Are you finding it hard to keep up with all the latest MMA news? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our daily roundup! Let’s jump right in and get you updated on what’s been happening over the last 24 hours.
First up, lightweight fighter Dan Hooker is stirring the pot by calling out Conor McGregor. After a big win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305, Hooker is feeling confident. He’s now suggesting that McGregor should fight him instead of Michael Chandler, who has been waiting for his shot at ‘The Notorious’ for quite some time. Hooker argues that McGregor would benefit more from fighting him, given his recent success and momentum.
He asked during an interview on ‘Submission Radio,’ “Are you going to fight a guy in the top five who’s on a three-fight win streak, or are you going to fight a guy who’s not in the top five and coming off a loss?” Hooker believes that beating a fighter like him, who is on a hot streak, would do more for McGregor’s comeback than facing Chandler. What do you think of this potential matchup?
Next, we have some news about Muhammad Mokaev, a former UFC fighter who’s been facing a rough patch lately. After leaving the UFC, Mokaev has struggled to find a new promotion to call home. To make matters worse, he was recently involved in a serious car accident in Dagestan.
Mokaev had just bought his Mercedes-Benz a few hours before the crash, which left many fans worried about his condition. After some time, Mokaev finally gave an update on social media, saying, “Alhamdulillah I’m well, out from hospital. Thank u for the support.” Despite the scary situation, it looks like Mokaev is doing okay.
He assured his fans that he would come back stronger, saying, “I have been tested on a high level at this stage of my career and I will be back stronger InshaAllah!” It’s good to hear that Mokaev is on the road to recovery.
Lastly, let’s talk about Renan Ferreira and his recent comments about Francis Ngannou that have sparked a lot of backlash. Ngannou, who recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of his 15-month-old son, is set to make his debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) against Ferreira.
However, Ferreira’s remarks about giving Ngannou “the toughest challenge in his life” didn’t sit well with fans, who felt it was insensitive given Ngannou’s recent personal tragedy. The backlash was swift, with many fans criticizing Ferreira for being disrespectful. One fan even said, “Francis is gonna hurt this man,” while another called Ferreira a “disrespectful B league moron.”
Ferreira has since tried to clarify his statement, saying he didn’t mean to offend Ngannou or his supporters. “I saw a few things came out in the press that were completely distorted when speaking about Francis, saying that I was the biggest problem for him this year, but I was referring to the fight,” Ferreira explained on Instagram. Do you think these comments will motivate Ngannou, or will they just add fuel to the fire?
That wraps up today’s roundup! There’s a lot going on in the MMA world, and it’s exciting to see how these stories will unfold. Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments!
