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Nate Diaz Trashes ‘Punching Bag’ Ilia Topuria

MMA legend trashed “punching bag” Ilia Topuria, getting him back after the former UFC lightweight champion said the same thing about him.After Diaz was busted open and lost via cut stoppage TKO to Nate Diaz earlier this year at MVP MMA 1, Topuria said that Diaz.
Nate Diaz Trashes ‘Punching Bag’ Ilia Topuria

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UFC releases cinematic ‘No commentary’ version of Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria fight at White House

The UFC just released the full Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria White House fight on YouTube for free, and this version has no commentary. As much as we love Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, watching fights without their chatter is a completely different experience. You really get to focus in on the sounds […]

Watch Ilia Topuria tell corner he ‘can barely see anything’ during gnarly version of historic UFC fight with Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria went to battle in the Nation’s Capital

Sean Strickland blames UFC for ruining legacies: ‘They don’t pay you enough to walk away’

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

‘Cringe’ Sean Strickland reacts to Nassourdine Imavov’s UFC PI ambush

Sean Strickland wasn’t impressed by Nassourdine Imavov’s Performance Institute bit

Jake Paul cleared after Anthony Joshua knockout, eyes UFC stars

Jake Paul has been medically cleared to return to boxing after recovering from the broken jaw he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua last year.

Sean Strickland slams UFC amid exit speculation: ‘They don’t pay you enough’

UFC Champion Sean Strickland recently expressed his displeasure over his current UFC contract . He then followed it up by teasing a jump to Jake Paul’s MVP. Just days after his car accident , the UFC middleweight champion addressed the chances of joining MVP. Hours after Strickland wrote this on social media and exchanged a few words with Jake […] The post Sean Strickland slams UFC amid exit speculation: ‘They don’t pay you enough’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Disgruntled Sean Strickland shares 'quiet part out loud that nobody says' about UFC

Sean Strickland is not happy with the UFC – and released a video Thursday blaming the promotion for ruining legacies.

Sean Strickland Trashes the UFC: ‘They Just Don’t Care Anymore’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland trashed the organization, saying that “they just don’t care anymore.”Strickland has not fought since he beat Khamzat Chimaev in a big upset at UFC 328 in May to capture the promotion’s 185 lbs title.He was supposed to fight top contender Nassourdine Imavov in a rematch before the end of the […] The post Sean Strickland Trashes the UFC: ‘They Just Don’t Care Anymore’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Sean Strickland threatens to ‘nuke’ his UFC contract: ‘My heart’s not in MMA any more’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland continues to crash out on X (formerly Twitter) over his promotion refusing to pay him well to fight. Strickland was a leading candidate to headline UFC 335 on December 12th in Las Vegas, but money issues led to the UFC booking a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Diego […]

Sean Strickland threatens boring fights if UFC doesn’t pay: ‘I’ll stick and move and you’ll boo’

Sean Strickland says a lot of crazy things, and then often says the exact opposite a day later. So there was always a decent chance that his blow-up towards the UFC would be a temporary thing, and he’d settle down after getting a good night’s sleep and maybe a small bump to his champion’s pay. […]

Sean Strickland frustrated with UFC, considering giving up middleweight belt

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is frustrated with the fight promotion over money.

Sean Strickland suggests he’s ready to leave UFC to fight Jake Paul amid pay dispute

UFC middleweight champion Strickland says his ‘heart isn’t in MMA anymore’

Daniel Cormier commends Nassourdine Imavov for running up on Sean Strickland

Daniel Cormier liked what he saw from Nassourdine Imavov at the UFC PI.

UFC champion Sean Strickland receives support from Jorge Masvidal amid his pay dispute

A few days ago, UFC middleweight Champion Sean Strickland expressed his resentment over his existing UFC contract . Strickland then followed it up by teasing a jump to Jake Paul’s MVP. Hours after Strickland expressed his frustrations over his UFC pay and fair pay dispute, he launched another video on social media, where he publicly slammed the […] The post UFC champion Sean Strickland receives support from Jorge Masvidal amid his pay dispute appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sean Strickland Accuses UFC of Exploiting Fighters and Damaging Their Legacies

Sean Strickland's latest attack on the UFC highlights a fatal flaw in how the company handles its fighters and their long term security.

Canelo, Connie, And Franny, Oh My!

Jake Paul is a man with options. Unlike all those UFC fighters locked down by impenetrable contracts, “The Problem Child” is a free man. Alongside former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Fights (MVP), meaning he’s promoting his own fights and has the agency to seek out whatever opponents interest […]

Jake Paul Reveals His Hit List, Including Multiple UFC Superstars

Influencer-turned-boxer-turned potential MMA fighter Jake Paul revealed his hit list, and it includes multiple UFC superstars.Paul, who has a 12-2 record in professional boxing, is not shy about wanting to fight the best fighters in the world. After all, his last boxing match was against heavyweight slugger Anthony Joshua, who knocked him out in the […] The post Jake Paul Reveals His Hit List, Including Multiple UFC Superstars appeared first on HEAVY.

Sean Strickland wants to box, ready to 'move on' from the UFC

Two-time UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland wants to leave the UFC for boxing.

Sean Strickland rages amid pay dispute, threatens to vacate UFC title and leave promotion

Sean Strickland's ongoing contract dispute with the UFC may be getting even messier.

Money problems? UFC champ Sean Strickland threatens to vacate title, go beat up Jake Paul – ‘I’m over it’

Sean Strickland is ready to trade UFC gold for Jake Paul money. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion has threatened to surrender his 185-pound title, move up to Light Heavyweight, and burn through the remaining fights on his contract after becoming increasingly frustrated with his pay. “I gotta be honest: unless things change […]

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