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Brandon Royval believes Rogerio Bontorin tapped at UFC Vegas 46, wants the loser of Moreno-Figueiredo 3
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2022
Brandon Royval thinks Rogerio Bontorin tapped in their fight at UFC Vegas 46. Royval was entering the fight on a two-fight losing streak and looking to get back into the win column in a big way. In the fight against Bontorin, it was a back-and-forth fight but in the third round, Royval had Bontorin in an armbar it appeared the Brazilian tapped.
Colby Covington vows to put Jorge Masvidal in the hospital after UFC 272: "He's in for a rude awakening"
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2022
Colby Covington has violent intentions for Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272. In the main event of UFC 272 on March 5, Covington and Masvidal will settle their differences in a highly-anticipated bout. They are former roommates and best friends that even cornered one another, but they had a massive falling out and now do not like one another. After years of trash-talking one another, they will finally fight and Covington says he will put Masvidal in the hospital.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson announces historic partnership with the UFC
Josh Evanoff - January 21, 2022
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has announced a historic shoe partnership with the UFC. Johnson has collaborated with popular sports manufacturer Under Armour for a few years now, creating a brand dubbed “Project Rock” that has seen clothing, gym accessories, and sneakers made reminiscent of the actor’s style. Johnson’s brand has now taken a huge step, as it’s the official footwear partner for the UFC.
Dana White responds to Mark Hunt’s unique ultimatum: “That sounds like that's gonna happen”
Susan Cox - January 21, 2022
Mark Hunt, a New Zealand former mixed martial artist and kickboxer of Samoan descent who currently lives in Australia, has called out Dana White and the Fertitta brothers (Frank & Lorenzo) concerning his lawsuit against the UFC. Hunt, former title contender called out White and his associates for a three vs. one matchup, thereby settling his legal battles in an MMA bout.
Jorge Masvidal reacts to Amanda Nunes leaving ATT: “It’s a devastating blow”
Susan Cox - January 21, 2022
In an appearance on ‘The MMA Hour’, Jorge Masvidal reacted to the news that UFC star Amanda Nunes has left American Top Team: “To see her progress is amazing. To see her progress under American Top Team, my same gym, it’s like wow! I never worked out with her or sparred or anything but to some extent, the journey that she had was like shared with me. It just definitely hurts not to have her there I think.” Masvidal said (h/t WMMARankings). “But man, I’m just always wishing the best for her. She’s going to do her own thing….Obviously, it hurts and obviously, I want her to stay at American Top Team and I think we all do, we all love her. So it’s like a… It’s a devastating blow.”
Ciryl Gane denies being KO’d by Francis Ngannou in sparring: “Maybe it’s a strategy to intimidate me?”
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2022
UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has denied that he was knocked out by rival Francis Ngannou in a previous training session. With UFC 270 being just over 24 hours away, it’s no surprise to see that the tension is really beginning to build between main eventers Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Both men would ideally prefer to focus their energy on the fight itself but with there being so many outside circumstances to consider, it’s near enough impossible for them not to get drawn into the chaos.
UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ Weigh-In Results: Two fights canceled
Susan Cox - January 21, 2022
UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ serves as the first pay-per-view event of 2022 and is set to feature a total of thirteen contests. The fight card is headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout between former training partners Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA) and Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA).
Sean O’Malley has a gut feeling that Jorge Masvidal “could definitely piece up” Colby Covington at UFC 272
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2022
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has said he has a feeling Jorge Masvidal could do some damage in his fight against Colby Covington. At UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal will meet Colby Covington in a welterweight showdown that could take one of them back to the verge of another title shot. Of course, there’s a lot more to the fight than that, with both men harbouring a burning hatred for the other after years of verbal jabs.
Julianna Pena reacts to news that Amanda Nunes is leaving American Top Team: “What a zoo”
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2022
Julianna Pena has given her thoughts on the news that Amanda Nunes is leaving American Top Team to begin her own team. Last month, at UFC 269, Julianna Pena was responsible for one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when she submitted Amanda Nunes to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. The win sent shockwaves throughout the sport of mixed martial arts and now, fans are clamouring to see them run it back with an immediate rematch.
Michael Chandler shares his predictions for UFC 270, tells fans to “put your money” on Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2022
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has given his official predictions ahead of this weekend’s huge UFC 270 pay-per-view. On Saturday night, both the UFC heavyweight title and UFC flyweight title will be on the line when the Ultimate Fighting Championship emanates from Anaheim. Francis Ngannou will defend his title against Ciryl Gane whereas Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to wrestle back control of the 125-pound division from Brandon Moreno.
Francis Ngannou shoots down the idea of fighting Jon Jones next: "I’m done with that fight"
Jeffrey Walter - January 20, 2022
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is no longer interested in the idea of fighting Jon Jones next. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) is set to square off with his former teammate and current interim title holder Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC 270 pay-per-view event.
Khamzat Chimaev joins Petr Yan and Rafael Fiziev at Tiger Muay Thai
Andrew Whitelaw - January 20, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev may have just gotten even scarier. The Swede recently touched down in Phuket, Thailand to train at Tiger Muay Thai. The island gym has previously hosted multiple UFC champions including Valentina Shevchenko, Alexander Volkanovski, George St-Pierre, Israel Adesanya and numerous others.
Tom Aspinall booked to headline UFC London against Alexander Volkov
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022
Tom Aspinall will be headlining UFC London but it won’t be against his original opponent. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Aspinall was originally supposed to fight Shamil Abdurakhimov. However, Shamil was pulled from the fight and the Brit will now face Alexander Volkov instead.
Paddy Pimblett set to return to the Octagon at UFC London against Kazula Vargas
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022
Paddy Pimblett will not be fighting Jared Gordon after all. On Tuesday, Dana White revealed on The Dave Portnoy Show on Barstool, Pimblett was going to return at UFC London on March 19 against Jared Gordon. However, both managers claimed that was not true.
Dana White sends a stern message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270, tells him to focus on Ciryl Gane not boxing
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022
Dana White has sent a message to Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270. In the main event of the first pay-per-view card in 2022, Ngannou is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against the interim champ, Ciryl Gane. It’s a fascinating fight due to them being ex-training partners, but a big storyline for the scrap is the fact this is Ngannou’s last fight on his contract.
Kay Hansen pleaded with Dana White to move her fight so she could compete at home for UFC 270
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022
Kay Hansen was supposed to fight on January 15, but after hearing UFC 270 was the week after in Anaheim, she made it clear she wanted to be on that card. Hansen is from Anaheim and of course wanted to be a part of the card but her managers initial request to have the bout moved didn’t happen. However, she decided to take matters into her own hands and messaged Dana White herself to move the fight, and just a day later she got her wish.
Dana White casts doubt on Jon Jones fighting the winner of Ngannou vs Gane: “Maybe he doesn’t fight at heavyweight”
Susan Cox - January 20, 2022
UFC President Dana white has cast doubt on the idea of Jon Jones fighting the winner of Saturday’s ‘Ngannou vs Gane’ main event. The Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA) vs Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) heavyweight title bout takes place at UFC 270 on January 22nd at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Tyron Woodley has a message for his critics: “Jake Paul would literally f*ck a lot of y’all up”
Susan Cox - January 20, 2022
Tyron Woodley (19-7 MMA) and Jake Paul (5-0 Boxing) collided for a second time at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida back on December 18th, 2021 this after their first contest ended in a controversial split decision win for Jake. ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ resulted in Jake Paul connecting with a huge right hand in round six that sent Tyron Woodley crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness.