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Rob Font vs. Cory Sandhagen next "makes sense," says coach Tyson Chartier
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2022
Tyson Chartier was proud of Rob Font as he believes he fought a very good fight against Jose Aldo. Font had a ton of success but there were a couple of points where he made a mistake and Aldo capitalized and dropped him. According to Chartier, he believes the first knockdown that broke Font’s orbital bone set the tone for the rest of the scrap, as Aldo won a decision. Yet, he is proud of his pupil as he believes they can take a lot of good from it.
Greg Hardy out of UFC 270 fight against Serghei Spivac
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2022
Greg Hardy will not be competing at UFC 270. Hardy was scheduled to face Aleksei Oleinik next weekend, but on Thursday it was revealed the Russian was out of the fight and was replaced by Serghei Spivac. Now, Hardy posted on Instagram a photo of his finger that is cut and appears to be broken.
Joseph Holmes expects to finish "one-dimensional" Jamie Pickett at UFC Vegas 46
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2022
Joseph Holmes is eager to finally make his UFC debut. Holmes won by submission on the Contender Series but Dana White decided he wanted to see some more. He then competed at Dana White’s Lookin’ For A Fight, where he scored a KO win and got a UFC contract. After getting the deal, he agreed to a short-notice fight to face Jamie Pickett at UFC Vegas 46 which he’s excited about.
Miesha Tate clarifies OnlyFans remarks: "I was being harassed and responded jokingly. This is being taken way out of context"
Susan Cox - January 14, 2022
Miesha Tate, who recently booked her flyweight debut opposite Lauren Murphy, has clarified her previous remarks about OnlyFans. It appears that Tate, 35, joked that she wasn’t desperate enough to make an OnlyFans account during an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri.
UFC Vegas 46 Weigh-in Results: Kattar and Chikadze make weight
Chris Taylor - January 14, 2022
UFC Vegas 46: ‘Kattar vs. Chikadze’ serves as the first event of 2022 and is set to feature a total of ten contests. The event is of course headlined by a featherweight bout between perennial division contenders Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze.
Brendan Schaub goes to bat for Joe Rogan after Doctors call for Spotify to shutdown his podcast
Susan Cox - January 14, 2022
Brendan Schaub, American podcast host, has come to his good friend Joe Rogans’ defense after medical experts call for Spotify to “establish a clear and public policy to moderate misinformation on its platform.” The letter stated: “By allowing the propagation of false and societally harmful assertions Spotify is enabling its hosted media to damage public trust in scientific research and sow doubt in the credibility of data-driven guidance offered by medical professionals.”
Doctors demand Spotify put an end to "COVID lies" on 'The Joe Rogan Experience'
Susan Cox - January 14, 2022
In an open letter to Spotify hundreds of medical experts have voiced their concerns over misinformation and ‘baseless conspiracy theories’ surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic which have been put forth on Joe Rogans’ Podcasts. The letter stated: “By allowing the propagation of false and societally harmful assertions Spotify is enabling its hosted media to damage public trust in scientific research and sow doubt in the credibility of data-driven guidance offered by medical professionals.”
Daniel Cormier shares his five bold 2022 predictions for the UFC
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his five bold predictions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2022. While he may no longer be an active member of the roster, Daniel Cormier is still one of the most important analysts the UFC has at their disposal. From PPV commentating to his DC & RC show on ESPN, the former two-weight world champion is one of the voices of the promotion.
Jake Paul fighting in PFL is a serious possibility according to CEO Peter Murray
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2022
PFL CEO Peter Murray has said that Jake Paul fighting for the promotion could be a serious possibility in the future. For the last few years we’ve seen Jake Paul focus most of his energy on a successful transition into professional boxing. With a 5-0 record to his name alongside knockout wins over the likes of Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren, it’s safe to say the man formerly known as a “controversial YouTube star” has turned the game on its head in a fairly substantial way.
Mark Hunt closes the door on a return to fighting: “I don’t think any company would pick me up because of this lawsuit, to be honest”
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2022
UFC veteran Mark Hunt has closed the door on the idea of returning to fighting following his recent legal issues with the promotion. It’s no secret that Mark Hunt has had his problems with the Ultimate Fighting Championship over the course of the last few years. The situation dates back to his UFC 200 loss at the hands of Brock Lesnar which, as we now know, was overturned to a no contest after Lesnar tested positive for banned substances.
Francis Ngannou will never fight for UFC again on current deal: "I will not fight for $500,000 or $600,000 anymore"
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2022
Francis Ngannou is looking to get a pay raise. Ngannou, the current heavyweight champion, will defend his belt against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. In the lead-up to the fight, it has been made clear that this is the last fight on Ngannou’s contract and he has been unhappy with the UFC.
Giga Chikadze plans to finish Calvin Kattar with a "spectacular" move at UFC Vegas 46
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2022
Giga Chikadze is confident he won’t just beat Calvin Kattar but will finish him on Saturday. Chikadze and Kattar are set to headline UFC Vegas 46 at the UFC Apex in a very intriguing matchup. Both men are great strikers, but Chikadze comes from Glory kickboxing so he believes he’s the best striker in the UFC and wants to show that on Saturday night.
Conor McGregor's pub in Ireland targeted with "petrol bombs," cops searching for suspects
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2022
Conor McGregor’s pub, The Black Forge Inn, was targeted by criminals with a petrol bomb late Wednesday but no damage to the building was done as well as no injuries to any patrons were sustained. McGregor bought the pub back in 2019 for a reported $2.2 million, and they confirmed the news to MMAFighting that the pub was the site of an attack.
Leon Edwards is "100 percent" next for Kamaru Usman, says Dana White
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2022
Leon Edwards will finally be getting the title shot. After Kamaru Usman beat Colby Covington at UFC 268, many expected Edwards to be next in line. Yet, Dana White would not confirm, especially after Khamzat Chimaev picked up a big win at UFC 267. Now, however, the UFC president confirmed to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter that Edwards will be next to challenge ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ for his belt.
Conor McGregor reacts after being named the highest earning athlete per minute in 2021
Susan Cox - January 13, 2022
According to OLBG.com (Online Betting Guide), Conor McGregor earned a total of $8,695,652.00 per minute (in-cage activity) during 2021. Other notable mentions were Canelo Alvarez, Mexican Professional Boxer; Tom Brady, NFL legend; Neymar, Brazilian soccer player, and Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese professional footballer.
Michael Bisping shares his thoughts on Colby Covington’s persona: "If he is acting, then give the man a f*cking Oscar"
Susan Cox - January 13, 2022
Colby Covington (16-4 MMA) and Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA) trained together at American Top Team for eight years. Yes the two fighters sparred together, lived together and shared a brotherhood between them.
Chael Sonnen explains how Tommy Fury can lure Jake Paul into accepting a fight
Susan Cox - January 13, 2022
Chael Sonnen, mixed martial arts analyst, and retired UFC star has weighed in on how Tommy Fury can lure Jake Paul into accepting a fight. Paul (5-0 MMA) and Fury (7-0 MMA) were to have met in the boxing ring December 18th in Florida, but the fight didn’t pan out due to Fury being sidelined with an injury.
Tai Tuivasa shares his prediction for next Saturday’s UFC 270 title fight between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane
Harry Kettle - January 13, 2022
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has given his thoughts on the upcoming battle between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. In the main event of UFC 270, Francis Ngannou will finally defend his UFC heavyweight title for the first time when he goes head to head with Ciryl Gane. It marks the beginning of what could prove to be an iconic year for the division with every member of the top 15, and beyond, generating excitement whenever they step into the Octagon.