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Eryk Anders issues statement after pulling out of UFC Vegas 14 due to health concerns
Adam D Martin - November 15, 2020
UFC middleweight Eryk Anders has issued a statement after pulling out of his UFC Vegas 14 fight against Antonio Arroyo due to health issues. Anders vs. Arroyo was set to take place on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 14, but Anders missed weight on Friday, and on Saturday morning, he was out of the fight. After being forced out of the contest, the middleweight took to his Instagram to release a statement to his fans. Check out below what he wrote on his social media.
Islam Makhachev reacts to Rafael dos Anjos’ win over Paul Felder: “Let’s finish our business in nearest future”
Adam D Martin - November 15, 2020
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev reacted to Rafael dos Anjos’ win over Paul Felder, by saying “Let’s finish our business in nearest future.” Makhachev was set to take on dos Anjos at UFC 254 in October, but RDA was forced to withdraw from the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19. The UFC then booked Makhachev and RDA in their own headliner on the UFC Vegas 14 card two weeks later, but Makhachev was forced out of the fight due to health issues. In turn, Paul Felder stepped in on five days’ notice and saved the card. The rest, as they say, is history.
Paige VanZant rocks Instagram with "Bad Bitch" photo
Christopher Taylor - November 14, 2020
Former UFC standout Paige VanZant set Instagram on fire today when she released a risqué photo labelled “Bad Bitch”. ’12 Gauge’, who recently signed a four-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, shared the following photo on the popular social media platform.
Jorge Masvidal reacts after video surfaces of a man being knocked unconscious while leaving the MAGA March
Christopher Taylor - November 14, 2020
Jorge Masvidal was not happy after a video surfaced showcasing a man being knocked unconscious while leaving today’s MAGA March. Today in Washington, DC, thousands took to the streets to take part in the Million MAGA March. Of course those attending the rally were Donald Trump supporters, well at least the majority of those individuals.
Paul Felder reacts following split decision loss to Rafael dos Anjos, blasts fighters for missing weight
Christopher Taylor - November 14, 2020
Paul Felder stepped up on just five days notice to save tonight’s UFC Vegas 14 event by squaring off with former 155lbs champion Rafael dos Anjos. It was a big risk for ‘The Irish Dragon’, but one he knew would payoff with dividends if he could pull off the upset.
UFC Vegas 14 Bonus Report: Rafael dos Anjos and Paul Felder earn 'FOTN'
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 14 event, a 9-bout fight card headlined by Paul Felder vs Rafael dos Anjos. The former UFC lightweight champion, Dos Anjos, was initially slated to fight Islam Makhachev in tonight’s event headliner. However, the Russian standout tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced to withdraw from the contest.
Rafael dos Anjos calls out Conor McGregor, 'The Notorious' responds
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
It did not take long for Conor McGregor to address the callout he received from Rafael dos Anjos following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC Vegas 14 event. Dos Anjos (30-13 MMA) returned to the promotions lightweight division in the headliner of tonight’s UFC event for a pivotal bout with Paul Felder.
Pros react after Rafael dos Anjos defeats Paul Felder at UFC Vegas 14
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 14 event was headlined by a key lightweight contest featuring former title holder Rafael dos Anjos taking on Paul Felder. Felder, who took tonight’s fight on just 5 days notice, had entered UFC Vegas 14 looking to rebound, this after dropping a split-decision loss to Dan Hooker in his most recent effort. ‘The Irish Dragon’ had gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall, which included a TKO victory over Charles Oliveira.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he is still in the USADA testing pool: "This is 47 times since 2015"
Christopher Taylor - November 14, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the sports world when he announced his retirement following his submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Despite always having aspirations of retiring with a perfect 30-0 record, ‘The Eagle’ cited the recent death of his father for hanging up his gloves.
Paige VanZant will make her BKFC debut on SuperBowl weekend against Britain Hart
Christopher Taylor - November 14, 2020
Former UFC standout Paige VanZant will make her Bare Knuckle Fighting debut on SuperBowl weekend when she squares off with Britain Hart. Hart (4-4-3), a professional boxer from Virginia, returned to action at last night’s BKFC 14 event. The 30-year-old walked away with a fourth round TKO victory over opponent Randine Elkholm.
Paul Felder rips Conor McGregor for questioning his Irish heritage: "Go blow some lines"
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
Paul Felder had some choice words for Conor McGregor after the former two-division UFC champion questioned his Irish heritage. Back in February of this year, McGregor had taken to Twitter where he suggested that the name Felder was from German-English dissent.
UFC Vegas 14: 'Felder vs. Dos Anjos' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 14 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Paul Felder vs. Rafael dos Anjos. The former UFC lightweight champion, Dos Anjos, was initially slated to fight Islam Makhachev in tonight’s event headliner. However, the Russian standout tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced to withdraw from the contest.
Paul Felder believes a UFC lightweight tournament is best for business: "There’s no hand-picking this"
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
Paul Felder believes it would be best for business if the UFC were to hold a lightweight tournament with no hand-picked fights. Felder (17-5 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon this evening on short-notice to battle former UFC lightweight title holder Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Vegas 14.
Tony Ferguson pleads with UFC President Dana White: "Let’s give em’ what they want. The fans deserve this."
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is hoping to make 2020 “a little better again” by headlining December’s UFC 256 event. ‘El Cucuy’ took to Twitter last night where he challenged former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler to a showdown this December.
Dana White provides update on Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2
Adam Martin - November 13, 2020
UFC president Dana White provided an update on the status of the rematch between lightweight contenders Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The UFC is targeting the highly-anticipated rematch between McGregor and Poirier to headline the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view, which is scheduled to take place on January 23 in Abu Dhabi. Poirier this week signed his bout agreement for the contest, but so far we haven’t had confirmation that McGregor has signed his end of the deal yet.
Henry Cejudo was not receptive to Conor McGregor's well wishes on "World Champ Champ Day"
Chris Taylor - November 13, 2020
Henry Cejudo was not exactly receptive to the well wishes he received from Conor McGregor on “World Champ Champ Day”. Yesterday, November 12, had marked the four year anniversary of McGregor’s destruction of Eddie Alvarez. The historic win at UFC 205 in New York made Conor McGregor the first “champ champ” in promotional history.
Khamzat Chimaev continues to call out Israel Adesanya despite being booked against Leon Edwards
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2020
Khamzat Chimaev is looking to fight middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Ever since Chimaev had an impressive stint on Fight Island where he dominated John Phillips and Rhys McKee at middleweight then welterweight, he had been calling out the champions. He made it clear he would finish both Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, but it appears more of his attention has gone towards Adesanya.
Rafael dos Anjos reveals if Paul Felder never stepped up the entire UFC Vegas 14 card would've been canceled
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2020
Rafael dos Anjos has revealed this Saturday’s card was close to being canceled. On Sunday, it was revealed Islam Makhachev was out of the fight with RDA due to injury. Immediately, many fans wondered if the UFC would even hold the event if the promotion couldn’t find a replacement for the Russian. Yet, on Monday, it was revealed Paul Felder stepped up on five days’ notice to headline the card and ultimately save the show.