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Former MMA fighter Gina Carano claims Russian invasion of Ukraine due to COVID-19 conspiracy

Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022

Gina Carano has shared her take on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The former MMA fighter believes that the war is due to countries losing control of the COVID-19 narrative. The combat sports world has seen many reactions in regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Former boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have been forced to take up arms due to the conflict. Meanwhile, active competitors such as unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Vasily Lomachenko have been forced into combat as well.

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Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo reveals he offered to help Jorge Masvidal for fight against Colby Covington: "I know he can't create positions with him"

Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022

Henry Cejudo has revealed that he offered to coach Jorge Masvidal ahead of his fight against Colby Covington. This weekend at UFC 272, the friend-turned-rivals are set to square off. Despite one-time being roommates, they’ve since become bitter opponents. Due to their hatred toward one another, Covington has had to depart American Top Team to train elsewhere. Meanwhile, Masvidal has remained training at ATT.

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Gegard Mousasi

Sean Strickland applauds Paige VanZant for “paying the bills” after Gegard Mousasi “napped her wife” Austin Vanderford

Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022

Sean Strickland has praised Paige VanZant following her husband’s defeat to Gegard Mousasi. Last Saturday at Bellator 275, Austin Vanderford got mauled in his bid for promotional gold. Gegard Mousasi knocked his American foe out in less than two minutes, and once again showed why he’s one of the greatest fighters on the planet. Now, following that loss, Paige VanZant has shown support to her husband.

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UFC

Sam Alvey announces UFC is giving him one more fight: "UFC didn't cut me"

Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022

Sam Alvey is getting one more fight. Alvey, who is 0-7-1 in his last eight UFC fights, announced on his YouTube channel that the UFC is giving him one more fight. He has one fight left on his deal and the promotion said they enjoy working with him so they are letting him fight out that agreement.

UFC

Ukrainian UFC fighter Maryna Moroz blasts Vladimir Putin for invading her home country of Ukraine: “F**k you b*tch!”

Susan Cox - February 28, 2022

Maryna Moroz, is a Ukrainian professional mixed martial artist who signed with the UFC, and competes in the women’s flyweight division. Moroz, 30, also is a boxing coach for the Ukrainian Olympic women’s boxing team. ‘TMZ Sports‘ spoke with Maryna Moroz about what is happening in her homeland and she had a direct message for the Russian President, Vladimir Putin:

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Rafael Fiziev

Rafael Fiziev out of UFC 272 co-main event against Rafael dos Anjos, replacement opponent sought-after

Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022

Rafael Fiziev has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 272 co-main event fight against Rafael dos Anjos. On Monday, dos Anjos appeared on The MMA Hour and hinted he heard Fiziev may be out of the fight. He did not know the exact reason but shortly thereafter, Fiziev’s manager texted Ariel Helwani who confirmed the 11th-ranked lightweight was out of the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19. Rafael Fiziev later confirmed the news on social media.

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Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev sends message of support for former UFC champion Jon Jones

Susan Cox - February 28, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev has taken to Twitter to show support for former UFC champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) competes in the welterweight division of the UFC and recently defeated Li Jingliang (18-7 MMA) at UFC 267 in October 2021 by submission in the first round.

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What's next for Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green after UFC Vegas 49?

Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 49, a pivotal lightweight bout headlined the card as Islam Makhachev took on Bobby Green. Makhachev entered the fight coming off a first-round submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC 267 in October. He went 3-0 in 2021 with submission wins over Thiago Moises and Drew Dober as well. Green, meanwhile, stepped up on 10 days’ notice after Beneil Dariush was forced out of the bout, marking his second fight in just 14 days.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Mark Martin provides update following nasty eye injury at PFL Challengers: “If my eye recovers 100% I will be back”

Harry Kettle - February 28, 2022

PFL Challengers fighter Mark Martin has provided an update on his recovery following a gruesome eye injury during his last fight. While he may have enjoyed some success against Dilano Taylor, the night didn’t end well for Mark Martin on Friday as he lost due to a doctor stoppage between the first and second round. The reason for the stoppage was because the eye of Martin was bulging out of the socket, which his manager believes happened because he blew his nose which led to the pressure causing an escalation of the initial injury.

