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Sean O’Malley Eyes Jose Aldo: ‘Couple Wins, We Could Fight Him’

Sean O'Malley & Jose Aldo Sean O’Malley expressed his desire to match up with Jose Aldo in the future when speaking in a video posted to his YouTube channel. The American will look to continue his hot streak when he enters the Octagon this weekend to take on Raulian Paiva at UFC 269. O’Malley comes into this bout following on […]

Sean O’Malley expressed his desire to match up with Jose Aldo in the future when speaking in a video posted to his YouTube channel.

The American will look to continue his hot streak when he enters the Octagon this weekend to take on Raulian Paiva at UFC 269. O’Malley comes into this bout following on from his striking masterclass against the tough Kris Moutinho.

‘Suga’ spoke about Jose Aldo and was full of praise for the Brazilian, who himself has seen a career resurgence following on from his move down to bantamweight which started off with two losses for the former featherweight champion. However, since then he has gone on to pick up three wins in his new division, with his most recent outing a strong five-round display against Rob Font.

“Aldo’s a tough fight 100 percent. Got to be so f***ing sweet to fight him someday. We’re on track, I mean we got a f***ing couple wins and we could fight him… He’s so good at countering a jab, his f***ing pull twos are so fast… I think that’s why you switch stances, throwing different jabs and stuff but yeah, I mean in the third round or the fourth round, he (Aldo) was kicking the f**k out of his leg, but he didn’t throw one until then which is crazy.” (transcribed by sporkskeeda.com)

Following on from his victory over Rob Font, Aldo expressed his interest in fighting for the title but given time schedules and Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling needing to face each other first, Aldo was also open to the idea of fighting TJ Dillashaw.

What’s Next for Sean O’Malley?

Sean O’Malley made no illusion of the fact that he would need to win a few more fights to earn himself a matchup with Aldo. So, given he can get past Paiva this weekend who would you like to see O’Malley take on next? Just above him in the rankings sits Marlon Moraes who would provide a good test for O’Malley or given the comments he made earlier this week could a potential match-up with Dominic Cruz be the next step for ‘Sugar’.

Do you think Sean O’Malley beats Raulian Paiva this weekend at UFC 269?

Khamzat Chimaev Even As A Child: ‘I’ve Never Lost a Fight’

Khamzat Chimaev took the UFC by storm smashing his way through opponent after opponent before being delayed by a global pandemic which saw him consider retirement. After deciding not to retire Chimaev returned in his latest outing to submit Li Jingliang in a very impressive display inside the first round. It appears winning fights is […]

It appears winning fights is all that Khamzat Chimaev knows after speaking in a recent interview with HustleMMA, the undefeated fighter spoke about the times he would be fighting in the streets on Chechnya as a child.

“We created history for ourselves on the streets. I’ve never lost a fight. Thank God, not yet. I definitely didn’t with my character. I fought with the boys. I still know this guy. We are friends now.

“He is in the 11th grade. I’m in the 5th grade. He was not that big but bigger than me anyway. I’m near the school, I don’t remember, there was a brawl. I say let’s go and we went. He started throwing me from right to left for about 10 minutes. Then he got tired, and I started hitting him.”(Transcribed by Bloodyelbow.com)

Chimaev has displayed his ability every time he steps inside the octagon and given how his journey has started with his brief time in the UFC, it comes as no surprise he has already been dubbed the future of Mixed Martial Arts.

Who is next for Khamzat Chimaev?

The UFC has been hoping to get Chimaev back inside the octagon ever since his last fight finished, however, the promotion is having a harder time than they anticipated as it appears no one wants to fight ‘Borz’. After taking to social media, Chimaev called out anyone and everyone inside the UFC however he has had very little luck in getting fighter’s interest.

Unfortunately, we will have to wait to see what the UFC can get lined up for Chimaev, but one thing is for sure, you can expect absolute carnage when he steps back inside the octagon.

Who would you like to see Khamzat Chimaev face next?

Jake Paul Offers $500K KO Incentive To Tyron Woodley

Jake Paul is hoping to put the claims off a ‘No Knockout’ clause to bed following on from the announcement he will be offering Tyron Woodley the chance at $500,000 if he is able to KO or TKO ‘The Problem Child.’ Paul took the opportunity to speak on this matter at a virtual news press […]

Paul took the opportunity to speak on this matter at a virtual news press conference yesterday.

“You know me. I like to make things more interesting all the way across the board.

“There’s been this rumour going around about a ‘no knockout’ clause in my contracts. Someone started it and everyone else ran with it. People are like sheep. They believe everything they read or see, and they go which way the crowd is going.

“That’s been a rumour that’s completely untrue. I’d be in jail for rigging fights. That’s illegal. We just wanted to squash that rumour right away and from now on we’ll be giving bonuses to my opponents if they can knock me out. We want to incentivize them and prove to the media and the world that all of these rumours aren’t true.”

This was also backed by Jake Paul’s adviser Nakisa Bidarian who pointed out the contractual stipulation in place for Woodley.

“And to be clear, that’s contractual in Tyron’s agreement. There’s a contractual agreement that if he knocks out or TKOs Jake, he’ll get a $500,000 bonus payment.”(Transcribed by MMAJunkie)

Following on from their previous meeting which saw Jake Paul defeat Tyron Woodley via split decision, Woodley was forced to fulfill his obligations by getting a Jake Paul tattoo to get a shot at the rematch, and a chance of redemption.

