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Dana White responds following assault threats from Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - August 28, 2021
Dana White has responded after Jake Paul suggested that their bitter feud would end with the UFC President knocked unconscious. Paul (3-0) is set to square off with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (0-0) on August 29 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The boxing match, which is scheduled for eight rounds, has drawn criticism from the brash UFC boss.
A dejected Kevin Lee reacts following loss to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 35
Christopher Taylor - August 28, 2021
Kevin Lee returned to the Octagon this evening in Las Vegas for a highly anticipated welterweight showdown with Daniel Rodriguez. Lee (18-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira back in March of 2020. Prior to that setback, the Michigan native had scored a sensational knockout win over Gregor Gillespie.
UFC Vegas 35 Bonus Report: Four fighters awarded POTN honors
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze. The highly anticipated featherweight main event turned out to be a thrilling back and forth affair for as long as it lasted. Giga was able to get off to a strong start in round one, but the Brazilian was quick to turn the tide in the second frame. Then, in round three, Giga Chikadze was able to rock Edson Barboza with a combination and shortly thereafter finished him off with strikes. The referee stepped in to call a stop to the action while Barboza was still on his feet, but the veteran fighter was clearly badly hurt.
Pros react after Giga Chikadze TKO's Edson Barboza at UFC Vegas 35
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 was headlined by a key men’s featherweight bout featuring Giga Chikadze taking on Edson Barboza. Chikadze (14-2 MMA) has won his last eight fights in a row, a streak which includes back-to-back first round stoppage wins over Jamey Simmons and Cub Swanson.
Pros react after Daniel Rodriguez defeats Kevin Lee at UFC Vegas 35
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
A highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Kevin Lee taking on Daniel Rodriguez went down on tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 main card. Lee (18-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira back in March of 2020. Prior to that setback, the Michigan native had scored a sensational knockout win over Gregor Gillespie.
UFC Vegas 35 Results: Daniel Rodriguez defeats Kevin Lee (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
A highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Kevin Lee taking on Daniel Rodriguez goes down on tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 main card. Lee (18-6 MMA) has not competed since suffering a submission loss to newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira back in March of 2020. Prior to that setback, the Michigan native was coming off a sensational knockout win over Gregor Gillespie.
Two title fights made official for UFC 268 including Rose Namajunas vs Weili Zhang 2
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Two title fights are now official for November’s UFC 268 event, including a women’s strawweight rematch between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang. Namajunas (10-4 MMA) and Zhang (21-2 MMA) originally collided at April’s UFC 261 event, with ‘Thug Rose’ walking away a nasty first round finish (see that here).
Tyron Woodley accuses Jake Paul of taking PED's during heated conversation involving his mother
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Showtime had Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley do a “MVP FACE 2 FACE” episode prior to their highly anticipated showdown this Sunday in Cleveland. Paul (3-0) and Woodley (0-0) are set to square off in a boxing match, which is slated for eight rounds, on August 29 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
Video | Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley have heated final staredown
Christopher Taylor - August 28, 2021
Tyron Woodley tells fight fans not to get it twisted: "Dana White and I, we made millions of dollars together"
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Tyron Woodley and Dana White may have butted heads in recent weeks, but the former UFC champion does not want fight fans to get things twisted. Woodley (19-7-1) parted ways with the UFC following four straight setbacks under the promotional banner. During that rough stretch, ‘T-Wood’ suffered losses to Vicente Luque, Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, and Kamaru Usman respectively. Shortly after his contract had expired, Woodley signed on for a boxing match with YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Jorge Masvidal claims Leon Edwards has no interest in fighting after witnessing "how much damage I did to Nate and how easy I did it"
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has accused Leon Edwards of ducking him and suggested that ‘Rocky’ is scared after witnessing what he did to Nate Diaz at UFC 244. Despite having suffered consecutive losses to reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, Masvidal (35-15 MMA) has made it clear that he has not lost his lust for UFC gold.
Michael Bisping critical of Khabib Nurmagomedov's Ring Girl comments: "I’m a huge fan of Khabib. But come on man!"
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Michael Bisping does not agree with fellow former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s assessment that ring girls are the most useless people in MMA. Earlier this week ‘The Eagle’ made headlines when he suggested that Ring Girls have no purpose in mixed martial arts.
Manager reveals 'substantial payday' for Tyron Woodley's fight with Jake Paul
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Manager Malki Kawa discusses the “substantial payday” his client Tyron Woodley will be receiving for Sunday’s boxing match with Jake Paul. Woodley (0-0) and Paul (3-0) are set to square off on August 29 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The boxing match is scheduled for eight rounds.
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley weigh-in results (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2021
Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring Sunday night in Cleveland for a bout with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. The highly anticipated Paul vs. Woodley matchup is set for eight rounds and will serve as the headliner of the Showtime pay-per-view.
UFC Vegas 35: 'Barboza vs. Chikadze' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 27, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by featherweights Giga Chikadze and Edson Barboza. Chikadze (13-2 MMA) has won his last eight fights in a row, a streak which includes back-to-back first round stoppage wins over Jamey Simmons and Cub Swanson.
'Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 27, 2021
Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring Sunday night in Cleveland for a bout with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Woodley concluded his UFC contract following four straight losses. During that rough stretch ‘T-Wood’ suffered setbacks to Vicente Luque, Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, and Kamaru Usman respectively. Not long after his contract expired, ‘The Chosen One’ agreed to terms with Paul on a boxing match.
Kevin Lee believes he poses the biggest threat to Kamaru Usman: "There's nobody else that has my style that can take it to him"
Cole Shelton - August 27, 2021
Kevin Lee believes he is a bad matchup for the welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. Lee is set to make his return to welterweight on the main card of UFC Vegas 35 against Daniel Rodriguez who took the fight on short notice. It’s an intriguing matchup and Lee already told BJPENN.com he believes he is a top-five welterweight and will only need a few wins to get a title shot. That played a big role in why he decided to move up in weight, and the fact he believes he has the style to defeat Usman.
Stipe Miocic confident he can make the proper adjustments against Francis Ngannou in potential trilogy fight
Adam D Martin - August 27, 2021
Stipe Miocic is confident he can make the proper adjustments against UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a potential trilogy fight. Miocic and Ngannou have fought twice now, with the pair going 1-1 against each other over the course of their two fights. Back at UFC 220 in January 2018, Miocic defeated Ngannou via a unanimous decision to defend his title. The two then rematched at UFC 260 earlier this year, with Ngannou knocking out Miocic in the second round to claim his belt. Since their second meeting, we haven’t heard much from Miocic as he’s stayed out of the limelight in the wake of his loss. However, he has been suggesting as of late that he wants to come back and fight again, and he hopes that the UFC gives him the Ngannou trilogy.
UFC Vegas 35 weigh-in results: Edson Barboza, Giga Chikadze on point for featherweight headliner
Adam D Martin - August 27, 2021
The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 35 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, and 23 of the 24 fighters scheduled to compete made weight. The main event of UFC Vegas 35 is a good one as two of the top-10 ranked featherweights in the UFC collide when Edson Barboza faces off against Giga Chikadze. Barboza is 2-1 since moving down to featherweight, including a KO win over Shane Burgos in his last fight. As for Chikadze, he is a perfect 6-0 since joining the UFC featherweight division in 2019. Both Barboza and Chikadze successfully made weight for this contest, and the winner of the bout seems destined to take on a top-five ranked opponent next time out.