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Anthony Smith says he’s disappointed in TJ Dillashaw as a person following UFC 280: “He sold wolf tickets”
Susan Cox - October 26, 2022
Anthony Smith says he is disappointed in T.J. Dillashaw as a person following UFC 280. Last Saturday, October 22nd, saw T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) meet Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) in the co-main bantamweight fight in the Octagon. It was a second round TKO which saw Sterling successfully retain the title at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. In the process Sterling broke the UFC bantamweight record for the longest winning streak.
Dana White confirms that Conor McGregor will require 6 months of USADA drug testing before returning to the Octagon
Susan Cox - October 26, 2022
UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor will require 6 months of USADA drug testing before returning to the Octagon. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not fought since July of 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) at UFC 264. The 34-year-old Irishman broke his leg during the fight and had to be operated on to repair fractures to both his tibia and fibula.
Max Griffin says Dana White and Mick Maynard told him he beat Neil Magny, hopes to submit Tim Means at UFC Vegas 63
Cole Shelton - October 26, 2022
Max Griffin didn’t know who he was going to fight next. Griffin took on Neil Magny at UFC Columbus back in March and lost a split decision in a very close fight. It could’ve gone either way but right after the fight, Mick Maynard went up to him and told him that he and Dana White both thought he should have won. With that, they were going to pay him his win bonus but it left Griffin confused.
Marlon Vera believes Sean O’Malley deserves the next title shot against Aljamain Sterling despite being “gifted” decision win over Petr Yan
Susan Cox - October 26, 2022
Marlon Vera believes that Sean O’Malley deserves the next title shot against Aljamain Sterling. While Vera acknowledges the hard fought bantamweight battle between Petr Yan (16-4 MMA) and Sean O’Malley (16-1 MMA) last Saturday night at UFC 280, he doesn’t believe ‘Sugar‘ won the fight. Many fans and fighters alike agree with Vera on that count. Marlon Vera does however believe that O’Malley has garnered a shot at a title fight.
Dana White discusses the UFC’s new code of conduct policy on gambling: “It should never happen. It doesn’t look good”
Susan Cox - October 26, 2022
Dana White is discussing the UFC’s new code of conduct policy on gambling. The amended UFC policy regarding gambling makes it clear that UFC fighters are not allowed to make wagers on themselves. The company memo was distributed to both UFC athletes and their respective teams.
Jiri Prochazka drug tested by USADA over 20 times in the past month
Ryan Harkness - October 26, 2022
UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has been getting to know his local USADA representative pretty well this year. According to a report from TSN reporter Aaron Bronsteter, Prochazka has been tested by USADA a shocking 24 times in the past month. That brings his 2022 test total to 51, which makes him the most tested athlete in the UFC this year by a long shot. Kamaru Usman and Manuel Kape are tied for second place with just 15 tests apiece.
Anderson Silva says his last sparring partner for upcoming Jake Paul fight knocked him out “two times”
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2022
Anderson Silva has suggested that his last sparring partner prior to his Jake Paul fight knocked him out twice. This Saturday night in Arizona, Anderson Silva will go head to head with Jake Paul in a boxing match that very few could’ve ever imagined would happen. The two men come from completely different worlds and yet, with the world watching, they’ll collide inside the squared circle this weekend.
Daniel Cormier says Petr Yan is so upset with his split decision loss to Sean O’Malley that he may leave UFC
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2022
Daniel Cormier has suggested that Petr Yan is considering leaving the UFC following his recent string of bad luck in the Octagon. In addition to controversial back-to-back defeats against Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan has now dropped a split decision loss to Sean O’Malley.
Aljamain Sterling admits he likes Henry Cejudo despite 'sad' America remarks
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has admitted that he does like Henry Cejudo, despite being frustrated by his controversial comments following UFC 280. After submitting TJ Dillashaw back at UFC 280, Aljamain Sterling called out a handful of fighters in the bantamweight division in an attempt to keep himself busy as champion. Many responded to the challenge, including Henry Cejudo, who plans on coming out of retirement after over two years away.
Report | Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo targeted for UFC 284 in Australia
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2022
The UFC is reportedly targeting Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo for February in Australia. ‘Funk Master’ is fresh off his title defense against TJ Dillashaw last Saturday in Las Vegas. At UFC 280, Sterling dominated the former champion and won by second-round TKO. The victory came after Dillashaw dislocated his shoulder in the opening minutes of the contest.
Cub Swanson says TJ Dillashaw “couldn’t even lift his left arm” just a few weeks before fighting Aljamain Sterling at UFC 280
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2022
Cub Swanson has shed light on TJ Dillashaw’s injuries heading into UFC 280. Last Saturday in Abu Dhabi, the Colorado native looked to become bantamweight champion for the third time. The fight was also Dillashaw’s second since returning from a USADA suspension in 2021. He returned with a victory with Cory Sandhagen but it was all downhill from there.
Calvin Kattar not looking for a fast-track to title shot with win over Arnold Allen: "I want that Charles Oliveira s*it, make people proud"
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2022
UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar isn’t looking for a fast track to the top. ‘The Boston Finisher’ has been out of action since his main event with Josh Emmett in June. That bout was a devastating one for Kattar, as he lost by split decision. However, many fighters came to his defense and stated that he deserved the decision.
Jon Jones says he’s preparing to fight Stipe Miocic on December 10: “I’m going to control what I can and stay in shape”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Jon Jones is saying he’s preparing to fight Stipe Miocic on December 10th of this year. UFC 282 takes place on Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dustin Jacoby plans to "expose" and KO Khalil Rountree at UFC Vegas 63: "If he's not the best Khalil it's going to be a quick night"
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2022
Dustin Jacoby was hoping for a ranked opponent next time out but is happy to be facing Khalil Rountree next time out. Jacoby scored a first-round KO win over Da Un Jung back at UFC Long Island in his first fight as a ranked light heavyweight. After the win, he wanted to face another ranked opponent but that won’t be the case as he will take on Rountree at UFC Vegas 63.
Muhammad Mokaev slams Malcolm Gordon for his performance at UFC 280: “He didn’t fight like a professional”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Muhammad Mokaev is slamming Malcolm Gordon for his performance at UFC 280. It was just last Saturday that Muhammad Mokaev (9-0 MMA) defeated Malcolm Gordon (14-6 MMA) via a third-round armbar submission in their flyweight bout at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The win for ‘The Punisher’ gave him the distinction of 9 wins in a row and a spot in the UFC top-15 flyweight rankings.
Beneil Dariush explains why Alex Volkanovski would have a hard time with Islam Makhachev and other UFC lightweights
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Beneil Dariush is explaining why Alex Volkanovski would have a hard time with Islam Makhachev and other UFC lightweights. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA), who is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, weighed in as a backup for the UFC 280 lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) and Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) last Saturday night. It was to be Makhachev defeating Oliveira via submission at 3:16 of Round 2.
Aljamain Sterling slams Henry Cejudo for his stupid callout following UFC 280: “The title is in America, you bonehead!”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has slammed Henry Cejudo for his stupid callout following UFC 280. It was just this past Saturday that Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) defended his title beating T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) via TKO at 3:44 of Round 2.
Sean O’Malley responds to critics suggesting he should have lost decision to Petr Yan at UFC 280: “It’s not my f*king fault”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Sean O’Malley is responding to critics suggesting he should have lost decision to Petr Yan at UFC 280. It was indeed Sean O’Malley (16-1 MMA) vs Petr Yan (16-4 MMA) last Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The pair battled it out in the bantamweight event inside the Octagon with the judges awarding the decision victory to ‘Sugar’. And a controversial decision it was.