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Ben Askren releases amazing Rocky 4 inspired video for upcoming fight with Jake Paul
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
Former UFC fighter-turned-boxer Ben Askren released an amazing Rocky 4 inspired video for his upcoming boxing match with Jake Paul. Askren takes on Paul in a high-profile boxing match on April 17 that will be promoted by the Triller app. The promotion recently held the press conference for the fight and both Paul and Askren got a lot of publicity before the bout, as expected. Their matchup is a big fight between a popular YouTuber in Paul and a former UFC star in Askren, and it’s expected to be a pay-per-view blockbuster when it goes down in a few weeks from now.
Jon Jones opens as underdog for first time since UFC debut in proposed fight with Francis Ngannou
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones has opened as a betting underdog for the first time since his UFC debut for a proposed fight with Francis Ngannou. Jones was dominant as the UFC light heavyweight champion for the past decade and was the betting favorite in all of his fights. For this potential heavyweight debut fight against Ngannou, however, Jones has opened up as an underdog. It’s the first time that “Bones” has opened up as a dog since he defeated Andre Gusmao in his UFC debut back at UFC 87. Right now, Jones is a +175 underdog in the potential Ngannou fight (h/t Aaron Bronsteter).
Jon Jones on potential Francis Ngannou fight: "I’m not going to just stand there like Stipe did"
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
Jon Jones commented on a potential Francis Ngannou heavyweight title fight, saying, “I want this fight… pay me and let me go to work.” Jones took to social media the morning after UFC 260, to fire back at UFC president Dana White, who suggested that Jones should move down to 185lbs rather than fight Ngannou. In response, Jones took to his Twitter and posted a series of messages where he made it clear that he wants Ngannou next. That’s the fight he wants and he wants the UFC to pay him properly for it. Take a look at the series of tweets that Jones made below.
Jon Jones says he honestly “wasn’t impressed” by Stipe Miocic’s performance at UFC 260
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones says he honestly “wasn’t impressed” by Stipe Miocic’s performance at UFC 260 against Francis Ngannou. Miocic was stopped in the second round by Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC 260 with punches to lose the UFC heavyweight championship. Ngannou clubbed Miocic early in the first round but he was able to survive it only to get stopped in brutal fashion in the second. Following the fight, Jones took to social media to give props to Ngannou on his performance and criticize Miocic for having a poor showing and losing his belt by KO. Jones played “tweet and delete” again, but fortunately, the images were captured by others.
Dominick Reyes warns Francis Ngannou that “scrub” Jon Jones will attempt to price his way out of UFC heavyweight title fight
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
Dominick Reyes warned Francis Ngannou that “scrub” Jon Jones will attempt to price his way out of their UFC heavyweight title fight. Reyes and Jones met last year at UFC 247, with Jones winning a controversial unanimous decision to defend the UFC light heavyweight title. Not long ago, Jones made the decision to vacate the belt and make the move up to heavyweight. Reyes, meanwhile, went on to fight Jan Blachowicz for the vacant belt at UFC 253 and lost the fight via TKO. However, that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to throw shots at Jones anytime he gets. After all, many thought that Reyes was the uncrowned champ as many thought he beat Jones.
Jon Jones responds to Dana White suggesting Derrick Lewis is “the fight to make” next for Francis Ngannou
Adam D Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones responded to Dana White after he suggested that Derrick Lewis is “the fight to make” next for Francis Ngannou. Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round of their UFC 260 main event title fight to become the new UFC heavyweight champion. Most figured that Jones would be next for the winner of the fight, given the UFC president’s previous comments, but at the post-fight press conference, White hinted that Lewis could be next for the belt instead. White even jokingly insinuated that Jones should consider moving down to 185lbs instead.
Watch Israel Adesanya's live reaction to Francis Ngannou knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 260
Christopher Taylor - March 28, 2021
Israel Adesanya was elated to watch his good friend Francis Ngannou capture the UFC heavyweight title on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) squared off with Stipe Miocic for a second time in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC 260 event with hopes of avenging his previous loss to the Ohio native from back in 2018.
