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Jon Jones has domestic violence charge dropped in Las Vegas
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has had a domestic violence charge dropped against him as of December 14th, after striking a plea deal with prosecutors in Nevada. Pleading no contest to a misdemeanour charge of destruction of property with a court condition to “stay out of trouble”, Jones was ordered to pay $750 restitution to the victim and ordered to get counselling for anger management, according to Clark County court records.
Kayla Harrison sends a warning to Julianna Pena following ‘B League’ comments: “You should be careful, because I don’t play those games”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Kayla Harrison has sent a warning to Julianna Pena after the newly crowned UFC champion referred to her as a ‘B League’ fighter. Pena (11-4 MMA) scored one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history last weekend at UFC 269, dethroning longtime champion Amanda Nunes with a second round submission (see that here).
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Eagle FC will not feature any women's divisions: “Not many good (female) fighters, only like five or six of them”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained why his promotion ‘Eagle FC’ will not feature any women’s divisions. Speaking with media members at a promotional press conference Wednesday in Miami, Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA), discussed a number of topics including his new 165 lb weight division.
Askar Askarov issues bold challenge to Kai Kara-France: “Let’s see if anybody from your country can beat anyone from Dagestan”
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
UFC flyweight Askar Askarov has issued a challenge, as well as a slight dig, to Kai Kara-France and City Kickboxing. After years of the 125-pound division been seen as the weakest in the UFC, there’s a new uprising of stars that are making flyweight as exciting as ever. Two men who are hoping to continue playing a key role in that are Askar Askarov and Kai Kara-France.
Derrick Lewis on Saturday’s main event fight with Chris Daukaus: "You don’t wanna get Rodney King’d on ESPN"
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
Derrick Lewis gave a typically jaw-dropping response when questioned about his upcoming opponent Chris Daukaus. While he may not have been able to capture the UFC interim heavyweight title earlier this year, Derrick Lewis is still one of the most intimidating fighters in the division. Whether it be a top contender or someone just beginning to rise up through the top 15, “The Black Beast” is willing to take on all comers.
Joe Rogan slams Amanda Nunes for her performance against Julianna Pena: “Standing right in front of her like you're watching a regional fight”
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2021
UFC commentator Joe Rogan didn’t hold back when giving his thoughts on Amanda Nunes’ performance against Julianna Pena. Last Saturday night at UFC 269, Julianna Pena shocked the world by submitting Amanda Nunes to become the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion. It was the kind of achievement many thought was near-enough impossible but through sheer will, determination and ability, Pena proved the masses wrong with a gutsy win over the woman many consider to be the GOAT.
Nate Diaz responds after being dubbed a hypocrite by Jorge Masvidal
Christopher Taylor - December 15, 2021
Nate Diaz has responded after being dubbed a hypocrite by former UFC opponent Jorge Masvidal. Diaz (20-13 MMA) and Masvidal (35-15 MMA) infamously collided in a welterweight bout back at UFC 244 with the promotions inaugural BMF title up for grabs. ‘Gamebred’ wound up emerging victorious by way of TKO (doctors stoppage) that evening in New York, this after opening two nasty cuts on the face of the ‘Stockton Slugger’.
Daniel Cormier believes Amanda Nunes "should've just went to sleep" in loss to Julianna Pena
Christopher Taylor - December 15, 2021
Daniel Cormier believes Amanda Nunes “should’ve just went to sleep” in her loss to Julianna Pena at last Saturday’s UFC 269 event. Nunes (21-5 MMA) and Pena (11-4 MMA) collided in the co-headliner last weekend’s pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Kevin Lee reveals he's getting paid in bitcoin for his fights in Eagle FC: 'It gives me a lot more financial security'
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Kevin Lee wants to be known as a trailblazer and will be just that when he fights for Eagle FC. Lee will make his debut for the promotion on March 11, against an opponent TBD – although Diego Sanchez is the name being thrown around. Although he doesn’t have his first fight booked, his multi-fight deal was announced on Wednesday which he’s excited about.
