MMA News
Amanda Nunes scolds Julianna Pena for her "Mom Champ" remarks
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Amanda Nunes has responded after Julianna Pena suggested that she should be considered the first ever “Mom Champ” in UFC history. Nunes (21-5 MMA) put her bantamweight title on the line against Pena (11-4 MMA) in the co-headliner of last weekend’s UFC 269 pay-per-view event.
Jon Jones reacts after longtime rival Chael Sonnen gets detained with multiple citations for battery
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Jon Jones has reacted after his longtime nemesis Chael Sonnen was detained with multiple citations for battery. Jones and Sonnen have a storied rivalry dating back to their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 159 back in 2013.
Chael Sonnen cited for battery following alleged hotel brawl in Las Vegas
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Chael Sonnen has been hit with five battery citiations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas. TMZ Sports was first to share the news as they reported that Sonnen was detained but was ultimately not arrested because cops didn’t personally witness the alleged incident. He still was given five misdemeanor battery citations and the police are still investigating the incident.
PFL, Bellator veteran Jordan Young dead at 27
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Jordan Young has passed away at age 27. Young, a veteran of PFL and Bellator, passed away on Saturday, his boxing coach at American Top Team Derik Santos. ATT and PFL confirmed the news on Sunday. The cause of death is not known at this time.
Jorge Masvidal claps back at Jake Paul after "The Problem Child" calls him out after Woodley KO: 'You can't f*****g afford me'
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has fired back at Jake Paul after “The Problem Child” knocked out Tyron Woodley on Saturday night. Paul and Woodley were running it back and early on, Woodley was having some success. However, in the sixth round, “The Chosen One” dropped his hand and Paul landed a perfectly timed shot that KO’d the former UFC champion.
Jake Paul sends a message to Dana White after knocking out Tyron Woodley
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul sent a fiery message to UFC President Dana White after putting Tyron Woodley to sleep in tonight’s boxing rematch. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time this evening in Tampa, this after their first encounter ended in a controversial split decision victory for Jake.
Tyron Woodley issues statement following knockout loss to Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tyron Woodley was hoping to exact some revenge when he squared off with Jake Paul in a short-notice rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) had of course previously collided in a high-profile boxing match this past August in Cleveland, with Jake walking away with a split decision victory.
Pro Boxers react after Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley collided inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Paul (5-0) had previously defeated Woodley (0-2) by split decision in a high-profile boxing match which took place back in August in Cleveland. ‘The Chosen One’ hurt the YouTube sensation in that fight and nearly earned a knockdown. However, Jake Paul would ultimately land the better volume of strikes throughout the course of the contest and thus walked away with the split decision victory.
Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will meet inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Paul (4-0) previously defeated Woodley (0-1) by split decision in a high-profile boxing match which took place back earlier this summer in Cleveland. ‘The Chosen One’ hurt the YouTube sensation in that fight and nearly earned a knockdown. However, Jake Paul would ultimately land the better volume of strikes throughout the course of the contest and thus walked away with the split decision victory.
Pros react after Deron Williams defeats Frank Gore in Boxing
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event featured a highly anticipated heavyweight contest between Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore. Williams, a former NBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist squared off against Gore, a longtime NFL running back, in a four-round exhibition match. The contest was initially slated to be a pro bout, but was later changed to an exhibition.
Deron Williams defeats Frank Gore (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event features a highly anticipated heavyweight contest between Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore. Williams, a former NBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist will compete against Gore, a longtime NFL running back, in a four-round exhibition match. The contest was initially slated to be a pro bout, but was later changed to an exhibition.
UFC Vegas 45 Bonus Report: Cub Swanson earns 'POTN' for TKO of Darren Elkins
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 45 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Chris Daukaus. The highly anticipated heavyweight main event did not make it out of the first round. Derrick Lewis was able to find a home for a big combination midway through the round that had Chris Daukaus in all sorts of trouble. ‘The Black Beast’ smelled blood and promptly went in for the kill to earn his record-setting KO (13).
UFC Vegas 45 Results: Derrick Lewis KO's Chris Daukaus (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 45 event is headlined by a key heavyweight contest featuring former title challenger Derrick Lewis taking on Chris Daukaus. Lewis (31-8 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 265, where he suffered a TKO loss to Ciryl Gane in a fight for the promotions interim heavyweight championship. Prior to that setback, ‘The Black Beast’ had put together back-to-back knockout wins over Aleksei Oleinik and Curtis Blaydes.
Pros react after Belal Muhammad defeats Stephen Thompson at UFC Vegas 45
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas event 45 was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Stephen Thompson taking on Belal Muhammad. Thompson (16-6-1 MMA), a former two-time UFC title challenger, was looking to get back in the win column on Saturday night, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns in his last fight. Prior to that setback, ‘Wonderboy’ had earned back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
UFC Vegas 45 Results: Belal Muhammad defeats Stephen Thompson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas event 45 is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Stephen Thompson taking on Belal Muhammad. Thompson (16-5-1 MMA), a former two-time UFC title challenger, will be looking to get back in the win column after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns in his last fight. Prior to that setback, ‘Wonderboy’ was coming off back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
Diego Sanchez provides health update after battling for his life in hospital
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
UFC legend Diego Sanchez has provided a health update after spending the past couple of weeks battling for his life in the hospital. The former UFC lightweight title challenger, Sanchez (30-13 MMA), took to social media late last month where he shared a photo from a hospital bed revealing that he had both pneumonia and COVID-19.
UFC Vegas 45 Results: Cub Swanson TKO's Darren Elkins (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 45 main card is kicked off by a highly anticipated featherweight contest between fan favorites Cub Swanson and Darren Elkins. Swanson (27-12 MMA) will enter Saturday’s fight looking to rebound from a first round TKO loss to Giga Chikadze from back in May. Prior to that setback, ‘Killer Cub’ had earned back-to-back wins over Daniel Pineda and Kron Gracie.
John Kavanagh reacts to potential Conor McGregor vs. Charles Oliveira fight: "That's one that's gonna get the goosebumps going"
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
John Kavanagh has reacted to a potential fight between his pupil Conor McGregor and reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Shortly after ‘Do Bronx’ earned his first career title defense with a third round submission victory over McGregor’s arch rival Dustin Poirier, ‘Notorious’ took to social media with the following question.