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UFC Vegas 50: 'Santos vs. Ankalaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Santos (22-9 MMA), a former light heavyweight title challenger, will be looking to earn his second straight win when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Marreta’ last competed back in October, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Johnny Walker.
Greg Hardy announces he has parted ways with the UFC: "What a run"
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
Heavyweight fighter Greg Hardy (7-5 MMA) has parted ways with the UFC according to a recent post on social media. Hardy was handed his third straight defeat at last weekend’s UFC 272 event, suffering a first round knockout loss to Sergey Spivak. The former NFL star had dropped back-to-back stoppage losses to Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura in his most previous efforts.
Dustin Jacoby eyes Ryan Spann at International Fight Week after UFC 272 win
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2022
Dustin Jacoby is happy he overcame adversity to beat Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 272. Jacoby entered the fight with a foot injury that limited him throwing kicks, and he says for the first time in his career he thought about pulling out. However, he decided to take the fight and after landing a kick early, he realized he wouldn’t be able to throw another one for the rest of the fight.
Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor training clip, says he KO's 'The Notorious' in boxing or MMA
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2022
Jake Paul has continued mocking Conor McGregor, this time taking a shot at recent training footage of ‘The Notorious’. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is coming off a knockout win over Tyron Woodley in December. Following the victory, he once again decided to call out Conor McGregor. He’s previously called for a fight with the Irish superstar on many occasions.
Chael Sonnen explains why Colby Covington should be next for Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes Israel Adesanya’s next opponent will be Colby Covington. Adesanya has cleared out most of the middleweight division and although Jared Cannonier appears to be next for the title shot, Sonnen thinks Covington makes sense. ‘Chaos’ is 0-2 against Kamaru Usman and won’t get a welterweight title shot anytime soon, but he is a big name and would be a test for Adesanya.
Henry Cejudo and Conor McGregor joust online after ‘Triple C’ critiques the Irishman’s striking
Susan Cox - March 11, 2022
In response to ‘Triple C’ critiquing Conor McGregors’ striking abilities the two fighters have taken to Twitter to hash it out. It was McGregor who released training footage on Instagram showing his progress to date and stating:
Kevin Lee rips NSAC over "ridiculous" suspension for Adderall, believes it played a role in his UFC release
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2022
Kevin Lee doesn’t understand why the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended him for using Adderall. Lee did not apply for an exemption to use the drug, which he regrets, but he believes it shouldn’t even be prohibited. It is a drug that is prescribed by doctors and something he needs for his ADHD. Along with getting suspended, he had to pay a fine which he says is ridiculous.
Michael Chandler says Islam Makhachev still has work to do before staking claim to a title shot: “Beating Bobby Green doesn’t get you a title shot”
Susan Cox - March 11, 2022
In speaking on the YouTube podcast ‘The Schmo and The Pro’, Michael Chandler weighed in on Islam Makhachev getting a title shot in the UFC. Michael Chandler (22-7 MMA) last fought back in November 2021 at UFC 268 where he suffered defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA). ‘Iron’ is now scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson (26-6 MMA) in a much anticipated bout at UFC 274 on May 7, 2022, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Chael Sonnen explains why Robert Whittaker should have called out Jorge Masvidal
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why he believes Robert Whittaker should have called out Jorge Masvidal. In a recent social media post, Robert Whittaker teased a quick return to the Octagon by saying that ‘skinny Rob’ would be making a comeback. A lot of fans wondered whether or not this meant he would be making the trip back down to welterweight, which is where he fought before moving up to 185 pounds.
Gilbert Burns shares his thoughts on Covington vs Masvidal at UFC 272: “The lack of preparation with Masvidal was real”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2022
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has given his thoughts on the UFC 272 main event between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. In what proved to be a pretty one-sided affair, Colby Covington put an end to his rivalry with Jorge Masvidal by defeating his former friend in Las Vegas. Masvidal managed to land a nice shot in the fourth round that dropped his foe, but in the end, ‘Chaos’ was able to overwhelm him and secure the decision win.
Paulo Costa lauds Russian president Vladimir Putin, says he’s not a “weak leader like Biden or Macron”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2022
UFC fighter Paulo Costa has praised Russian president Vladimir Putin in a since-deleted post on social media. Over the course of the last few weeks we’ve seen a lot of remarks made about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine – especially within the MMA sphere. There are a string of different views and opinions that have been brought to light and as the war continues, it seems apparent that things will only continue to intensify from here.
Report: Putin tested Conor McGregor's Proper 12 whiskey for poison
Andrew Whitelaw - March 10, 2022
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, various reports have emerged exploring the relationship between Conor McGregor and Vladimir Putin. The UFC star was a guest of the Russian president when the pair met at the FIFA World Cup in Moscow in 2018.