After some inactivity, we have returned for a new roundup post, recapping the top stories in mixed martial arts this week. We’re highlighting the top three stories from the week that have created quite a buzz.
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Nate Diaz Teases Return to MMA Competition
The Diaz brothers are tough to crack. Nick and Nate have made it clear that they beat to their own drum and want to get paid what they feel they’re worth. It’s the main reason why Nate Diaz hasn’t fought since his rematch with Conor McGregor back in August 2016.
Last year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tried booking Diaz vs. Eddie Alvarez, but the Stockton native was having none of it. In a recent Instagram post, Diaz said the fight game needed to be shaken up again. He then said, “see you around May, June.”
Demetrious Johnson Aims For ‘Super Fight’ With TJ Dillashaw in July
It’s possible that we’ll be seeing two champions collide to close out International Fight Week this year. Johnson is the reigning UFC flyweight champion, who broke Anderson Silva’s record for most successful consecutive title defenses in the promotion. Now, “Mighty Mouse” is eyeing the big money fight.
TJ is the UFC bantamweight title holder, who has been pushing for a flyweight title bout with Johnson. During a recent MetroPCS Q&A session, Johnson said that rotator cuff surgery went well and he’s been recovering nicely. If recovery continues to go well, Johnson is hoping to meet Dillashaw in July.
Cris Cyborg Claims to Have Agreed to Bout With Amanda Nunes
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s featherweight title holder Cris Cyborg made some waves this week. She took to her Instagram account and posted a photoshopped image of her facing off with women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes. She claimed to have agreed to the bout for UFC 226.
Nunes’ girlfriend Nina Ansaroff denied that a bout agreement was offered to “The Lioness.” Cyborg and Nunes have expressed interest in the “super fight” and have insisted that it isn’t a personal issue. They claim to show interest for the spirit of competition.
That does it for this week’s MMA News roundup. Tomorrow night (Jan. 27), UFC on FOX 27 will take place. The main event features a rematch between Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson. Stick with MMANews.com for live coverage of the event.
