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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.
Cody Garbrandt says he “felt great at 125”, confirms that a fight with Sean O’Malley is “looming”
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is open to a fight with Sean O’Malley suggesting he wants to “whoop his ass”. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) made his flyweight debut earlier this month at UFC 269 when he collided with perennial division contender Kai Kara-France.
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.
Photo | Carla Esparza suffered a nasty cut against Danielle Kelly in FURY Pro Grappling 3 main event
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
UFC fighter Carla Esparza suffered a nasty cut in her submission-only bout against Danielle Kelly at FURY Pro Grappling 3. Last night’s FURY Pro Grappling 3 event provided a lot of talking points for fans in what proved to be an entertaining end to the year – alongside the ongoing RIZIN show.
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.
Colby Covington believes Charles Oliveira’s submission win over Dustin Poirier “De-Legitimizes” the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Susan Cox - December 30, 2021
Colby Covington believes Oliveira’s recent victory over Poirier at UFC 269 has had a negative effect on the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Prior to the fight, Poirier (28-7 MMA) was listed as the betting favorite with many fans predicting he’d be victorious over Oliveira (32-8 MMA). However that was not to be, as ‘The Diamond’ fell short after suffering a third round submission loss.
Nate Diaz continues to troll Dustin Poirier: “Bring yourself back from the dead, you suck DP!”
Susan Cox - December 30, 2021
Nate Diaz isn’t mixing words when trying to entice Dustin Poirier back into the cage. In a recently deleted tweet, Diaz stated:
Chael Sonnen shares theory on why Jake Paul continues to callout contractually obligated UFC fighters
Susan Cox - December 30, 2021
Chael Sonnen has a theory as to why Jake Paul continues to callout contractually obligated UFC fighters. Paul extended his perfect professional boxing record to 5-0 earlier this month by knocking out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley with a nasty right hand.
John McCarthy critical of Eagle FC booking a fight between Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee: “I just don't think the matchup at this point in their careers is a fair matchup”
Harry Kettle - December 30, 2021
Former UFC referee John McCarthy has criticized Eagle FC for booking a fight between Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee. It was announced recently that former UFC fighters Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee will, in fact, meet in a 165-pound clash as part of Eagle Fighting Championship’s expansion into the United States. The collision is set to take place in March down in Miami, Florida which will be the host city for the majority of EFC’s events in America.
Report | The UFC is targeting two key strawweight fights, including Mackenzie Dern vs Tecia Torres
Harry Kettle - December 30, 2021
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is targeting two strawweight bouts for early next year – including Mackenzie Dern vs. Tecia Torres. The strawweight division is one of the most intriguing in the entire promotion and the UFC is well aware of that. From young talent rising up through the ranks to the top 10 all being absolute killers, they’ve got plenty of options ahead of them as 2022 approaches.
Kevin Lee explains why he’s “a little jealous” of Sean O’Malley: “He did it the right way”
Harry Kettle - December 30, 2021
Eagle FC fighter Kevin Lee has admitted he’s jealous of the way Sean O’Malley has been able to rise up through the ranks in the UFC. In the last few weeks, things have changed a fair bit for Kevin Lee. In addition to being released from his contract with the UFC, he also managed to find a new home with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle Fighting Championship. In early 2022, he’ll make his official debut in their 165-pound division when he locks horns with UFC veteran Diego Sanchez.
Former UFC fighter Yoshinori Horie claims he was "deceived" into performing sex acts on men
Christopher Taylor - December 29, 2021
Former UFC fighter and current RIZIN standout Yoshinori Horie claims he was “deceived” into performing sex acts to fund his MMA career. Horie (12-3 MMA) made his lone Octagon appearance at UFC 240 in July of 2019, where he suffered a TKO loss to Hakeem Dawodu. Since then, the ‘Rising Star’ has gone 4-1, including three straight victories under the RIZIN banner.
Jake Paul disputes 'bulls**t' pay-per-view numbers, but admits it wasn't his 'best business night'
Cole Shelton - December 29, 2021
Jake Paul has disputed the recent reports this his rematch against Tyron Woodley tanked on pay-per-view. Paul was originally supposed to face Tommy Fury on December 18. However, less than two weeks out Fury was forced to withdraw from the fight and was replaced with Woodley.
Sean O’Malley explains why he won’t currently entertain a five-round fight: “That’s a long time to f*cking fight, dude.”
Susan Cox - December 29, 2021
Fan favorite Sean O’Malley has explained why he’s currently uninterested in fielding five-round fight offers from the UFC. O’Malley (15-1 MMA), who previously dubbed himself ‘The Unranked Champ’, returned to the Octagon earlier this month at UFC 269 for a fight with Raulian Paiva.