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Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal claims Colby Covington was confronted by a bunch of Russian fighters at ATT for talking smack about Khabib Nurmagomedov

Harry Kettle - February 28, 2022

Jorge Masvidal has claimed that rival Colby Covington was once confronted by a group of Russian fighters due to comments he made about Khabib Nurmagomedov. This Saturday night at UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will finally settle their differences in a mouth-watering welterweight main event. Both men are coming off the back of championship defeats to Kamaru Usman which, in itself, should serve as all the motivation they need to bounce back and make a statement in Las Vegas.

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Bellator

Bellator welterweight champ Yaroslav Amosov plans to help defend Ukraine against Russia: "I will defend this country as best I can"

Cole Shelton - February 27, 2022

Yaroslav Amosov will help defend his country of Ukraine against Russia. The Bellator welterweight champion announced on his Instagram he just dropped his family off to safety and is now focused on defending his homeland.

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UFC

Islam Makhachev opens as a massive favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje

Cole Shelton - February 27, 2022

Islam Makhachev has opened as a sizeable favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje for potential fights. Oliveira is set to defend his lightweight strap against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274 on May 7. It’s a fascinating fight and many expect Makhachev will face whoever wins thanks to his TKO victory over Bobby Green on Saturday. Although he would be the challenger, the oddsmakers believe Makhachev beats both of them with ease.

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Francis Ngannou

Curtis Blaydes vouches for Francis Ngannou: "I don’t see a real reason why he shouldn’t be allowed to box"

Fernando Quiles - February 27, 2022

Curtis Blaydes thinks the UFC should allow Francis Ngannou to box. Ngannou and the UFC have been at odds as of late. “The Predator” is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, who recently competed in the final fight of his deal. With that said, the champion’s clause is now in effect but Ngannou seems content with sitting on the sidelines unless he’s given a satisfactory offer.

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Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev shared some harsh words for Conor McGregor after dominating Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49

Fernando Quiles - February 27, 2022

Islam Makhachev has dismissed Conor McGregor being a potential threat to his run. Makhachev is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He extended the streak with his first-round TKO victory over Bobby Green. Many believe Makhachev is now destined to challenge the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Islam Makhachev’s dominant win at UFC Vegas 49: “If Charles beat Justin Gaethje, it’s going to be amazing fight”

Fernando Quiles - February 27, 2022

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes a UFC Lightweight Title shot is next for Islam Makhachev. On Feb. 26, Makhachev shared the Octagon with Bobby Green. The 160-pound catchweight bout headlined UFC Vegas 49. Makhachev was initially set to meet Beneil Dariush but that plan was derailed after Beneil suffered an injury.

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UFC London main event in jeopardy following Russian invasion of Ukraine

Fernando Quiles - February 27, 2022

UFC London might need a new main event as Alexander Volkov may not be allowed to compete in England. Volkov is currently scheduled to face Tom Aspinall in the main event of UFC London. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine could put a stop to that plan.

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UFC

Bobby Green reacts following his first round loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49

Fernando Quiles - February 27, 2022

Bobby Green didn’t take long to react to his UFC Vegas 49 defeat at the hands of Islam Makhachev. Green stepped up as a late replacement when Beneil Dariush went down with an injury. He shared the Octagon with Makhachev inside the UFC Apex on Feb. 26. It didn’t take long for Makhachev to score the takedown and work his magic to nab the TKO finish.

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UFC

Sean Strickland shares a number of controversial tweets after Russia invades the Ukraine

Christopher Taylor - February 26, 2022

UFC star Sean Strickland has shared a number of controversial tweets in the wake of Russia’s invasion on the Ukraine. The outspoken middleweight, Strickland (24-3 MMA), is no stranger to controversy. The 30-year-old previously released a video suggesting he wanted “to do some weird sh*t” to fellow UFC fighter Belal Muhammad. That bizarre notion was followed by admissions of a disturbing childhood which apparently included a phase as a white supremacist.