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Jimmy Smith details the benefits of signing with WWE over the UFC: “Vince McMahon can give you all the opportunity in the world”
Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022
Jimmy Smith has explained the pros of signing for WWE ahead of UFC as his commentary career continues to flourish. Ever since hanging up his mixed martial arts gloves, Jimmy Smith has enjoyed a great run as a broadcaster. He spent many years as one of the voices of Bellator before finally making his long-awaited move to the UFC at the start of 2018.
Cain Velasquez denied bail for the second time, judge states he has a "disregard for human life"
Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been denied bail once again. In late February, Velasquez was arrested for attempted murder, as well as a litany of other charges. According to reports, the former champion shot at a car and traffic and struck a man. Over the next few weeks, more news emerged about the individual who he shot at.
Michael Page feels Logan Storley "came to survive" during their Bellator 281 bout: "I have not one bruise or injury"
Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022
Michael ‘Venom’ Page feels pretty good coming out of his fight with Logan Storley at Bellator 281. It’s like he didn’t even compete in a fight. ‘MVP’ fought Storley in the main event of Bellator 281 last Friday night in London. With the interim welterweight strap on the line, the fight went the distance. After five rounds, Storley earned the victory via split-decision. However, it didn’t come without controversy.
Tony Ferguson says he would've retired if he "didn't do good" in the first round against Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022
Tony Ferguson was closer to retiring than some may think. On the main card of UFC 274, Ferguson was looking to snap his three-fight losing streak when he took on Michael Chandler. ‘El Cucuy’ said he was looking to prove he is still a top contender and in order to do that, he needed to beat ‘Iron’. Unfortnately for Ferguson, the result did not go his way as he was knocked out in the second round, but in the first round, he had some success and says that is what is keeping him going.
Now in retirement, Paul Daley announces he'd return to fight Jorge Masvidal and Nick Diaz: "Those two fights, that's it"
Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022
Former Bellator welterweight contender Paul Daley confirms he’s done fighting. Well, that’s unless he’s offered a fight with Jorge Masvidal or Nick Diaz. ‘Semtex’ had his swan song last Friday night at Bellator 281 in London. The 39-year-old knocked out Wendell Giácomo in his final fight, a fitting end to his career. However, it may not be the end after all.
Dustin Poirier reveals he was offered a fight against Colby Covington: "It's not a fight I'm going to take any damage in"
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022
Dustin Poirier may very well be fighting Colby Covington next. After Covington beat Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 he called out Poirier, yet ‘The Diamond’ showed no interest in it. He said he didn’t want to allow Covington to make any money by fighting him. Now, however, it appears he has an interest in the bout as he tweeted at ‘Chaos’ saying he accepts the challenge.
What's next for Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic after UFC Vegas 54?
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 54, a light heavyweight bout headlined the card as Jan Blachowicz took on Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz was returning to action for the first time since losing his light heavyweight title to Glover Teixeira. Prior to that, he defeated Israel Adesanya to defend the belt, this after winning the vacant title by knocking out Dominick Reyes.
Paddy Pimblett tells Stephan Bonnar to “eat s**t” for previous photo snub at the UFC Fan Expo in London
Susan Cox - May 16, 2022
Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett, the up and coming UFC lightweight sensation shared his thoughts on a photo snub he received back when he was a kid in London. The Brit last fought in March of this year, defeating Rodrigo Vargas (12-5 MMA) at UFC London.
Michael Chandler explains why he saved his promo-cutting skills for the UFC: “Bellator doesn’t have the best fighters in the world”
Susan Cox - May 16, 2022
Michael Chandler has explained why he saved his promo-cutting skills for the UFC. Chandler explained that while he always had the ability to cut incredible promos on the microphone, he opted to wait until he got into the UFC before he unleashed them.
Veteran defense attorneys believes Cain Velasquez “threw his life away” with California shooting incident
Susan Cox - May 16, 2022
Veteran defense attorneys have weighed in on the Cain Velasquez shooting incident with some believing he ‘threw his life away’. Cain Velasquez has spent the last three months behind bars after he allegedly got into a high speed chase and shot at Harry Goularte, a man accused of molesting a four year old relative of the fighter. While the shot missed Goularte, bullets struck his stepfather instead.
Shu-Ki Fita #28: OL.80
Chris Taylor - May 16, 2022
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Tony Kelley responds after being accused of racist comments during Andrea Lee fight at UFC Vegas 54: “Cancel Culture is real”
Susan Cox - May 16, 2022
Tony Kelley has responded after being accused of racist comments during the Andrea Lee fight at UFC Vegas 54. It was Andrea Lee (13-6 MMA) vs Viviane Araujo (11-3 MMA) inside the UFC Apex this past Saturday, May 14th with Lee winning by unanimous decision in the flyweight bout.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk open to five-round rematch with Weili Zhang if the money is right
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk thinks going five rounds with Weili Zhang again is doable but she needs to see more green. Jedrzejczyk and Zhang are expected to collide on the UFC 275 PPV. The strawweight rematch is only scheduled for three rounds. This came as a disappointment to many fans as their March 2020 five-round banger is widely considered to be one of the greatest fights in MMA history.
Shu-Ki Fita #27: HA.46
Chris Taylor - May 15, 2022
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UFC removes three more fighters from active roster including Gregor Gillespie
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022
The UFC has updated its list of fighters removed from the active roster. One name that may surprise some people is Gregor Gillespie. He hasn’t fought since May 2021. There’s no word so far on whether he’s been cut by the UFC or if he’s been removed simply due to inactivity.
Michael Chandler fires back at Dustin Poirier over ‘Chindler’ comment after Michael Johnson KO’s Alan Patrick at UFC Vegas 54
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022
Michael Chandler wasn’t about to let Dustin Poirier off the hook. At UFC Vegas 54, Michael Johnson went one-on-one with Alan Patrick. This was a crucial fight for Johnson as he was on a four-fight skid and another defeat could’ve very well led to walking papers.
Pro fighters react after Tony Kelley hurls racist remarks in the corner of Andrea Lee at UFC Vegas 54
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022
UFC Bantamweight Tony Kelley has some explaining to do after hurling racist remarks in the corner of Andrea Lee. Last night (May 14), UFC Vegas 54 took place inside the UFC Apex. In the main event, Jan Blachowicz defeated Aleksandar Rakic after Rakic suffered a knee injury.
UFC Vegas 54 Bonus Report: Chookagian vs. Ribas gets FOTN
Chris Taylor - May 14, 2022
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 54 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic. The highly anticipated light heavyweight main event was a fun and entertaining contest for as long as it lasted. The light heavyweight standouts battled it out in a very competitive opening two rounds. Unfortunately, disaster struck in round three when Aleksandar Rakic appeared to blow out his right knee while stepping back and planting his foot. He collapsed to the ground and Jan Blachowicz took mercy by not unleashing any ground and pound before the referee ultimately stepped in.