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Derek Brunson reacts to reports that Darren Till had a torn ACL at UFC Vegas 36: “I'm used to people trying to minimize my wins”
Adam D Martin - September 9, 2021
Derek Brunson reacted to reports that Darren Till had a torn ACL at UFC Vegas 36, saying “I’m used to people trying to minimize my wins.” Brunson smashed Till this past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 36 en route to a third-round submission victory. It was Brunson’s fifth straight win inside the Octagon, and it pushed him closer to the top of the UFC middleweight division’s rankings. However, in the wake of his big win over Till, there are now reports emerging that the Brit was injured with a torn ACL heading into the fight. Instead of giving Brunson the credit that he deserves, there are now some fans who are suggesting the dominant win over Till had more to do with his opponent’s pre-existing injury rather than what Brunson did himself.
UFC Vegas 36 medical suspensions: Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till facing potential 6 month layoffs
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2021
The list of UFC Vegas 36 medical suspensions have been released with Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till being amongst those who could be out for up to six months. UFC Vegas 36 is officially in the books and throughout the card we saw a pretty fascinating mixture of results. From impressive debuts to competitive main card showdowns, this event had a little bit of something for everyone.
Michael Chandler issues bold promise for UFC 268 fight with Justin Gaethje
Drake Riggs - September 8, 2021
Michael Chandler isn’t backing down from his next challenge. Set to collide with the equally exciting Justin Gaethje (22-3) at UFC 268 on Nov. 6, Chandler has made his intentions very clear.
Jake Paul reveals he fought Tyron Woodley with a hyperextended elbow, says he didn't 'have it' on fight night
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2021
Jake Paul says he entered his fight against Tyron Woodley with an injury. Paul headline a Showtime pay-per-view on Sunday, August 29 in hometown of Cleveland, Ohio and he won a split decision. Many thought the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer would win, and many thought by KO. However, in the lead-up to the fight, Paul said just days before the fight, he hyperextended his elbow.
Evander Holyfield hits pads ahead of boxing return against Vitor Belfort (Video)
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2021
Evander Holyfield, who is 58-years-old, is making his return to boxing on Saturday against Vitor Belfort. Holyfield and Belfort are set to headline Triller Fight Club Legends 2 in Florida. Holyfield took the fight on about a weeks’ notice and many are worried about him returning to boxing at his age. Yet, on Wednesday, Holyfield had media workouts and he hit the pads which was the first time many saw him do so in years.
Anderson Silva wants to box Georges St-Pierre but believes 'almighty' Dana White won't allow it
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2021
Anderson Silva wants to box Georges St-Pierre but doesn’t think Dana White will allow it. Since being released by the UFC, Silva has turned to boxing and beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June. He will now face Tito Ortiz on Saturday on Triller Fight Club, but one name he wants to box Georges St-Pierre, yet he doubts that happens.
UFC Vegas 36 rankings update: Derek Brunson, Tom Aspinall ascend rankings
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2021
The UFC Vegas 36 rankings update has been released and middleweight Derek Brunson and heavyweight Tom Aspinall both ascended in the official UFC rankings. Brunson defeated Darren Till via third-round submission to move up to No. 4 overall in the UFC middleweight rankings, swapping positions with Marvin Vettori. Brunson has won his last five straight fights and has been looking like a serious title contender as of late. He is hoping to get a rematch with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, but he has also mentioned fights against the Paul brothers and Jared Cannonier as potential options.
Gilbert Burns calls out Neil Magny, "The Haitian Sensation" responds
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns called out fellow top-10 ranked fighter Neil Magny, and “The Haitian Sensation” responded to him. Burns is coming off of a decision win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 264 and he is currently the No. 2 ranked fighter in the UFC welterweight division. Burns has called out the likes of Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal for his next fight, but so far, he hasn’t had anything booked. It seems like “Durinho” is now getting frustrated by sitting around and waiting, and he wants to get back into the cage soon. Since that’s the case, it seems like Burns is now willing to fight down the ladder, including against the No. 8 ranked Magny.
Dana White blasts the "scumbags" in the MMA media for telling UFC fighters they are underpaid
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2021
Taking the MMA media to task, UFC president Dana White blasted the “scumbags” in the media for telling UFC fighters they are underpaid. White was a recent guest on Travis Browne’s podcast and the two discussed a variety of topics, one of which was fighter pay. Browne defended the UFC for its pay structure, suggesting that he was actually paid even more than he was supposed to during his career, but there has been a lot of chatter in the media as of late that fighters are underpaid.
Julian Erosa knew he would submit Charles Jourdain, wants to 'beat up' Steven Peterson next for being 'disrespectful'
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2021
Julian Erosa knew he would not only beat Charles Jourdain but would finish him despite taking it on short notice. Erosa took the fight on 10 days’ notice and was confident he had the skill set to defeat him. He knew he was the more technical striker and had a big advantage on the ground. So, for Erosa, he said the game plan was to not get into a brawl and as the fight started to play out, to then implement his grappling.
Dana White shares a history lesson for Francis Ngannou: “It's pretty simple how this all works”
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2021
UFC president Dana White shared a history lesson for UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou, saying “It’s pretty simple how this all works.” Ngannou is currently involved in a contract dispute with the UFC that is keeping him out of the Octagon at the present time. “The Predator” defeated Stipe Miocic by KO back in March to win the heavyweight belt, and for his first title defense, the plan was for Ngannou to fight former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, in a superfight. However, Jones could not come to an agreement with the UFC and the fight against Ngannou was scrapped.
Dana White shares his take on the current state of America: “I believe that this country is a f*cking mess right now”
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2021
UFC president Dana White shared his take on the current state of America, saying “I believe that this country is a f*cking mess right now.” White’s good friend Donald Trump finished up his stint as the president of the United States earlier this year and he was replaced in office by Joe Biden. It’s been a hard two years for everyone around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to White, the United States is in really bad shape right now, and he went on a rant in his recent interview with former UFC heavyweight Travis Browne (h/t Jed I. Goodman for quotes).