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Dominick Cruz responds to accusations that he’s ducking a fight with Chito Vera: “I don’t say no to fights”
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2022
Former UFC champion Dominick Cruz has denied Marlon Vera’s accusation that he’s ducking a fight against him. While he may not have fought for a title since losing to Henry Cejudo back at UFC 249, Dominick Cruz is certainly still one of the best bantamweights on the planet. He’s currently riding a two-fight win streak and even at the age of 37, the popular opinion is that he could be just a few wins away from a shot at the strap based on his body of work.
Henry Cejudo shoots down the idea of fighting “Dominick Snooze” in his return: “I hurt him so bad that I literally woke him up”
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2022
Henry Cejudo has shot down the idea of his return fight being a rematch against former foe Dominick Cruz. The former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo announced recently that he’s re-entering the USADA testing pool after more than two years away from competitive mixed martial arts. His plan of action seems to be going after UFC bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling as his primary target but beyond that, he’s also noted that he wants to try and become the featherweight champion in order to be the first fighter to hold a title in three weight classes in the UFC.
Jorge Masvidal fires back at “pigeon brain” comment from Conor McGregor: “You’re either too scared or too stupid to get this check”
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2022
Jorge Masvidal continues to go back and forth with Conor McGregor as their social media feud escalates. In the last couple of years there’s been a lot of talk surrounding the possibility of Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor squaring off inside the Octagon. They’ve both teased it on several occasions, they serve as two of the biggest stars in the UFC, and it’d almost certainly be a barnburner of a scrap.
Amanda Nunes discusses Julianna Pena's lack of trash talk on The Ultimate Fighter: "Don't you talk online?"
Josh Evanoff - May 30, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Amanda Nunes had an interesting experience with Julianna Pena on The Ultimate Fighter. ‘The Lioness’ faced Pena back at UFC 269 in December 2021. The latter wound up springing the upset, winning via second-round submission. With the victory, Pena had handed Nunes her first loss in seven years and earned the bantamweight title.
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Chris Taylor - May 30, 2022
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T.J. Dillashaw slams Dominick Cruz over title shot comments: "Sounds like a salty c*nt"
Josh Evanoff - May 30, 2022
Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw doesn’t seem to be a fan of Dominick Cruz. Last week, ‘The Dominator’ gave his opinion on the UFC bantamweight division. Specifically, Cruz discussed how T.J. Dillashaw is likely to receive a title shot next against champion Aljamain Sterling. UFC President Dana White noted last month, that the two are likely to fight later this year.
Conor McGregor blasts Jorge Masvidal for accusing him of being on steroids: "Stupid beyond belief"
Josh Evanoff - May 30, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to be a fan of Jorge Masvidal’s recent accusation. The Irishman has stated that he’s going to return later this year at 170 pounds. He’s been out of action due to a leg break last July against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Since that injury, McGregor has been on the shelf but has made his intentions known.
Jorge Masvidal says he’s innocent of all charges in alleged Colby Covington attack: “I am not going to let anyone disrespect my family”
Cole Shelton - May 30, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has said he is innocent of all charges in his alleged sucker punch attack on Colby Covington at a Miami steakhouse. After Covington defeated Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272, ‘Gamebred’ was still reeling in anger with what ‘Chaos’ had to say about him and his family. With that, Masvidal allegedly jumped Covington in Miami, chipping his tooth and damaging his watch. Still, ‘Gamebred’ claims he is innocent on all charges.
Khamzat Chimaev responds after Nate Diaz calls him a bitchass for getting married
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has responded to Nate Diaz after the ‘Stockton Slugger’ called him a bitchass for getting married. It all began when Nate Diaz took to ‘Twitter‘ with a picture of the two fighters and a caption that read:
Glover Teixeira slams the UFC for “ridiculous” decision to strip Charles Oliveira of the lightweight title: “It was a disgrace”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Glover Teixeira has slammed the UFC for the ‘ridiculous’ decision to strip Charles Oliveira of the lightweight title. Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) was scheduled to defend his then-UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) at UFC 274 on May 7th. Unfortunately for Oliveira he failed to make the 155 pound weight limit at weigh-in’s the Friday before and ended up being stripped of the title, and ineligible to win it back in the main event. Oliveira ultimately did go on to compete and defeated Gaethje via first-round rear-naked choke, making it a record 11 wins in a row for ‘do Bronx’.
Jorge Masvidal accuses Conor McGregor of injecting steroids and all kinds of things: “But he is still a little boy”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has accused Conor McGregor of injecting steroids and ‘all kinds of things’ into his body. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) last fought in July of 2021 at UFC 264 where he succumbed to defeat against Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA). The result was a broken leg for McGregor, which required surgery, rehabilitation and the Irishman is back into training looking for a Fall return to the Octagon.
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Chris Taylor - May 30, 2022
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The Korean Zombie forgoes retirement, uninterested in any long-term goals for now
Fernando Quiles - May 29, 2022
Chan Sung Jung, better known to MMA fans as “The Korean Zombie,” has decided against retirement for now. Jung is coming off a heartbreaking loss to reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski back in April. Zombie suffered the fourth-round TKO loss in a one-sided affair.
Dan Bilzerian responds after Anthony Smith accused him and Donald Cerrone of kicking his mother out of her seat at UFC 235
Fernando Quiles - May 29, 2022
Famous poker player Dan Bilzerian is playing tough guy with UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith. Smith recently claimed that Bilzerian was intoxicated during his UFC 235 fight against Jon Jones. He alleges that Bilzerian and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone got into an encounter with his mother over a seat and claimed Bilzerian was looking at “porn” on his phone during the event.
Tommy Quinn suffers nasty arm injury in fight with Albert Odzimkowski at KSW 70 (Video)
Fernando Quiles - May 29, 2022
He probably felt that one in the morning. Tommy Quinn took on Albert Odzimkowski on the KSW 70 card this weekend. Things did not end well for Quinn.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Michael Chandler’s comments on fighter pay: “Clearly, he doesn’t understand this”
Fernando Quiles - May 29, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has given his reaction to Michael Chandler sticking up for the UFC over fighter pay. Chandler recently appeared on the How U Livin J Piven podcast and urged UFC fighters complaining about fighter pay to take advantage of the freedom to make money outside of the promotion.
Mariusz Pudzianowski scores scary KO win over Michal Materla at KSW 70 (Video)
Fernando Quiles - May 29, 2022
Mariusz Pudzianowski scored a devastating knockout victory at KSW 70. Pudzianowski shared the cage with Michal Materla inside Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland. The fight ended in a scintillating and scary fashion.
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Chris Taylor - May 28, 2022
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