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Former UFC fighter Mark Munoz placed on admin leave after allowing kids to box each other
Harry Kettle - May 25, 2022
Former UFC fighter Mark Munoz has been placed on administrative leave from his job as a high school wrestling coach. Back in his mixed martial arts days, Mark Munoz fought some of the toughest fighters of his generation. From Lyoto Machida and Chris Weidman to Gegard Mousasi and Demian Maia, Munoz was the kind of guy who was willing to take on all challengers. In addition to that, he’s also been listed as one of the nicest fighters in the sport, with many giving him the title during his active days as a competitor.
Paige VanZant receives fan backlash after unveiling her latest tattoos (Photo)
Harry Kettle - May 25, 2022
Former UFC fighter and current AEW star Paige VanZant has received criticism after unveiling her latest tattoos. While she may not have made it to the top in UFC or BKFC, Paige VanZant is still one of the most talked-about female figures in combat sports. Now, her journey has taken her over to the world of professional wrestling, where she’s enjoying a strong run with AEW.
Holly Holm will likely return by the end of summer, still focused on rematching Amanda Nunes says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2022
Holly Holm ended her nearly two-year layoff on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 55 against Ketlen Vieira. Holm was riding a two-fight win streak and had she beaten Vieira she likely would have been granted a title shot. The bout proved to be very competitive but in the end it was Vieira who was awarded the split decision in a fight that many thought Holm won.
Blood Diamond out of UFC 275 fight against Orion Cosce
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2022
Blood Diamond’s second UFC appearance will have to wait. Diamond was set to return at UFC 275 on June 11 in Singapore against Orion Cosce but sources tell BJPENN.com that the Zimbabwean has been forced out of the scrap. It’s uncertain if the UFC will look to rebook the fight or find a replacement for Cosce. This was also the second time the fight has been booked as the two were supposed to meet at UFC 271, but it was Cosce that had to pull out due to an injury.
Kevin Holland details how he helped rescue man in overturned 18-wheeler: "I ripped the door open"
Josh Evanoff - May 24, 2022
UFC welterweight Kevin Holland has continued his journey to becoming a real-life superhero. Last October, ‘Big Mouth’ reportedly stopped a carjacking in his neighborhood. Holland apparently saw a man breaking into a car and chased him down. He then subdued the man until police were able to arrive.
Despite recent comments about judging, Daniel Cormier opposed to open scoring: "It adds too much safety to fighting"
Josh Evanoff - May 24, 2022
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier wants a change to MMA judging, but he doesn’t like open scoring. Last weekend, Holly Holm faced Ketlen Vieira in the main event of UFC Vegas 55. The Brazilian wound up picking up the win via split-decision. However, the win itself was quite controversial, as many fans believed that she lost the fight.
Beneil Dariush slams Charles Oliveira for chasing Conor McGregor fight: "Make it make sense, it doesn't"
Josh Evanoff - May 24, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush isn’t happy with Charles Oliveira’s callout of Conor McGregor. Dariush has been on the shelf since a win over Tony Ferguson last May. He was then scheduled to face Islam Makhachev earlier this year. However, the fight fell through after Dariush pulled out due to injury.
Israel Adesanya vows to make UFC 276 fight against Jared Cannonier "look easy"
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2022
Israel Adesanya expects to make his UFC 276 title defense against Jared Cannonier look easy. Adesanya is looking to defend his middleweight title for the fifth time as he headlines the International Fight Week card against Cannonier. The middleweight champ is a sizeable favorite as many expect him to win, but the champ says he wants to make it look easy and prove he is the best.
Tony Ferguson details oddities in USADA testing at UFC 274: “They tried to have me sign a beneficiary agreement before I wrapped my hands”
Susan Cox - May 24, 2022
Tony Ferguson is sharing oddities in the USADA testing at UFC 274. It was Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) vs Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) in a lightweight bout on Saturday May 7th, 2022 at UFC 274. Chandler won the fight by KO (see that here), just 17 seconds into Round 2.
Israel Adesanya says he doesn’t even know where his UFC belt is right now: “I’m not attached to that thing at all. I know who the f**k I am!”
Susan Cox - May 24, 2022
Apparently Israel Adesanya claims he doesn’t even know where his UFC belt is right now. The UFC’s undisputed middleweight champion, Adesanya (21-1 MMA), has admitted that he feels no attachment to the very heavy championship belt and he doesn’t even know where it is.
John McCarthy weighs in on last weekend’s UFC Vegas 55 main event result: “I don’t think it was a robbery”
Susan Cox - May 24, 2022
John McCarthy, former MMA referee, has weighed in on last weekends UFC Vegas 55 main event result. UFC Vegas 55 took place on Saturday May 21st, 2022 inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Chris Taylor - May 24, 2022
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Eryk Anders reacts following controversial split decision loss to Park Jun-yong at UFC Vegas 55
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2022
Eryk Anders has given his thoughts following his controversial defeat at the hands of Park Jun-yong last weekend. Saturday night’s UFC Vegas 55 card certainly turned a few heads with many fans and pundits alike disagreeing with some of the decisions that were made by the judges. One of the biggest examples of that came in the main event between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira, but beyond that, we also saw some controversy at middleweight as Park Jun-yong defeated Eryk Anders to open up the main card.
Santiago Ponzinibbio issues statement following split decision loss to Michel Pereira at UFC Vegas 55: “I still have a lot to give”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2022
Santiago Ponzinibbio has issued a statement following his defeat to Michel Pereira at the UFC Apex last weekend. In what was easily the fight of the night for Saturday evening’s card, Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michel Pereira went to war in a really fun welterweight clash. Both men had some great moments throughout the course of the three rounds but ultimately, it was Pereira who did just about enough in the eyes of the judges to get a split decision nod.
Team JacksonWink says the legitimacy of the sport is in question following Holly Holm loss: “Judges need to be held accountable”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2022
Holly Holm’s team has questioned the legitimacy of the sport following her controversial loss to Ketlen Vieira. Last Saturday night at the UFC Apex, Holly Holm went head to head with Ketlen Vieira in an attempt to extend her current win streak with the promotion to three. Unfortunately for the veteran, she was unable to do so as she fell to a split decision loss with the judges scoring the contest 47-48, 48-47 and 48-47.
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Chris Taylor - May 23, 2022
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Ali Abdelaziz blasts rumored Kayla Harrison vs. Cris Cyborg fight: Nobody gives a s*it"
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz doesn’t believe anyone really wants to see Kayla Harrison fight Cris Cyborg. Harrison was a free agent following her win over Taylor Guardado last October. Her free agency period saw her negotiate with Bellator and UFC, as well as PFL. Eventually, it became a two-horse race between Bellator and the PFL.
Conor McGregor should fight Tony Ferguson next because it's "winnable" for him, says Henry Cejudo
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2022
Henry Cejudo believes Tony Ferguson is the perfect opponent for Conor McGregor in his return. McGregor is currently rehabbing his broken leg, but it is likely he will return to the Octagon in the next few months. It’s still uncertain who he will fight but he has options at both lightweight and welterweight. For former UFC champion Henry Cejudo, he thinks Ferguson makes the most sense.