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Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore now an exhibition match on Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley 2 undercard
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Deron Williams and Frank Gore will no longer be considered professional boxers. Williams a former NBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist was set to make his pro boxing debut against Gore a longtime NFL running back. The fight was set to be on the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2 undercard on Saturday night on Showtime, but it was going to be a pro bout. However, on Friday, ESPN revealed the fight has now been changed to an exhibition. Even though it will be an exhibition, a winner will still be declared.
Jake Paul gets heated after ceremonial weigh-in for Tyron Woodley rematch: 'I'm f*****g him up' (Video)
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Jake Paul got heated after his ceremonial weigh-in for his rematch against Tyron Woodley. Paul and Woodley are set to headline a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida. It’s an intriguing matchup given they had just fought less than four months ago in August where Paul won by split decision. However, many had thought Paul had clearly won the fight despite being rocked at one point.
Chris Daukaus explains why Derrick Lewis is more dangerous than Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Chris Daukaus believes Derrick Lewis is more dangerous than Francis Ngannou. Daukaus is set to face Lewis in the main event of UFC Vegas 45, which serves as the final card of 2021. Entering the fight, Daukaus is the betting favorite and he believes he has all the tools to outwork Lewis to get the win.
Erin Blanchfield happy with dominant win over Miranda Maverick, 'wouldn't be opposed' to rebooking Maycee Barber fight
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Erin Blanchfield knew she surprised a lot of people at UFC 269. Blanchfield entered her UFC 269 fight against Miranda Maverick as the betting underdog but she dominated the fight to win a clear-cut decision. Although this was Blanchfield’s second UFC fight, she knew after the opening seconds of the fight, she would be able to control Maverick with ease.
Nate Diaz blasts Dustin Poirier after UFC 270 fight fizzles: 'ufc don’t wanna pay for u dp sorry u suck'
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2021
Nate Diaz has blasted Dustin Poirier after their UFC 270 fight has fizzled. After Poirier was submitted by Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269 he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. However, he said the one fight that he would be interested in was to fight Diaz.
Jake Paul claims he’s suffering from memory loss and slurred speech just two years into his boxing career
Susan Cox - December 17, 2021
Jake Paul, 24, claims he is suffering from mood swings, memory loss, and slurred speech less than two years into his boxing career. Despite this, Paul is scheduled to rematch Tyron Woodley on pay-per-view December 18th, after their first bout ended in a controversial split decision win for the YouTuber. Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley knows he came close to finishing Jake Paul in their first encounter back in August. Woodley was able to rock Paul with a right hand in their first contest, but he never pounced on his injured foe to finish the fight.
Dustin Poirier opens as massive favorite in potential UFC fight with Nate Diaz
Susan Cox - December 17, 2021
Dustin Poirier has opened as a massive favorite for a potential UFC fight with fellow superstar Nate Diaz. Poirier (28-7 MMA) most recently competed at last weekend’s UFC 269 event, where he once again fell short in his bid to become the promotions undisputed lightweight world champion, suffering a submission loss to Charles Oliveira.
Colby Covington explains why a trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman needs to happen: “This is a fight that should be a best-of-seven series”
Susan Cox - December 17, 2021
Colby Covington believes his rivalry with Kamaru Usman should be a best-of-seven series, just like the NBA Championship. Covington (16-3 MMA) and Usman (20-1 MMA) have of course already squared off on two separate occasions.
Jake Paul reveals planned jump to MMA: “I’m gonna go get coached up by Jav Mendez and Team Khabib”
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2021
YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he plans on transitioning over to mixed martial arts in the future. While he may currently be focusing on his boxing career, Jake Paul has made it clear that he wants to spend a lot of time in the combat sports sphere. This Saturday night, he’ll get another taste of what it’s like to be in there with an MMA star as he gears up for a rematch with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
Miesha Tate considering drop to flyweight following Julianna Pena’s title win at UFC 269
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2021
UFC star Miesha Tate is contemplating a shift down to flyweight after Julianna Pena’s big win at UFC 269 last weekend. In front of a stunned Las Vegas crowd, Julianna Pena submitted Amanda Nunes to become the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion. There were scenes of jubilation from fans and fellow fighters alike, which included Miesha Tate celebrating in the front row at the T-Mobile Arena.
Cris Cyborg accuses Amanda Nunes of being a one round fighter: “She’s either gonna run away or quit on the floor”
Christopher Taylor - December 16, 2021
Cris Cyborg was “not surprised” to see Amanda Nunes lose her bantamweight title to Julianna Pena at UFC 269. Nunes (21-5 MMA), the perennial GOAT of women’s MMA, put her 135 lbs title on the line against Pena (11-4 MMA) in the co-headliner of last Saturday’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Kevin Lee reveals the only way he'd ever fight in the UFC again
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2021
Kevin Lee doesn’t see himself ever fighting for the UFC again unless one major thing happens. Lee was shockingly released from the UFC late last month and inked a multi-fight deal with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion. He will be competing at 165lbs and will make his debut on March 11 and will be paid in bitcoin. Although his focus is on Eagle FC right now, many believe he still should be in the UFC, yet “The Motown Phenom” doesn’t see himself ever stepping back into the Octagon unless he gets to rematch Charles Oliveira.