Author: Ayobam Abdul-Azeez
Tyron Woodley is aiming to connect a KO when he finds himself in the middle of the ring in a boxing match against Jake Paul next August 28. In recent live session via his instagram account, Tyron Woodley, declared to be ready to knock Youtuber Jake Paul’s head off with a punch. Tyron Woodley goes for millions and MMA honor vs. Jake Paul “Surprise, surprise, surprise, we are back on August 28. You guys will be able to visualize Jake Paul’s head gently flying off his neck. Sometimes you get into a situation that you can’t back out of. My…
Nate Diaz is convinced he fell moments short of what would have been an incredible comeback at UFC 263. Through the first four rounds of the five-round, non-championship, non-main event bout, Leon Edwards clearly outclassed Nate Diaz. However, in the final minute of the contest, Diaz found the Brit’s chin and rattled him. Edwards managed to survive the final moments of the fight and went on to take the victory. Nate Diaz claims to have beaten Leon Edwards “in the real world.” Although he didn’t take the win on the scorecards, Nate considers himself to have at least earned a…
Dana White doesn’t think Tyron Woodley is the fighter he once was during his UFC welterweight reign. But he still likes his chances when it comes to fighting a YouTube star. Woodley, 39, will face Jake Paul on Aug. 28 at a venue yet to be announced. The fight will be Tyron’s first combat sports venture since entering free agency after he lost his UFC contract earlier this year. Dana White thinks Tyron Woodley should knock out Jake Paul “Tyron Woodley has punching power,” White said in analyzing the matchup on the Real Quick With Mike Swick podcast. “Obviously, he’s…
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has not openly complained about the compensation he receives for his services. However this Sunday he launched an open questioning trying to find a way to get the payouts even a little closer to those in boxing. Last Sunday the “boxing exhibition” between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul took place. A show where there were no judges and no winner, basically a sparring session with no protection. The show was very weak, but still the boxer and the youtuber came out with their pockets full. Francis Ngannou adds to questions about MMA payouts It has…
Mexico’s Brandon Moreno made history by becoming the first Mexican-born UFC champion. His performance shook the martial arts world and brought him congratulations from all sides. At the end of the fight, Brandon let out all the emotion he had been holding back for years and burst into tears. The moment he had dreamed of all his life had finally come true. Brandon submitted Deiveson Figueiredo in the third round and won the UFC 125-pound title. UFC fighters congratulate Brandon Moreno on making history As expected, he immediately began to receive congratulations from his UFC colleagues. Viva Mexico congrats …
UFC Welterweight division contender Colby Covington says he’s never heard of a Khamzat Chimaev, and even asks if the guy is ranked. Covington is one of the top contenders inside the 170-pound division. Colby finds himself hoping for a long-awaited title rematch against champion Kamaru Usman in his next fight. However, one opponent that doesn’t interest him in the least is Khamzat Chimaev. Last year’s UFC sensation fighter finished his first three and so far only fights in the promotion in brutal fashion. Colby Covington says Khamzat Chimaev is not up to his standards Following those victories, Chimaev has been…
Brandon Moreno makes history at UFC 263 by submitting Deiveson Figueiredo and capturing the UFC flyweight title. After a draw in December of last year, it was time for a rematch. This time Brandon Moreno came out determined to take the victory and would get it in the third round. Video: Brandon Moreno is crowned new UFC flyweight champion! From the beginning of the fight Brandon was the aggressor attacking with a fast left jab that he used to throw combinations. Moreno imposed the rhythm against Figueiredo who tried to let him in to counter attack or look for the…
UFC 263 takes place on Saturday, 12th June, and it promises to be an event like no other. UFC fans around the globe would be on the edge of their seats with excitement as they get to see two title fights go down in one night at UFC 263. A battle for the title of the middleweight division between the fierce Marvin Vettori “The Italian Dream” and the almost invincible Israel Adesanya “The Last Stylebender”, as well as the fight for the flyweight championship between the prolific Deiveson Figueiredo “Deus Da Guerra” and Brandon Moreno “The Assassin Baby”. UFC 263:…
The events of June 12th in the UFC universe are highly anticipated by all and sundry. We get to see the champion of the UFC middleweight category, Israel Adesanya back in action after his first career defeat at UFC 259 to Jan Blachowicz who beat him by decision when he attempted to take his light heavyweight title off him. Marvin Vettori who ranks third in the middleweight category is set to challenge him for his title in a fight that would most definitely light the Octagon up in flames. As we countdown to this epic battle that gives one goosebumps…
Israel Adesanya who bears the nickname “The Last Stylebender” and is famous for pulling off dance moves in the ring after taking his opponents down is definitely among the best fighters to ever step foot in the Octagon. Adesanya has roots from both Nigeria and New Zealand, he is a brown belt holder in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and he is currently the champion of the UFC middleweight division. Adesanya is undefeated in 20 matches in the middleweight division, winning all 20 matches he has fought, 15 of them by knocking his opponent out, he has successfully defended his title twice in…