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Michael Bisping shares theory as to why Conor McGregor has been lashing out on social media
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2021
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping shared his theory as to why Conor McGregor has been lashing out as of late on social media. Bisping is one of the UFC’s top analysts, and one of the reasons he is one of the best is because he himself has lived the highs and lows of an MMA fighter’s life. For McGregor, while his entire career has arguably been a high point just because of how much money he’s made, but from a fighting point of view, he’s hit a low recently due to losing back-to-back fights to Dustin Poirier via TKO. The two losses have led McGregor to become angry and he has lashed out on social media as of late against Poirier and his other rivals.
Aljamain Sterling on UFC newcomer Paddy Pimblett: “I think he’s the real deal in terms of the package”
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2021
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes Paddy Pimblett is the “real deal” in terms of being the full package. Last Saturday night, Paddy Pimblett went toe to toe with Luigi Vendramini in what proved to be a pretty fascinating lightweight encounter. Vendramini was able to land some nice shots on the Scouser but in the end, “The Baddy” managed to come out on top with a devastating first round finish.
Joe Rogan explains rationale in using Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2021
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has explained his decision to use Ivermectin as part of his COVID-19 treatment. When Rogan announced recently that he’d tested positive for COVID-19, many fans were happy to hear him quickly confirm that he was starting to get back to full fitness. However, a few questions were still raised about the treatment he used, with Ivermectin being at the core of the argument.
Angela Lee fires back at reporter for suggesting to vacate title during pregnancy 'vacation'
Drake Riggs - September 7, 2021
Angela Lee had a minor back and forth with a reporter during ONE Championship’s Lee family virtual media day. The 10-2 ONE atomweight champion recently became a mother which has kept her sidelined for all of 2021. On Tuesday, a Philippino media member asked Lee during the media day about how “real champions” typically defend their titles once or twice a year, wondering why Lee only was allowed to take a “two-year vacation” because she’s the “ONE poster girl.”
Carla Esparza on Rose Namajunas vs Zhang Weili 2: 'I got next'
Drake Riggs - September 7, 2021
Carla Esparza feels she’s done enough to earn a UFC title shot. Unfortunately for the inaugural strawweight champion, the UFC has gone in a different direction. At UFC 268 on Nov. 6 in Madison Square Garden, Esparza will have to watch the immediate title rematch pitting new two-time champion Rose Namajunas against Zhang Weili in the co-main event.
Donald Trump to serve as host and commentator for Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2021
Former United States President, Donald Trump will serve as a host and commentator for Saturday’s Triller Fight Club event featuring Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort. Trump has been involved with combat sports for years as he is often at UFC events and is close friends with Dana White. However, he is taking over boxing as Fite TV announced Trump will serve as a host and commentator for Holyfield vs. Belfort on Saturday in Florida.
Jorge Masvidal wants Nick Diaz if he gets past Robbie Lawler: 'It'll be a blessing'
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2021
Jorge Masvidal is open to fighting Nick Diaz if the fan-favorite gets past Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. Masvidal and Diaz were linked to a fight at UFC 235 but it never came to fruition. “Gamebred” then ended up facing Nate Diaz at UFC 244 where Masvidal scored a doctor stoppage TKO win. With that, Masvidal believes the storyline is there for a Nick Diaz fight and he says he is open to it.
Mike Tyson is 'scared to fight' Evander Holyfield, claims Triller Fight Club's CEO
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2021
Ryan Kavanaugh, the CEO of Triller Fight Club claims Mike Tyson is scared to fight Evander Holyfield. Tyson made his return to the ring under the Triller Fight Club Legends banner last November as he fought Roy Jones Jr. to a draw. Since then, Tyson has said he would be in the ring soon, but according to Kavanaugh, he claims Tyson doesn’t want to box Holyfield as he is scared to get knocked out.
Dan Hardy shares his Mt. Rushmore of European MMA
Adam D Martin - September 7, 2021
Former UFC welterweight title contender and current MMA analyst Dan Hardy recently shared his personal Mt. Rushmore of European MMA. Hardy is one of the best European-born-and-trained MMA fighters of all time, and someone who is highly respected in the fight game, so his list is certainly worth taking a closer look at. Hardy spoke to MMAMania.com’s Shakiel Mahjouri in a recent interview about the fighters who he would put at the top of his Mt. Rushmore. Check out his comments below.
Vitor Belfort currently the betting underdog for boxing match against Evander Holyfield
Adam D Martin - September 7, 2021
Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort is currently the betting underdog for this weekend’s boxing match against the legend Evander Holyfield. The 44-year-old Belfort was supposed to fight fellow combat sports legend, 48-year-old Oscar De La Hoya, this weekend at Triller Fight Club’s upcoming boxing event, but the fight was canceled after De La Hoya contracted COVID-19. Instead of canceling the card, Triller was able to get Holyfield to step up on short notice and take the fight. However, the California State Athletic Commission did not sanction the fight due to Holyfield being 58 years old and taking the fight on one week’s notice. Instead, the card shifted to Florida.
