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Report | Alexander Hernandez steps in on short notice to face Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 69

UFC veteran Jim Miller will take on Alexander Hernandez in a short-notice bout at the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Blanchfield, aka UFC Vegas 69. Jim Miller was initially set to take on Gabriel Benetiz in what promised to be a fun action fight at 155lbs. However, Benetiz would withdraw from the fight due […]

UFC veteran Jim Miller will take on Alexander Hernandez in a short-notice bout at the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Blanchfield, aka UFC Vegas 69.

Jim Miller was initially set to take on Gabriel Benetiz in what promised to be a fun action fight at 155lbs. However, Benetiz would withdraw from the fight due to an undisclosed reason some 2 weeks out before the fight. The UFC would reveal the lineup to the main card of UFC Vegas 69 during last weekend’s Fight Night event, featuring Jim Miller vs. ‘TBD,’ much to the amusement of MMA fans on Twitter.

Jim Miller vs. TBD is the second-best fight on the card. https://t.co/2K6W4giIX3

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) February 5, 2023

However, renowned MMA reporter Alex Behunin has since revealed that Alexander Hernadez will be stepping in to face ‘A-10.’ Hernandez is coming off a failed drop down in weight to 145lbs, coming up short against Billy Quarantillo, despite having success early in the fight. Now coming back in his natural weight class, ‘The Great Ape’ will attempt to get his career back on track with a win over one of the UFC’s longest-serving veterans.

Despite nearing his 40th birthday, Jim Miller has continued to impress as of late. ‘A-10’ is currently riding a three-fight win streak, having picked up wins over Erick Gonzalez, Nikolas Motta, and most recently, Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone.

Who are you backing? Jim Miller or Alexander Hernandez?

Dana White blasts Islam Makhachev after he criticized UFC 284 promotion: ‘He doesn’t know anything’

After voicing his concern regarding the level of promotion his UFC 284 headliner with Alexander Volkanovski is receiving ahead of their weekend clash, Islam Makahchev has received a stern reply from organizational leader, Dana White, who claimed the lightweight kingpin knew nothing about the event’s optics. Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion, is slated to […]

Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 284 this weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia – defending his crown against the pound-for-pound number one and undisputed featherweight best, Volkanovski.

Making his first title turnaround, Makhachev first clinched the vacant title back in October of last year in Abu Dhabi, UAE – stopping former titleholder, Charles Oliveira with a second round arm-triangle choke triumph.

As for Volkanovski, the New South Wales favorite will make his lightweight bow under the UFC banner, having lodged a third career win over featherweight great, Max Holloway back in July of last year at UFC 276.

And ahead of their heralded showdown ‘Down Under’ this weekend, Makhachev questioned the level of promotion the pay-per-view event had received in the weeks leading up to the bout.

“I’m unhappy with the promotion of UFC 284,” Islam Makhachev said ahead of his title defense opposite Alexander Volkanovski. “(It) feels like the UFC could have done a better job promoting the fight.”

Dana White stresses that theories of a lack of promotion for UFC 284 aren’t true

In response to Makhachev’s claims, UFC president, Dana White maintained the defending titleholder had no clue about what he was even concerned over.

“Yeah, that’s not true,” Dana White said during an interview on The Jim Rome Show. “First of all, I’ve talked to Islam (Makhachev). First of all, who interviewed him? Who translated for him? I mean, the guy speaks Russian. Taken out of context. First of all, he lives in Dagestan. What does he know about what’s going on for the promotion of the fight? He doesn’t know anything.”

