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Katie Taylor doesn’t believe Conor McGregor gets the respect he deserves in Ireland
Susan Cox - December 27, 2021
Katie Taylor doesn’t believe Conor McGregor gets the respect he deserves in Ireland and made her opinions known in a recent appearance on ‘The MMA Hour’: “I messaged him after the Dustin Poirier fight, just to offer some words of encouragement really,” Taylor said (h/t MMAFighting). “He’s always been a fantastic support to me, but I think he’s just someone who’s actually transcended the sport. He’s like, for me, the Muhammad Ali of the UFC. He’s just a fantastic athlete. A great businessman as well. But what he’s done in the sport and the UFC has been absolutely incredible, and I don’t think he’s celebrated as much as he should be here in Ireland. I think he is an absolute global superstar and just a phenomenal athlete, and he’s always been a complete gentleman towards me.”
Chris Weidman shares his thoughts on Tyron Woodley’s knockout loss to Jake Paul: “I think his legacy has definitely been tarnished”
Susan Cox - December 27, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman believes Tyron Woodley’s legacy is tarnished following his nasty knockout loss to Jake Paul. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) collided for a second time two weekend’s ago in Tampa, this after their first contest ended in a controversial split decision win for Jake.
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Dustin Poirier has lost his competitive fire: “If this switch clicks once, he will never go back. I think his switch clicked.”
Susan Cox - December 27, 2021
Former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Dustin Poirier has lost his competitive fire. After Poirier’s loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269, Khabib commented at a recent press conference:
Petr Yan promises to destroy “little whiner” Aljamain Sterling in rematch, ‘Funk Master’ responds
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2021
UFC interim bantamweight champion Petr Yan has promised to “destroy” Aljamain Sterling in their imminent rematch. Earlier this year at UFC 259, Aljamain Sterling captured the 135-pound title from Petr Yan via disqualification in one of the most controversial finishes of the year thus far. It was the kind of result that reminded us all of one key fact: anything can happen in mixed martial arts.
Joe Rogan reacts to Conor McGregor’s new 190lbs frame: “USADA’s gonna visit him very soon”
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2021
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on the new physique of Conor McGregor. While he may be coming off the back of consecutive defeats to Dustin Poirier, there’s no denying that Conor McGregor is still in great shape as he continues to prepare for his UFC return. The plan appears to be for him to challenge Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title and while that may be a controversial move, it highlights just how much of a needle-mover the Irishman really is.
Francis Ngannou responds after former coach claims he tried to prevent Ciryl Gane from signing with the UFC: “I think this is evil”
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2021
UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has responded to claims from Fernand Lopez that he once prevented Ciryl Gane from signing with the promotion. Next month at UFC 270, we’ll see former training partners Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane collide with the UFC heavyweight championship on the line. These two men have been on a collision course for quite some time and they’re set to finally put an end to what some would call an unlikely rivalry.
Dan Hooker landed on the naughty list of Jon Jones this Christmas
Christopher Taylor - December 25, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones shared some choice words for Dan Hooker on Christmas morning. Three days ago, Hooker took to Twitter where blasted ‘Bones’ for the comments he made regarding Chael Sonnen’s recent battery citations.
Chael Sonnen recounts the night Jon Jones mooned his mother: "Jon’s a pretty funny guy"
Christopher Taylor - December 24, 2021
Chael Sonnen and Jon Jones have a long and storied history dating back to their light heavyweight title fight in 2013. Sonnen (31-17-1 MMA) and Jones (26-1 MMA) collided in the headliner of UFC 159, with ‘Bones’ successfully defending his 205lbs title with a first round TKO.
Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez set for March 11 in Miami
Christopher Taylor - December 24, 2021
Former UFC standouts Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez will collide under the Eagle FC banner on March 11 in Miami, Florida. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was recently let go by Dana White and company after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances.
