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UFC star Conor McGregor to team up with Jake Gyllenhaal in a remake of the 1989 cult classic ‘Road House’
Susan Cox - August 3, 2022
It has been announced that UFC star Conor McGregor is to team up with actor Jake Gyllenhaal in the remake of the 1989 cult classic ‘Road House’. The original ‘Road House’ featured Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott.
Sam Alvey fighting out UFC contract against Michal Oleksiejczuk, plans to snap skid with KO win: "It could be the end of my UFC career"
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2022
Sam Alvey will be fighting out his contract on Saturday at UFC Vegas 59. Alvey, who’s on an eight-fight winless streak as he’s 0-7-1, has had a ton of bad luck with controversial decisions and short-notice fights. With that, after his last loss, the promotion decided to let him fight out his contract.
John McCarthy explains why he “did not agree” with the Derrick Lewis - Sergei Pavlovich stoppage at UFC 277: “It’s not like these are new, young guys”
Susan Cox - August 3, 2022
John McCarthy is explaining why he ‘did not agree’ with the Derrick Lewis vs Sergei Pavlovich stoppage at UFC 277. It was Derrick Lewis (26-10 MMA) vs Sergei Pavlovich (16-1 MMA) in a heavyweight bout last Saturday night, July 30th. It was just 55 seconds into the 1st round where Pavlovich finished Lewis to win the match. Pavlovich handed his opponent a barrage of shots and Lewis eventually fell to the canvas wherein referee Dan Miragliotta quickly jumped in to stop the fight.
Dana White believes Amanda Nunes “looked a little gun-shy” in UFC rematch with Julianna Pena: “She never really went in for the kill”
Susan Cox - August 3, 2022
Dana White believes Amanda Nunes ‘looked a little gun-shy’ in the UFC rematch with Julianna Pena. It was Amanda Nunes (22-5 MMA) vs Julianna Pena (12-5 MMA) last Saturday, July 30th in the women’s bantamweight main event at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Geoff Neal plans to "throw down" with Vicente Luque at UFC Vegas 59: "I do think I can knock him out"
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2022
Geoff Neal is excited for his UFC Vegas 59 co-main event fight against Vicente Luque. Both Neal and Luque are fan-favorites and are known to stand-and-trade with their opponents. With that, Neal always thought he would end up fighting Luque, however, he says he did want to fight Sean Brady.
Video | UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell drops bars on social media: “Insult my momma get a fat bruise, I’ll slam you down like Matt Hughes”
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2022
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell is a talented man – and he’s shown off another side of his game through the form of a rap. Following his win over Edson Barboza back in March, Bryce Mitchell is considered to be a genuine contender in the 145-pound division. He’s 15-0, he’s got an eccentric personality and he’s incredibly dominant inside the cage.
UFC President Dana White clarifies his previous comments about Anthony Smith’s leg injury
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2022
UFC president Dana White has admitted he was wrong about Anthony Smith‘s leg not being broken at UFC 277. Last Saturday night at UFC 277 in Dallas, Anthony Smith fell to a stoppage loss at the hands of rising light heavyweight prospect Magomed Ankalaev. At the time, many were surprised by the nature of Smith’s loss, with the man himself quickly clarifying that he believed he had broken his leg in the midst of the bout.
Yair Rodriguez discloses what he said to UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski during chance hotel encounter
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2022
Yair Rodriguez has revealed what he said to Alexander Volkanovski when they ran into each other last week. Ever since his valiant display against Max Holloway and controversial win over Brian Ortega, Yair Rodriguez has been discussed as a potential next opponent for UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. While ‘The Great’ may be out with a hand injury right now, Rodriguez is hungry to welcome him back to the division when he’s fit and ready to do so.
Dana White says a third fight with Valentina Shevchenko “makes way more sense” for Amanda Nunes compared to a Cris Cyborg rematch: “I mean Amanda absolutely dominated Cyborg”
Jeffrey Walter - August 2, 2022
UFC President Dana White believes a third fight with Valentina Shevchenko “makes way more sense” for Amanda Nunes compared to a Cris Cyborg rematch. Nunes ( MMA) reclaimed her status as UFC “champ champ” last weekend in Dallas, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Julianna Pena.
