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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.
Paddy Pimblett explains why he would choose Anfield main event over a UFC title win
Harry Kettle - January 13, 2022
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has explained the importance of his desire to fight at Anfield Stadium one day. Last September, Paddy Pimblett announced himself to the UFC audience in style with an emphatic knockout win over Luigi Vendramini. He had to face some adversity but ultimately, “The Baddy” got the job done with the kind of ruthless efficiency that’s going to make him such a dangerous foe for so many at 155 pounds.
Cheyanne Vlismas fires back at estranged husband JP Buys for suggesting she’s creating a false narrative
Harry Kettle - January 13, 2022
UFC fighter Cheyanne Vlismas has hit back at husband JP Buys after he suggested she’s created a false narrative surrounding their current situation. Over the course of the last few weeks we’ve seen continued developments regarding Vlismas, Buys and their incredibly public dispute. After Vlismas noted that she’d spent some time away from the spotlight following her most recent UFC win, Buys came back and suggested she was in Georgia with a man she was having an affair with.
Sean O'Malley explains why he is reluctant to fight Cody Garbrandt: "I go out there and lose to Cody, that does a lot of negative damage towards me"
Christopher Taylor - January 12, 2022
Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley has explained why he is reluctant to fight former champion Cody Garbrandt next time out. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) and Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) have been trash talking one another for some time now and even squared off with each other prior to last month’s UFC 269 event in Las Vegas
Photo | Dustin Poirier is bulking up for his next fight
Christopher Taylor - January 12, 2022
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) is bulking up for his next fight. Last week, ‘The Diamond’ joined Teddy Atlas on ‘The Fight WTA’ where he disclosed the following information regarding his next Octagon appearance.
Greg Hardy reacts to Antonio Brown controversy, says he’s paved the way for NFL players to fight
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022
Greg Hardy believes Antonio Brown wasn’t in the wrong by running off the field against the New York Jets. Hardy spent six seasons in the NFL playing 75 games and recording 40 sacks along with 239 tackles. He was a Pro Bowler in 2013 and knows the NFL better than most, so when he saw Brown run off the field mid-game, he wasn’t one of the people saying Brown was in the wrong and can’t do that. Instead, he believes ‘AB’ can do whatever he wants.
Ramiz Brahimaj plans to become the second person ever to finish Court McGee, wants to go 4-0 in 2022
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022
Ramiz Brahimaj is known as a finisher and he wants to prove that on Saturday at UFC Vegas 46. Brahimaj is set to make his third walk to the Octagon as he battles TUF 11 winner and 18-fight UFC veteran, Court McGee. It’s an intriguing matchup and when Brahimaj heard he was fighting McGee, it was an immediate yes from him.
Jon Jones will fight for the UFC heavyweight title, but will lose, says Daniel Cormier
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022
Daniel Cormier expects Jon Jones to suffer defeat at heavyweight. Ever since Jones vacated his light heavyweight title in February of 2020, the plan was for him to move up to heavyweight. Yet, he took the rest of the year off and then all of 2021, as he proceeded to bulk up for the move. The plan is now for ‘Bones’ to make his debut in 2022 and for Cormier, he believes Jones will fight for heavyweight gold but won’t win the title.
Pro fighters make their picks for Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 46, top-10 featherweights collide as Calvin Kattar looks to return to the win column against Giga Chikadze. Entering the fight, Kattar is a +200 underdog while the Georgian is a -250 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe Chikadze’s striking will be too much for Kattar as he will get the win and remain undefeated in the UFC.
The UFC parts ways with four more fighters
Susan Cox - January 12, 2022
Official announcements have yet to be made but sources recently informed MMA Junkie that the UFC has parted ways with another four fighters. While these sources wish to remain anonymous, it should also be noted that it has not been confirmed if these moves were outright releases or contracts which were not renewed.
Javier Mendez confident that both Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov would “dominate” Charles Oliveira
Susan Cox - January 12, 2022
Javier Mendez, speaking on his YouTube channel has suggested that both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev would ‘dominate’ Charles Oliveira: “I know they both would beat Charles, in my opinion because look, they’re both my fighters,” Mendez said (h/t MMAJunkie). “Stylistically-wise, Islam could strike, he can kick. Khabib wasn’t a great kicker. Khabib would have to go straight to the grappling with Charles and probably dominate him there. As a matter of fact, I know he would. I know Khabib would dominate him there, and I kind of feel, my personal opinion, as great as Charles is, I think Islam would dominate him there. too.”
Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor could “skip the line” and fight Charles Oliveira next: “There are different rules in regards to Conor”
Susan Cox - January 12, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes fellow former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor could “skip the line” and fight Charles Oliveira next. In a YouTube interview, the Schmo speaking to Daniel Cormier about the possibility of a McGregor vs Oliveira lightweight match this summer commented:
Report: ONE Championship to offer 50k bonuses for 'gameness'
Andrew Whitelaw - January 12, 2022
ONE Championship fighters have a been given added incentive to produce fireworks with CEO Chatri Sityodtong reportedly offering a 50k performance bonus for athletes who show the most ‘gameness.’ According to SCMP MMA, Sityodtong will award,