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What's next for Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar after UFC Austin?
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2022
In the main event of UFC Austin, a pivotal featherweight clash headlined the card as Josh Emmett took on Calvin Kattar. Emmett was looking to extend his win streak to five in a row, and enter the top-five of the featherweight ranks in just his second UFC main event. Kattar, meanwhile, was looking to build off his win over Giga Chikadze from back in January.
UFC fighters react after Joe Rogan trolls U.S. President Joe Biden for falling off his bike
Susan Cox - June 20, 2022
UFC fighters are reacting after Joe Rogan trolled U.S. President Joe Biden for falling off his bike. The 79 year old Biden was involved in a minor mishap while riding his bike over the weekend near his beach home in Delaware. The President and his First Lady, Jill Biden, were cycling in Cape Henlopen State Park when the incident occurred.
Anthony Smith reacts to his “crazy” underdog status against Magomed Ankalaev: “If I was fighting goddamn Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou at the same time, I shouldn't be a f**king +350”
Susan Cox - June 20, 2022
Anthony Smith is reacting to his ‘crazy’ underdog status against Magomed Ankalaev. It will be Smith (36-16 MMA) vs Ankalaev (17-1 MMA) at UFC 277 on July 30th, 2022 in a light heavyweight bout.
Anthony Smith responds after Donald Cerrone suggests he “fabricated” the story about his mom’s UFC seats being stolen: “I don’t have any beef with Cowboy”
Harry Kettle - June 20, 2022
Anthony Smith has clarified his Donald Cerrone & Dan Bilzerian story after ‘Cowboy’ questioned the authenticity of his remarks. A few weeks ago, Anthony Smith claimed that Donald Cerrone and Dan Bilerzian were responsible for his mother and wife not being able to take their designated seats at UFC 235 – the pay-per-view event that saw Smith challenge light heavyweight king Jon Jones for the 205-pound strap.
Adrian Yanez reacts after Gilbert Burns follows through on promised Tony Kelley bounty money: “Definitely spending that on my son”
Harry Kettle - June 20, 2022
Adrian Yanez has reacted to Gilbert Burns following through on his promise to send him money for finishing Tony Kelley. Last Saturday night we saw Adrian Yanez keep his momentum going in the UFC with a strong TKO win over Tony Kelley. While the finish itself was impressive, many headlines came from his reaction to the victory as he flipped Kelley off following the tense build-up that was shared between the two men as a result of Kelley’s controversial comments about Brazilians last month.
Phil Hawes issues apology to Daniel Cormier following post-fight argument at UFC Austin: “I apologize. DC, please don’t beat me up”
Harry Kettle - June 20, 2022
Phil Hawes has apologised to Daniel Cormier following their argument after Hawes’ win over Deron Winn last weekend. At UFC Austin on Saturday night, Phil Hawes managed to return to winning ways with a nice TKO victory against Deron Winn with the finish coming just prior to the end of the second round. The 33-year-old was coming off the back of a knockout loss to Chris Curtis and certainly rebounded in style, taking his professional mixed martial arts record to 12-3.
Josh Emmett feared being "screwed" by judges at UFC Austin: "I was like come on!"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2022
Josh Emmett admitted he had a bad feeling when the score totals were being read following his war with Calvin Kattar. Emmett vs. Kattar headlined the UFC Austin card on June 18. The bout went the distance and featured plenty of back-and-forth action.
Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan trade barbs following “ducking” accusations: “You got outwrestled by Division III All-American”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2022
Henry Cejudo hasn’t had a fight in two years but that hasn’t stopped him from trading barbs with the likes of Petr Yan. Cejudo and Yan have actually been hurling verbal shots at one another for a while now. Yan insists that Cejudo retired from MMA competition to avoid fighting him.
Dana White says the UFC will not rebook Joe Lauzon vs Donald Cerrone, reveals ‘Cowboy’ finally turned down a short-notice fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2022
UFC President Dana White has no plans of trying to book Joe Lauzon vs. Donald Cerrone again. Lauzon and Cerrone were initially set to mix it up at UFC 274. Illness struck “Cowboy” causing the fight to be pushed back.
Calvin Kattar speaks out following UFC Austin loss to Josh Emmett
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2022
Calvin Kattar has reacted to his UFC Austin loss to Josh Emmett. Kattar and Emmett shared the Octagon last night (June 18). The action was held inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The featherweight scrap went the distance and in the end, Emmett was awarded the split decision victory.
Darren Till shares surprising prediction for Sean Strickland vs Alex Pereira fight: “You heard it here 1st”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2022
Darren Till has made a prediction on the Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira fight. Strickland is set to collide with Pereira on the UFC 276 card set for July 2. Depending on who you ask, Pereira will either put Strikland’s lights out, or “Tarzan” will use his grappling to neutralize “Poatan.”
UFC Austin Bonus Report: Eleven fighters take home performance bonuses
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
The Octagon returned to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett. Tonight’s main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth five round affair. Both Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett were able to land some big shots throughout the course of the contest and the fights seemed to be knotted at 2 round apiece headed into the fifth and final frame. After twenty-five minutes of wild action, Emmett was awarded the split decision victory from the judges in attendance.
Pros react after Josh Emmett defeats Calvin Kattar at UFC Austin
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin event was headlined by a key featherweight contest between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. Kattar (23-6 MMA) had most recently competed in January of this year, earning a win against Giga Chikadze (14-3 MMA). Prior to that victory, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Max Holloway.
UFC Austin Results: Josh Emmett defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin event is headlined by a key featherweight contest featuring Calvin Kattar taking on Josh Emmett. Kattar (23-5 MMA) is coming off a win against Giga Chikadze (14-3 MMA) in January of this year. Prior to that victory, ‘The Boston Finisher’ had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway.
Pros react after Kevin Holland submits Tim Means at UFC Austin
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin event was co-headlined by a welterweight contest between Tim Means and Kevin Holland. Means (32-13-1 MMA) will enter the contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a decision victory over Nicolas Dalby. Prior to that, ‘The Dirty Bird’ had outpointed Mike Perry at UFC 255.
Michael Bisping says he was 'accosted' by robots at UFC Singapore for not wearing a mask: "I told it to go f**k itself"
Christopher Taylor - June 18, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping says he was ‘accosted’ by robots in Singapore for not wearing a mask. Bisping (30-9 MMA) was of course in Singapore earlier this month to serve as a commentator for the UFC 275 pay-per-view event. During his most recent episode of the Believe You Me podcast, Bisping spoke about his experiences in the “beautiful” but “expensive” country, and explained how robots are a part of everyday life.
Pros react after Adrian Yanez KO's Tony Kelley at UFC Austin
Christopher Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin main card was kicked off by a highly anticipated bantamweight bout featuring Adrian Yanez taking on Tony Kelley. Kelley (8-3 MMA) had missed weight by one-and-a-half pounds (137.5) for the contest and was subsequently forced to forfeit twenty percent of his fight purse to Yanez. The 35-year-old had entered the bout on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Randy Costa.