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Gray Maynard on UFC President Dana White: "He just pimps us out and takes most of the money"
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard has sounded off on his previous employer Dana White. Maynard (13-7-1 MMA) competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2007 – 2018, competing for the promotions lightweight title on two occasions.
Donald Cerrone books Joe Lauzon for his UFC return
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
UFC fan favorites Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon will meet inside of the Octagon on April 30, 2022. That news come courtesy of MMAJunkie, who reported that ‘Cowboy’ and ‘J-Lau’ have been booked to throw down at a Fight Night event on April 30.
Eagle FC 44: 'Spong vs. Kharitonov' Live Results and Highlights
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
The EFC cage is set down in Miami for tonight’s Eagle FC 44 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Tyrone Spong vs. Sergei Kharitonov. Spong (2-0 MMA) will be returning to mixed martial arts for the first time in almost nine years. The former GLORY champion last competed in MMA back in August of 2013, where he scored a decision victory over Angel DeAnda under the WSOF banner.
Jon Jones’ advisor to meet with the UFC to discuss potential title fights against Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2022
Jon Jones’ advisor, Richard Schaefer will be meeting with the UFC brass this weekend to discuss ‘Bones’ returning to the UFC. Jones has not fought since February of 2020 where he defeated Dominick Reyes by decision to defend his light heavyweight title. After that, he vacated his 205lbs strap in hopes of moving up to heavyweight. However, as of right now ‘Bones’ has yet to make the official move, but the hope for many fans is he returns to face Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic in the very near future.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns targeted for UFC 273
Josh Evanoff - January 28, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has been begging for a UFC contender for the past few months. It seems that he’s finally going to get it. ‘Borz’ has recently been calling out seemingly anyone and everyone for a fight. Even slamming top figures such as Kamaru Usman, Conor McGregor, and Brock Lesnar. However, he’s been unable to get any high-profile bout since his destruction of Li Jingliang in October 2021.
Jasmine Jasudavicius says friend is getting a tattoo of her face after losing UFC bet, explains why she wants to fight Casey O'Neill
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2022
Jasmine Jasudavicius always knew she would get to the UFC and she made a bet to prove that. Jasudavicius was always considered one of the best Canadian prospects and at UFC 270 she made her UFC debut with a decision win over Kay Hansen. Although she got her hand raised, the Canadian admitted she did want a brawl but her coaches told her not to.
Kevin Lee says his UFC release was retaliation stemming from Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Kevin Lee, 29, (18-7 MMA) former UFC interim lightweight title contender was released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in November 2021. Lee’s manager, Marquel Martin, of Creative Artists Agency, had indicated that ‘The Motown Phenom’ had multiple fights left on his contract but the UFC decided to terminate him anyways.
Jake Paul releases “Dana White diss track” on YouTube (Video)
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Jake Paul is at it again! ‘The Problem Child’ has released a new rap song on his YouTube channel this morning, taking aim once again at UFC President, Dana White.
Henry Cejudo says Jon Jones is on “another level” compared to Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane: “He would literally eat these dudes for breakfast”
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Henry Cejudo, 34, (16-2 MMA) is very impressed with Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) and his chances of dominating in the UFC heavyweight division. Currently training alongside UFC flyweight and bantamweight champ Cejudo, at the ‘Fight Ready’ gym in Scottsdale, Arizona, ‘Bones’ already has his eye on the heavyweight title.
Miesha Tate and Lamar Odom to serve as contestants on Celebrity Big Brother
Harry Kettle - January 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate has been announced as one of the names appearing in the upcoming season of Celebrity Big Brother. Years on from her stint on The Ultimate Fighter as a coach alongside Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate will be dipping her toe back into the reality TV show waters – starting on February 2. She’ll be doing so alongside a whole host of big names such as Lamar Odom, Carson Kressley, Todrick Hall, Chris Kattan and more.
Kamaru Usman details how he went about spending his first one million dollars
Harry Kettle - January 28, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has broken down how he spent the first one million dollars he earned with the promotion. Ever since he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it was clear to see that Kamaru Usman had a lot of potential. His triumph in The Ultimate Fighter set him up perfectly for a run in the big time and now, he holds the distinction of being the 170-pound king – and with five successful defences to his name, he’s already established himself as one of the division’s GOATs.
Robert Whittaker is relishing his underdog status ahead of UFC 271 rematch with Israel Adesanya: “It definitely takes some of the pressure off”
Harry Kettle - January 27, 2022
Robert Whittaker has admitted that he enjoys being the underdog heading into his UFC 271 rematch against Israel Adesanya. After more than two years of waiting, Robert Whittaker will finally get the chance for revenge when he challenges Israel Adesanya next month for the UFC middleweight championship. In their initial bout, at UFC 243, many fans and pundits couldn’t decide who was going to come out on top – but “The Last Stylebender” definitely seems to have the advantage with the bookmakers after how dominant he was in their first meeting.
Julianna Pena shares her thoughts on COVID-19: "This is just a money grab. This is they're trying to kill us, you know?"
Christopher Taylor - January 27, 2022
Newly crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena shared her thoughts on COVID-19 during an interview with Joe Rogan. Pena (11-4 MMA) shocked the world at last month’s UFC 269 event when she dethroned Amanda Nunes (21-5 MMA) with a second round submission victory. It was a stunning upset, one which served as Nunes’ first loss since September of 2014.
Sean O'Malley says Francis Ngannou is not in a "great position" after UFC 270 win: "You can't do that to your boss"
Christopher Taylor - January 27, 2022
Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley does not envy the current situation of UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Despite cementing his status as the “baddest man on the planet” at last weekend’s UFC 270 event, Ngannou’s future with the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion remains up in the air.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends a warning to the UFC: "If they don't treat good fighters, Eagle FC is here"
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov has sent a warning to the UFC. Eagle Fighting Championship, which is owned by Nurmagomeodv, is set to have its first U.S. event on Friday. The card sees the likes of Rashad Evans, Tyrone Spong, Ray Borg, and other UFC veterans on the event. They have also signed the likes of Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee which Nurmagomedov says is only the beginning.
Jeremy Stephens to sign with PFL after departure from UFC
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2022
Jeremy Stephens is joining the Professional Fighters League. On Thursday it was revealed Stephens and the UFC parted ways as “Lil Heathen” fought out his contract and was not re-signed. Now, according to MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani, Stephens has agreed to a deal with the PFL to compete in their 2022 lightweight tournament.
Jake Paul continues to take aim at Dana White, says he plans to help create a fighter's union
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2022
Jake Paul is continuing to take shots at UFC President Dana White over fighter pay. Ever since Paul began boxing ex-UFC fighters, he has been vocal about fighter pay and how White isn’t paying his fighters enough money. The two have gone back-and-forth about it on social media and now, Paul says he wants to start a fighter’s union.
Rashad Evans believes in Kamaru Usman at 205 pounds: "He can hang with them all"
Josh Evanoff - January 27, 2022
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans is a believer in Kamaru Usman moving up to 205 pounds. The current UFC welterweight champion recently revealed in an interview with GQ that he pondered fighting up in weight. Usman admitted that he didn’t even think about fighting at 185 pounds due to his friendship with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.