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Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez set for March 11 in Miami
Christopher Taylor - December 24, 2021
Former UFC standouts Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez will collide under the Eagle FC banner on March 11 in Miami, Florida. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was recently let go by Dana White and company after suffering setbacks in four of his final five Octagon appearances.
Khamzat Chimaev responds to callout from Belal Muhammad: “You number one bullsh*t, I need 1 minute to take your head”
Harry Kettle - December 24, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev has laughed off Belal Muhammad after the latter challenged him to a welterweight showdown. It’s been said by UFC president Dana White that nobody wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev and based on recent evidence, there’s every chance that’s true. “Borz” is already 4-0 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and in 2022, many fans and pundits believe there’s a good chance he will compete for the welterweight title.
Michel Prazeres rips USADA for punishment over fertility treatment: “This is not a steroid, this is a medication”
Harry Kettle - December 24, 2021
Former UFC fighter Michel Prazeres has heavily criticized USADA for handing him a four-year suspension, which initially led to his retirement. Prazeres will not be able to compete until summer 2025 after testing positive for “the banned substances clomiphene and its metabolites (desethyl-clomiphene, clomiphene M1, and clomiphene M2), oxandrolone metabolites, and the exogenous administration of testosterone”.
Hector Lombard wants to fight “'fake f*ck” Tyron Woodley for attempting to pick up his girl: “You know, he likes the smell of other people’s..”
Harry Kettle - December 24, 2021
Former UFC fighter Hector Lombard has torn into Tyron Woodley and confirmed that he wants to fight the ex-champion. Lombard, 43, hasn’t fought in mixed martial arts since his defeat to Thales Leites in September 2018. What he has done, though, is make the transition over to bare-knuckle boxing. He’s currently got a 3-1 record, although he did lose the BKFC cruiserweight championship to Lorenzo Hunt last month.
Nate Diaz sends a message to the 'Paul sisters', claims Jake and Logan hired security to make sure he wouldn’t get them
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2021
Nate Diaz has sent a message to the ‘Paul sisters’ after Jake Paul’s most recent boxing win over Tyron Woodley. Last Saturday, Diaz was in attendance for the ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ card due to the fact his teammate, Chris Avila was fighting on the undercard. To no surprise, after Paul knocked out Woodley he called out the Stockton native and now, Diaz took to Instagram to send a message to him and his brother, Logan. As seen below, Nate claims the Paul’s hired security to keep him away from them.
Tyron Woodley had no recollection of Jake Paul knockout after regaining consciousness, says Din Thomas
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2021
Tyron Woodley didn’t believe he got knocked out by Jake Paul when he regained consciousness, his coach Din Thomas revealed. Last Saturday night in the main event of a Showtime boxing pay-per-view, Woodley and Paul were having their rematch after Paul won a split decision in August. The rematch started out slow and through five rounds there wasn’t a ton of action. However, in the sixth round, Paul landed a clean right hand that put Woodley out cold and according to Coach Thomas, “The Chosen One” didn’t believe he got knocked out.
Jorge Masvidal says he's off the injured list but 'these little b*****s don’t want to sign the contract', Belal Muhammad responds
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2021
Jorge Masvidal says he is now healthy and looking to fight again soon. Masvidal was slated to fight Leon Edwards earlier this month at UFC 269, but an injury forced “Gamebred” out of the contest. Now finally back to full health, Jorge Masvidal is looking to return to the Octagon, but unfortunately, no fighters are signing the contract.
UFC veteran Michel Prazeres retires after receiving 4-year suspension from USADA
Susan Cox - December 23, 2021
UFC welterweight veteran Michel Prazeres has been handed a four-year suspension from the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) following a second violation of the UFC’s anti-doping policy. On Thursday USADA officials announced:
Jake Paul releases newly revised boxing bucket list
Susan Cox - December 23, 2021
Jake Paul has released a new and improved ‘boxing bucket list’ following his knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) clashed for a second time last weekend, this after their first contest ended in a controversial split decision win for the former Disney star.
Dan Hooker takes a dig at Jon Jones in wake of Chael Sonnen's battery citations
Susan Cox - December 23, 2021
Dan Hooker has taken a shot at Jon Jones in the wake of Chael Sonnen’s recent battery citations. On Sunday, it was revealed that ‘The American Gangster’ had been slapped with five battery citations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas.
Valentina Shevchenko discusses the possibility of Kayla Harrison joining the UFC: “It will be very hard for her to find opponents”
Harry Kettle - December 23, 2021
UFC flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko has given her thoughts on Kayla Harrison potentially joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship. For the last few years we’ve seen Valentina Shevchenko dominate the flyweight division in every way, shape and form. While she’s been a strong favourite in pretty much all of her fights, she’s still managed to go out there and execute her game plan with flawless precision.
Video | Derrick Lewis issued warning ticket from police officer, hilariously blames Chris Daukaus
Harry Kettle - December 23, 2021
UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis has posted a hilarious video of him being pulled over by a police officer recently. Last Saturday night, Derrick Lewis got himself back in the win column with an emphatic knockout win over Chris Daukaus. It was the kind of result that reminded fans of a very important fact: “The Black Beast” is still one of the nastiest foes you could face at heavyweight.