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Michael Bisping questions if Francis Ngannou would find success in boxing: “When he swings he leaves a lot of openings”
Susan Cox - January 5, 2022
Michael Bisping recently commented on Francis Ngannou’s intention to get into the boxing ring during a video on his YouTube channel: “The man is absolutely terrifying and hits ridiculously hard. However, against a boxer, you couldn’t do that because when he swings he leaves a lot of openings. Hey listen, if he catches him god blessed because you are f*cked. You know there’s no reason why he couldn’t knock out these boxers but he’d have to catch them first and I don’t know if he could, okay.”
Conor McGregor attempts to revive rivalry with Brazil by taking aim at Charles Oliveira and Neymar Jr.
Susan Cox - January 5, 2022
Conor McGregor is attempting to revive his rivalry with Brazil by taking aim at two of the country’s biggest stars in Charles Oliveira and Neymar Jr. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed inside of the Octagon since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Brendan Schaub believes the UFC is giving Francis Ngannou the Roger Huerta treatment: “Remember what happened to him?”
Harry Kettle - January 5, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has accused the UFC of giving Francis Ngannou the “Roger Huerta treatment”. Over the course of the last few months there have been a series of reported disagreements between the UFC and Francis Ngannou regarding the contract status of the UFC heavyweight champion. In a few short weeks, he’ll step back into the Octagon to defend his title against Ciryl Gane in what many believe could be his final appearance for the promotion.
Michael Bisping on Dustin Poirier’s pursuit of Nate Diaz: “That’s just him trying to eradicate those demons”
Harry Kettle - January 5, 2022
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Dustin Poirier and his recent pursuit of Nate Diaz. Way back at UFC 230 in 2018, we were supposed to see Dustin Poirier square off against Nate Diaz. Alas, an injury ensured that the fight fell apart, and now just over three years later the pair are being linked with a collision once again.
ONE Championship asks 'Who wants to see Dana White vs. Chatri Sityodtong?'
Drake Riggs - January 4, 2022
2020 and 2021 proved that truly any type of combat sports match is possible. Early into 2022 and ONE Championship has already gauged interest in a president vs. president bout. ONE took to its official Twitter account on Tuesday sharing a video of promotional frontman Chatri Sityodtong hitting mitts to ask who wants to see him take on UFC boss, Dana White.
Nate Diaz provides gloomy update on Dustin Poirier negotiations, takes aim at Charles Oliveira
Christopher Taylor - January 4, 2022
Nate Diaz has provided a gloomy update after Dustin Poirier suggested their proposed UFC fight was nearly finalized. Poirier (28-7 MMA) joined Teddy Atlas on ‘The Fight WTA’ this morning where he disclosed the following information regarding a future showdown with Diaz (20-13 MMA).
Floyd Mayweather announces he'll box on helipad at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai, likely against a YouTuber
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2022
Floyd Mayweather will be returning to the boxing ring once again. Mayweather recently teased an announcement in Dubai which many thought was an exhibition bout. Now, he’s confirmed such announcing he will be returning on February 20, but the location is a unique one as the fight will take place on a helipad at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai.
Paulo Costa can beat anyone at middleweight 'if he trains correctly,' says his manager
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2022
Paulo Costa will remain at middleweight, his manager Wallid Ismail revealed. Costa headlined a UFC Fight Night card back in October against fellow middleweight contender Marvin Vettori. The contest was originally slated for 185lbs, but on the week of the fight it was revealed ‘The Eraser’ could not make weight and the fight was then moved to 195lbs.
Rose Namajunas explains how she benefited from loss to Carla Esparza: “I needed a piece of the humble pie”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Rose Namajunas on an episode of UFC’s ‘Run it Back’ YouTube series commented on how she benefited from her loss to Carla Esparza way back in 2014: “Man I just had to stop being an a**hole. [laughs] No I mean, not that, but just like be, have self-awareness you know what I mean like, I was just kinda floating through life and just no direction with anything. I needed a piece of the humble pie, ya know.”
Dustin Poirier reveals a short-notice UFC fight with Nate Diaz is nearly finalized
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Dustin Poirier revealed on Twitter just this morning that a short-notice UFC fight with Nate Diaz is nearly finalized: “I’m not holding my tongue, it is Nate Diaz. I’m not going to say what card, I’m not going to say a date,” Poirier told Teddy Atlas.“He said something like, ‘Let’s do it.’ I said yes, now I’m just waiting on him.”
Chael Sonnen urges UFC fans against giving Cody Garbrandt a hard time: “He’s desperately trying to recapture something”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Chael Sonnen is requesting that fight fans get behind former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt instead of giving him a hard time. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) made his flyweight debut last month at UFC 269 in Las Vegas, where he collided with perennial division contender Kai Kara-France.
Former champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she was offered the winner of ‘Esparza vs. Namajunas 2’, but plans to rematch Weili Zhang
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is aiming to return to MMA competition in 2022. In a recent interview on the ‘Kanal Sportowy Show’ in Poland, Joanna commented: