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Shu-Ki Fita #48: XR.48
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2022
INTRODUCING XR.48 XR.48 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan XIV’s, Air Jordan VII’s, and Air Jordan XVIII’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is PURPLE (RARE).
Alexander Volkov responds to critics of stoppage win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56: "He was almost on the mat"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2022
Alexander Volkov doesn’t believe anyone criticizing the stoppage of his UFC Vegas 56 victory has a valid point. Volkov shared the Octagon with Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the main event of UFC Vegas 56. The action was held inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz thanks former rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk following UFC Vegas 56 win over Felice Herrig
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2022
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is finally back in the win column and she has expressed gratitude to her former rival. Kowalkiewicz entered UFC Vegas 56 on a five-fight skid. It had been a steep fall for the former UFC Strawweight Title challenger. Her last victory going into Saturday night was back in 2018 and it was against Felice Herrig.
Ali Abdelaziz slams TJ Dillashaw for his recent comments about Cody Garbrandt: “You think you are smart because you are a steroid machine?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2022
Top MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has some words for TJ Dillashaw. Dillashaw appears to be in prime position for the next crack at the UFC Bantamweight Championship. Reigning titleholder Aljamain Sterling even called out Dillashaw following his successful title defense against Petr Yan in their title unification rematch back in April.
Chael Sonnen trolls Tito Ortiz after reports surface that the former UFC champion's home was burglarized
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2022
Never one to let things slide, Chael Sonnen has put his trolling cap on to get at Tito Ortiz. It’s no secret that Sonnen and Ortiz are not chummy. The two fought back in Jan. 2017. Ortiz finished Sonnen with a submission via rear-naked choke. There was a lot of trash talk going into the fight and Ortiz took it personally.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik issues statement following TKO loss to Alexander Volkov: “I'm kinda confused on how the fight went and I'm disappointed that it was stopped”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2022
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has commented on his TKO loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Vegas 56. “Bigi Boy” and Volkov shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this past Saturday (June 4). The fight ended in the first round via TKO but some felt the stoppage from Herb Dean was too early.
Paulo Costa uses recent assault accusations to throw shade at Luke Rockhold: "Rumors say the nurse has a best chin than Luke Rockhold"
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
UFC middleweight Paulo Costa has used the recent assault accusations made against him to throw shade at his upcoming opponent Luke Rockhold. Earlier this week it was revealed that Costa (13-2 MMA) had been accused of striking a health care professional at a local medical center after she allegedly refused to issue the fighter an immunization card for the COVID-19 vaccine. The claim is that ‘The Eraser‘ wanted the immunization card without actually getting the vaccine.
Dan Ige issues statement following tough loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Dan Ige has issued a statement after suffering a tough loss to Movsar Evloev in tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 co-main event. Ige (15-6 MMA) had entered the bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively.
Michael Bisping believes Conor McGregor should avoid "risky" advice from Mike Tyson
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on the advice offered up from Mike Tyson to UFC star Conor McGregor. Earlier this week the boxing legend, Tyson, suggested that McGregor (22-6 MMA) should get at least three wins under his belt before facing any elite competition.
UFC Vegas 56 Bonus Report: Ode Osbourne pockets $50k for his first round KO
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. As many fans and analysts predicted, tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 main event did not make it out of the first round. Alexander Volkov was able to find success with his kicks in the early moments of the contest, this before ultimately putting Jairzinho Rozenstruik down with a flurry of punches. Referee Herb Dean quickly jumped in to wave off the fight and there was no dispute of any early stoppage coming from the corner of Rozenstruik.
Shu-Ki Fita #47: EP.84
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
INTRODUCING EP.84 EP.84 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan I’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is DARK GREY (S TIER) and his Accent Color is GOLD (S TIER).
Pros react after Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was headlined by a heavyweight contest between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (35-10 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his previous effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion had earned a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
Pros react after Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-6 MMA) entered the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively.
UFC Vegas 56 Results: Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-5 MMA) enters the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout is coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung.
Ariel Helwani names the LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Steph Curry of MMA
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani has shared the fighters he believes best resemble the LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry of MMA. On the most recent episode of The MMA Hour, Helwani discussed which fighters could be compared to the aforementioned NBA legends.
Felice Herrig retires following submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Vegas 56 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Felice Herrig announced her retirement from MMA immediately following her submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at today’s UFC Vegas 56 event. Herrig (14-10 MMA) returned to action for the first time in two years this afternoon for a rematch with Kowalkiewicz (13-7 MMA). The pair had previously met at UFC 223 in April of 2018, with the ‘Polish Princess’ emerging victorious on points.
Tony Ferguson says he'd beat Charles Oliveira with a "real" training camp
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2022
Tony Ferguson believes he’d defeat Charles Oliveira in a rematch if he had a real training camp. Ferguson and Oliveira met back at UFC 256 in December of 2020 and it was the Brazilian winning a one-sided decision. However, after the fight, Ferguson made it clear he didn’t have time to train properly for the bout as it was short notice. With that, he didn’t train grappling and now he has taken to social media to say if he has a real training camp he would beat Oliveira if they were to rematch.
Joe Lauzon reveals fight with Donald Cerrone could be his retirement bout: "It could be the last one"
Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2022
UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon has stated that his next fight could be his last. ‘J-Lau’ was last seen in action in October 2019, stopping Jonathan Pearce in the first round. Following that bout, many questioned if the 38-year-old was retired. He had no bout announcements for nearly three years, before being booked against Donald Cerrone.