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Rob Font reacts following loss to Jose Aldo at UFC Vegas 44
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Rob Font was looking to earn his fifth win in a row when he squared off with Jose Aldo in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 44 event. Font (19-5 MMA) had entered the highly anticipated bantamweight contest looking to build off the momentum from his most recent victory over former division champion Cody Garbrandt.
Doctors claim Teofimo Lopez "could have died" in loss to George Kambosos Jr.
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Teofimo Lopez could have died during his loss to George Kambosos Jr. according to Dr. Linda Dahl, an otolaryngologist at three Manhattan hospitals. Lopez (16-1) took to the squared circle last weekend at Madison Square Garden where he put his undefeated record and four lightweight belts on the line against Kambosos Jr. (20-0).
UFC Vegas 44 Bonus Report: Clay Guida among six fighters to take home a bonus
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jose Aldo vs. Rob Font. The highly anticipated bantamweight main event proved to be a thrilling five round war. Rob Font was seemingly able to get off the better volume of punches throughout the fight, but it was the powerful kicks and right hands of ‘The King of Rio’ that proved to be the difference. Jose Aldo was able to drop the American on multiple occasions during the contest, cruising to a unanimous decision win. It was a vintage performance from Aldo and following the fight he called out former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw.
Pros react after Jose Aldo defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event was headlined by a key bantamweight matchup featuring Jose Aldo taking on Rob Font. Aldo (31-7 MMA), the promotions former featherweight kingpin, entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak. The MMA legend had scored impressive unanimous decision victories over Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera in his most previous efforts.
Jon Jones on the probability of Conor McGregor returning to UFC champion status: "With all of his energy in the right place, that man could move mountains"
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Jon Jones shared some high praise for Conor McGregor when asked if he believed the Irish star could return to UFC champion status. The former UFC light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), engaged in a Q&A with fight fans this afternoon where he addressed a number of topics including his highly anticipated return.
Previous stab victim Darren Till sends powerful message in wake of Ava White's tragic death
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
9 years ago UFC star Darren Till was the victim of a stabbing and today he issued a powerful message in wake of Ava White’s tragic death. Till’s hometown of Liverpool, England, has struggled to contain knife crime and on November 25 a 12-year-old by the name of Ava White was stabbed and killed in the city.
Jon Jones reveals he previously turned down a $80,000 per month deal with Hennessey's sister company
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Former UFC champion Jon Jones revealed that he previously turned down a $80,000 per month deal with Hennessey’s sister company. Jones (26-1 MMA), has not competed since February of 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision to successfully defend the UFC light heavyweight title. Later that same year, ‘Bones’ announced that he would be vacating his 205lbs title in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.
Jon Jones on Dana White 'robbing him out of millions' during his prime: "I wasn’t equipped for the position I was in"
Christopher Taylor - December 4, 2021
Jon Jones was asked to share his thoughts on Dana White ‘robbing him out of millions’ during a recent Q&A session on social media. The former UFC light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), has not competed since February of 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision. Later that same year, ‘Bones’ announced that he would be vacating his 205lbs title in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.
Kyoji Horiguchi provides update following nasty KO loss to Sergio Pettis
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Kyoji Horiguchi has provided fans with an update following his nasty knockout loss to Sergio Pettis last night at Bellator 272. Pettis (21-5 MMA) and Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) squared off yesterday evening in Connecticut with the Bellator bantamweight title on the line.
UFC Vegas 44 is down to thirteen bouts following last minute cancellation
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event is down to a total of thirteen contests following a last minute fight cancellation. On Saturday afternoon, welterweight Jeremiah Wells took to Instagram where he revealed the unfortunate news that he was forced to withdraw from his slated bout with Jake Matthews.
Dana White responds after Nate Diaz shoots down fight with "rookie" Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White has responded after Nate Diaz rejected a proposed fight with “rookie” Khamzat Chimaev. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, recently revealed that the promotion had offered him a bout with Chimaev.
Dana White says he's tested negative for COVID: "Thank you Dr. Joe Rogan!"
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White says he has officially tested negative for COVID-19 following a suggested treatment plan from Joe Rogan. Five days ago, the UFC boss revealed that he and his family had contracted the virus following a recent visit up north.
Sergio Pettis pulls off incredible comeback with brutal KO of Kyoji Horiguchi (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2021
Sergio Pettis pulled off one of the craziest comebacks in recent memory when he knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in tonight’s Bellator 272 main event. Pettis (21-5 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on former champion Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) this evening.
Bellator announces eight-man field for Bantamweight World Grand Prix tournament
Adam Martin - December 3, 2021
Bellator has officially announced the field for the upcoming eight-man Bantamweight World Grand Prix tournament that takes place in 2022. Bellator announced its upcoming 135lbs Grand Prix tournament during the Bellator 272 broadcast on Friday night. The field for the upcoming bantamweight tournament includes:
Conor McGregor responds after Nate Diaz throws out "great idea" that he fight Khamzat Chimaev next
Christopher Taylor - December 3, 2021
Conor McGregor has responded after Nate Diaz tossed out the “great idea” that he fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return. Yesterday, Diaz (20-13 MMA) revealed that the UFC had recently offered him a bout with Chimaev to serve as the final fight of his current contract. Nate was insulted with the UFC’s decision to offer him a “rookie” and voiced his displeasure with TMZ Sports.
Nate Diaz suggests Conor McGregor fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return: "He can taper back in and see if he can even still fight at all"
Christopher Taylor - December 3, 2021
Nate Diaz believes Conor McGregor should fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return so that he can taper back in and see if he can fight at all. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, has been clamoring for a fight for some time now. Despite showing interest in potential showdowns with Vicente Luque, Tony Ferguson and Kamaru Usman, the UFC allegedly approached the ‘Stockton Slugger’ with the idea of fighting Khamzat Chimaev.
Neil Magny reminds Khamzat Chimaev that he’s been calling him out for months, ‘Borz' responds
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev is eager to book his next UFC appearance but has struggled to find a willing opponent. UFC President Dana White recently detailed the situation suggesting that “nobody” is trying to fight Khamzat Chimaev and for good reason.
The UFC parts ways with four more fighters
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
The UFC has continued to trim its active roster by parting ways with four more fighters. That news comes from MMAJunkie, who reported that Impa Kasanganay, John Allan, Liana Jojua and Bharat Khandare have been cut or let go by the organization.