Charles Oliveira explains why he'd let Conor McGregor jump the line and get the next lightweight title shot
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Charles Oliveira is okay with Conor McGregor getting the next lightweight title shot. Oliveira is coming off the first title defense of his lightweight title where he submitted Dustin Poirier at UFC 269. He won the vacant belt with a KO win over Michael Chandler and now it appears his next fight will be against Justin Gaethje. However, he says he would be open to fighting McGregor next as he knows it would be a massive money fight for him.
Stephen Thompson expecting a 'war' against Belal Muhammad but confident he will win: 'I do see some flaws in his style'
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Stephen Thompson is excited to go out and erase his last fight from his memory. Thompson is coming off a lackluster decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 264 and will now return against Belal Muhammad this Saturday at UFC Vegas 45. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Thompson is looking forward to.
Kevin Lee says Diego Sanchez will probably be his first opponent in Eagle FC: 'I'm going to kick his head into the third row'
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Kevin Lee is the newest fighter to sign with Eagle FC and his debut fight is being closed to begin made. Lee was shockingly released from the UFC late last month and on Wednesday, Khabib Nurmagomedov officially signed Lee to a multi-fight contract. “The Motown Phenom” will have his debut on March 11 and according to Lee, he will likely be fighting Diego Sanchez.
Coach Firas Zahabi voices concern about his kids’ school curriculum: “It’s become encouraged now to feminize men”
Susan Cox - December 15, 2021
Firas Zahabi, the coach of UFC icon Georges St-Pierre, has voiced concern about his kids’ school curriculum in Montreal. “It’s become encouraged now to feminize men,” Zahabi said during an episode of The 3Muslims podcast (h/t r/MMAPoliticsAndCulture). “If they want to feminize their men, they can do it, but they aren’t going to feminize our men.”
Julianna Pena shoots down the idea of facing “B League” fighter Kayla Harrison next
Susan Cox - December 15, 2021
Newly crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena is not interested in facing Kayla Harrison next. Pena (11-4 MMA) scored one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history last weekend at UFC 269, dethroning longtime champion Amanda Nunes with a second round submission (see that here).
Sean O’Malley reacts after entering the top-15 of the UFC bantamweight rankings: “I have zero craving to go to parties at the moment”
Susan Cox - December 15, 2021
Fan favorite ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley has reacted after earning a spot in the top-15 of the official UFC bantamweight rankings. O’Malley (15-1 MMA), who had previously dubbed himself ‘The Unranked Champ’, returned to the Octagon at last Saturday’s UFC 269 event for a bantamweight showdown with Raulian Paiva.
Darren Rovell claps back at Dana White for ‘dipsh*t’ remarks about Amanda Nunes: “I’ll debate him in any forum on this topic with data and crush him”
Susan Cox - December 15, 2021
Sport business analyst Darren Rovell has clapped back at Dana White after the UFC President called him a dipsh*t. Rovell and White have a storied past. After Amanda Nunes dethroned Cris Cyborg to become the promotions featherweight champion at UFC 232 in Los Angeles, the Action Network producer suggested the outcome would be “brutally damaging to UFC”.
Rose Namajunas can’t figure out why UFC won’t “get behind” Carla Esparza for a rematch: “Nothing really interests me other than Carla”
Harry Kettle - December 15, 2021
UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas can’t understand why the UFC won’t back Carla Esparza to get a title shot. At UFC 268, Rose Namajunas was able to defeat Zhang Weili for the second time this year to successfully retain her UFC strawweight title. Carla Esparza, meanwhile, finished Yan Xiaonan in May to take her current win streak up to five.
Sean Strickland warns Israel Adesanya to “cycle off” prior to their inevitable clash: “I don’t want to f*cking bring you a bra”
Harry Kettle - December 15, 2021
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has accused Israel Adesanya of lying about steroid use after predicting a future meeting between the two. Over the course of the last twelve months, Sean Strickland has emerged as a real contender in the middleweight division. In February 2022, he’ll attempt to take the next step forward in his career when he goes head to head with fellow top 15 fighter Jack Hermansson.