Khamzat Chimaev responds to callout from Belal Muhammad: “You number one bullsh*t, I need 1 minute to take your head”
Harry Kettle - December 24, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev has laughed off Belal Muhammad after the latter challenged him to a welterweight showdown. It’s been said by UFC president Dana White that nobody wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev and based on recent evidence, there’s every chance that’s true. “Borz” is already 4-0 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and in 2022, many fans and pundits believe there’s a good chance he will compete for the welterweight title.
Michel Prazeres rips USADA for punishment over fertility treatment: “This is not a steroid, this is a medication”
Harry Kettle - December 24, 2021
Former UFC fighter Michel Prazeres has heavily criticized USADA for handing him a four-year suspension, which initially led to his retirement. Prazeres will not be able to compete until summer 2025 after testing positive for “the banned substances clomiphene and its metabolites (desethyl-clomiphene, clomiphene M1, and clomiphene M2), oxandrolone metabolites, and the exogenous administration of testosterone”.
Hector Lombard wants to fight “'fake f*ck” Tyron Woodley for attempting to pick up his girl: “You know, he likes the smell of other people’s..”
Harry Kettle - December 24, 2021
Former UFC fighter Hector Lombard has torn into Tyron Woodley and confirmed that he wants to fight the ex-champion. Lombard, 43, hasn’t fought in mixed martial arts since his defeat to Thales Leites in September 2018. What he has done, though, is make the transition over to bare-knuckle boxing. He’s currently got a 3-1 record, although he did lose the BKFC cruiserweight championship to Lorenzo Hunt last month.
Nate Diaz sends a message to the 'Paul sisters', claims Jake and Logan hired security to make sure he wouldn’t get them
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2021
Nate Diaz has sent a message to the ‘Paul sisters’ after Jake Paul’s most recent boxing win over Tyron Woodley. Last Saturday, Diaz was in attendance for the ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ card due to the fact his teammate, Chris Avila was fighting on the undercard. To no surprise, after Paul knocked out Woodley he called out the Stockton native and now, Diaz took to Instagram to send a message to him and his brother, Logan. As seen below, Nate claims the Paul’s hired security to keep him away from them.
Tyron Woodley had no recollection of Jake Paul knockout after regaining consciousness, says Din Thomas
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2021
Tyron Woodley didn’t believe he got knocked out by Jake Paul when he regained consciousness, his coach Din Thomas revealed. Last Saturday night in the main event of a Showtime boxing pay-per-view, Woodley and Paul were having their rematch after Paul won a split decision in August. The rematch started out slow and through five rounds there wasn’t a ton of action. However, in the sixth round, Paul landed a clean right hand that put Woodley out cold and according to Coach Thomas, “The Chosen One” didn’t believe he got knocked out.
Jorge Masvidal says he's off the injured list but 'these little b*****s don’t want to sign the contract', Belal Muhammad responds
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2021
Jorge Masvidal says he is now healthy and looking to fight again soon. Masvidal was slated to fight Leon Edwards earlier this month at UFC 269, but an injury forced “Gamebred” out of the contest. Now finally back to full health, Jorge Masvidal is looking to return to the Octagon, but unfortunately, no fighters are signing the contract.
UFC veteran Michel Prazeres retires after receiving 4-year suspension from USADA
Susan Cox - December 23, 2021
UFC welterweight veteran Michel Prazeres has been handed a four-year suspension from the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) following a second violation of the UFC’s anti-doping policy. On Thursday USADA officials announced:
Jake Paul releases newly revised boxing bucket list
Susan Cox - December 23, 2021
Jake Paul has released a new and improved ‘boxing bucket list’ following his knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) clashed for a second time last weekend, this after their first contest ended in a controversial split decision win for the former Disney star.
Dan Hooker takes a dig at Jon Jones in wake of Chael Sonnen's battery citations
Susan Cox - December 23, 2021
Dan Hooker has taken a shot at Jon Jones in the wake of Chael Sonnen’s recent battery citations. On Sunday, it was revealed that ‘The American Gangster’ had been slapped with five battery citations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas.