If not, then a trilogy with Conor.”, He added: “They are 1-1. "We all as a team put it all together. But Askren, who lost just twice in his 22 MMA bouts, warns Paul, 24, won't have it so easy now he comes face-to-face with an experienced fighter. @MeganA_mma I’m sorry this upset you. She’s a 5am-er, 4am-er. The 2, yes only 2, fighters you’ve faced have records of 2-5 and 2-4. "No one knew about this except myself and my physician and USADA had not collected a sample from me since I started the medications. To overlook the American's implementation of a perfect game plan and his counter striking is a massive disservice to his work on that memorable night in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena. Arjan Singh Bhullar Captures One Championship Heavyweight Crown He said: "Being honest if I was him, I'd take the Diaz fight first. So, I know that Shane was definitely interested in buying the UFC. Additionally, Poirier's counter boxing - in particular his use of rolling and his beautiful check right hook - was also a factor in McGregor's inaccuracy in the second round. Full Fights, Full Episodes, and Video Clips from Bellator MMA Depending on how the fight goes, Mir’s venture into traditional boxing could be one and done. He added: "Stay in the commentary booth where it’s safe otherwise you will need more than sweet science to fix what I would do to your other eye in a boxing ring you t***. In other news, Justin Gaethje has claimed Khabib would beat fighters 30lbs heavier than him. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". He told Heavy.com: "We’re talking to Diaz’s team. ", "He already beat Gaethje, he basically just got redemption over Conor. During an appearance on Michael Bisping’s Believe You Me podcast, he said: “If the UFC would want me back, it’s not me that would go and try to beg for a fight. A quote-on-quote 'old' or 'washed up' fighter would be able to do neither of those things, let alone win a round - which he almost punctuated with a spinning wheel kick - against the No1-ranked lightweight in the world. The Irishman has called for an immediate rematch with Dustin Poirier after his shock KO at UFC 257 - in a bid to desperately redeem himself after his comeback went up in smoke. UFC fighters are signed up to USADA's whereabouts system which means they have to constantly inform the body of their location. Pennington initially faced a potential two-year sanction but was granted a reduced order. So the Diaz fight makes sense, and he’ll get tatted up.”, “I would love to fight Nate Diaz after Askren, But we’re not overlooking Ben Askren.”. And, with the Askren not renowned for his striking skills in the cage, the vlogger has again been made favourite by pundits and fellow fighters. won't tap. Spread. Going into the trilogy, Derek "The Stallion" Campos & Brandon Girtz were tied one fight a piece. Daniel Swain - -315 - - +255 - 05/14 - 09:00 PM . He would have gotten smashed, straight up. with... Kamuela Kirk Makes Daniel Swain Quit in LFA 107 Main Event, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: May 16, 2021, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: Canelo Stops Saunders, Greats of the States | Alabama: John Salter, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: May 2, 2021, Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: April 25, 2021, Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings, How a UFC Impostor Became Australia’s First NHB Event, UFC 262 Highlight Video: Andre Muniz Breaks Ronaldo 'Jacare' A mixed martial artist competing in a fight at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 94 (CFFC) appeared to lose his finger during a bout on Thursday night. "Khabib's better. “And during that time, we had meetings with Meyrowitz and Campbell McLaren. If he frees up from the UFC, that’s the fight.”, Before adding: "Diaz started talking s*** to me. Asked if he was surprised by Paul being favoured by the masses, Askren told SunSport: "Nope, a lot of stupid people exist. I have no respect for him in that manner. To the untrained eye, those kicks - with the exception of the one that saw McGregor roll over on his foot - had a small bearing on the outcome of the fight. But his wife Jolie was cageside to watch her childhood sweetheart upset the odds to pull off the biggest win of his career in stunning style. Pritchard said: “Bob Meyrowitz was putting UFC out there in wanting to sell and also looking at ways to change. Conor McGregor is not 'old' or 'washed up' after his KO defeat to Dustin Poirier despite what fans think, WRITES CHISANGA MALATA. Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a legacy fight with the former two-division champion ever since claiming the lightweight throne in April 2018. ", He added: "They are 1-1. UFC 259 was headlined by a trio of title fights. It’s an important juncture in my career. "As USADA’s forthcoming statement will show, I fully cooperated with them and provided them with 100% honesty. "I think if it was any other fighter it wouldn't be the end of the world, but, because his stock is so high he kind of needs a win to rebound.". MMA SQUARED, Chris Rini, UFC, PFL, Bellator Chris Rini Chris Rini I got my second vaccination today and drew today’s cartoon a couple hours earlier than usual, just in case I … I, luckily, had a better view of the return of the Mac than most from the vantage point of Fight Island. “McGregor had already beaten his rival before and I think that made him underestimate him.”. