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Dan Hardy reveals proposed comeback fight against Tyron Woodley is likely off: "He just doesn't seem to want any part of it"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2022
Dan Hardy’s proposed comeback fight against Tyron Woodley has seemingly fallen apart. The former UFC welterweight challenger has been out of the cage since 2012. Hardy was forced to retire following his diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. However, he was medically cleared in 2018 and has teased a return to fighting ever since.
ONE's Chatri Sityodtong discusses possible Francis Ngannou signing: "He's just not a complete fighter"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2022
It seems that Chatri Sityodtong isn’t very interested in signing Francis Ngannou to ONE Championship. The UFC heavyweight champion is currently set to be a free agent at the beginning of 2023. His high-profile feud with Dana White and the UFC has made it a foregone conclusion that ‘The Predator’ will soon be gone from the promotion next year. The UFC president has gone as far as stating that they’re already looking at options for an interim title bout next.
Jake Paul wants first MMA fight to be against Conor McGregor, vows to KO him in the first
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2022
Jake Paul has said he will take an MMA fight and now he has his opponent in mind. Paul, the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer, has called out Conor McGregor for a boxing match which would be a massive bout. However, the Irishman is under UFC contract so it will not happen anytime soon, but now, Paul says he would take an MMA fight against McGregor, and should he win he wants Dana White to change fighter pay.
Chris Daukaus issues statement following knockout loss to Curtis Blaydes at UFC Columbus
Susan Cox - March 28, 2022
It was Chris Daukaus (12-5 MMA) vs Curtis Blaydes (16-3 MMA) at UFC Columbus this past Saturday, March 26th at the Nationwide Arena in the heavyweight main event. Blaydes returned to the Octagon for the first time since September of 2021, where he had scored a unanimous decision victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-3 MMA).
Sean Strickland uses Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock to cast insults at Colby Covington
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2022
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has used the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars incident to throw more shade at Colby Covington. When it comes to UFC fighters saying controversial things on social media, few do it better than Sean Strickland. He’s spent the last twelve months going from being relatively unknown to being one of the most talked-about members of the roster – largely because of what he gets up to on Twitter.
Matt Brown and Bryan Barberena verbally agree to rematch following epic battle at UFC Columbus
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2022
UFC welterweights Matt Brown and Bryan Barberena have verbally agreed to square off once again in a rematch down the road. Last Saturday at UFC Columbus, Matt Brown and Bryan Barberena fought to a Fight of the Night in what proved to be a bout that far exceeded expectations at 170 pounds. Both individuals had their moments but ultimately, Barberena was deemed to be the victor after a split decision was awarded to him by the judges.
Pro fighters react after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2022
Pro fighters, as well as UFC president Dana White, have given their thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last night. In one of the most shocking TV moments of all-time, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during Sunday evening’s Oscars broadcast. The incident occurred after Smith took exception to a joke Rock made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith with social media going absolutely crazy in the immediate aftermath.
Dan Hooker claps back at Jon Jones: “Explain how this makes you any less of a piece of s**t”
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2022
UFC featherweight Dan Hooker has called out Jon Jones once again following their latest interaction on social media. While he may not have had a lot of success inside the Octagon recently, Dan Hooker has certainly done a good job of making some noise on Twitter. In addition to being known as a fighter who is always down to scrap, “Hangman” also isn’t afraid to speak his mind – regardless of how big the target he’s going after is.
Alex Volkanovski makes bold prediction for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has a prediction for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns and it’s a doozy. Chimaev and Burns are set to collide on April 9. The two will clash on the main card of UFC 273. Volkanovski headlines the card, putting the UFC Featherweight Championship on the line against the “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung.
Curtis Blaydes weighing his options following UFC Columbus win: "I view Stipe Miocic & Ciryl Gane as the same opportunity"
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Curtis Blaydes is riding high following his UFC Columbus victory and he could be in for a massive fight next. Blaydes shared the Octagon with Chris Daukaus this past Saturday night (March 26). While Blaydes has been racking up wins consistently, some have knocked him for not having enough standout performances. That certainly changed on this night as “Razor” floored Daukaus with a punch and ended the fight with ground-and-pound in the second round.
Chael Sonnen provides update on Colby Covington: “Not good”
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Chael Sonnen has kept his update on Colby Covington short and sweet. Covington was allegedly attacked by Jorge Masvidal outside a restaurant in Miami. An eyewitness claimed that Covington was hit three or four times during the incident.
Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz slated to return on May 14 against Aleksandar Rakić
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Fight fans are in for a pivotal light heavyweight tilt between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakić. Ariel Helwani reports that the 205-pound collision is set for a UFC Vegas event in May. Here’s the lowdown:
Candace Owens slams Khabib Nurmagomedov for suggesting fighters boycott Colby Covington: “He better go buy a p**sy hat and join the NBA”
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov has received some unwanted attention from political commentator Candace Owens. When word broke that Jorge Masvidal allegedly attacked Colby Covington in a restaurant in Miami, it left some within the MMA community conflicted. On one hand, Masvidal had 25 minutes to make Colby pay for his trash talk at UFC 272 but couldn’t deliver. On the other hand, Masvidal and Colby have both said it’s “on sight” when they see each other.
Matt Brown reacts following split decision loss to Bryan Barberena at UFC Columbus
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Matt Brown fell short in his recent outing and he’s spoken out about it. This past Saturday night (March 26), Brown shared the Octagon with Bryan Barberena. The two did battle on the main card of UFC Columbus. The bout went the distance and in the end, it was Barberena who ended up getting his hand raised via split decision.
Deiveson Figueiredo wants Kai Kara-France next: "Congratulations you dirty Kiwi, you just punched your ticket with the God of War"
Christopher Taylor - March 26, 2022
UFC men’s flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo wants his next title defense to come against Kai Kara-France. Kara-France (24-9 MMA) extended his current win streak to three in a row this evening in Columbus, scoring a unanimous decision victory over #2 ranked flyweight contender Askar Askarov.
UFC Columbus Bonus Report: Curtis Blaydes one of four POTN winners
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2022
The Octagon invaded Ohio for tonight’s UFC Columbus event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus. The highly anticipated heavyweight main event proved to be a short lived affair. To the surprise of many, Curtis Blaydes did not shoot for a single takedown in tonight’s event headliner. Instead, ‘Razor’ decided to showcase his improved striking skills, outpointing Daukaus on the feet in the opening five minutes. Then, at the start of round two, Blaydes landed a huge punch that sent Daukaus crashing down to the canvas. Curtis quickly pounced on his wounded opponent and promptly finished the fight off with ground and pound.
UFC Columbus Results: Curtis Blaydes TKO's Chris Daukaus (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Columbus event is headlined by a key heavyweight bout featuring Curtis Blaydes taking on Chris Daukaus. Blaydes (15-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since September of 2021, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik. That win was of course preceded by a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis at UFC Vegas 19.
Pros react after Matt Brown and Bryan Barberena go to war at UFC Columbus
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Columbus main card featured a welterweight bout pitting hometown favorite Matt Brown against fellow brawler Bryan Barberena. Brown (23-19 MMA) had most previously competed in June of 2021, where scored a sensational second round knockout over Dhiego Lima. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for the Ohio native, as ‘Immortal’ had previously suffered setbacks to Carlos Condit and Miguel Baeza.