and Justin Gaethje traveled to Chechnya at the invitation of controversial leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The link between sports and politics has long created debate, and the topic has r…

MMA reporter Ariel Helwani has reacted after Kamaru Usman, Henry Cejudo, and Justin Gaethje traveled to Chechnya at the invitation of controversial leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The link between sports and politics has long created debate, and the topic has risen close to the surface in recent times owing to the 2022 FIFA World Cup‘s host…

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Aljamain Sterling Confirms Next Title Defense Opponent & Return Timeframe

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling may not take a long time off from fighting after all following a recent admission. Sterling defeated TJ Dillashaw at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Since earning the title via disqualification at UFC 259, he’s w…

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling may not take a long time off from fighting after all following a recent admission. Sterling defeated TJ Dillashaw at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Since earning the title via disqualification at UFC 259, he’s won fights over Dillashaw and former champion Petr Yan. Since his latest win, Sterling has…

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Kevin Holland Wants To Choke Henry Cejudo Out In Jiu-Jitsu Match

UFC welterweight Kevin Holland wants a chance to grapple Henry Cejudo after a recent exchange. Kevin Holland is calling out a former UFC champion but no one that anybody would expect. Holland who fights in the UFC welterweight division is calling for a…

UFC welterweight Kevin Holland wants a chance to grapple Henry Cejudo after a recent exchange. Kevin Holland is calling out a former UFC champion but no one that anybody would expect. Holland who fights in the UFC welterweight division is calling for a chance at the former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo. Holland is set to…

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Ramzan Kadyrov posts footage of UFC stars Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo firing grenade launchers

Kamaru UsmanChechen dictator, Ramzan Kadyrov has posted footage of former UFC champions, Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, and Henry Cejudo, using firearms and firing grenade launchers at a training academy in Gudermes – a facility utilised to train special forces ahead of recruitment to the Russian army.  Invited by Republic of Chechnya leader, Kadyrov, former welterweight champion, Usman, […]

Kamaru Usman

Chechen dictator, Ramzan Kadyrov has posted footage of former UFC champions, Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, and Henry Cejudo, using firearms and firing grenade launchers at a training academy in Gudermes – a facility utilised to train special forces ahead of recruitment to the Russian army. 

Invited by Republic of Chechnya leader, Kadyrov, former welterweight champion, Usman, former interim lightweight titleholder, Gaethje, and former two-weight champion, Cejudo – who are all managed by Dominance MMA founder, Ali Abdelaziz, were filmed at the training complex – where they were provided a tour of the base before firing and utilizing an array of firearms, including grenade launchers.

Making the visit to the Republic of Chechnya for the first time, Gaethje and Cejudo were joined by Auchi native, Usman – who had previously attended a birthday party for Kadyrov’s son in November of last year. 

As well as the aforenoted trio, undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has been continually spotted alongside Kadyrov since his move to the UFC back in 20202, sparring the Republic’s leader and his teenage children, as well as attending parties in his honor, and accepting gifts on behest from Kadyrov. 

In a promotional video posted by the aforenoted Kadyrov, the almost minute and a half footage shows the trio of Gaethje, Usman, and Cejudo firing grenade launchers, RPGs, and other weaponry at the complex.

“Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video of former UFC champs Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, and Henry Cejudo firing grenade launchers and assault rifles at a special forces facility in Chechnya – a facility that trains Russian soldiers for the country’s invasion of Ukraine,” Karim Zidan tweeted

Kamaru Usman is expected to fight Leon Edwards in March of next year

While Gaethje and Cejudo are still yet to book their respective Octagon returns ahead of expected 2023 comebacks, former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman is expected to fight recently minted titleholder, Leon Edwards in a trilogy rubber match in the United Kingdom next year.

MMA Tracker: Big Conor McGregor News, Harrison, Paddy, & More

Good morning, MMA fans! Welcome to the MMA News Tracker! Here are some of the latest happenings across the world of MMA. Kayla Harrison vs. Larissa Pacheco 4? Kayla Harrison may have suffered her first loss at the hands of Larissa Pacheco this past Fri…

Good morning, MMA fans! Welcome to the MMA News Tracker! Here are some of the latest happenings across the world of MMA. Kayla Harrison vs. Larissa Pacheco 4? Kayla Harrison may have suffered her first loss at the hands of Larissa Pacheco this past Friday, but what may be lost in this L is the…

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan argues Alex Pereira may be the greatest combat sports athlete of all time

Alex PereiraUFC color commentator, Joe Rogan has certainly hyped up newly minted undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira – making the case that the Brazilian may have surpassed former two-weight UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, Henry Cejudo in many’s eyes, as the best combat sports athlete ever.  Pereira, who headlined UFC 281 earlier this month at […]

Alex Pereira

UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan has certainly hyped up newly minted undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira – making the case that the Brazilian may have surpassed former two-weight UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, Henry Cejudo in many’s eyes, as the best combat sports athlete ever. 

Pereira, who headlined UFC 281 earlier this month at Madison Square Garden against two-time GLORY Kickboxing rival, Israel Adesanya – clinched the undisputed middleweight crown with a stunning fifth round standing TKO victory.

Rallying after dropping three of the opening four rounds against Nigerian-Kiwi striker, Adesanya, Alex Pereira managed to stun the City Kickboxing mainstay at the fence in the final frame, dropping the champion with a left hook before scoring a standing technical knockout win to win the undisputed middleweight crown. 

Arriving in mixed martial arts back in 2015, Alex Pereira has so far established a 7-1 professional record, transitioning to the sport following a decorated kickboxing career, which saw him mint himself as the undisputed middleweight and light heavyweight champion under the GLORY Kickboxing banner. 

Joe Rogan heaps praise on Brazilian finisher, Alex Pereira

Comparing the resumes of both Pereira, and former flyweight and bantamweight UFC champion, Cejudo during a recent podcast appearance with Sean O’Malley on The Joe Rogan Experience, long-time promotional color-commentator, Rogan questioned if Pereira now laid claim to the status of greatest combat sports athlete ever.

“Yeah, he (Henry Cejudo) won the gold medal in the Olympics,” Joe Rogan said. “However, (Alex) Pereira, when he was fighting in GLORY (Kickboxing) – he’s fighting elite professionals, you know where, Henry is wrestling amateurs.” 

Expected to make his first attempted defense of the middleweight title in an immediate title rematch with Adesanya last year, Pereira has scored other stunning knockout wins over Sean Strickland, and Andreas Michailidis during his Octagon tenure – sandwiched between a decision win against compatriot, Bruno Silva.