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Yoel Romero opts out of attending Bellator 297 press conference due to acrophobia

Bellator 297 was set to have Yoel Romero at the press conference, announcing his upcoming fight against Vadim Nemkov for the light heavyweight title. Unfortunately, the event was to be held 99 stories high, in the Willis Tower in Chicago; an obstacle too far for Romero who, it has emerged, has an extreme aversion to heights. Despite his apology for his absence, it was the … Continue reading Yoel Romero opts out of attending Bellator 297 press conference due to acrophobia

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Charles Oliveira’s win against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, admitting they underestimated the former

Charles Oliveira has once again proven why he’s one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. The former lightweight champion bounced back from an early scare to stop Beneil Dariush of Round 1 in the co-headliner of UFC 289. The impressive ground-and-pound finish brought an eight-fight winning streak for Dariush to an end and sent fans at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena into a frenzy. Betting … Continue reading Charles Oliveira’s win against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, admitting they underestimated the former

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Chael Sonnen denied guilt for the misdemeanor battery allegations and a bench trial has been scheduled for August

MMA fighter Chael Sonnen has entered a plea of not guilty to the misdemeanor battery charges that have been filed against him in Las Vegas over a year ago. His ongoing legal drama is set to continue with a bench trial scheduled and negotiations having taken place on Tuesday regarding the case. Despite the negotiations, a resolution could not be reached and a preliminary hearing … Continue reading Chael Sonnen denied guilt for the misdemeanor battery allegations and a bench trial has been scheduled for August

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Colby Covington cannot endorse Jon Jones as the supreme of all-time, as he wants a more polished sportsman

According to Colby Covington, Jon Jones will never receive his vote of approval in the all-time great debate. The two wrestlers were previously roommates at Iowa Central Community College, where they were striving to be the best. However, their relationship soured when they chose different paths and found success in mixed martial arts, particularly in the UFC. Though Jones is renowned for his accomplishments in … Continue reading Colby Covington cannot endorse Jon Jones as the supreme of all-time, as he wants a more polished sportsman

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Chael Sonnen downplays PFL’s recent PED suspensions, stating that it’s not a significant issue

Chael Sonnen, an MMA fighter, dismisses concerns over potential performance-enhancing drug (PED) use in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Though PFL recently signed a prominent heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, it has faced difficulties over the past month. In mid-May, nine fighters, including Bruno Cappelozza and Thiago Santos, were suspended for using various banned substances. And earlier this week, PFL’s 2023 light heavyweight champion, Rob Wilkinson, … Continue reading Chael Sonnen downplays PFL’s recent PED suspensions, stating that it’s not a significant issue

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Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

Chael Sonnen, a renowned journalist, and copywriter, has expressed his concern over the whereabouts of Khamzat Chimaev. The last time Chimaev was seen was eight months ago, where he defeated Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout at UFC 279. However, his performance was marred by him missing the welterweight limit for the scheduled headlining fight against Nate Diaz, leading to the top three fights … Continue reading Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

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Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

If Israel Adesanya were to show up to his next fight with a tattoo that reads “No Ragrets”, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to many. The drama between the two-time middleweight champion and Alex Pereira’s son is becoming legendary in the world of mixed martial arts. Adesanya’s mocking of Pereira’s son during his knockout win against him drew both negative and positive reactions from … Continue reading Israel Adesanya claims he did a good deed for Pereira’s son after his post-fight antics at UFC 287

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Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

Chael Sonnen, has voiced his opinion that the scheduled title eliminator between middleweights Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis should be cancelled immediately. The bout is due to take place on July 8, with the winner set to become the next challenger to current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. However, Adesanya has already made it clear that he wants to fight du Plessis next, following an … Continue reading Veteran UFC fighter Chael Sonnen questions the wisdom of scheduling a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis and suggests that the match be cancelled

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Chael Sonnen enlisted as part of the BKFC 41 broadcast crew with Austin Trout and Chris Lytle

On Saturday, BKFC 41 will see the debut of former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in a bare-knuckle boxing match against Mike Perry, and joining the broadcast team for the event will be renowned copywriter and journalist, Chael Sonnen. Sonnen is no stranger to BKFC events, as he previously hosted a pre-fight press conference for BKFC 41 and even stood between the fighters during an intense … Continue reading Chael Sonnen enlisted as part of the BKFC 41 broadcast crew with Austin Trout and Chris Lytle

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Chael Sonnen declares Israel Adesanya as the best middleweight of all-time, convinced of his greatness

Chael Sonnen, a notable name in the world of MMA, has recently voiced his opinion on the greatest middleweight to ever compete in the UFC, and believes that Israel Adesanya holds that title. Adesanya has a 13-1 record in the UFC’s 185-pound division and is a two-time UFC champion who has held his belt five times in a row during his first title reign. Chael … Continue reading Chael Sonnen declares Israel Adesanya as the best middleweight of all-time, convinced of his greatness

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Israel Adesanya’s villainous behavior and taunting of Alex Pereira’s child during UFC 287, deeming it masterful

Chael Sonnen, a prominent MMA figure, has praised Israel Adesanya for his recent display of theatrics, revealing that he believes Adesanya has taken on a “heel” persona. After winning the title at UFC 287, Adesanya squared off against opponent Alex Pereira backstage in a move that Sonnen appreciated as “condescending”. Adesanya then threw arrows over Pereira’s unconscious body and imitated the Brazilian’s son, an act … Continue reading Israel Adesanya’s villainous behavior and taunting of Alex Pereira’s child during UFC 287, deeming it masterful

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“Chael Sonnen denounces Floyd Mayweather’s altercation with Jake Paul, calling it a criminal act.”

Chael Sonnen is calling for Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his entourage to face consequences after an altercation with Jake Paul at a Miami Heat basketball game. Video footage of the incident shows Paul being chased by several members of Mayweather’s group, with one member even filming the altercation. Sonnen argues that the behavior displayed was criminal and cowardly, and that there should be repercussions for … Continue reading “Chael Sonnen denounces Floyd Mayweather’s altercation with Jake Paul, calling it a criminal act.”

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