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 112. And when he was taken down, he did well to back himself up against the fence, wall-walk and land shots in the clinch. And the former WEC standout's boxing coach, Dyah Davis, reckons he's done more than enough to earn a second crack at the 155lb belt. "Thank you for your understanding and your support.". DUSTIN POIRIER stunned Conor McGregor with a devastating second round knockout win at UFC 257. "Diaz doesn't improve an awful lot, as tough as he is, it's not like you're going to go out and see a different game plan. “This next fight is very important. In sport there are winners and losers, that's all. KSW returns to action with KSW 59 on Saturday, March 20, live from Lodz, Poland and … "Just us two hanging out, like, ‘F*** it, let’s do it'.". Dustin Poirier shocked the world by KOing Conor McGregor last weekend... but now he's back to being a dad. WWE legend Shane McMahon once unsuccessfully tried to buy UFC before Dana White transformed the MMA company. Pennington, 32, said both were prescribed to her by a doctor to treat a medical condition. We knew we would chop him down early, that we'd chop him down like a tree. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Disclaimer: None of the videos shown here are actually hosted on this server. He said: "Ladies and gentlemen, fresh off one of the best days of my entire life, then I get a personal congratulations from one of the greatest men to ever do it. It would be the most stupid thing I can do. I will be more careful with my words. The guy just goes into fights and walks forward,”, “They’re different sport. EXCLUSIVE -  Ben Askren claimed Jake Paul thinks 'too highly of his own skills' and vowed to 'beat up' the YouTuber on April 17. But UFC supremo Dana White recently claimed the Russian is no longer interested in facing GSP, a suggestion the recently-retired 155lb king has since dismissed. April 17, 2021) inside Mercedes-Benz Arena in … He wants to do it as well. Manny Pacquiao accused Conor McGregor of underestimating Dustin Poirier before his stunning UFC 257 knockout loss. And his impression of Flair's legendary speech following his victory at the 1992 Royal Rumble prompted the WWE Hall-of-Famer to get in contact. After months of trash talk, Jake Paul and Ben Askren are finally set to meet inside the boxing ring TONIGHT (Sat. It is not about defeat, but about how you accept defeat in your life: how you get over that difficult time in your life. He is signed to Bare Knuckle FC and said he will compete in that organization likely this year, but afterward still has designs on fighting MMA. Footage obtained by … "He has two more fights with the UFC apparently. Charles Oliveira Rallies to KO Michael Chandler, Claims Vacant... UFC 262 Prelims: Andre Muniz Snaps Ronaldo Souza’s Arm, Wins ", Ramsey 'dreaming of Arsenal return' as Kroenke plans 'exceptional' window, Watch KEEPER Alisson score incredible 95th-minute winner for Reds, Blues' Champions League dream over as Catalans smash FOUR in first half, Watch Suarez go berserk as late winner gives Atleti title edge... but Barca KOd, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. But as he prepares to fight for his career, Joe Duffy, the first man to beat McGregor, believes the former two-weight champion is better off against Diaz. Scoring. UFC bantamweight Raquel Pennington has been banned for six-months after reporting HERSELF to drug testers following a doctor prescription. The highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul vs Ben Askren has just ended. Afterwards, remained tight-lipped about a title shot or clash with undefeated lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. "So we started with the leg kicks and eventually put the punches together and in time put him out out of there. The American Top Team coach told SunSport: "Championship talks should be first. He's regressed a little bit. But I think deservingly, he gets a shot at the title. Instead, the only thing he was looking forward to was returning home as he dedicated the win to his wife. Takeru vs. Leona FULL FIGHT - K-1 Super featherweight Championship. But to those versed in the effects of leg kicks, in particular those to the calves, it was clear that McGregor's movement had been compromised. Moneyline. Pictures: Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul Face-Off. But they were taken away from him by Poirier's stellar and well-thought-out game plan, which was to punish McGregor's lead leg - which he leans very heavily on - with debilitating calf kicks. “He’s sitting at No6, he’s won one fight in his entire life in the lightweight division and he picks and chooses who he fights. UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje believes champion Khabib Nurmagomedov would beat fighters 30lbs heavier than him. And you understand that as a fighter. KSW 59 Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Bombardier full fight card, start time. He told ABS-CBN News: "Losing is part of the game. Gaethje was made to submit by the Russian inside two rounds back in October as the 32-year-old extended his perfect MMA record to 29-0. 112. Anderson described the remarks as 'utterly degrading' and stated her disappointment that Kenney would likely face no repercussions. ", Upon hearing the introduction, Flair let out a trademark 'wooooo' and Chandler, who was clearly in awe of the legendary wrestler, added: "I appreciate you, Rick.". "I was literally only rocked one time in 21 fights and ten-plus years of training.". Dustin Poirier arrived home to a heroes welcome from his daughter after knocking out Conor McGregor at UFC 257. