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Chael Sonnen says the BMF title is gone for good: “It’s never being contested again for multiple reasons”
Fernando Quiles - March 13, 2022
Chael Sonnen is convinced that the BMF Championship is being locked away for good. Back in Nov. 2019, Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz headlined UFC 244 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The welterweight clash was contested for the one-time-only BMF Championship. Masvidal won the fight via third-round TKO due to doctor’s stoppage.
Jake Paul trolls Conor McGregor following latest UFC ultimatum, ‘Notorious’ responds
Fernando Quiles - March 13, 2022
Jake Paul isn’t impressed by Conor McGregor’s boxing skills and “Mystic Mac” has responded. Paul and McGregor are two brash personalities and aren’t afraid to stir the pot. Paul has gone from YouTube sensation to a lucrative boxer. He’s been pushing for a boxing match with McGregor.
UFC Vegas 50 Bonus Report: Song Yadong one of four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev. The highly anticipated light heavyweight main event went the distance. Although Thiago Santos scored a knockdown in round two, it was the forward pressure and late wrestling of Magomed Ankalaev that proved to the difference. After five-rounds of battle the Russian standout who got his hand raised by way of unanimous decision.
Pros react after Magomed Ankalaev defeats Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 50
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event was headlined by a light heavyweight contest featuring Thiago Santos taking on Magomed Ankalaev. Santos (22-10 MMA), a former light heavyweight title challenger, was looking to earn his second straight win when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘Marreta’ had last competed back in October, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Johnny Walker.
UFC Vegas 50 Results: Song Yadong KO's Marlon Moraes (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event is co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight matchup featuring Marlon Moraes taking on Song Yadong. Moraes (23-10-1 MMA) will be hoping to snap a three-fight losing skid this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Magic’ has suffered TKO losses at the hands of Merab Dvalishvili, Rob Font and Cory Sandhagen in his three most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC Vegas 50 Results: Drew Dober TKO's Terrance McKinney (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
A lightweight fight between Drew Dober and Terrance McKinney takes place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 main card. Dober (24-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The lightweight veteran suffered a unanimous decision loss to Brad Riddell in his most previous Octagon appearance at UFC 263.
UFC Vegas 50 Results: Alex Pereira defeats Bruno Silva (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
A middleweight contest featuring Alex Pereira taking on Bruno Silva kicks off tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 main card. Pereira (4-1 MMA) made his highly anticipated Octagon debut back at November’s UFC 268 event, where he scored a sensational knockout victory over Andreas Michailidis (see that here). ‘Po Atan’, 34, is now set to take on Bruno Silva in his sophomore UFC appearance this evening.
UFC Vegas 50: 'Santos vs. Ankalaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Santos (22-9 MMA), a former light heavyweight title challenger, will be looking to earn his second straight win when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Marreta’ last competed back in October, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Johnny Walker.
Tensions flare between Garry Tonon and Ryan Hall following Thanh Le title fight
Andrew Whitelaw - March 12, 2022
It seems there is no love lost between BJJ icons Garry Tonon and Ryan Hall. Tonon suffered a first round knockout in his ONE featherweight title clash against the latter’s training partner at ONE: ‘Lights Out’ on Friday. Lights OUT! 💡@ThanhLeMMA 🇻🇳🇺🇸 uncorks a looping right hand on Garry Tonon to close the show and retain his ONE Featherweight World Title! #ONELightsOut pic.twitter.com/GAM5Mn1BlB
Pros react after Kevin Lee defeats Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46
Chris Taylor - March 11, 2022
Tonight’s Eagle FC 46 event was headlined by a super lightweight bout between former UFC stars Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (19-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company back in 2021, this after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances. During that rough stretch the ‘MoTown Phenom’ suffered setbacks to Al Iaquinta, Rafael dos Anjos, Charles Oliveira and Daniel Rodriguez respectively.
Eagle FC 46 Results: Kevin Lee defeats Diego Sanchez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 11, 2022
Former UFC standouts Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez collide in the headliner of tonight’s Eagle FC 46 event in Miami. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances.
Dustin Jacoby eyes Ryan Spann at International Fight Week after UFC 272 win
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2022
Dustin Jacoby is happy he overcame adversity to beat Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 272. Jacoby entered the fight with a foot injury that limited him throwing kicks, and he says for the first time in his career he thought about pulling out. However, he decided to take the fight and after landing a kick early, he realized he wouldn’t be able to throw another one for the rest of the fight.
Henry Cejudo believes he'll never fight again because he upset Dana White: "I talked too much s*it"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2022
Despite his recent talk of coming out of retirement, Henry Cejudo doesn’t think he’ll get the chance to compete again. The former UFC dual-weight champion retired following a win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. However, almost immediately following the victory, he began discussing a comeback. He’s been angling for a fight with Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight for the past few months. However, he’s been shot down by Dana White every time the bout is brought up.
Chael Sonnen explains why Colby Covington should be next for Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes Israel Adesanya’s next opponent will be Colby Covington. Adesanya has cleared out most of the middleweight division and although Jared Cannonier appears to be next for the title shot, Sonnen thinks Covington makes sense. ‘Chaos’ is 0-2 against Kamaru Usman and won’t get a welterweight title shot anytime soon, but he is a big name and would be a test for Adesanya.
Henry Cejudo and Conor McGregor joust online after ‘Triple C’ critiques the Irishman’s striking
Susan Cox - March 11, 2022
In response to ‘Triple C’ critiquing Conor McGregors’ striking abilities the two fighters have taken to Twitter to hash it out. It was McGregor who released training footage on Instagram showing his progress to date and stating:
Kevin Lee rips NSAC over "ridiculous" suspension for Adderall, believes it played a role in his UFC release
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2022
Kevin Lee doesn’t understand why the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended him for using Adderall. Lee did not apply for an exemption to use the drug, which he regrets, but he believes it shouldn’t even be prohibited. It is a drug that is prescribed by doctors and something he needs for his ADHD. Along with getting suspended, he had to pay a fine which he says is ridiculous.
ONE Championship Results: John Lineker KO’s Bibiano Fernandes, Thanh Le destroys Garry Tonon (Videos)
Susan Cox - March 11, 2022
In Singapore on Friday, March 11th, two ONE Championship bouts concluded with Thanh Le and John Lineker being victorious. With his featherweight title on the line Thanh Le proceeded to knock Garry Tonon out cold in under a minute. Le, will receive a $50K bonus for the finish, which you can see below:
Henry Cejudo not impressed with recent Conor McGregor training footage: “Stay away from them yes men”
Susan Cox - March 11, 2022
Henry Cejudo, (16-2 MMA) retired after successfully defending his UFC bantamweight title by TKO over Dominick Cruz (24-3 MMA) in the second round at UFC 249 in May of 2020. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) is preparing himself for a UFC comeback after a broken ankle which he suffered during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA). It was at UFC 264, in July of 2021, where McGregor went down to defeat against Poirier and suffered his injury. Poirier has been victorious in 2 of the 3 fights between the two.