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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.
Daniel Cormier and Phil Hawes exchange words at UFC Austin (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier and middleweight fighter Phil Hawes had a heated exchange inside the Octagon at UFC Austin. Hawes (12-3 MMA) squared off with Cormier’s longtime friend Deron Winn (7-3 MMA) on tonight’s preliminary fight card in Texas. The result was a second round TKO victory for ‘Megatron’, who demolished the former Olympic Freestyle wrestler with elbows (see that here).
Bobby Green sounds off on USADA after being "chased" for drug test: "Y'all can suck my d**k!"
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
UFC lightweight Bobby Green is not happy after allegedly being “chased” by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) for a drug test. Green (29-13-1 MMA), who has not competed since suffering a first round TKO loss to Islam Makhachev in February, took to social media where he sounded off on USADA officials.
UFC Austin: 'Kattar vs. Emmett' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
The Octagon returns to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Calvin Kattar vs. 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.
UFC Austin loses co-main event between Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Austin fight card just lost it’s co-main event as Donald Cerrone will no longer be fighting Joe Lauzon. The veteran lightweight standouts were expected to collide this evening in a fan-friendly affair. However, MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani recently took to Twitter where he revealed that the Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon fight has been called off.
Sean O’Malley discusses his relationship with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier: “I think he truly, deep down, wants to see me lose”
Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2022
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley believes that Daniel Cormier wants him to lose. ‘Sugar’ is scheduled to return next month against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276. The bout is expected to be the biggest test of the 27-year-old’s career to date. He’s also looking to expand his winning streak to three. During that stretch, he’s scored wins over Raulian Paiva, Kris Moutinho, and Thomas Almeida.
Chael Sonnen warns heavyweights against fighting Tom Aspinall: "You're all getting punched up"
Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2022
Chael Sonnen has continued to champion his client UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall. Last month, ‘The Bad Guy’ implored the Brit to talk more on the microphone. Specifically, Sonnen had an issue with Aspinall opining that he doesn’t deserve a title shot. On his YouTube channel, the former UFC title challenger stated:
Glover Teixeira reflects on failed guillotine against Jiri Prochazka: "I feel like crying watching it"
Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2022
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira has reflected on his loss to Jiri Prochazka. Last Saturday night at UFC 275, fans were witness to one of the greatest title fights in promotion history. Teixeira looked to make the first title defense of his light-heavyweight strap against Prochazka. The Brazilian won the title with a win over Jan Blachowicz last October.
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Chris Taylor - June 17, 2022
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UFC Austin weigh-in results: Tony Kelley misses the mark
Susan Cox - June 17, 2022
UFC Austin weigh-in results are in and Tony Kelley misses the mark. UFC Austin takes place tomorrow, Saturday June 18th, 2022 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
On a new multi-fight deal, Ricardo Ramos confident he will finish Danny Chavez at UFC Austin: "I can give him some trouble on the ground"
Cole Shelton - June 17, 2022
Ricardo Ramos will be returning to the Octagon for the first time in nearly 10 months against Danny Chavez at UFC Austin which is a lot longer than he wanted. Ramos suffered a decision loss to Zubaira Tukhugov back in October and since then he has been waiting to fight. However, no opportunities came up until this Saturday when he will face Chavez.
Tyron Woodley says the UFC pressed former fighters Sage Northcutt and Paige VanZant too quickly: “I was his training partner, I’m telling you, he wasn’t ready”
Cole Shelton - June 17, 2022
Tyron Woodley believes the UFC pushes fighters too quickly and Sage Northcutt and Paige VanZant are the perfect examples. The UFC often signs young, up-and-coming prospects but the problem with them fighting in the UFC so young is the fact they are fighting the best in the world, which is a problem according to Woodley. Along with that, the promotion has to carefully matchmake them which they didn’t do to both Northcutt and VanZant as both struggled and ultimately left the UFC.
Cory Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong targeted to headline UFC Fight Night card in September
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2022
Cory Sandhagen will finally be making his return to the Octagon. According to MMA reporter Marcel Dorff, the UFC is working on making Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong to headline a Fight Night card on September 17. The fight is not a done deal, per the report but this is the fight the promotion wants to make. The location of the event is still to be determined.
Floyd Mayweather not worried ahead of return to RIZIN against Mikuru Asakura: "I'm special"
Josh Evanoff - June 16, 2022
Undefeated professional boxer Floyd Mayweather isn’t stressing ahead of his return against Mikuru Asakura. ‘Money’ retired from the sport of boxing following a 2017 knockout of Conor McGregor. Sitting at 50-0 in his professional career, Mayweather has cemented his place as one of the greatest to ever put on the gloves. However, while he’s retired from pro contests, he’s not retired from exhibitions.
Logan Paul reveals recent run-in with Dillon Danis: "One of his boys pulled a gun"
Josh Evanoff - June 16, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul has revealed a recent run-in that he had with Dillon Danis. ‘The Maverick’ and his brother Jake have been feuding with the Bellator fighter for a while now. ‘The Problem Child’ and Danis were nearly booked for a fight on Triller pay-per-view in March 2021. However, the bout fell through and Ben Askren faced Jake instead. The younger brother famously knocked out ‘Funky’ in round one.
Jeremy Stephens forced to shave his head and beard to make weight for PFL fight (Photo)
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2022
Jeremy Stephens appeared to have a tough weight cut ahead of his PFL 4 fight against Myles Price on Friday. Throughout fight week in Atlanta, Stephens was full of energy – especially now that he is at lightweight – but when he came into weigh-in he surprised many as he was completely bald. The fan-favorite was forced to shave his hair and beard to make weight as he weighed in at 156lbs on the dot.
Donald Cerrone hits back at Anthony Smith accusing him of kicking his family out of seats: "It's strange to me"
Josh Evanoff - June 16, 2022
UFC lightweight Donald Cerrone is confused by Anthony Smith’s recent accusation against him. Last month, ‘Lionheart’ revealed on the Believe You Me podcast a run-in his family had with ‘Cowboy’ at UFC 235. While Smith was fighting in the main event against Jon Jones, his family was reportedly dealing with other issues.
Aljamain Sterling details why he hasn't signed a contract to fight TJ Dillashaw, hopes for a "pay bump": "There’s no fight until there’s ink on paper"
Cole Shelton - June 16, 2022
Aljamain Sterling says his title defense against TJ Dillashaw is not a done deal. On late Wednesday night, it was reported that Sterling was set to fight Dillashaw at UFC 279 on September 10 at a location TBD. However, on Thursday he took to his YouTube channel to reveal he hasn’t signed his contract and is holding out for more money.