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Mark Hunt refutes the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first ever heavyweight to miss weight: “You forget Brock Lesnar didn’t make weight”
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
Mark Hunt has hit back at the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first heavyweight in the promotion’s history to miss weight. Last Saturday night, Justin Tafa knocked Harry Hunsucker out to register his first mixed martial arts win since February 2020. However, while the victory was nice, it was slightly ruined by the fact that Tafa weighed in at 267 and therefore became the first heavyweight to officially miss the mark in UFC history.
Miesha Tate rejects fight offer from Aspen Ladd (Video)
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is not interested in having her next fight come against Aspen Ladd. Tate (19-8 MMA) returned to the Octagon in the headliner of last month’s UFC Vegas 43 event for a showdown with perennial bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira (12-2 MMA).
Stephen Thompson issues statement following UFC loss to Belal Muhammad
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Stephen Thompson has issued a statement after suffering a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC Vegas 45. Thompson (16-6-1 MMA), a former two-time UFC title challenger, was looking to get back in the win column on Saturday night, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns in his last fight. Prior to that setback, ‘Wonderboy’ was coming off back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
Video | Tyron Woodley's mother explodes when asked "what went wrong" in rematch with Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Tyron Woodley’s mother Deborah was not in the mood for fielding questions after her son was brutally knocked out by Jake Paul. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) squared off for a second time last night in Tampa, Florida. The pair had originally collided in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake emerging victorious by way of split decision.
Video | Nate Diaz involved in scuffle at 'Paul vs. Woodley 2' event
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
UFC star Nate Diaz was involved in a brief scuffle at last night’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event in Tampa, Florida. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was in attendance yesterday evening at Amalie Arena to watch his training partner Chris Avila earn a majority decision win over Anthony Taylor.
Derrick Lewis dedicates his UFC Vegas 45 win to Rodney King, sends a message to ‘d*ckhead’ Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Derrick Lewis has dedicated his win over Chris Daukaus to Rodney King. Lewis was fighting Daukaus, a former Philadelphia police officer, in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 45 event.
Photo | Jake Paul was up on all three judges scorecards prior to knocking out Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Jake Paul was beating Tyron Woodley before he scored the knockout, according to the judges. In the main event of a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on Saturday, Paul scored a violent KO over Woodley in the sixth round. Although Paul got the win he was looking for, many thought Woodley was winning the fight or that the bout was very close entering the sixth round. However, the judges didn’t see things that way, as all three of them had the fight for Paul after five rounds.
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley join forces after receiving criticism from Le'Veon Bell
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
From foes to bros – Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley have teamed up after receiving criticism from NFL running back Le’Veon Bell. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time last night in Tampa, this after their first encounter ended in a controversial split-decision.
Amanda Nunes scolds Julianna Pena for her "Mom Champ" remarks
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Jon Jones reacts after longtime rival Chael Sonnen gets detained with multiple citations for battery
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Jon Jones has reacted after his longtime nemesis Chael Sonnen was detained with multiple citations for battery. Jones and Sonnen have a storied rivalry dating back to their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 159 back in 2013.
Chael Sonnen cited for battery following alleged hotel brawl in Las Vegas
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Chael Sonnen has been hit with five battery citiations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas. TMZ Sports was first to share the news as they reported that Sonnen was detained but was ultimately not arrested because cops didn’t personally witness the alleged incident. He still was given five misdemeanor battery citations and the police are still investigating the incident.
PFL, Bellator veteran Jordan Young dead at 27
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Jordan Young has passed away at age 27. Young, a veteran of PFL and Bellator, passed away on Saturday, his boxing coach at American Top Team Derik Santos. ATT and PFL confirmed the news on Sunday. The cause of death is not known at this time.
Tyron Woodley reacts following knockout loss to Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Tyron Woodley was looking to even the score when he squared off in a short-notice boxing rematch with Jake Paul on Saturday night. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) had of course previously clashed in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake walking away with a split decision victory.
Jake Paul sends a message to Dana White after knocking out Tyron Woodley
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul sent a fiery message to UFC President Dana White after putting Tyron Woodley to sleep in tonight’s boxing rematch. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time this evening in Tampa, this after their first encounter ended in a controversial split decision victory for Jake.
Tyron Woodley issues statement following knockout loss to Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tyron Woodley was hoping to exact some revenge when he squared off with Jake Paul in a short-notice rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) had of course previously collided in a high-profile boxing match this past August in Cleveland, with Jake walking away with a split decision victory.
Pro Boxers react after Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley collided inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Paul (5-0) had previously defeated Woodley (0-2) by split decision in a high-profile boxing match which took place back in August in Cleveland. ‘The Chosen One’ hurt the YouTube sensation in that fight and nearly earned a knockdown. However, Jake Paul would ultimately land the better volume of strikes throughout the course of the contest and thus walked away with the split decision victory.
UFC Fighters react after Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley met inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Paul (5-0) had previously defeated Woodley (0-2) by split decision in a high-profile boxing match which took place back earlier this summer in Cleveland. ‘The Chosen One’ hurt the YouTube sensation in that fight and nearly earned a knockdown. However, Jake Paul would ultimately land the better volume of strikes throughout the course of the contest and thus walked away with the split decision victory.
Pros react after Deron Williams defeats Frank Gore in Boxing
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event featured a highly anticipated heavyweight contest between Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore. Williams, a former NBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist squared off against Gore, a longtime NFL running back, in a four-round exhibition match. The contest was initially slated to be a pro bout, but was later changed to an exhibition.
Deron Williams defeats Frank Gore (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tonight’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event features a highly anticipated heavyweight contest between Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore. Williams, a former NBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist will compete against Gore, a longtime NFL running back, in a four-round exhibition match. The contest was initially slated to be a pro bout, but was later changed to an exhibition.