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. And what I saw was far from the narrative that's been perpetuated over the last week. Meanwhile, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach believes McGregor's talents have faded and says a rematch with the Eagle will never happen. LFA 107: Kirk vs Swain @ Sioux Falls, South Dakota @ Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Poirier let fly with a brutal punching combo to drop Notorious as he avenged his defeat in their first match six years ago to leave Fight Island in shock. You know?”, “He already beat Gaethje, he basically just got redemption over Conor. "The man, the myth, the legend, Rick Flair. I see I was wrong and I’m sorry. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In an exclusive SunSport interview, Dustin Poirier should be offered a UFC lightweight title fight before a rubber trilogy with Conor McGregor, according to his boxing coach Dyah Davis. EXCLUSIVE - Dustin Poirier should be offered a UFC lightweight title fight before a rubber trilogy with Conor McGregor, according to his boxing coach. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Casey Kenney has been forced to admit he was 'wrong' to joke about whether or not he would have sex with UFC star Megan Anderson. I mean, you gotta almost pull your hips back every time he’s changing levels. The American Top Team coach told SunSport: “Championship talks should be first. She tested positive for the prohormone 7-keto-DHEA and the peptide AOD-9064 and self-reported the violation. Log In Sign Up. He would have gotten smashed.". It will be Paul's third professional bout, having already beaten social media rival 'AnEsonGib' and ex-NBA star Nate Robinson. The pair clashed on Twitter over Jake Paul's upcoming fight with Ben Askren as the YouTuber and ex-UFC man prepare to step into the ring under boxing rules. Pennington announced the news herself online that she had received a suspension from United States Anti-Doping Association, the UFC’s drug testers. I would probably think about never fighting in the UFC if he fights for a title, that would be preposterous. Press J to jump to the feed. He told ESPN: "I’m not sure anybody under 185lbs in the UFC or in the world could beat that man.”. "Mental health is a serious thing. "He has a great jab, his jab is effective because of his level changes. UFC legend Michael Bisping told Dillon Danis to 'shut the f*** up' as he brutally annihilated Conor McGregor's sparring partner. Speaking to Submission Radio, trainer Javier Mendez said: “He’s regressed a little bit. The video streams are provided solely by this site's users. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. It was billed as a YouTuber vs Olympic Wrestler and MMA fighter, and … And finally, Georges St-Pierre has urged the UFC to get in contact with him if they’re serious about making a super-fight with Khabib. Kamuela Kirk. A wild brawl erupted at an MMA event in Florida, where fighting fans tossed chairs and traded punches before one pulled out a gun and opened fire, video shows. Chandler, 34, shared a video of his Zoom call with Flair to his social media pages, and the clip went viral. Souza's Arm. His failed takeover bid in 2004 was revealed by long-time WWE employee Bruce Pritchard, known to older wrestling fans as ‘Brother Love’ from the early 90s. Speaking on a podcast last week, the 29-year-old made crude remarks about his fellow competitor. The heavyweight fight airs on pay-per-view at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Speaking to Submission Radio, Mendez said: "[McGregor] would've got smashed. I mean, Khabib doesn’t need it. On the Timbo Sugarshow podcast, Kenney was asked if he would 'smash' Anderson, 30, and responded in detail. Go shine Conor’s shoes u loser.". I don’t think it will be my next fight.". Be part of your favorite Superstar’s Team wherever and whenever you are, be it fight nights or training sessions. "This was simply me realizing a potential mistake and wanting to do the right thing. Jake Paul is training with IFC star ahead of his boxing bout against Ben Askren. Total. I think it's an easier fight technically. According to USADA officials, “after using the substances for a short period of time, she conducted research and learned that they were prohibited substances and immediately came forward about her use to USADA.”. Bro, Diaz is a punching bag. In a SunSport exclusive, Conor McGregor has been urged by his ex-opponent to fight Nate Diaz in his must-win UFC return. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). MMA - LFA - May 14. If not, then a trilogy with Conor. It should only be title talk.”. In sport there are winners and losers, that’s all. Now Poirier, 32, has finally got back to his No1 fan, and posted pictures of beaming Parker on social media. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A post shared by Michael Chandler (@mikechandlermma). In other news, Justin Gaethje threatened to never fight in the UFC again if Conor McGregor were to be given a title shot in his next bout. Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a legacy fight with the former two-division champion ever since claiming the lightweight throne in April 2018. "Honorary Canadian @BlessedMMA on the importance of self care. And he is determined to knock out Askren quicker than the five second Masvidal achieved in July 2019. MMA-Core.com is the center of all things Mixed Martials Arts. Spread. 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