“It’s going to be one of the top-five biggest fights of all time,” Dana White explained. “First of all, the event sold out, right. You couldn’t get a ticket if you wanted to get a ticket in Perth. And this thing is trending right now to be biggest pay-per-view event in Australia, which, it’s like six percent behind Conor McGregor [versus] [Dustin] Poirier 3. It’s probably going to break the record. So to say that the fight hasn’t been [promoted], that’s just ridiculous. That’s what you call some internet BS.” (Transcribed by MMA Island)

Robert Whittaker welcomes fight following call out from Khamzat Chimaev: ‘Cool, let’s do it. Whatever’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion has welcomed a heralded “good guy versus bad guy” matchup against undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev for his next Octagon outing – in typical, coy and reserved fashion from the fan favorite contender. Whittaker, a former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, currently boasts the #2 rank in the official 185lbs pile, […]

Whittaker, a former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, currently boasts the #2 rank in the official 185lbs pile, most recently featuring in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Paris back in September of last year, rebounding to the winner’s enclosure in a unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori.

Earlier that year, Whittaker headlined UFC 271 against former undisputed champion, Israel Adesanya, suffering a unanimous decision loss of his own in the pair’s championship rematch.

As for Chimaev, the unbeaten #3 ranked welterweight contender, has yet to return to the Octagon since he co-headlined UFC 279 back in September to boot, landing a one-sided first round D’Arce choke win over Kevin Holland.

Linked with a potential title-eliminator against Colby Covington or Belal Muhammad next, AllStars MMA staple, Chimaev has since welcomed a fight with New Zealand-born favorite, Whittaker.

“I think I will fight Robert Whittaker,” Khamzat Chimaev said. “He’s got no opponent. Paulo Costa ran away after talking that much about me and Robert. So, I will fight Whittaker. I want this fight although I like him as a human being. He is a solid guy, doesn’t talk trash, doesn’t cross any lines.”

Robert Whittaker remains coy on potential fight with Khamzat Chimaev

Reacting to Chimaev’s claims that he will fight him next, former champion, Whittaker remained receptive to the call out, in rather coy fashion, however.

“Oh yeah, cool,” Robert Whittaker said of the fight during an interview with Submission Radio. “Let’s do it. Whatever. Yeah, I don’t know. Like, if it’s a fight that gets presented to me, then it is what it is. Yeah, I think it’d be a good fight. I think he’d (Khamzat Chimaev) be a hard fight. I think he’s a phenomenal fighter. I think he has a lot of strengths. I think I have a lot of strengths. I think I’m a hard fighter for him just the same.”

“And I’m quite good with my hands, can stuff a lot of takedowns,” Robert Whittaker continued. “I’m hard to hold down – I’m squirmy, you see. Yeah, it’ll be an interesting fight. That’ll be a showstopper for sure. I’m sure it’ll get a lot people interested and excited.”

UFC star Conor McGregor mocks music star Harry Styles for outfit worn to Grammy Awards show

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has taken aim at former One Direction star turned solo artist, Harry Styles following his attendance at the Grammy Awards earlier this week, mocking the award-winning musician’s choice of outfit for the award show. McGregor, 34, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, […]

McGregor, 34, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has yet to return to the Octagon since suffering a fractured left tibia and fibula en route to a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.

Conor McGregor is set to make his UFC comeback against Michael Chandler

Recently booked for his next Octagon outing, McGregor, a native of Crumlin, is slated to coach on The Ultimate Fighter 31 against the current #5 ranked lightweight contender, Michael Chandler – ahead of a welterweight fight between the two later this year, potentially as soon as September next.

Sharing his thoughts on the Grammys appearance and outfit choice from 29-year-old music star, Styles this week on social media, McGregor claimed a dungarees-come-full-length dress and trouser set worn by the UK star, more so resembled that of a “freestyle wrestling” singlet. (H/T Mirror)

Without a victory in his last two Octagon outings, McGregor will be tasked with rebounding from a two-fight losing skid for the first time in his professional mixed martial arts career in his 2023 comeback fight with Chandler.

Prior to his doctor’s stoppage defeat to Poirier, Conor McGregor suffered a second round knockout loss to the Louisiana native in January of that year in Abu Dhabi, UAE on ‘Fight Island’.

Coincidently, in his most recent professional victory, Conor McGregor featured at the welterweight limit of 170lbs against the now-retired, Donald Cerrone, stopping the Colorado native with a 40-second high-kick and strikes KO win in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Filming for McGregor’s Ultimate Fighter 31 season against Chandler is expected to take place in the coming weeks, ahead of a premiere at the end of May this year on the ESPN network, which will run until August.

