MMA News
Jake Paul is targeting a pro boxer for his next fight, but it's not Tommy Fury
Christopher Taylor - December 22, 2021
Jake Paul is targeting a professional boxer for his next fight, but it’s not Tommy Fury as many were expecting. Paul (5-0) and Fury (7-0) were slated to collide in a highly anticipated boxing match at the Amalie Arena this past Saturday in Tampa. However, due to a rib injury and chest infection Tommy Fury was forced to withdraw from the fight.
Michael Bisping scoffs at claims that 'Paul vs. Woodley 2' was fixed, suggests 'T-Wood' should hang up his gloves
Christopher Taylor - December 22, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes Saturday’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ fight was utter garbage, but not a fixed fight. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time last weekend in Tampa, this after their first contested had ended in a controversial split decision.
John McCarthy says Jose Aldo is 'that guy' and he could beat Aljamain Sterling
Andrew Whitelaw - December 22, 2021
John McCarthy has lauded Jose Aldo and believes that the Brazilian could beat the current UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Aldo has looked revitalised recently. The former featherweight champ has put together an impressive run of three straight victories including a unanimous decision win against Rob Font earlier this month.
Charles Oliveira targets return at UFC 274 in Brazil against Conor McGregor: 'I'm waiting for him'
Cole Shelton - December 22, 2021
Charles Oliveira is looking to fight Conor McGregor next. After Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to defend his lightweight belt for the first time, it seemed certain Justin Gaethje would be next in line. Yet, ‘Do Bronx’ recently came out and said he’d let McGregor jump the line, and now it appears that is his focus as he wants to fight the Irishman next.
Derrick Lewis 'is a gatekeeper,' will likely never be a UFC champion, says John McCarthy
Cole Shelton - December 22, 2021
John McCarthy doesn’t think Derrick Lewis will ever wear UFC gold around his waist. McCarthy, a longtime MMA refereee and now an analyst for Bellator spoke on his Weighing In podcast with Josh Thomson and had a harsh critique for Lewis. According to Big John, he believes Lewis is nothing more than a gatekeeper at heavyweight.
Sean Strickland willing to accept Jake Paul's $5 million fight offer: "We can fly to a deserted island in international water and fight to the death on YouTube"
Christopher Taylor - December 22, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland is more than willing to take Jake Paul up on his 5 million dollar fight offer. After Paul (5-0) knocked out Tyron Woodley (0-2) in their highly anticipated rematch this past Saturday, he proceeded to call out UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal.
Tommy Fury blasts Jake Paul for performance against Tyron Woodley: “You want to proclaim yourself as a boxer, stop calling out UFC people”
Susan Cox - December 22, 2021
Tommy Fury was not impressed with Jake Paul’s performance in last Saturday’s boxing rematch with Tyron Woodley. It was to have been a much anticipated boxing match at the Amalie Arena between Fury and Paul last Saturday. However, due to a rib injury and chest infection Tommy Fury was forced to withdraw from the fight.
Jon Jones slams Jake Hager for turning down grappling match: “You had the chance of a lifetime”
Susan Cox - December 22, 2021
Jon Jones is slamming Jake Hager for turning down a grappling match: “You had the chance of a lifetime”. The former light heavyweight kingpin tweeted the following:
Alex Pereira books his UFC return opposite fellow knockout artist Bruno Silva
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2021
UFC star Alex Pereira is set to take on fellow knockout artist Bruno Silva in his second UFC bout next year. The arrival of kickboxing sensation Alex Pereira to the UFC made quite a splash earlier this year. At UFC 268, after months of anticipation, he knocked Andreas Michailidis out to win his debut and take his professional mixed martial arts record to 4-1. The win led to many suggesting he could continue to build on that success and potentially even fight Israel Adesanya one day, but as we know, middleweight is the kind of division that’s pretty difficult to predict.
Daniel Cormier condemns Tyron Woodley for creating meme contest based on knockout loss to Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2021
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has criticized Tyron Woodley for the way he’s reacted to his knockout loss to Jake Paul. In the first meeting between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul, Woodley put up a decent enough effort but still came up short on the judges’ scorecards. In contrast, the second fight went very differently as Paul knocked Woodley out in the sixth round with an emphatic shot that put him on the canvas.
Justin Gaethje on his projected UFC title fight with Charles Oliveira: “If my striking isn’t way better than his then I’m f*cked”
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2021
UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has given a frank assessment of what could happen when he meets Charles Oliveira. At UFC 269, Charles Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier to successfully retain the UFC lightweight championship. One month prior, Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler via decision at UFC 268 to cement his status as the division’s number one contender.
Tyron Woodley paid a fan $5,000 for his viral meme of Jake Paul’s knockout
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2021
Tyron Woodley has opted to take his knockout loss to Jake Paul like a man – and he’s done so in a way that will surprise many. Last Saturday night, Tyron Woodley suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats of his career as he was knocked out cold by Jake Paul in Tampa. The rematch wasn’t living up to the billing in terms of entertainment until, in the sixth round, Paul put Woodley’s lights out with an emphatic shot that sent shockwaves through the combat sports world.
Jake Paul offers Jorge Masvidal $5 million to box him, "Gamebred" responds
Cole Shelton - December 21, 2021
Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal have continued to take shots at one another. After Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley last Saturday he called out Masvidal to fight him and “Gamebred” issued a video responding to the challenge. Now, days after his win, Paul was on his brother Logan’s podcast ‘Impaulsive’ where he offered Masvidal $5 million plus pay-per-view points to fight him.
Brendan Schaub defends Chael Sonnen following battery citations: "This is not a case of Chael hitting his wife like Jon (Jones) did”
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Brendan Schaub has come to the defense of Chael Sonnen, this after ‘The American Gangster’ was slapped with five battery citations in Las Vegas. Sonnen was detained & charged by police with five battery citations after he allegedly roughed up five men in ‘Sin City’.
Junior dos Santos signs with Triller, set to face Kubrat Pulev in Triad Combat
Cole Shelton - December 21, 2021
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos has found a new home. According to TMZ Sports, dos Santos has inked a deal with Triller and will debut in early 2022 (likely in February) against Kubrat Pulev. The fight will take place in Triad Combat which puts MMA fighters vs. boxers under a set of rules intended to “level the playing field.”
Michael Chandler apologizes for being “a little too critical” of Dustin Poirier’s loss to Charles Oliviera
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Michael Chandler has apologized for being a bit too critical of Dustin Poirier’s submission loss to Charles Oliveira. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of UFC 269 with the promotions lightweight world title up for grabs.
Oscar De La Hoya disputes Dana White’s claims about promoting, offers Khabib Nurmagomedov a different perspective
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and UFC President Dana White don’t see eye to eye on many things, including promoting. White recently issued a warning to his former star Khabib Nurmagomedov about the struggles of being a fight promoter.
Belal Muhammad calls out Khamzat Chimaev following UFC Vegas 45 win over Stephen Thompson
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has called out Khamzat Chimaev following his win over Stephen Thompson last weekend. On Saturday night, Belal Muhammad produced a professional performance to edge past Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and extend his unbeaten run to seven fights. While he isn’t necessarily known as someone who is going to produce finishes that’ll end up going viral, he’s definitely someone to keep an eye on at 170 pounds.