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Cris Cyborg comments on Dana White slapping his wife on NYE: "That was the first physical aggression in the video"
Jeffrey Walter - January 4, 2023
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has shared her thoughts on the footage of Dana White slapping his wife on NYE. It was this past New Year’s Eve, when an argument occurred between Dana White and his wife Anne at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Anne proceeded to hit Dana and he struck her back. A video of the altercation was released by TMZ on January 2nd.
Kelvin Gastelum plans "sharp violence" against Nassourdine Imavov to reward fans after 28-day break
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2023
Kelvin Gastelum is planning to give MMA fans a treat at UFC Vegas 67. Gastelum is set to make his return to the Octagon for the first time since August 2021 on January 14. When he makes the walk to the Octagon, he will be headlining UFC Vegas 67 against Nassourdine Imavov in a pivotal fight for both men.
VIDEO | Ilia Topuria reportedly gets into bar fight alongside Spanish singer Omar Montes
Josh Evanoff - January 4, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria reportedly got into a recent bar fight alongside Omar Montes in Spain. ‘El Matador’ is fresh off his clash with Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282 in December. In the biggest test of his career thus far, the Georgian passed with flying colors. Topuria wound up battering ‘Thug Nasty’ en route to a second-round submission victory.
Dillon Danis responds to claims he was unprepared for boxing match against KSI which is why he pulled out
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2023
Dillon Danis says it’s fake news that he was unprepared for KSI. Danis was supposed to headline a Misfits boxing card in London, England on January 14 against YouTuber KSI. However, on Wednesday, KSI’s manager, Mams Taylor, revealed Danis was out of the fight and was told it is because he was unprepared.
Ariel Helwani reacts to Dana White's New Years' Eve altercation with wife: "What are your kids going to say about you?"
Josh Evanoff - January 4, 2023
Ariel Helwani has chimed in on Dana White’s New Years’ Eve altercation with his wife. Over the weekend, the UFC president was in Cabo, Mexico, alongside his wife, Anna. In a video caught by TMZ, White was slapped by his wife in the midst of an argument. He then slapped her several times, prompting onlookers to break up the incident.
Cory Sandhagen explains why he's "more deserving" of a title shot than Sean O'Malley
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2023
Cory Sandhagen believes he should get a title shot before Sean O’Malley. Sandhagen is set to headline a Fight Night card on February 18 against Marlon Vera in a big fight for the bantamweight division. However, the top of the division is a murky one with Alajmain Sterling and Henry Cejudo linked to a fight and O’Malley likely getting the winner.
Michael Bisping shares words of advice to Paddy Pimblett: "What Paddy needs to do is just humble himself a little bit"
Lewis Simpson - January 4, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping shares words of advice to rising UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett. Pimblett is fresh off a controversial victory over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 in December, which marked his fourth consecutive win under the UFC. The victory over Gordon was the first time Pimblett had faced the judge’s scorecards.
Brendan Schaub addresses issue with Bellator MMA/Rizin FF cross-promotional events
Lewis Simpson - January 4, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight competitor Brendan Schaub weighed in on the issue with Bellator and Rizin FF cross-promotional events. The issue is being addressed after both promotions collided on Dec. 31 in Japan. The night of fights ended up being a clean sweep for Scott Coker and his team, going 5-0 against Rizin’s best. Coker was particularly impressed with his former featherweight champion AJ McKee who scored a unanimous decision victory over Roberto de Souza.
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Geoff Neal rebooked for UFC 285 in March
Susan Cox - January 4, 2023
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Geoff Neal has been rebooked for UFC 285 in March. Rakhmonov (16-0 MMA) vs Neal (15-4 MMA) was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 14th of this year but was scratched due to ‘Handz of Steel‘ suffering an undisclosed injury.
Dillon Danis withdraws from slated boxing match with KSI: “He’s unprepared”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2023
Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his slated boxing match with KSI. Dillon Danis was scheduled to compete against YouTube star KSI in the Misfits Boxing Series 004 headliner, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England.
Jon Jones declares he will become UFC champion in 2023
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones has declared that he will become champion once again this year. The rise of Jon Jones, in many ways, was unrivalled. He became the youngest UFC title holder ever over a decade ago and he did it without breaking a sweat. While he may have had his issues outside of the cage, no man has ever been able to defeat him in the Octagon.
Dana White’s mother described her son as a “vindictive tyrant” in 2011 biography: “As the popularity of the UFC evolved, the person I once knew changed”
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2023
In comments that have once again gone viral, Dana White’s mother previously described her son as a tyrant. It’s no secret that UFC president Dana White isn’t everyone’s favourite person. While he’s been able to help build an incredibly successful promotion, it’s come at a cost.
UFC veteran labels Belal Muhammad as the “biggest threat” at welterweight: “I think Belal beats Khamzat”
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2023
UFC veteran Matt Brown has called Belal Muhammad the biggest threat at welterweight as we head into the new year. Right now, the welterweight division is on fire. There are may top guys battling it out at the top of the division and currently, Leon Edwards is the champion. He earned that title after viciously knocking out Kamaru Usman last summer.
Mike Perry shares photo of a signed contract to box Jake Paul, claims 'The Problem Child' "changed his mind"
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2023
Mike Perry was reportedly in the running to box Jake Paul next time out. Paul is coming off a decision win over Anderson Silva in October and many wondered what would be next for the YouTuber-turned-boxer. He has hinted at a fight announcement coming soon and Perry took to social media to claim he was offered the bout but Paul changed his mind.
Chael Sonnen believes Leon Edwards should make the UFC find him "the easiest opponent" to fight if Kamaru Usman is out
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2023
Chael Sonnen thinks Leon Edwards should try and get an easier matchup if Kamaru Usman is out. Edwards was expected to headline UFC 286 in March against Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. Yet, rumors have come out that Usman is dealing with a hand injury and was recently seen with a cast on it.
Report | UFC veteran Phil Baroni arrested in Mexico for allegedly murdering his girlfriend
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2023
UFC and PRIDE veteran Phil Baroni has been arrested in Mexico for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, according to multiple reports. The Tribuna De La Bahia, a Mexican outlet, reported on Tuesday that Baroni allegedly killed his girlfriend inside their hotel room. The report states that Baroni was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
A.J. McKee reveals the samurai warrior armor he wore during Bellator vs. RIZIN event cost six-figures
Josh Evanoff - January 3, 2023
Bellator lightweight contender A.J. McKee had quite the night in Japan last Saturday. Over the weekend, Bellator and RIZIN held their first co-promotional event. While the two promotions have had a talent-sharing program for years, Saturday was their first event featuring both brands. Names such as Patricio Pitbull and Kyoji Horiguchi fought on the card against RIZIN’s competitors.
Beneil Dariush calls for March clash with Dustin Poirier, or Charles Oliveira: "My job is winning fights"
Josh Evanoff - January 3, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush could probably wait for a title shot, but that’s not his style. The Iranian fighter has been out of action since his clash with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 in October. Prior to that bout, Dariush was hoping that he could secure a title shot with a win. He even offered to be the backup fighter for the headlining championship fight featuring Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.