Kevin Holland accuses Logan Paul, KSI of lowballing fighters to promote PRIME: ‘They don’t want to pay any f*cking money’

UFC welterweight contender, Kevin Holland has claimed Prime hydration poster boys, professional boxers and social media influencers, Logan Paul, and KSI of lowballing fighters under the promotion’s banner, in a bid to gain promotion for their hydration drink brand. Holland, a promotional staple following his move from Dana White’s Contender Series, most recently headlined UFC […]

Holland, a promotional staple following his move from Dana White’s Contender Series, most recently headlined UFC Fight Night Orlando against two-time welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson, suffering a fourth round doctor’s stoppage after facturing his hand in the earlier rounds.

The Riverside native, who will attempt to snap a two-fight losing skid against the above-mentioned, Thompson, and the surging unbeaten contender, Khamzat Chimaev, has been booked to return to the Octagon at UFC 287 on April 8. at the Miami Dade Arena in Miami, Florida against Argentine veteran, Santiago Ponzinibbio.

Recently, the UFC confirmed how they had inked a deal with the aforenoted, Paul, and KSI, – which would see Prime hydration become an official partner and sponsor of the organization, with the blue and red corners for fighters inside the Octagon also renamed to reflect the recently penned partnership.

Kevin Holland reveals he was contacted to help promote PRIME hydration

Sharing his thoughts on the Paul brothers – both the aforenoted, Logan, and undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul, as well as UK musician and YouTuber, KSI – Holland claimed the Prime poster boys attempted to compensate him for publicity with free merchandise.

“Prime, yeah, I don’t know if it’s run by both of the [Paul] brothers? Both of the sisters?” Kevin Holland said during an appearance on Real Eyes Recognize. “And KSI. So, the Paul sisters and KSI, Mrs. KSI. Well look, these guys say that they are going for fighter advocates right? They’re all about fighters getting paid more.”

“Well, these f*ckers are trying to send me merchandise and other fighters merchandise to rep (represent) them, but they don’t want to pay any f*cking money.”

“I think thye offered Oren (Holland’s manager) like $600 for a main page post,” Kevin Holland revealed. “I don’t know if this was the company or not, it’s either they offered $600 or no money at all for a main page post, which is pretty f*cking low. They offered $500 to somebody with 200,000 followers.” (Transcribed by MMA Mania)

Report | Kevin Lee re-signs with the UFC

Former UFC interim lightweight title challenger, Kevin Lee, has re-signed with the promotion. Lee parted ways with the UFC in 2021, after a failed move up to 170lbs saw him come up short again Daniel Rodriguez. This loss saw Lee 1-4 in his last 5 bouts. Admittedly, his losses did come against some high-level opponents, […]

Former UFC interim lightweight title challenger, Kevin Lee, has re-signed with the promotion.

Lee parted ways with the UFC in 2021, after a failed move up to 170lbs saw him come up short again Daniel Rodriguez. This loss saw Lee 1-4 in his last 5 bouts. Admittedly, his losses did come against some high-level opponents, such as Charles Oliveira and Rafael dos Anjos.

During his time away from the UFC, Kevin Lee competed under the Eagle FC banner, a promotion strongly linked with former UFC champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Lee took on MMA veteran Diego Sanchez in a ‘super-lightweight’ bout contested at 165lbs. Despite appearing to pick up a leg injury in the fight, the ‘Motown Phenom’ was still able to coast to a relatively easy decision victory.

Now, according to a report via ESPN, Kevin Lee has re-signed with the UFC. He has since released the following statement”

“I met with [president] Dana White and [chief business officer] Hunter Campbell, and I feel like I’m going back home. I’m grateful for them welcoming me back and looking forward to the next chapter of my career.” (H/T ESPN)

Lee’s return to the UFC also coincides with his signing for Ali Abdelaziz’s Dominance MMA, who is well-known for a having a solid relationship with Dana White and the UFC brass.

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