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Jorge Masvidal chimes in after being praised in Dana White’s response to Jake Paul: “Only took you 4 years”
Christopher Taylor - January 2, 2022
Jorge Masvidal raised some eyebrows with his reaction to UFC President Dana White’s response to boxer Jake Paul. White and Paul have been trading verbal jabs for months now, but their rivalry recently escalated following Jake’s knockout win over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Rafael Dos Anjos and Tony Ferguson discuss potential rematch, Rafael Fiziev interjects
Chris Taylor - January 2, 2022
Surging lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev is not interested in seeing a rematch between Rafael Dos Anjos and Tony Ferguson. The UFC’s former lightweight champion, Dos Anjos (31-13 MMA), who has not competed since November of 2020, recently called out his former opponent in Ferguson on Twitter.
Mark Hunt offers ultimatum to Dana White and the Fertitta's: "You win I drop the lawsuit, I win you pay every fighter you have ripped off"
Christopher Taylor - January 2, 2022
Heavyweight knockout artist Mark Hunt has offered a ultimatum to Dana White and the Fertitta brothers (Frank and Lorenzo). Hunt filed a lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship shortly following his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. ‘The Super Samoan’ claimed that the promotion put him in the cage with a fighter in Lesnar, who he says the UFC knew was using PED’s. The court case was originally dismissed in 2019, however the appeals court decided to reopen the cases on fraud and battery in September of 2021.
Jake Paul sounds off on "dog in a corner" Dana White: "You are one of the most selfish, capitalistic motherf*ckers that I’ve ever seen"
Christopher Taylor - January 2, 2022
The ongoing feud between boxer Jake Paul and UFC President Dana White continued on Sunday morning. Paul and White have been trading verbal jabs for months now, but their rivalry recently escalated after Jake knocked out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Pros react after Jake Paul issues fighter-friendly challenge to Dana White
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Jake Paul raised a ton of eyebrows on Saturday afternoon when he issued a bold challenge to UFC President Dana White. Paul and White have been going back and forth for months now, and that rivalry escalated two weeks ago after Jake knocked out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Dana White responds to "real challenge" from Jake Paul: "I'm ready to roll buddy. I don't use cocaine."
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
UFC President Dana White has issued a long-winded response after receiving a “real challenge” from boxer Jake Paul. Paul (5-0) taunted White following his knockout win over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley two weeks ago, this while suggesting that Dana was a cocaine user.
Report | Mark Hunt ordered to pay the UFC over $375k in legal fees
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Heavyweight fighter Mark Hunt has been ordered to pay the UFC over $375k in legal fees by the United States District Court in Nevada. Hunt filed a lawsuit against the UFC shortly following his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. ‘The Super Samoan’ claimed that the promotion put him in the cage with a fighter who he says the UFC knew was using PEDs, in Lesnar. The court case was originally dismissed in 2019, however the appeals court decided to reopen the cases on fraud and battery September of 2021.
Michael Chandler responds to callout from Tony Ferguson: "I’ll beat you from bell to bell. Pray for a merciful ref"
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Michael Chandler has responded to Tony Ferguson after ‘El Cucuy’ accused him of delaying a upcoming ass whooping. Ferguson (25-6 MMA), the promotions former interim lightweight title holder, has not competed since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event.
Chael Sonnen advises fighters to "take less money" for the right platform: "I've never loved the idea of a fighter being a whore"
Christopher Taylor - December 31, 2021
Chael Sonnen has shared some advice for his fellow fighters explaining how taking less money for the right platform can prove lucrative. The former UFC title challenger, Sonnen (31-17-1 MMA), recently shared a video on his YouTube channel where he suggested that taking the ‘biggest offer’ is not always the smartest move for a fighter.
Michael Bisping slams Jake Paul over his 2022 goals list: "Your goal should be to attain credibility in the fight world, that’s what real fighters crave"
Christopher Taylor - December 31, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has slammed Jake Paul over his 2022 goals list. Earlier this evening Paul (5-0 Boxing) took to social media where he released four personal goals for the upcoming year.
Dillon Danis offers bold stipulation in hopes of securing a boxing match with Jake Paul
Chris Taylor - December 31, 2021
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis has offered up a bold stipulation in hopes of luring Jake Paul into accepting a boxing match. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who has been chasing a fight against ‘The Problem Child’ for some time now, previously blasted the ‘Paul vs. Woodley’ booking.
Tony Ferguson blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov over Eagle FC's new 165lbs weight class: "So fat he had to make a new weight class"
Chris Taylor - December 31, 2021
Tony Ferguson continues to pester his longtime nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov, this time taking aim at Eagle FC’s new 165lbs weight class. Ferguson (25-6 MMA) and Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) of course have a long and storied rivalry. The lightweight standouts were slated to meet on five different occasions inside of the Octagon. However, none of those contests ever came to fruition due to a variety of different reasons.
Colby Covington claims Dustin Poirier would “leave the gym crying” following their sparring sessions
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
There is no doubt that the rivalry between Colby Covington and Dustin Poirier still exists and the latest comments that ‘The Diamond’ would “leave the gym crying” just confirms the animosity between the two. Colby claims he dominated his former teammate while training in the Florida American Top Team gym which brought Poirier to tears, when speaking with MMA News‘ James Lynch he confirmed:
Daniel Cormier explains why he will never refer to Kamaru Usman as ‘Marty’ again: “I will never call him that again”
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Fans will never hear Daniel Cormier refer to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman as ‘Marty’ ever again. That’s according to the man himself, as ‘DC’ recently opened up on how ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ became known as ‘Marty’ during his amateur wrestling days.
Chael Sonnen believes the UFC might put Justin Gaethje “on hold” for Charles Oliveira to have his ‘red panty night’ with Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Chael Sonnen believes the UFC could put Justin Gaethje “on hold” for Charles Oliveira to have his ‘red panty night’ with Conor McGregor. After Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his lightweight title with a submission victory over Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) at UFC 269, it was assumed that Justin Gaethje would be next in line for ‘Do Bronx’.
The UFC adds two new fights to their 2022 calendar, including ‘The Hulk’ vs. ‘Superman’
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
The UFC has added two new fights to their 2022 calendar – with one pitting Ryan Spann against Ion Cutelaba in a battle of the best nicknames. The contest between Ryan Spann and Ion Cutelaba will serve as a great opportunity for both men to rebuild some momentum in the light heavyweight contender discussion. Spann, known as “Superman” to many, hopes to bounce back from a disappointing submission loss at the hands of Anthony Smith earlier this year.
Francis Ngannou shares his take on who is the best striker in mixed martial arts
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has named who he believes to be the best striker in mixed martial arts. When we’re talking about some of the most fearsome strikers in the sport, Francis Ngannou is one of the first names that comes to mind. “The Predator” has finished just about everyone of note that he’s climbed into the Octagon with and while there have been a few speed bumps along the way, he’s still managed to persevere and position himself as the “baddest man on the planet” after winning the title earlier this year.
Video | Joe Solecki submits Donald Cerrone at FURY Pro Grappling 3
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
UFC lightweight Joe Solecki submitted veteran Donald Cerrone during their submission-only bout at FURY Pro Grappling 3 last night. FURY Pro Grappling 3 produced another fascinating evening of entertainment on the mats on Thursday with a whole host of familiar faces taking part. Some were victorious and others fell short but given the relative stakes, it was still a nice showcase for everyone involved.