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Jiri Prochazka explains why he’s still “grateful” despite vacating title and withdrawing from UFC 282
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has explained why he feels grateful despite having to vacate his UFC light heavyweight championship. Last week, it was announced that Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira will no longer be taking place at UFC 282. It was supposed to serve as the main event but instead, Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev will be contested for the belt.
WATCH | Former NFL star Terrell Owens drops a man outside CVS after heckler alledgely threatened a fan
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2022
Terrell Owens punched and dropped a man outside of CVS on Saturday night. Owens is considered one of, if not the best wide receivers in history and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. Although he is known for his football skills, the 48-year-old showed he has some power as he dropped a man outside of CVS. TMZ Sports obtained the video.
Javier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev got ranked too high, too early in pound-for-pound rankings: "They gave him this just because of one fight"
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2022
Javier Mendez, the coach of Islam Makhachev, doesn’t like how highly ranked his pupil is in the pound-for-pound rankings. Makhachev is ranked second in the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings following his submission win over Charles Oliveira to win the lightweight title. Yet, before the fight, Makhachev was not even in the pound-for-pound rankings so his coach doesn’t like how quickly, and how high the champ was put on the pound-for-pound list.
USADA reveals Conor McGregor needs to be in the testing pool for six months before being cleared: "McGregor is not enrolled in our testing pool"
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2022
USADA has issued a statement saying Conor McGregor needs to be in the testing pool for six months before being cleared to fight. It has been reported that McGregor is no longer in the USADA testing pool which has caught many by surprise. However, the Irishman has said he will be cleared to fight in February as he has a special exemption from USADA.
Jorge Masvidal claims Leon Edwards is bluffing with his recent comments about not being able to let go of 2019 altercation
Lewis Simpson - November 27, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has responded to the recent threats made by UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. During the newly crowned champion’s media tour, he was asked on the Breakfast Club about the famous altercation that occurred after UFC London in 2019 with Masvidal. Masvidal assaulted Edwards backstage. Since then, the pair have never had the chance to settle their differences, but Edwards insists he’ll get Masvidal back ‘in the octagon or in the street’.
Good Samaritan Paddy Pimblett apologizes to stranger for his dog's "sloppy sh*t" (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 26, 2022
UFC star Paddy Pimblett was incredibly wholesome while advising a stranger of his dog’s “sloppy sh*t” in their front yard. Pimblett (19-3 MMA), a former Cage Warriors champion, has gone a perfect 3-0 since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2021.
Alex Pereira admits he was "scared" of previous UFC opponent: "I thought, 'This guy wants to kill me'"
Chris Taylor - November 26, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has revealed that he was actually “scared” to share the Octagon with one of his previous opponents. Pereira (7-1 MMA) captured the promotions coveted middleweight title earlier this month at UFC 276, scoring a sensational fifth-round TKO victory over longtime rival Israel Adesanya.
Cris Cyborg reacts after Kayla Harrison suffers first career loss at 2022 PFL World Championship event
Chris Taylor - November 26, 2022
Cris Cyborg has reacted after Kayla Harrison suffered her first career loss at last night’s 2022 PFL World Championship event. Harrison (15-1 MMA), a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Judo, put her undefeated MMA record on the line against Larissa Pacheco (19-4 MMA) in the headliner of yesterday’s 2022 PFL World Championship event in New York.
Brady Hiestand disappointed he didn't finish Fernie Garcia at UFC Vegas 65, hopes for a quick turnaround: "I dominated the entire fight"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2022
Brady Hiestand is disappointed he didn’t finish Fernie Garcia but is pleased with how dominant it was. Hiestand was set to fight Garcia at UFC Vegas 65 in his first fight after having knee surgery and coming off TUF. It was the longest layoff of his career but it didn’t appear to impact him as Hiestand used his wrestling to control the fight.
Kayla Harrison reacts after upset loss to Larissa Pacheco in PFL Championship: "I fell flat on my face... it’s going to hurt for a while"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2022
Kayla Harrison is disappointed in her performance. Harrison suffered her first career loss in the main event of the 2022 PFL Championship as she dropped a decision to Larissa Pacheco. The fight was competitive but Pacheco was able to do enough to stun Harrison and become the new PFL champ.
Conor McGregor unloads on "rat" Anthony Smith after 'Lionheart' says he's bothered the Irishman isn't in the USADA testing pool: "You embarrassment of a man"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2022
Conor McGregor has blasted Anthony Smith. Recently, Smith took aim at McGregor for not being in the USADA testing pool. He says it bothers him due to the fact the Irishman is getting closer to a return while his friend Chris Weidman is not.
Video | Muhammad Ali's grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh gets stunning knockout win in MMA debut at PFL 10
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2022
The Ali name continues to live on in combat sports, as evidenced by the PFL 10 early prelims. Muhammad Ali is known as ‘The Greatest’, and for good reason. His career longevity, and willingness to stand and trade with names such as Joe Frazier and George Foreman have cemented the late boxer as a legend. In many fans’ eyes, he’s indeed the greatest to ever put on the gloves.
Kayla Harrison explains respect behind callouts of Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg: "You're the best"
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2022
PFL women’s lightweight contender Kayla Harrison’s chase for greatness is driving her callouts of other champions. The Judoka is set to headline PFL 10 later tonight on pay-per-view. Standing opposite Harrison will be Larissa Pacheco. The Brazilian is riding a five-fight finishing streak but has already lost twice to the former Olympian by decision.
Miles Johns admits not having James Krause in his corner was "challenging," explains why he's "not happy" with his win over Vince Morales
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022
Miles Johns is disappointed with how he fought at UFC Vegas 65. Johns stepped up on short notice to take on Vince Morales in his first fight off suspension and changing camps. With that, he says that impacted him too much, which is why didn’t fight the way he usually does.
Jan Blachowicz reacts after receiving vacant light heavyweight title shot at UFC 282: “I was the last to know”
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022
Jan Blachowicz revealed he was the last person to know he was fighting for the light heavyweight title at UFC 282. The main event of the pay-per-view card on December 10 from Las Vegas was supposed to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2. Yet, Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury and withdrew from the fight, and also vacated the title.
Michael Bisping says MMA fans are “fickle” for writing off Jorge Masvidal: “He’s as game as they come”
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022
Michael Bisping doesn’t understand why fans are writing off Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal is currently on a three-fight losing streak but lost to Colby Covington by decision and lost back-to-back fights to Kamaru Usman for the belt. With that, he has only lost to two of the top three fighters at welterweight which is why Bisping is surprised people are giving up on Masvidal.
Conor McGregor plans to use ‘exceptional circumstances’ clause to bypass USADA’s six month testing rule
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022
Conor McGregor is expecting to be back in February. McGregor hasn’t fought since he broke his leg in his UFC 264 fight against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he has been rehabbing his leg but it was revealed he has since withdrawn from the USADA testing pool, but he is already eyeing a return.
Kevin Croom explains why he signed with BKFC, pleased with KO win in his debut: "It is a good way to get paid without fighting world-class athletes"
Cole Shelton - November 24, 2022
Kevin Croom decided to give BKFC a try after he was released from the UFC. After Croom lost three fights in a row in the UFC he was released and then fought on the regional scene and picked up a win. After he returned to the win column in MMA, he signed with BKFC which was an easy decision for him.