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MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

The dominance that Ilia Topuria exhibited during his fight with Josh Emmett was so complete that one of the judges gave him a scorecard of 10-7 as part of his unanimous decision at UFC Jacksonville. Although fighters were thoroughly impressed with Topuria’s domination, they were also struck by Emmett’s resilience as a Team Alpha Male regular, who persevered through a five-round pummeling in the main … Continue reading MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

 It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

Ben Askren expressed serious concerns about Conor McGregor’s UFC return. According to reports, McGregor is set to take on Michael Chandler sometime in late 2023 after both men served as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31. However, having been sidelined since he suffered a gruesome leg injury during his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor will have been out of action for more … Continue reading  It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

Ben Askren discloses motive behind accepting boxing bout against Jake Paul and offers his forecast for Nate Diaz matchup

Ben Askren had initially hoped to be the one to end Jake Paul’s boxing career, which began in January 2020 as a celebrity or freakshow stint. However, Paul went on to knock out his fellow influencer Ali Eson Gib and former NBA player Nate Robinson, as well as former MMA champions, starting with Askren. Despite being one of the best wrestlers in the sport during … Continue reading Ben Askren discloses motive behind accepting boxing bout against Jake Paul and offers his forecast for Nate Diaz matchup

Jake Paul discusses why Logan Paul wasn’t considered for Nate Diaz fight and accuses Diaz of being disloyal

The Paul brothers have been the topic of conversation again, but not for their usual antics. This time around, the conversation is about Nate Diaz and how both brothers wanted to fight the former UFC star. It turns out that Jake Paul secured the highly anticipated matchup with Diaz, despite Logan Paul claiming that a bout with Diaz was being discussed. Jake corrected him and … Continue reading Jake Paul discusses why Logan Paul wasn’t considered for Nate Diaz fight and accuses Diaz of being disloyal

Leon Edwards expresses regret for missing out on opportunity to seek revenge against Jorge Masvidal

Leon Edwards watched as any chance of settling his grudge with Jorge Masvidal disappeared during UFC 287 after Masvidal lost to Gilbert Burns and subsequently announced his retirement from the UFC. The grudge between the two began after an altercation at a UFC London event in 2019. Edwards had hoped that Masvidal could resurrect himself as a legitimate contender so they could finally settle their … Continue reading Leon Edwards expresses regret for missing out on opportunity to seek revenge against Jorge Masvidal

Ben Askren challenges Jon Jones’ criticism of Francis Ngannou, deeming it nearly hypocritical

According to Ben Askren, Jon Jones’ recent criticisms of Francis Ngannou’s “baddest man on the planet” title are hypocritical and weird. Jones was inactive for three years while Ngannou fought and won the UFC heavyweight title. Askren suggests that Jones could have fought Ngannou at any point during his break, but he chose not to. Ngannou’s claim to be the best heavyweight in the world … Continue reading Ben Askren challenges Jon Jones’ criticism of Francis Ngannou, deeming it nearly hypocritical

Jorge Masvidal defends Nate Diaz for street fight in New Orleans, saying, “He was only protecting himself”

Former adversaries Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz may have fought in the octagon, but when it comes to Diaz’s recent altercation in New Orleans, Masvidal appears to be on his side. Diaz was caught on camera choking Rodney Peterson, a Logan Paul doppelganger, into unconsciousness after attending a Misfits Boxing event in support of his teammate Chris Avila. Diaz was arrested and is now facing … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal defends Nate Diaz for street fight in New Orleans, saying, “He was only protecting himself”

Matt Brown’s skepticism towards Nate Diaz’s chances against Jake Paul, labeling him ‘very hittable’

The highly-anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz is expected to garner a lot of attention, but there are mixed views on its competitiveness. With a 6-1 record, including wins over UFC legends Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley, Paul has built a respectable boxing career. However, his most recent split decision loss to Tommy Fury raised some concerns. Meanwhile, Diaz has 34 fights under … Continue reading Matt Brown’s skepticism towards Nate Diaz’s chances against Jake Paul, labeling him ‘very hittable’

Dana White attributes the transformation of Jorge Masvidal’s career to the historic flying knee incident that led to his retirement

Throughout his career, Jorge Masvidal was often overlooked despite his undeniable talent in combat sports. However, Masvidal retired as a true superstar following his final fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. While the 38-year-old veteran lost by unanimous decision, he had no regrets, stating that he had gone from having nothing to becoming a multi-millionaire through his fighting career. Although Masvidal has been competing … Continue reading Dana White attributes the transformation of Jorge Masvidal’s career to the historic flying knee incident that led to his retirement

Jorge Masvidal against Jake Paul

Jorge Masvidal has lost interest in a future match against Jake Paul, citing that he lacks popularity

Any possibility of a future boxing match between Jorge Masvidal and Jake Paul has dissipated following Paul’s first loss in his career. Paul has had a unique career as a pro boxer, having defeated several MMA fighters, including Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), and Anderson Silva, before tasting defeat against Tommy Fury. Despite the setback, Paul remains interested in fighting opponents with an MMA background, … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal has lost interest in a future match against Jake Paul, citing that he lacks popularity

Jorge Masvidal's retirement after UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal suggests retirement might come after defeat at UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal’s future in the UFC cage could be in jeopardy should he not secure a win against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. The 38-year old fighter disclosed that he would contemplate retirement should he fail to beat Burns on Saturday. “This could be the last one,” stated Masvidal. However, he also pointed out that he remains optimistic that his future is bright if he … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal suggests retirement might come after defeat at UFC 287

Markus Perez claims that Jake Paul did not pay him $300 for sparring, citing his victory over him

Markus Perez, a UFC veteran, is scheduled to fight against Joe Riggs at the Gamebred Boxing 4 event in Milwaukee on April 1. Though this will be his first boxing match as an amateur or professional boxer, Perez has previous experience in the squared circle. In 2021, he helped professional boxer Jake Paul prepare for his match against Ben Askren, along with other MMA fighters. … Continue reading Markus Perez claims that Jake Paul did not pay him $300 for sparring, citing his victory over him