Alex Morono eyes Matt Brown next after win over David Zawada
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2021
Alex Morono was pleased with his victory over David Zawada and he has an opponent in mind for his next fight. Morono stepped up on short notice at UFC Vegas 36 against Zawada as he was looking to fight again. He knew it was a good style matchup and that proved as he coasted to a decision victory. Although he got the win and he’s pleased with the performance he does wish he finished the fight.
Sean O’Malley responds after being dubbed a “bitch ass” by Paddy Pimblett
Adam D Martin - September 7, 2021
UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley responded after being dubbed a “bitch ass” in a recent interview with MMA On Point by promotional newcomer Paddy Pimblett. Pimblett exploded onto the UFC scene this past weekend when he knocked out Luigi Vendramini in what was an incredible promotional debut for the Brit. It was a fantastic comeback by Pimblett and it earned him a 50k bonus. Not only that, but tons of people are now talking about Pimblett and he is becoming a bit of a star for the UFC right now at a time when the promotion needs more of them. Of course, O’Malley is one of the biggest stars in the sport right now, and Pimblett recently had some harsh works to say about “Suga,” especially when he criticized O’Malley’s grappling skills in a recent interview.
Video | Tito Ortiz reveals he is “probably 212 pounds” just five days out of Anderson Silva fight
Adam D Martin - September 7, 2021
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz revealed that he is “probably 212 pounds” just five days out of his boxing match against Anderson Silva. Ortiz takes on Silva this Saturday night in what is his first professional boxing match. The fight will take place in Florida after it was moved when headliner Oscar De La Hoya got sick with COVID-19 and was replaced by Evander Holyfield, who will now fight Vitor Belfort in the main event. Due to Holyfield being 58 years old and coming into the fight on such short notice, the California State Athletic Commission wouldn’t clear the fight to take place there, which necessitated the entire card being moved down to the state of Florida, instead.
Jack Shore reveals he won with a torn bicep at UFC Vegas 36: “Looking back, it could have gone horribly wrong”
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2021
UFC bantamweight prospect Jack Shore has revealed that he secured his win at UFC Vegas 36 with a torn bicep. Over the course of the last few years Jack Shore has quickly emerged as one of the brightest young talents in the UK market. The Welsh sensation holds an unbeaten 15-0 record with 10 of those wins coming in Cage Warriors and four taking place in his current UFC stretch.
Georges St-Pierre gushes over Anderson Silva’s boxing abilities: “It was very, very inspiring”
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2021
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has taken the time to praise the boxing skills of fellow GOAT contender Anderson Silva. Back in June, Anderson Silva surprised an awful lot of people by putting on a seriously impressive display in his win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. It was the kind of match-up that was booked to give Silva a “fighting chance”, but instead, he came out and looked incredibly against a man who had been doing this professionally for years.
Rose Namajunas vs Zhang Weili rematch opening odds show no clear favorite
Drake Riggs - September 6, 2021
Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili are set to collide once more. With the fight now official for UFC 268 on Nov. 6 in New York City at the world-famous Madison Square Garden, opening odds for the strawweight title rematch have been released.
Jorge Masvidal hopes Dana White 'sends in the f*****g assassin' to beat up Jake Paul: 'I'm gonna beat up all the Pauls'
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2021
Jorge Masvidal is open to boxing both Logan and Jake Paul and he hopes Dana White would sign off on it. Masvidal and Paul were friendly and even trained together before Jake boxed Ben Askren. Yet, when Jake Paul faced Tyron Woodley, “Gamebred” was backing Woodley and thought he would KO the brash YouTuber. Following that, Paul took shots at him and many wondered if they would ever box one another, which Masvidal is open to.
Edson Barboza says he "can't wait for the next war" following recent loss to Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 35
Adam D Martin - September 6, 2021
UFC featherweight contender Edson Barboza reacted following his recent third-round knockout loss to Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 35. Barboza suffered a tough loss to Chikadze when he was finished with strikes in the third round for his second loss as a featherweight at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 35 card. The 35-year-old Brazilian moved down to 145lbs last year and had gone 2-1 heading into this fight with Chikadze, so a win would have been huge for him. But he lost the fight in a devastating fashion and it’s hard to know what is going to happen next for Barboza given this was such a lopsided loss to Chikadze. He actually took about a week’s timeout from social media after the fight, but now it appears he is ready to get back into the limelight.