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Mark Hunt offers ultimatum to Dana White and the Fertitta's: "You win I drop the lawsuit, I win you pay every fighter you have ripped off"
Christopher Taylor - January 2, 2022
Heavyweight knockout artist Mark Hunt has offered a ultimatum to Dana White and the Fertitta brothers (Frank and Lorenzo). Hunt filed a lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship shortly following his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. ‘The Super Samoan’ claimed that the promotion put him in the cage with a fighter in Lesnar, who he says the UFC knew was using PED’s. The court case was originally dismissed in 2019, however the appeals court decided to reopen the cases on fraud and battery in September of 2021.
Jake Paul sounds off on "dog in a corner" Dana White: "You are one of the most selfish, capitalistic motherf*ckers that I’ve ever seen"
Christopher Taylor - January 2, 2022
The ongoing feud between boxer Jake Paul and UFC President Dana White continued on Sunday morning. Paul and White have been trading verbal jabs for months now, but their rivalry recently escalated after Jake knocked out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Ariel Helwani ruthlessly trolls Dillon Danis after being labeled a “b*tch” for his support of Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani ruthlessly trolled Dillon Danis after the Bellator fighter labeled him a “b*tch” for supporting Jake Paul. Earlier this afternoon Helwani captioned Paul’s ‘real challenge’ to Dana White with the words “Bigger dub”.
Pros react after Jake Paul issues fighter-friendly challenge to Dana White
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Jake Paul raised a ton of eyebrows on Saturday afternoon when he issued a bold challenge to UFC President Dana White. Paul and White have been going back and forth for months now, and that rivalry escalated two weeks ago after Jake knocked out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Report | Mark Hunt ordered to pay the UFC over $375k in legal fees
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Heavyweight fighter Mark Hunt has been ordered to pay the UFC over $375k in legal fees by the United States District Court in Nevada. Hunt filed a lawsuit against the UFC shortly following his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. ‘The Super Samoan’ claimed that the promotion put him in the cage with a fighter who he says the UFC knew was using PEDs, in Lesnar. The court case was originally dismissed in 2019, however the appeals court decided to reopen the cases on fraud and battery September of 2021.
Michael Chandler responds to callout from Tony Ferguson: "I’ll beat you from bell to bell. Pray for a merciful ref"
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Michael Chandler has responded to Tony Ferguson after ‘El Cucuy’ accused him of delaying a upcoming ass whooping. Ferguson (25-6 MMA), the promotions former interim lightweight title holder, has not competed since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event.
Jake Paul responds to Dana White’s testing challenge with unique ultimatum
Chris Taylor - January 1, 2022
Jake Paul has responded with a ultimatum after being offered a testing challenge by UFC President Dana White. After Paul extended his perfect record to 5-0 earlier this month by knocking out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, he proceeded to put Dana White on blast.
Chael Sonnen advises fighters to "take less money" for the right platform: "I've never loved the idea of a fighter being a whore"
Christopher Taylor - December 31, 2021
Chael Sonnen has shared some advice for his fellow fighters explaining how taking less money for the right platform can prove lucrative. The former UFC title challenger, Sonnen (31-17-1 MMA), recently shared a video on his YouTube channel where he suggested that taking the ‘biggest offer’ is not always the smartest move for a fighter.
Dillon Danis offers bold stipulation in hopes of securing a boxing match with Jake Paul
Chris Taylor - December 31, 2021
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis has offered up a bold stipulation in hopes of luring Jake Paul into accepting a boxing match. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who has been chasing a fight against ‘The Problem Child’ for some time now, previously blasted the ‘Paul vs. Woodley’ booking.
Tony Ferguson blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov over Eagle FC's new 165lbs weight class: "So fat he had to make a new weight class"
Chris Taylor - December 31, 2021
Tony Ferguson continues to pester his longtime nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov, this time taking aim at Eagle FC’s new 165lbs weight class. Ferguson (25-6 MMA) and Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) of course have a long and storied rivalry. The lightweight standouts were slated to meet on five different occasions inside of the Octagon. However, none of those contests ever came to fruition due to a variety of different reasons.
Cody Garbrandt says he “felt great at 125”, confirms that a fight with Sean O’Malley is “looming”
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is open to a fight with Sean O’Malley suggesting he wants to “whoop his ass”. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) made his flyweight debut earlier this month at UFC 269 when he collided with perennial division contender Kai Kara-France.
Colby Covington claims Dustin Poirier would “leave the gym crying” following their sparring sessions
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
There is no doubt that the rivalry between Colby Covington and Dustin Poirier still exists and the latest comments that ‘The Diamond’ would “leave the gym crying” just confirms the animosity between the two. Colby claims he dominated his former teammate while training in the Florida American Top Team gym which brought Poirier to tears, when speaking with MMA News‘ James Lynch he confirmed:
Chael Sonnen believes the UFC might put Justin Gaethje “on hold” for Charles Oliveira to have his ‘red panty night’ with Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Chael Sonnen believes the UFC could put Justin Gaethje “on hold” for Charles Oliveira to have his ‘red panty night’ with Conor McGregor. After Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his lightweight title with a submission victory over Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) at UFC 269, it was assumed that Justin Gaethje would be next in line for ‘Do Bronx’.
The UFC adds two new fights to their 2022 calendar, including ‘The Hulk’ vs. ‘Superman’
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
The UFC has added two new fights to their 2022 calendar – with one pitting Ryan Spann against Ion Cutelaba in a battle of the best nicknames. The contest between Ryan Spann and Ion Cutelaba will serve as a great opportunity for both men to rebuild some momentum in the light heavyweight contender discussion. Spann, known as “Superman” to many, hopes to bounce back from a disappointing submission loss at the hands of Anthony Smith earlier this year.
Photo | Carla Esparza suffered a nasty cut against Danielle Kelly in FURY Pro Grappling 3 main event
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
UFC fighter Carla Esparza suffered a nasty cut in her submission-only bout against Danielle Kelly at FURY Pro Grappling 3. Last night’s FURY Pro Grappling 3 event provided a lot of talking points for fans in what proved to be an entertaining end to the year – alongside the ongoing RIZIN show.
Francis Ngannou shares his take on who is the best striker in mixed martial arts
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has named who he believes to be the best striker in mixed martial arts. When we’re talking about some of the most fearsome strikers in the sport, Francis Ngannou is one of the first names that comes to mind. “The Predator” has finished just about everyone of note that he’s climbed into the Octagon with and while there have been a few speed bumps along the way, he’s still managed to persevere and position himself as the “baddest man on the planet” after winning the title earlier this year.
Colby Covington believes Charles Oliveira’s submission win over Dustin Poirier “De-Legitimizes” the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Susan Cox - December 30, 2021
Colby Covington believes Oliveira’s recent victory over Poirier at UFC 269 has had a negative effect on the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Prior to the fight, Poirier (28-7 MMA) was listed as the betting favorite with many fans predicting he’d be victorious over Oliveira (32-8 MMA). However that was not to be, as ‘The Diamond’ fell short after suffering a third round submission loss.
Nate Diaz continues to troll Dustin Poirier: “Bring yourself back from the dead, you suck DP!”
Susan Cox - December 30, 2021
Nate Diaz isn’t mixing words when trying to entice Dustin Poirier back into the cage. In a recently deleted tweet, Diaz stated: