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Pros react after Rory MacDonald suffers TKO loss to Dilano Taylor at PFL 8: "Prob time for him to find another profession"
Chris Taylor - August 13, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald collided with Dilano Taylor in the headliner of today’s PFL Playoffs 2 event in Wales. Taylor (10-2 MMA) had stepped up on short notice for the welterweight semi-final bout, this after MacDonald’s original opponent Magomed Umalatov was forced to withdraw from the event due to Visa issues.
PFL Playoffs 2 Results: Dilano Taylor stops Rory MacDonald in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 13, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald squared off with Dilano Taylor in the headliner of today’s PFL Playoffs 2 event in Wales. Taylor (10-2 MMA) stepped in on short notice for the semi-final contest, this after MacDonald’s original opponent Magomed Umalatov was forced to withdraw from the event due to Visa issues.
Anthony Smith says he did not receive a warm welcome from doctors after UFC 277: “It was real clear that they didn’t want us at that hospital in Dallas”
Zain Bando - August 13, 2022
Anthony Smith’s loss was just as brutal as its aftermath. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger suffered a second-round ankle injury against Magomed Ankalaev, and upon arriving at the hospital, things were not going well for Smith. Smith appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani Aug. 10 to discuss the loss and what the next steps will be for the 34-year-old fighter.
UFC San Diego: ‘Vera vs Cruz’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2022
The Octagon returns to California for tonight’s UFC San Diego event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz. Vera (19-7 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Rob Font. Prior to that impressive win, ‘Chito’ was coming off a knockout of Frankie Edgar and a decision victory over Davey Grant.
Bellator 284 Results: Goiti Yamauchi KO's Neiman Gracie with a nasty uppercut (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2022
Tonight’s Bellator 284 event was headlined by a key welterweight contest featuring Goiti Yamauchi taking on Neiman Gracie. Yamauchi (28-5 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after earning back-to-back finishes over opponents Chris Gonzalez (TKO) and Levan Chokheli (submission) in his most recent Bellator appearances. The Japanese-born Brazilian MMA fighter has been competing for Scott Coker and company since 2013.
Bellator 284 Results: Aaron Jeffery KO's Austin Vanderford in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2022
Aaron Jeffery stepped up on short notice to fight former title challenger Austin Vanderford on the main card of tonight’s Bellator 284 event. Jeffery (13-3 MMA), a former CFFC middleweight champion, had made his Bellator debut back in June, scoring a second-round TKO victory over Fabio Aguiar.
Bryan Battle says his welterweight cut went well, explains why he called out Ian Garry: "I don't see why he wouldn't want it"
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2022
Bryan Battle didn’t expect his welterweight cut to go as smoothly as it did. Battle, who won TUF at middleweight, was set to make his welterweight debut at UFC Vegas 59 against Takashi Sato. Although Battle did a test cut before making the move down, he was still uncertain how he’d feel when he got in the Octagon. Thankfully, Battle says the cut went smoothly and he felt great.
Leon Edwards believes now is the "perfect time" to face Kamaru Usman: "His body is breaking down"
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards believes now is the right time to face Kamaru Usman. The two are set to face off later this month in the main event of UFC 278. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. That outing saw ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ claim the victory by unanimous decision.
Jake Paul claps back after UFC President Dana White attempts to defend current fighter pay
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2022
Jake Paul has responded to UFC president Dana White’s attempts to defend fighter pay. The discussion around UFC fighter pay has massively increased over the last few years. The conversation has been spurred on by figures such as ‘The Problem Child’. He has seemingly made it his mission to try and raise the promotion wages paid to fighters.
Jamahal Hill disappointed with Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira December booking: "It's what we expected, but damn"
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill is unhappy with the current top of the division. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off a knockout victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 59 last weekend. The win was his third finish in a row. Hill had previously scored first-round knockouts over Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute.
Luke Rockhold blasts the UFC's bonus structure: "The valuation of the company’s going up f*****g billions of dollars and we’re still stuck on $50,000 bonus checks?"
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2022
Luke Rockhold is not a fan of the UFC’s bonus structure. Currently, the UFC gives out an average of four $50k bonuses per event, two for Performance of the Night and two fighters each get $50k for the Fight of the Night. Sometimes the promotion decides to hand out more bonuses but for Rockhold, he thinks how much the UFC pays out is a joke as bonuses have actually gone down in money in previous years.
Frankie Edgar shares clip from his stand-up comedy debut, BJ Penn and other fighters react
Susan Cox - August 12, 2022
Frankie Edgar has shared a clip from his stand-up comedy debut. Edgar, 40, competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC. ‘The Answer’ last fought in November of 2021 at UFC 268, where he went down to defeat against Marlon Vera (19-7 MMA) by knockout. It was to be his 4th loss in 5 fights.
Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov “retired too early” to be considered the GOAT of the UFC
Susan Cox - August 12, 2022
Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘retired too early’ to be considered the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of the UFC. Nurmagomedov, 33, is considered to be one of the biggest names in the UFC. The Russian born lightweight champion has an unbeaten record of 29-0 in his pro MMA career. ‘The Eagle’ announced his retirement from the UFC in March of 2021.
Magomed Ankalaev responds after Jamahal Hill calls out Jan Blachowicz: “Please don’t play with my food”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev has responded after Jamahal Hill called out Jan Blachowicz for a future Octagon showdown. Ankalaev, 30, (18-1 MMA) is hot off a victory over Anthony Smith (36-17 MMA) at UFC 277 in July of this year.
Dana White reveals his favorite moment in UFC history
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2022
Dana White says one knockout sticks out to him as his favorite moment to ever happen in the UFC. White has been involved in the UFC for years and has seen thousands of fights, knockouts, and submissions among crazy other moments. However, for White, his all-time favorite moment was Chuck Liddel knocking out Tito Ortiz.
Dana White shuts down talk of UFC fighters not getting enough money, says they "get paid what they're supposed to get paid"
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2022
Dana White believes UFC fighters make enough money as they all get what they deserve. For the longest time, the talk of fighter pay has been a prominent one in the UFC, as fighters, fans, and media have thought that fighters deserve more. Some fighters have even been vocal in saying they think they are underpaid yet for White, he disagrees with that.
Alexander Volkanovski offers to be backup fighter for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev
Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is serious about his move to lightweight. ‘The Great’ is fresh off his decision victory over Max Holloway at UFC 276 last month. The win moved Volkanovski to 3-0 in his series with ‘Blessed’. Following the bout, the Australian made it clear he wants to move up to lightweight.
Dana White appreciates Oscar De La Hoya's apology, but will never be friends: "That guy did way too much damage"
Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2022
Dana White appreciates Oscar De La Hoya’s apology, but he’s fine not working with him. The two promoters have been embroiled in a heated feud for years. First going at each other’s throats as rivals, things took a personal turn in 2018. De La Hoya began promoting MMA fights, starting with Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3. In turn, White poked fun at the boxer’s addiction problems.