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Jake Paul unloads on Conor McGregor for suggesting he’s a nobody: “No matter how you slice it, we’re just not on the same level”
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
Jake Paul has unloaded on Conor McGregor for suggesting he’s a ‘nobody’. Paul has been linked to some high-profile MMA fighters, including Conor McGregor. The boxer would like a showdown with the Irishman and spoke to Ariel Helwani on ‘The MMA Hour’ about ‘The Notorious’ saying:
Coach Javier Mendez weighs in on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovksi: “I don’t think he poses as big a threat to Islam as you would think”
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
Coach Javier Mendez has weighed in on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski. Javier Mendez, 51, one of Makhachev’s coaches has weighed in on who might be a potential threat to his lightweight fighter.
UFC Long Island: ‘Ortega vs. Rodriguez’ Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
The ‘UFC Long Island – Ortega vs Rodriguez’ fight card and start times have been announced. The UFC is headed to Long Island, the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Saturday July 16, 2022.
Michelle Waterson reveals she used to train with Amanda Lemos, hopes to earn "knockout of the night" at UFC Long Island
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
Michelle Waterson will be fighting a familiar opponent in the co-main event of UFC Long Island on Saturday. After Waterson was forced out of her Amanda Ribas fight at UFC Columbus in March, she said it might be a career-ending injury if she never took care of it. After rehabbing the injury, she is set to return against Amanda Lemos on Saturday.
Sean O’Malley says “little f**king weasels” Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan are “all talk” and don’t really want to fight him
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Sean O’Malley has gone after Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan as he continues to search for a big fight in the bantamweight division. Earlier this month, Sean O’Malley fought to a no contest against Pedro Munhoz after an accidental eye poke rendered the veteran unable to continue. ‘Suga’ has been pretty outspoken since then, to the point where he’s even accused Munhoz of ‘robbing’ him of a highlight reel knockout.
UFC legend Donald Cerrone shares advice for the next generation of “Cowboys”
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Donald Cerrone has given some advice to the next generation of fighters following his recent retirement from mixed martial arts. After falling to a submission defeat at the hands of Jim Miller earlier this month, Donald Cerrone opted to hang up his gloves once and for all in the wake of seven fights without a victory.
Dana White surprises Kyle from The Nelk Boys with 250k in a plastic bag for his birthday (Video)
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
UFC president Dana White has surprised Kyle Forgeard from The Nelk Boys with $250,000 for his birthday. It’s no secret that The Nelk Boys are pretty close to members of the UFC family, whether it be fighters or the bosses themselves. Dana White, meanwhile, has never been shy about expanding his reach beyond mixed martial arts in the name of drawing in more fans – or just making some new pals.
Joanne Wood the latest fighter removed from the UFC roster
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Fan favourite Joanne Wood has reportedly been released by the UFC after almost nine years with the promotion. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is home to some of the best fighters on the planet and as a result, the roster can often become quite swollen. While there may be some fighters that manage to hold onto their place within the division longer than expected, others are given their marching orders – whether it be due to an expiring contract or a poor run of form.
Brian Ortega says he's "a deadly opponent" for Alexander Volkanovski: "I put him in the most danger he’s ever been in his career"
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
Brian Ortega believes he is a dangerous opponent for Alexander Volkanovski and is confident he will prove that if they rematch. Ortega and Volkanovski fought in the main event of UFC 266 for the featherweight title but it was the Aussie who won the fight by decision. However, in the scrap, Ortega had the champ in two chokes that appeared to be tight but Volkanovski got out of them. According to ‘T-City’, he believes that proves how dangerous he is.
Jan Blachowicz reacts to Jiri Prochazka wanting Glover Teixeira rematch: "Samurai code was not upheld"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz is disappointed with Jiri Prochazka. ‘Denisa’ is fresh off a victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last month in Singapore. The exciting back and forth fight is seen as a fight of the year contender. The win saw Prochazka claim the UFC’s light heavyweight championship in the progress.
Yair Rodriguez reveals he's been promised a title shot if he beats Brian Ortega at UFC Long Island
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
Yair Rodriguez has revealed he will receive a title shot if he gets his hand raised on Saturday at UFC Long Island. Rodriguez is set to headline the card against Brian Ortega in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division. Both men are right near the top of the ranks and given ‘T-City’s’ last fight was for the belt, the Mexican revealed on The MMA Hour that if he wins on Saturday he will receive a title shot.
Alex Volkanovksi reveals what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has revealed what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276. It was Alex Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) in a featherweight bout at UFC 276 on July 2nd in the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The trilogy fight proved to be a trilogy victory for Volkanovski via unanimous decision. The two fighters had previously met at UFC 251 in July 2020 and at UFC 245 in December 2019, Holloway going down to defeat both times.