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Ali Abdelaziz slams TJ Dillashaw for his recent comments about Cody Garbrandt: “You think you are smart because you are a steroid machine?”
Fernando Quiles - June 5, 2022
Top MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has some words for TJ Dillashaw. Dillashaw appears to be in prime position for the next crack at the UFC Bantamweight Championship. Reigning titleholder Aljamain Sterling even called out Dillashaw following his successful title defense against Petr Yan in their title unification rematch back in April.
Steve-O details harrowing story of Jon Jones using a hammer in attempt to give him cauliflower ears
Fernando Quiles - June 5, 2022
Jon Jones once tried giving Steve-O cauliflower ears and the result was quite brutal. Jones and Steve-O have become quite chummy and the two agreed to do a Jackass-esque stunt where “Bones” would attempt to give Steve-O cauliflower ears. What followed next was a bloody scene.
Chael Sonnen trolls Tito Ortiz after reports surface that the former UFC champion's home was burglarized
Fernando Quiles - June 5, 2022
Never one to let things slide, Chael Sonnen has put his trolling cap on to get at Tito Ortiz. It’s no secret that Sonnen and Ortiz are not chummy. The two fought back in Jan. 2017. Ortiz finished Sonnen with a submission via rear-naked choke. There was a lot of trash talk going into the fight and Ortiz took it personally.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik issues statement following TKO loss to Alexander Volkov: “I'm kinda confused on how the fight went and I'm disappointed that it was stopped”
Fernando Quiles - June 5, 2022
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has commented on his TKO loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Vegas 56. “Bigi Boy” and Volkov shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this past Saturday (June 4). The fight ended in the first round via TKO but some felt the stoppage from Herb Dean was too early.
Dan Ige issues statement following tough loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Dan Ige has issued a statement after suffering a tough loss to Movsar Evloev in tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 co-main event. Ige (15-6 MMA) had entered the bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively.
Julianna Pena explains lack of trash talk on Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter: "I feel bad for the poor girl. You want me to continue to talk?"
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Julianna Pena has explained why she opted against trash talking Amanda Nunes on Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter. Pena (11-4 MMA) captured the promotions women’s bantamweight title with a second round submission victory over Nunes (21-5 MMA) at UFC 269 (see that here). It was a stunning upset in terms of betting odds, but one that did not come as a surprise to ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’.
Michael Bisping believes Conor McGregor should avoid "risky" advice from Mike Tyson
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on the advice offered up from Mike Tyson to UFC star Conor McGregor. Earlier this week the boxing legend, Tyson, suggested that McGregor (22-6 MMA) should get at least three wins under his belt before facing any elite competition.
UFC Vegas 56 Bonus Report: Ode Osbourne pockets $50k for his first round KO
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. As many fans and analysts predicted, tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 main event did not make it out of the first round. Alexander Volkov was able to find success with his kicks in the early moments of the contest, this before ultimately putting Jairzinho Rozenstruik down with a flurry of punches. Referee Herb Dean quickly jumped in to wave off the fight and there was no dispute of any early stoppage coming from the corner of Rozenstruik.
Pros react after Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was headlined by a heavyweight contest between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (35-10 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his previous effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion had earned a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
UFC Vegas 56 Results: Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Alexander Volkov taking on Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (34-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion was coming off a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
Pros react after Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-6 MMA) entered the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively.
UFC Vegas 56 Results: Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-5 MMA) enters the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout is coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung.
Felice Herrig retires following submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Vegas 56 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Felice Herrig announced her retirement from MMA immediately following her submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at today’s UFC Vegas 56 event. Herrig (14-10 MMA) returned to action for the first time in two years this afternoon for a rematch with Kowalkiewicz (13-7 MMA). The pair had previously met at UFC 223 in April of 2018, with the ‘Polish Princess’ emerging victorious on points.
UFC Vegas 56: 'Volkov vs. Rozenstruik' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (34-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion was coming off a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
Tony Ferguson says he'd beat Charles Oliveira with a "real" training camp
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2022
Tony Ferguson believes he’d defeat Charles Oliveira in a rematch if he had a real training camp. Ferguson and Oliveira met back at UFC 256 in December of 2020 and it was the Brazilian winning a one-sided decision. However, after the fight, Ferguson made it clear he didn’t have time to train properly for the bout as it was short notice. With that, he didn’t train grappling and now he has taken to social media to say if he has a real training camp he would beat Oliveira if they were to rematch.
Joe Lauzon reveals fight with Donald Cerrone could be his retirement bout: "It could be the last one"
Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2022
UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon has stated that his next fight could be his last. ‘J-Lau’ was last seen in action in October 2019, stopping Jonathan Pearce in the first round. Following that bout, many questioned if the 38-year-old was retired. He had no bout announcements for nearly three years, before being booked against Donald Cerrone.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik unhappy with proposed Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic interim title fight: "It's unfair"
Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2022
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik doesn’t like the idea of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The two former champions are rumored for an interim title fight later this year. With Francis Ngannou on the shelf due to injury, and possibly leaving the UFC, the promotion has settled on making an interim championship. Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic seem to be the leading contenders for the interim bout.
Sage Northcutt targeting return against Shinya Aoki this summer: "What's the problem?"
Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2022
ONE Championship lightweight Sage Northcutt is targeting a return against former champion Shinya Aoki. ‘Super Sage’ has been out of action for over three years. In May 2019, Northcutt faced off against Cosmo Alexandre in his debut for ONE Championship. He wound up losing the fight via a brutal first-round knockout.