MMA News
Jake Paul sends a warning to Canelo Alvarez after sleeping Tyron Woodley
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul has issued a warning to Canelo Alvarez following his knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Last Saturday night in Tampa, Jake Paul produced the best knockout of his career thus far as he put Tyron Woodley’s lights out in their short notice rematch. It came just under four months after Paul was able to defeat the former UFC welterweight champion via decision in his hometown of Cleveland.
Justin Gaethje says he will “start throwing dollies everywhere” if Conor McGregor skips the line for a UFC title shot against Charles Oliveira
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
Justin Gaethje has made it clear that he won’t be happy if Conor McGregor gets a UFC lightweight title shot ahead of him. While some have started to suggest that the UFC’s bantamweight division is now stronger than what they’ve got at lightweight, it’s still a popular opinion that the 155-pounders produce the most consistent entertainment for fans on a week by week basis. The reigning champion, Charles Oliveira, helped to prove that by submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to retain the strap.
Mark Hunt refutes the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first ever heavyweight to miss weight: “You forget Brock Lesnar didn’t make weight”
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
Mark Hunt has hit back at the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first heavyweight in the promotion’s history to miss weight. Last Saturday night, Justin Tafa knocked Harry Hunsucker out to register his first mixed martial arts win since February 2020. However, while the victory was nice, it was slightly ruined by the fact that Tafa weighed in at 267 and therefore became the first heavyweight to officially miss the mark in UFC history.
Miesha Tate rejects fight offer from Aspen Ladd (Video)
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is not interested in having her next fight come against Aspen Ladd. Tate (19-8 MMA) returned to the Octagon in the headliner of last month’s UFC Vegas 43 event for a showdown with perennial bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira (12-2 MMA).
Video | Tyron Woodley's mother explodes when asked "what went wrong" in rematch with Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Tyron Woodley’s mother Deborah was not in the mood for fielding questions after her son was brutally knocked out by Jake Paul. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) squared off for a second time last night in Tampa, Florida. The pair had originally collided in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake emerging victorious by way of split decision.
Video | Fan pushes Jorge Masvidal at 'Paul vs. Woodley 2', immediately regrets his decision
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
A 17-year-old fight fan pushed Jorge Masvidal from behind at last night’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event and immediately proceeded to regret the decision. Masvidal (35-15 MMA) was in attendance yesterday evening at Amalie Arena to watch his friend and former training partner Tyron Woodley (0-2) rematch Jake Paul (5-0).
Video | Nate Diaz involved in scuffle at 'Paul vs. Woodley 2' event
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
UFC star Nate Diaz was involved in a brief scuffle at last night’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event in Tampa, Florida. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was in attendance yesterday evening at Amalie Arena to watch his training partner Chris Avila earn a majority decision win over Anthony Taylor.
Derrick Lewis dedicates his UFC Vegas 45 win to Rodney King, sends a message to ‘d*ckhead’ Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Derrick Lewis has dedicated his win over Chris Daukaus to Rodney King. Lewis was fighting Daukaus, a former Philadelphia police officer, in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 45 event.
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley join forces after receiving criticism from Le'Veon Bell
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
From foes to bros – Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley have teamed up after receiving criticism from NFL running back Le’Veon Bell. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time last night in Tampa, this after their first encounter ended in a controversial split-decision.
Amanda Nunes scolds Julianna Pena for her "Mom Champ" remarks
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Amanda Nunes has responded after Julianna Pena suggested that she should be considered the first ever “Mom Champ” in UFC history. Nunes (21-5 MMA) put her bantamweight title on the line against Pena (11-4 MMA) in the co-headliner of last weekend’s UFC 269 pay-per-view event.
Jon Jones reacts after longtime rival Chael Sonnen gets detained with multiple citations for battery
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Jon Jones has reacted after his longtime nemesis Chael Sonnen was detained with multiple citations for battery. Jones and Sonnen have a storied rivalry dating back to their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 159 back in 2013.
Chael Sonnen cited for battery following alleged hotel brawl in Las Vegas
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Chael Sonnen has been hit with five battery citiations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas. TMZ Sports was first to share the news as they reported that Sonnen was detained but was ultimately not arrested because cops didn’t personally witness the alleged incident. He still was given five misdemeanor battery citations and the police are still investigating the incident.
Tyron Woodley reacts following knockout loss to Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Tyron Woodley was looking to even the score when he squared off in a short-notice boxing rematch with Jake Paul on Saturday night. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) had of course previously clashed in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake walking away with a split decision victory.
Jorge Masvidal claps back at Jake Paul after "The Problem Child" calls him out after Woodley KO: 'You can't f*****g afford me'
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has fired back at Jake Paul after “The Problem Child” knocked out Tyron Woodley on Saturday night. Paul and Woodley were running it back and early on, Woodley was having some success. However, in the sixth round, “The Chosen One” dropped his hand and Paul landed a perfectly timed shot that KO’d the former UFC champion.
Jake Paul sends a message to Dana White after knocking out Tyron Woodley
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul sent a fiery message to UFC President Dana White after putting Tyron Woodley to sleep in tonight’s boxing rematch. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time this evening in Tampa, this after their first encounter ended in a controversial split decision victory for Jake.
Tyron Woodley issues statement following knockout loss to Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Tyron Woodley was hoping to exact some revenge when he squared off with Jake Paul in a short-notice rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) had of course previously collided in a high-profile boxing match this past August in Cleveland, with Jake walking away with a split decision victory.
UFC Fighters react after Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley met inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Paul (5-0) had previously defeated Woodley (0-2) by split decision in a high-profile boxing match which took place back earlier this summer in Cleveland. ‘The Chosen One’ hurt the YouTube sensation in that fight and nearly earned a knockdown. However, Jake Paul would ultimately land the better volume of strikes throughout the course of the contest and thus walked away with the split decision victory.
Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 18, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will meet inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch this evening in Tampa, Florida. Paul (4-0) previously defeated Woodley (0-1) by split decision in a high-profile boxing match which took place back earlier this summer in Cleveland. ‘The Chosen One’ hurt the YouTube sensation in that fight and nearly earned a knockdown. However, Jake Paul would ultimately land the better volume of strikes throughout the course of the contest and thus walked away with the split decision victory.