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UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira blasts Brendan Schaub over Khamzat Chimaev comments: "He's running his mouth"
Josh Evanoff - November 28, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t happy with Brendan Schaub. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his UFC 281 headlining role earlier this month. Standing opposite the Brazilian was his longtime foe, Israel Adesanya. The pair previously faced off twice in kickboxing, with Pereira winning on both occasions.
Alex Pereira claims he asked to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 283 in Brazil but the Swede turned him down
Cole Shelton - November 28, 2022
Alex Pereira wanted to fight Khamzat Chimaev in Brazil at UFC 283. After Pereira became the UFC’s new middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev called him out. The Swede was confident he would dethrone Pereira and wanted to fight him at UFC 282 on December 10. However, Pereira was still medically suspended so instead he asked the UFC to face Chimaev at UFC 283 in Brazil on January 23 – but the fight would be at light heavyweight.
Paddy Pimblett doesn't buy into Jake Paul's boxing success after watching recent footage: "I think his fights are fixed"
Lewis Simpson - November 28, 2022
Rising UFC star Paddy Pimblett is under the impression that Jake Paul’s boxing fights are fixed after watching footage of his bout against Anderson Silva. Pimblett is all set to make his pay-per-view debut against Jared Gordon at UFC 282 on December 10th. Pimblett and Gordon will meet in the co-main event.
Chael Sonnen admits he would put his money on Jon Jones in any form of combat sports: “I’d bet on Jon in anything”
Susan Cox - November 28, 2022
Chael Sonnen is admitting he would put his money on Jon Jones in any form of combat sports. Jones and Sonnen have a history together, they coached a season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ and also got in the Octagon in a light heavyweight battle at UFC 159 back in April of 2013. It was Jones (26-1 MMA) who would defeat Sonnen (31-17 MMA) via knockout at 4:33 of the first round.
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he would never betray retirement promise to his mother
Susan Cox - November 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is explaining why he would never betray the retirement promise he made to his mother. ‘The Eagle’ (29-0 MMA) last fought in the UFC in October of 2020, defeating Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) at UFC 254. Following the victory, after being presented with the belt, Khabib laid his gloves down in the center of the Octagon, a traditional gesture indicating retirement from the sport.
Trio of former UFC champions shoot guns in Chechnya following warlord Ramzan Kadyrov’s personal invitation
Susan Cox - November 28, 2022
A trio of former UFC champions shot guns in Chechnya following a personal invitation from warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA), Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) and Henry Cejudo (16-2 MMA) were all photographed at the Russian Special Forces University, which is a private academy in Gudermes, Chechnya.
Paulo Costa claims “nice guy” Israel Adesanya helped a mother with her baby at UFC 253: “He pulled up his shirt ans breastfed the baby there and then”
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2022
Paulo Costa has once again gone after rival Israel Adesanya with another troll job on, you guessed it, social media. When it comes to fighters who have a good time on Twitter, Paulo Costa is located towards the top of that list.
Jiri Prochazka explains why he’s still “grateful” despite vacating title and withdrawing from UFC 282
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has explained why he feels grateful despite having to vacate his UFC light heavyweight championship. Last week, it was announced that Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira will no longer be taking place at UFC 282. It was supposed to serve as the main event but instead, Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev will be contested for the belt.
Javier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev got ranked too high, too early in pound-for-pound rankings: "They gave him this just because of one fight"
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2022
Javier Mendez, the coach of Islam Makhachev, doesn’t like how highly ranked his pupil is in the pound-for-pound rankings. Makhachev is ranked second in the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings following his submission win over Charles Oliveira to win the lightweight title. Yet, before the fight, Makhachev was not even in the pound-for-pound rankings so his coach doesn’t like how quickly, and how high the champ was put on the pound-for-pound list.
USADA reveals Conor McGregor needs to be in the testing pool for six months before being cleared: "McGregor is not enrolled in our testing pool"
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2022
USADA has issued a statement saying Conor McGregor needs to be in the testing pool for six months before being cleared to fight. It has been reported that McGregor is no longer in the USADA testing pool which has caught many by surprise. However, the Irishman has said he will be cleared to fight in February as he has a special exemption from USADA.
Jorge Masvidal claims Leon Edwards is bluffing with his recent comments about not being able to let go of 2019 altercation
Lewis Simpson - November 27, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has responded to the recent threats made by UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. During the newly crowned champion’s media tour, he was asked on the Breakfast Club about the famous altercation that occurred after UFC London in 2019 with Masvidal. Masvidal assaulted Edwards backstage. Since then, the pair have never had the chance to settle their differences, but Edwards insists he’ll get Masvidal back ‘in the octagon or in the street’.
Good Samaritan Paddy Pimblett apologizes to stranger for his dog's "sloppy sh*t" (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 26, 2022
UFC star Paddy Pimblett was incredibly wholesome while advising a stranger of his dog’s “sloppy sh*t” in their front yard. Pimblett (19-3 MMA), a former Cage Warriors champion, has gone a perfect 3-0 since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2021.
Conor McGregor reacts after longtime friend Artem Lobov sues him over Proper No. 12 Whiskey
Chris Taylor - November 26, 2022
Conor McGregor is not impressed that his longtime friend Artem Lobov is suing him for millions over Proper No. 12 Whiskey. ‘The Russian Hammer’ recently came out and said that he was instrumental in the development of McGregor’s Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey venture.
Brady Hiestand disappointed he didn't finish Fernie Garcia at UFC Vegas 65, hopes for a quick turnaround: "I dominated the entire fight"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2022
Brady Hiestand is disappointed he didn’t finish Fernie Garcia but is pleased with how dominant it was. Hiestand was set to fight Garcia at UFC Vegas 65 in his first fight after having knee surgery and coming off TUF. It was the longest layoff of his career but it didn’t appear to impact him as Hiestand used his wrestling to control the fight.
Conor McGregor unloads on "rat" Anthony Smith after 'Lionheart' says he's bothered the Irishman isn't in the USADA testing pool: "You embarrassment of a man"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2022
Conor McGregor has blasted Anthony Smith. Recently, Smith took aim at McGregor for not being in the USADA testing pool. He says it bothers him due to the fact the Irishman is getting closer to a return while his friend Chris Weidman is not.
Video | Henry Cejudo shoots for a takedown after Hasbulla "assaults" the former UFC champion
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Henry Cejudo is ready to make his comeback after all. ‘Triple C’ has been out of the octagon since a second-round stoppage win over Dominick Cruz in May 2020. Following the win, the-then bantamweight champion retired from MMA. Along with that, he relinquished his 135-pound title, seemingly making the retirement legitimate.
Jan Blachowicz reacts after receiving vacant light heavyweight title shot at UFC 282: “I was the last to know”
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022
Jan Blachowicz revealed he was the last person to know he was fighting for the light heavyweight title at UFC 282. The main event of the pay-per-view card on December 10 from Las Vegas was supposed to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2. Yet, Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury and withdrew from the fight, and also vacated the title.
Michael Bisping says MMA fans are “fickle” for writing off Jorge Masvidal: “He’s as game as they come”
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2022
Michael Bisping doesn’t understand why fans are writing off Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal is currently on a three-fight losing streak but lost to Colby Covington by decision and lost back-to-back fights to Kamaru Usman for the belt. With that, he has only lost to two of the top three fighters at welterweight which is why Bisping is surprised people are giving up on Masvidal.