Video: Chimaev Scuffles With Security At MMA Event

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Khamzat Chimaev still can’t seem to lock down a fight inside the Octagon, so “Borz” is looking for action inside a cage anywhere he can get it. Over the weekend, the rising Ultimate Fightin…


UFC Fight Night: Chimaev v Meerschaert
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Khamzat Chimaev still can’t seem to lock down a fight inside the Octagon, so “Borz” is looking for action inside a cage anywhere he can get it. Over the weekend, the rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contender got into a mini scuffle with security at an MMA event in Sweden.

According to Essentially Sports, Chimaev was sitting front row at a local MMA event featuring one of his teammates. When the fight was called off by the referee, “Wolf” jumped the rail and made his way toward the cage in protest in defense of his teammate, though the call seemed justified.

Before he could actually make his way into the cage, he ran into several security personnel, who had to physically forced Chimaev back down to his seat. Thankfully cooler heads prevailed before things really got out of hand.

Chimaev hasn’t competed since he manhandled Li Jingliang at UFC 267 in Oct. 2021 on “Fight Island.” The win was “Wolf’s” tenth straight win, fourth inside the Octagon since making his promotional debut in July 2020.

Video: Chimaev Scuffles With Security At MMA Event

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Khamzat Chimaev still can’t seem to lock down a fight inside the Octagon, so “Borz” is looking for action inside a cage anywhere he can get it. Over the weekend, the rising Ultimate Fightin…


UFC Fight Night: Chimaev v Meerschaert
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Khamzat Chimaev still can’t seem to lock down a fight inside the Octagon, so “Borz” is looking for action inside a cage anywhere he can get it. Over the weekend, the rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contenders got into a mini scuffle with security at an MMA event in Sweden.

According to Essentially Sports, Chiamev was sitting front row at a local MMA event featuring one of his teammates. When the fight was called off by the referee, “Wolf” jumped the rail and made his toward the cage in protest in defense of his teammate, though the call seemed justified.

Before he could actually make his way into the cage, he ran into several security personnel, who had to physically forced Chimaev back down to his seat. Thankfully cooler heads prevailed before things really got out of hand.

Chimaev hasn’t competed since he manhandled Li Jingliang at UFC 267 in Oct. 2021 on “Fight Island.” The win was “Wolf’s” tenth straight win, fourth inside the Octagon since making his promotional debut in July 2020.

Raulian Paiva loses father due to COVID-19 complications

Raulian Paiva got knocked out by Sean O’Malley in his last outing. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

The news of his father’s passing was posted to the UFC bantamweight’s Instagram page on January 9th. The year couldn’t h…


Raulian Paiva got knocked out by Sean O’Malley in his last outing.
Raulian Paiva got knocked out by Sean O’Malley in his last outing. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

The news of his father’s passing was posted to the UFC bantamweight’s Instagram page on January 9th.

The year couldn’t have gotten off to a much worse start for UFC bantamweight Raulian Paiva.

After being hospitalized since December 20, Paiva’s father – Jose Moyses Frazao – has reportedly passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Moyses was 71-years-old. A message to fans and supporters of Paiva was left on the fighter’s official Instagram account, to pay tribute to his memory.

“It is with a heavy heart that I come here to inform that Raulian Paiva’s father has passed away on the night of January 9, 2022. Mr. Moyses was a great warrior and he will always make us proud. My condolences to the family.”

According to a conversation between Paiva and Brazilian news outlet Globo Esporte AP, Moyses’ condition was aggravated due to a bacterial infection in his blood, which ultimately led to his death.

This isn’t the first time Paiva has faced tragedy in his life. Shortly after the current Team Alpha Male talent was signed by the UFC, his 25-year-old girlfriend was killed after being a drunk driver intentionally struck the couple while they were riding on a motorcycle.

After a rough start to his UFC career, Paiva (21-4) is now 3-3 with the promotion, having picked up victories over Mark de La Rosa, Zhalgas Zhumagulov, and Kyler Phillips. Most recently he faced off against bantamweight top prospect Sean O’Malley, losing that bout via 1st round stoppage. In a recent post to his Instagram account Paiva hoped that he could get a booking for the UFC’s upcoming return to Brazil for a PPV event on May 7th.

Mark Hunt Advocates For Fighter Pay: “Not A Good Idea” To Be A Fighter

Mark HuntFormer UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt is stopping at nothing for him to get the UFC to increase benefits given to their fighters. Hunt is retired from the UFC and last fought against Justin Willis in 2018. His issues with the promotion began after he competed against former champion Brock Lesnar, who he lost to but […]

Mark Hunt

Former UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt is stopping at nothing for him to get the UFC to increase benefits given to their fighters.

Hunt is retired from the UFC and last fought against Justin Willis in 2018. His issues with the promotion began after he competed against former champion Brock Lesnar, who he lost to but was later turned to a no-contest after Lesnar tested positive for performance enhancers.

Hunt has been an advocate for UFC fighters to be treated by the brass, and more specifically UFC president Dana White. During a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Hunt spoke about his passion for the fighter pay issue.

“It’s a fight for proper pay, what the top-end boxer gets,” Hunt said. “Like Joseph Parker, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, all these top-end boxers, Canelo, when they make it to the top they split half of the revenue automatically. Whereas a UFC fighter has to say, ‘Can I get a dollar off the pay-per-view? Can I get 50 cents?’. This stuff really annoys me, because it’s taken my fighting career and I felt that as I was competing in there. I felt when I was competing in the UFC I just lost all love and interest because what is the purpose of this?”

