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Nick Diaz vows to make comeback in 2023, targets Israel Adesanya: "I’m just gonna be a whole new me"
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
Nick Diaz says he will fight again in 2023. Diaz made his return to the Octagon at UFC 266 and suffered a TKO loss to Robbie Lawler. Although he lost the fight, Diaz is confident he is getting better, and even at 39 years old, he’s confident he can still fight at a high level.
Anthony Smith reacts to losing Jamahal Hill fight, believes the UFC owes him "a favor"
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
Anthony Smith isn’t sure what is next for him. Smith was supposed to headline a UFC Fight Night card on March 11 against Jamahal Hill. Yet, on Saturday after Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant belt ended in a draw, the promotion made Glover Teixeira vs. Hill to headline UFC 283 for the vacant belt.
Sean Strickland can beat Jared Cannonier "pretty easily" at UFC Vegas 66 if he fights smart, says teammate: "He should do well in this if he fights with his head and not his pride"
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
Chris Curtis believes Sean Strickland should beat Jared Cannonier with ease in the main event of UFC Vegas 66 on Saturday. Strickland and Cannonier were supposed to fight in October but the bout was rescheduled due to Strickland’s finger being infected. Although the two have more time to prepare for one another, Curtis and everyone at Xtreme Couture after confident Strickland will get his hand raised if he fights smart. Yet, that is the big question of if he will fight smart.
John McCarthy told his son who was a judge for Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon he got it wrong: "I think they got influenced by what the crowd was into”
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
John McCarthy believes Jared Gordon should’ve gotten his hand raised at UFC 282. Gordon was facing Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 282 in an intriguing lightweight scrap. Many expected the Brit to win and remain undefeated but the fight was much closer than many thought.
Stephen Thompson reveals Kamaru Usman possibly out of trilogy fight with Leon Edwards due to hand injury
Josh Evanoff - December 12, 2022
It appears that Leon Edwards’s trilogy with Kamaru Usman might need to wait. In August at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City, the two welterweights faced off. The bout was a rematch of their prior encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. In that outing, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Jamahal Hill reveals Anthony Smith will help him train for Glover Teixeira fight at UFC 283: "All the credit goes to him"
Josh Evanoff - December 12, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill will be bringing an interesting name into his training camp. ‘Sweet Dreams’ has been out of action since a knockout victory over Thiago Santos in August. Following that win, Hill was scheduled to face Anthony Smith in March. The pair were expected to headline a Fight Night main event, but that will no longer happen.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan reacts to controversial Paddy Pimblett decision victory over Jared Gordon at UFC 282
Josh Evanoff - December 12, 2022
It’s safe to say that commentator Joe Rogan was among those shocked at the UFC 282 co-main event on Saturday. The co-main event featured the highly-anticipated return of Paddy Pimblett. Despite being just three fights into his UFC journey, the Liverpool native has already grown into a massive star. His partnerships with companies such as Barstool Sports have helped boost his star power even further.
Raul Rosas Jr. believes he would finish champion Aljamain Sterling right now: "Everything I say is true"
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
Raul Rosas Jr. is confident he would not only beat but would finish Aljamain Sterling if they were to fight right now. Rosas Jr. made his highly-anticipated UFC debut on Saturday at UFC 282 as the 18-year-old scored a first-round submission. The Mexican made quick work of Jay Perrin and now many are excited to see who he will face next. Although many think it will be a slow roll for Rosas Jr., the teenager wants a quick rise. He also believes he can finish anyone at bantamweight – including the champ Aljamain Sterling.
Glover Teixeira reacts after receiving vacant light heavyweight title fight against Jamahal Hill at UFC 283
Lewis Simpson - December 12, 2022
Glover Teixeira has thanked the universe after being awarded the next shot at the vacant light heavyweight title in Brazil at UFC 283 next month. Teixeira was in attendance this past weekend at UFC 282, which saw Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev go toe-to-toe in the main event for his former light heavyweight championship. Having been promised to face the winner, Teixeira was eager to sit cageside to get a closer glimpse at the man who he would challenge next.
Jan Blachowicz reacts to “fair” split draw against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282: “One dude cried and talked about his supposed injuries, another dude showed that honor can be”
Susan Cox - December 12, 2022
Jan Blachowicz has reacted to the ‘fair’ split draw against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 282. UFC 282 took place this past Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Bryce Mitchell reacts after suffering submission loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 282: “It really wasn’t me out there”
Chris Taylor - December 12, 2022
Bryce Mitchell has issued a statement after suffering his first career loss to Ilia Topuria at Saturday’s UFC 282 event in Las Vegas. Mitchell (15-1 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a perfect record of 6-0 inside of the Octagon. ‘Thug Nasty’ was coming off a win over Edson Barboza in his most previous effort at March’s UFC 272 event.
Dana White dismisses talk of Michael Chandler fighting Conor McGregor in his UFC return: “I never said that, ever f**king once”
Susan Cox - December 12, 2022
Dana White is dismissing talk of Michael Chandler fighting Conor McGregor in his UFC return. It is true that UFC President, Dana White made comments that the two fighters meeting up in the Octagon would be a ‘fun fight’. Also true is the fact that media outlets ran with the story which became Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) will fight Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in his much anticipated return to the Octagon.
What's next for the stars of UFC 282?
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 282 which saw the vacant light heavyweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Jan Blachowicz took on Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant belt after Jiri Prochazka vacated the title due to an injury. The co-main event saw Paddy Pimblett make his pay-per-view debut against Jared Gordon in a highly-anticipated lightweight scrap.
Jake Paul slams Dana White following Paddy Pimblett’s controversial decision win at UFC 282
Susan Cox - December 12, 2022
Jake Paul has slammed Dana White following Paddy Pimblett’s controversial decision win at UFC 282. UFC 282 took place this past Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The lightweight co-main event featured Paddy Pimblett (20-3 MMA) vs Jared Gordon (19-6 MMA). It was a controversial unanimous decision win for ‘The Baddy’ that has everyone talking. With the win, the Brit remains undefeated in the UFC.
Jared Gordon issues statement following controversial decision loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282
Harry Kettle - December 12, 2022
Jared Gordon has issued a statement following his controversial defeat at the hands of Paddy Pimblett last weekend. In the co-main event of UFC 282, Jared Gordon went head to head with Paddy Pimblett. The two battled it out over three rounds and at the end, many felt as if Gordon had done enough to win.
Nate Diaz slams Darren Till after his submission loss at UFC 282
Harry Kettle - December 12, 2022
Nate Diaz has taken to social media in order to trash Darren Till after his submission defeat at UFC 282 last weekend. On Saturday night, Darren Till fell to his third straight defeat inside the Octagon. He went to war with Dricus du Plessis in a bout that was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Magomed Ankalaev opens up on UFC 282 post-fight interview: "I know I won that fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev has cleared the air following his split draw against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282. Ankalaev and Blachowicz stepped up on short notice to save the UFC 282 card. They fought for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The title was vacated by Jiří Procházka, who suffered a shoulder injury while preparing for a planned rematch with Glover Teixeira.
UFC President Dana White discusses the ongoing betting investigation involving James Krause: “I’m not worried at all”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
UFC President Dana White is showing no concern about an ongoing betting investigation including James Krause. Krause has come under fire after Darrick Minner’s UFC Vegas 64 loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. Minner is coached by Krause, who has openly admitted to betting on fights. Suspicion grew after Minner went from being a slight betting underdog in the fight to Nuerdanbieke becoming a sudden +420 favorite. Initially, it appeared Minner suffered a knee injury during the fight, but news of his issue was allegedly leaked by his camp just hours before the bout.