Shane Burgos wants to stay in the UFC but "would love to hear some other numbers" in free agency
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2022
Shane Burgos fought out his UFC contract and although he wants to stay with the promotion he is hoping to hear other offers in free agency. Burgos is coming off a fan-friendly decision win over Charles Jourdain in a fight both men threw down. After the fight, Burgos revealed he had fought out his contract and although he wants to remain a UFC fighter he says it wouldn’t be right if he didn’t hear what other promotions would offer him.
UFC 277 medical suspensions: Amanda Nunes, Julianna Pena among five fighters to get indefinite sits
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2022
The UFC 277 medical suspensions have been revealed and both Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena have been suspended indefinitely. In the main event of UFC 277 on Saturday in Dallas, Nunes dominated Pena over five rounds to reclaim her bantamweight title. In the fight, Pena suffered a nasty cut while Nunes had damage on her face and both women were suspended indefinitely.
Jamahal Hill reveals how loss to Paul Craig made him rethink career: "You have to respect the game"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight Jamahal Hill believes his loss to Paul Craig helped him. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is set to face Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC Vegas 59 on Saturday night. There, the Chicago-native will look to push his winning streak to three. He’s previously scored knockout victories over Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute.
Artem Lobov claims he came up with Proper No. 12 whiskey and gave it to Conor McGregor: "Conor offered me $1 million but I turned it down"
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2022
Artem Lobov reveals he was the one that came up with Proper No. 12 whiskey and gave it to Conor McGregor, which he will reveal in a new book. Lobov spoke to TalkSport and said the two were talking about McGregor doing vodka to make more money following the Diaz fight. Yet, it wasn’t as easy as just McGregor putting his name on the alcohol.
Brendan Schaub shoots down Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena trilogy fight: "This wasn't competitive"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2022
Brendan Schaub doesn’t see how Julianna Pena can call for a trilogy against Amanda Nunes. The two squared off last Saturday night in the main event of UFC 277. It was a rematch of their prior encounter last December. That bout saw a massive upset, as Pena defeated Nunes via second-round submission. With the victory, ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ became UFC women’s bantamweight champion.
Dan Hooker tells Tony Ferguson to "step up to the plate" and fight him: "I'll smash ya face in"
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2022
Dan Hooker is hoping to face Tony Ferguson his next time out. Hooker is coming off a TKO loss to Arnold Allen in his return to featherweight and has since said he will be moving back up to lightweight. Now, it appears Hooker has his eyes set on one person as he took to social media to call out Ferguson.
Blake Perry gets his broken nose smashed back into place by attending nurse (Video)
Susan Cox - August 2, 2022
Blake Perry had his broken nose smashed back into place by an attending nurse. This past Saturday, July 30th, at Urijah Faber‘s A1 Combat 4 in Stockton, California, Perry suffered a broken nose that forced a stoppage in the second round of his welterweight bout with Marcel McCain. The referee and ringside physician conferred and determined that the fight should be stopped.
Jake Paul’s business partner and co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian responds to criticism from UFC President Dana White
Susan Cox - August 2, 2022
Jake Paul’s business partner and co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian is responding to criticism from UFC President, Dana White. Nakisa Bidarian is Paul’s business partner and co-promoter at ‘Most Valuable Promotions’ and is responding to Dana White’s reaction to Paul’s scheduled match-up with Hasim Rahman Jr. being cancelled.
Belal Muhammad slams Amanda Nunes for suggesting she could have finished Julianna Pena in the first round if she wanted to: “You couldn’t finish her”
Susan Cox - August 2, 2022
Belal Muhammad has slammed Amanda Nunes for suggesting she could have finished Julianna Peña in the first round if she wanted to. It was at UFC 277 last Saturday night where Amanda Nunes (22-5 MMA) got in the Octagon with Julianna Peña (12-5 MMA) in the women’s bantamweight main event.