Mark Hunt Gives Advice To Potential MMA Fighters

Hunt went on to elaborate on why he believes fighting in MMA may not be for everyone, especially from a financial point of view.

“Until things change with the UFC until they start looking after their fighters, pension, health insurance, better pay,” Hunt said. “And people compare a normal job’s pay to what they do for a living. It’s not the same level. You’re not getting beat up in front of the whole planet for an income, but to be able to compete at the highest end it’s just different. I feel right now with the fighters, if they want to be a fighter, it’s not a good idea right now. It’s just not the right time.”

Hunt’s ongoing legal dispute with the UFC has turned more hostile over time, and Hunt went as far as challenging White and the Fertitta brothers to an MMA fight.

Hunt doesn’t appear to be slowing down his legal battles with the UFC anytime soon, and it’ll be interesting to see how his lawsuits come to fruition.

What are your thoughts on the ongoing UFC fighter pay debate?

Tommy Fury To Jake Paul: “I’m Ready To Go In March”

UK professional boxer Tommy Fury is looking to re-arrange his grudge match with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, and says he’s “ready to go” in March.

Right now, fans and pundits should be discussing the result and fallout of December 18’s Fury vs…

Jake Paul, Tommy Fury

UK professional boxer Tommy Fury is looking to re-arrange his grudge match with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, and says he’s “ready to go” in March.

Right now, fans and pundits should be discussing the result and fallout of December 18’s Fury vs. Paul clash. Instead, they’ve been left wondering whether we’ll see the fight at all.

Just weeks out from their scheduled date last month, “TNT” was forced to pull out, citing a broken rib and bacterial chest infection as the reasons for his withdrawal. Rather than scrap his seasonal appearance and reschedule his fight with Fury, Paul decided to run it back with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley instead.

With his second win against “The Chosen One” and his callouts since, it remains to be seen whether we’ll see Paul settle his differences with Fury inside the squared circle. One thing that’s certain: the English party wants the fight booked.

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Fury Provides A Timeframe For Return

Immediately after the cancelation of his second fight on US soil, Fury took to Instagram to explain his injury, saying he was hoping to get the fight re-booked for 2022. While we’ve seen little updates or enthusiasm for the same on Paul’s side, Fury has continued to pursue a second date with “The Problem Child.”

During a recent appearance on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, Fury stated there’s “unfinished business” between himself and the YouTuber-turned-boxer. He then provided an update on his recovery, claiming he’ll be ready to throw hands with Paul as soon as March.

“There is unfinished business here, and this fight has to take place,” said Fury. “My recovery process is going amazing. I’ve got another MRI booked in for the middle of this month to see where the rib is. Once I get confirmation that it’s healing or it’s healed, or whatever I’m up to, then I’ll return back to the gym and I’ll be ready to go.

“I said in a recent interview, I’ll be ready to go in March,” Fury added. “If Jake Paul really is serious about boxing, I’m ready to go in March. What happened in December was out of my hands, but March, I’m ready.”

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In Fury’s absence, Paul brutally knocked out Woodley in Florida. While the win didn’t legitimize his presence in the ring as much as a victory over Fury would have, it certainly went some lengths to doing so.

“The Problem Child” now boasts an unblemished 5-0 record and has finished every opponent he has faced. While Fury wants to become the first professional pugilist to test Paul’s skills, the Cleveland native is seemingly more interested in bouts against UFC stars Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz.

Would you like to see Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul re-arranged for March?

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Joe Rogan Mourns, Sean Strickland Mocks Death Of Bob Saget

Joe Rogan, Sean StricklandUFC commentator Joe Rogan and middleweight Sean Strickland took different approaches after hearing of comedian Bob Saget’s passing. Saget shockingly passed away at just 65 years old, after he was found unresponsive in an Orlando, FL hotel room this weekend. There was no evidence of foul play or drug use found in Saget’s autopsy. Many […]

Joe Rogan, Sean Strickland

UFC commentator Joe Rogan and middleweight Sean Strickland took different approaches after hearing of comedian Bob Saget’s passing.

Saget shockingly passed away at just 65 years old, after he was found unresponsive in an Orlando, FL hotel room this weekend. There was no evidence of foul play or drug use found in Saget’s autopsy.

Many people from around the world posted their tributes to the former ‘Full House’ television star. Rogan, who was a longtime friend of Saget’s and featured him on a Joe Rogan Experience episode, posted a lengthy tribute on social media.

As many fans mourned his death, Strickland decided to make light of the tragic event on his Twitter page.

“I heard [Bob Saget] died, guess it’s not a full house anymore,” Strickland said. “I think he would of laughed at that.”

Replies to Strickland’s tweet were mixed, with some fans thinking he was being funny and some outraged by him making light of a celebrity’s death.

Joe Rogan Had A Longtime Friendship With Bob Saget, And Had Him On A JRE Episode

Saget touched the lives of many with his comedic performances along with his television features. Along with being one of the main characters of Full House, he was also featured in shows such as Quantum Leap and America’s Funniest Home Videos.

Strickland has ruffled feathers on numerous occasions over the past couple of years. After his latest win over Uriah Hall, he hinted that he would murder the octagon if given the opportunity. He has also made homophobic remarks on his social media pages.

It’s unclear if Rogan has seen Strickland’s post on social media following the death of Saget. But Saget’s friends and family more than likely won’t appreciate Strickland’s attempt at humor.

Strickland is no stranger to controversy, as evidenced by his most recent social media posts.

What are your thoughts on Sean Strickland?