Tyron Woodley reacts following submission loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 260
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
Tyron Woodley was looking to avoid a fourth consecutive loss when he squared off with Vicente Luque in the co-main event of UFC 260. The UFC’s former welterweight kingpin, Woodley (19-6-1 MMA), had most previously competed in September of 2020, where he suffered a TKO loss to rival Colby Covington. That setback was preceded by back-to-back decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns.
Dana White pumps the brakes on Jones vs. Ngannou: "Derrick Lewis is the fight to make"
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
UFC President Dana White has pumped the brakes on the ‘Jones vs. Ngannou’ talk suggesting that Derrick Lewis is “the fight to make”. Ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated rematch between Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic, the UFC boss proclaimed that former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones would be receiving a shot at the winner of the UFC 260 main event.
Dana White suggests Jon Jones move to 185 following UFC 260 main event, 'Bones' responds
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
Dana White suggested that Jon Jones should think about moving down to 185lbs after Francis Ngannou destroyed Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. Miocic (20-4 MMA) squared off with Ngannou (16-3 MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. In the pairs first encounter, the Cleveland native was able to weather an early storm from ‘The Predator’ and went on to earn a lopsided unanimous decision victory.
UFC 260 Bonus Report: Francis Ngannou and Sean O'Malley earn POTN awards
Christopher Taylor - March 27, 2021
The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 260 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. The highly anticipated heavyweight title fight rematch proved to be a wild fight. The first round was full of tension as Francis Ngannou continued to utilize forward pressure to backdown and smother Stipe Miocic. Then, in the second round, ‘The Predator’ found a home for his big right hand and sent the champ down to the canvas. Stipe would return to his feet swinging punches but was ultimately put down for good just seconds later.
Jon Jones reacts after Francis Ngannou KO's Stipe Miocic at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Jon Jones was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 260 heavyweight main event rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Miocic (20-4 MMA) and Ngannou (16-3 MMA) squared off for a second time this evening, this after Stipe proved victorious in the pairs first encounter at UFC 220.
UFC 260 Result: Francis Ngannou KO's Stipe Miocic (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
A heavyweight title fight rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou headlines tonight’s UFC 260 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The pair originally collided at UFC 220 in January of 2018, with Miocic retaining his heavyweight title by way of unanimous decision.
Pros react after Vicente Luque stops Tyron Woodley at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 260 event was co-headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former division champ Tyron Woodley taking on Vicente Luque. Woodley (19-7-1 MMA) was hoping to snap his three-fight losing skid when he squared off with Luque this evening. ‘The Chosen One’ was coming off a TKO loss to Colby Covington in his most previous Octagon appearance, which was preceded by back-to-back decision losses to Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
UFC 260 Result: Vicente Luque submits Tyron Woodley in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 260 event is co-headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former division champion Tyron Woodley taking on Vicente Luque. Woodley (19-6-1 MMA) will be hoping to snap his current three-fight losing skid when he squares off with Luque this evening. ‘The Chosen One’ is coming off a TKO loss to Colby Covington in his most recent Octagon appearance, which was preceded by back-to-back decision losses to Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
Pros react after Sean O'Malley KO's Thomas Almeida at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
A bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Thomas Almeida took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 260: ‘Miocic vs. Ngannou 2’ event. O’Malley (13-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a first round TKO loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 252. That setback had served as the first of O’Malley’s career, but he really never accepted it as such.
Dan Hardy reveals he was paid $24k for title fight with Georges St-Pierre: "GSP spent five times what I got paid on his training camp"
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Dan Hardy recently revealed that he was paid just a tiny fraction of the money Georges St-Pierre collected for their welterweight title fight at UFC 111. Hardy (25-10 MMA) challenged St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) for the promotions welterweight crown in March of 2010, but wound up falling short in his effort to dethrone the longtime division kingpin.
Darren Till slams BMW for dropping Israel Adesanya over rape joke: "Stay out of fight game if you don’t like fighters talking sh*t"
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Darren Till was not happy to learn that BMW had cut ties with Israel Adesanya after the middleweight champ shared a rape joke about Kevin Holland. “Bro, I will f*ckin rape you,” Adesanya said about Holland in a now-deleted Instagram story that has resulted in the UFC superstar coming under heavy criticism. New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson condemned Adesanya for his comments, and ‘Stylebender’ later took to his social media to issue an apology.