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UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montano won her belt following The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion, defeating veteran Roxanne Modafferi. She has been linked to a bout with top contender Valentina Shevchenko, but according to MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC has been having trouble getting commitment out of her for the date the UFC want.
Montano proceeded to blast Ariel Helwani for either not checking her social media to see she is dealing with health issues, or ignoring the knowledge, which was readily available on her social media.
This just in…. @arielhelwani is a huge waste of space. Everyone and their grandma knows about my condition. I’m 5days post tonsillectomy and adenoid removal surgery due to a bacterial infection that’s been inhibiting my practice all year. Soonest I can get back on the mats is 16 more days. The UFC not only knows about this but flew me out to Vegas themselves to get this surgery done ASAP so I can jump on getting a fight with Schevchenko lined up. If you’ve been a fan of mine then you know my mind set… no girl is anything I’m not. Who’s scared to fight? It’s what I do, it’s literally why I’m the anomaly here, because I was ranked #14 on the show and came out #1. It’s apparently in douchbag’s best interest to throw my name out to the wolves in order to stay relevant. I literally haven’t spoken a word in 5 days due to my condition and Mr. Poor Excuse of a Man has not only brought it upon himself to be the leader of idiot fans who don’t know the difference between MMA and UFC but also has the balls the size of a baby rat to say I’m scared while key board warrior over here is more than likely to eat a fat man’s ass than get in the octagon with HIS 125lbs Champ… drop. …….. lesson of the day, don’t believe everything you read, idiots run their mouths. Ps, @arielhelwani you suck at your job, I heard MMA is looking for a better journalist who is actually knowledgeable #ufc #mma #wmma#yourstruly #fanboy#getoutofthekitchenifyoucantstandtheheat#nippeditinthebud #nicetry
Montano posted this yesterday in regard to getting her tonsils removed a few days ago.
Ariel also implied Montano might be pursuing similar tactics to Germaine De Randamie, who abandoned her featherweight title and moved back to her preferred bantamweight rather than face Cris Cyborg.
It is reminiscent of that, yes. I’ve tried to reach out to her several times and have not heard back either.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 1, 2018
Valentina Shevchenko appeared to not engage with what Nicco was saying whatsoever in this reply, encouraging her to get back in the gym and face her on July 28th at UFC on Fox 30 in Calgary.
I sign the bout agreement time ago already and you Nico still wasting time.
You have whole 3 month ahead.
Sign fight agreement, go back to the gym and this only one prove for everyone that you are not afraid.
See you in the cage @arielhelwani @NiccoMontano @Mickmaynard2 pic.twitter.com/aYMqxgyLL0— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) May 2, 2018
Insomnia
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t impressed with this music video, even though it featured Bruce Buffer and Ken Shamrock.
Make sure you watch the first episode of this documentary on Andrew Richardson’s pro debut, filmed by Case Harts!
Last month one weekend I got to film a mini documentary on @AndyLRichardson‘s MMA Debut for @mmamania. Have a look at Episode 1! Next one drops next week! https://t.co/4KClnu9vR6
— Case Harts (@caseharts) May 1, 2018
Ilir Latifi, international diplomat
An honor to sit down with the President of Albania, Ilir Meta pic.twitter.com/K06IomLBHE
— Ilir Latifi (@Latifimma) May 1, 2018
Sometimes simple tools are the best.
Cris Cyborg’s workouts astonish me sometimes. Is this sped up or real time?
Holly Holm is insanely strong
Cody Stamman called out Aljamain Sterling after Sterling called out Dominick Cruz.
You asking him to prom? Best grappler in the division? You got wrestle fucked by @BryanCaraway and haven’t beat a single guy currently in the top ten. #stayinyourlane
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) May 1, 2018
Enviously of you? Anyone can fuck their hair cut up and walk around with some fake ass gold chain. Enjoy your vacation, when you get back we can talk about your inability to win Big Fights. #al-ho
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) May 1, 2018
Gennady Golovkin, one of the most intimidating boxers alive, couldn’t possibly manage to look more un-intimidating in this picture if he tried.
Russia vs. Ireland is going to be an interesting collision of crazy.
That’s the seed!! #UFC pic.twitter.com/Ofwpm0DoFK
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) May 1, 2018
Sparring session gone awry
A ‘Dog House Rules’ sparring session down the Mayweather Boxing Club gets way out of control pic.twitter.com/3Ih3YxwxZL
— EditinKing Boxing (@EditinKing) May 1, 2018
So much truth to be found on the internet.
In case you haven’t see Infinity Wars yet…
Still avoiding #InfinityWar spoilers like… pic.twitter.com/iSqv0JCRcX
— Justin Golightly (@SecretMovesMMA) May 1, 2018
These UFC polls answers…
Rose Namajunas learning sign language
Ouch. Bellator’s ratings are suffering badly, even with a card headlined by Fedor Emelianenko and Frank Mir.
Bellator 198 TV Viewership:
Paramount: 581k
CMT: 169k— Jason Floyd (@Jason_Floyd) May 1, 2018
This is a cool throw, it took me a few views to see what happened.
I forgot how crazy this knockout (and fight) was between Dan Henderson and Hector Lombard
Hard to believe this was Cub Swanson’s last knockout, against the peerless Dennis Siver.
Podcasts and Video
Another chance: watch this short documentary on resident MMA Mania analyst Andrew Richardson’s pro debut. Follow MMA Mania on Youtube too!
Andrew, Case and I preview some upcoming fights
Random Land
This is so much more impressive than CGI to me.
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