What is next for Jake Paul?

Does another win here over Tyron Woodley boost Paul’s credibility as a boxer? The initial matchup was supposed to be the big test for Jake Paul. Many people felt he had bit off more then he could chew when his initial bout was scheduled with Tommy Fury before the brit had to had to withdraw due to injury. Now for Woodley to come in on short-notice and beat Paul is going to be a difficult task but one that he is surely going to be fired up for.

Where does Jake Paul go from here if he beats Woodley? Paul vs Fury? I’m sure Tommy Fury like many followers of boxing will be hoping to see the matchup scheduled as soon as possible.

Who do you see winning the rematch, Jake Paul or Tyron Woodley?

EXCLUSIVE | Jacob Malkoun Explains His Mindset Ahead Of UFC 271: ‘You’ve Got To Be the Hunter Not The Hunted’

Jacob Malkoun will return to the octagon at UFC 271 where he will be tasked with taking on undefeated AJ Dobson. Ahead of his next bout, Malkoun sat down with LowKickMMA to chat about the impact of lockdown, his previous opponent, his upcoming fight against Dobson, and his aspirations heading into 2022. Here is what […]

Jacob Malkoun will return to the octagon at UFC 271 where he will be tasked with taking on undefeated AJ Dobson.

Ahead of his next bout, Malkoun sat down with LowKickMMA to chat about the impact of lockdown, his previous opponent, his upcoming fight against Dobson, and his aspirations heading into 2022. Here is what he had to say.

‘Everything’s good, we had a lockdown within Australia for a couple months, but were still training through it, doing a lot of running and a lot if cardio, kept fit and now were back into it.

“It did impact it a little bit, but we always find ways to work around stuff, so we worked around it kept fit and now I’m ready to go.

We also spoke on his previous outing in the UFC and the harsh realities he may have faced had he not been able to secure the victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan.

“Yeah, there was pressure leading up to it I acted like there wasn’t because you kind of have too.

“There was pressure. The reality was that if I lost, I would have got cut. I didn’t think about the result too much I was worried about performing, staying focused and training hard leading up to.

“I was worried about going in there and performing not the result so much so that helped me a fair bit.

“The first win felt amazing, it was a relief.

“It felt like I hit a goal, it was never a goal to make the UFC it was to win in the UFC. So, I ticked of a goal there. I was never happy just to make it you know, but now we’ve got to take the next step and keep winning.“

Jacob Malkoun will be hoping to use the momentum from his impressive performance against Alhassan to carry over into his fight against AJ Dobson. Dobson enters the fight undefeated (6-0) however Malkoun is not concerned by this and spoke to us about the importance of not overthinking your opponent and focusing on yourself.

“That’s what my mindsets been, especially in the last fight and now, especially with my boxing coach Brian. He has focused me on what I’m going to do and to let them worry about me.

“Obviously, you’ve got to know what they do well and what you can exploit but you can’t worry about them too much, you need to worry about yourself. In how you’re going to perform and what you’re going to do.

“You’ve got to be the hunter not the hunted.“

What is in store for Jacob Malkoun in 2022?

‘Mamba’ knows he has been given a difficult task when he enters the cage in February however he is ready for this when he does step foot inside the octagon. Malkoun knows the importance of a win here and already has a plan in place on what he aims to achieve following on from this matchup.

“I’m ready for fifteen minutes, and I’ve got one of the best cardio in the UFC so I’m not going to get tired, and I plan on going after him for fifteen minutes.

“I just want to keep fighting, a big goal on my list is trying to get into the top 10, I don’t know whether it’s going to be by 2022 or 2023 but that’s a big goal.

“If I do, then well keep working and see what happens.’

Malkoun will be looking to neutralise Dobson’s power come fight night and secure himself his second win within the UFC giving him the perfect start to 2022.

How do you think Jacob Malkoun will do when he makes his third appearance in the UFC?

Chael Sonnen: Nick Diaz vs Kevin Holland targeted for 2022

Chael Sonnen spoke in an episode of Beyond the Fight yesterday and announced that the UFC is targeting a welterweight match-up between Nick Diaz and Kevin Holland. Kevin Holland enjoyed a great 2020 going 5-0 with all apart from one of those victories coming inside the distance. However, 2021 didn’t show Holland the same fortune […]

Chael Sonnen spoke in an episode of Beyond the Fight yesterday and announced that the UFC is targeting a welterweight match-up between Nick Diaz and Kevin Holland.

Kevin Holland enjoyed a great 2020 going 5-0 with all apart from one of those victories coming inside the distance.

However, 2021 didn’t show Holland the same fortune as he would go 0-2 with decision losses coming against Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori, followed up by a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt in his match up with Kyle Daukaus.

The Brunson and Vettori fights highlighted a wrestling weakness for Holland and may have played into his decision to now drop down to welterweight.

Diaz, who needs no introduction, last stepped inside the octagon back at UFC 266 where he would lose inside the distance to Robbie Lawler. Many fans were unsure of what the next move would be for Diaz as he looked like a shell of his former self last time out, but it does appear Stockton fighter isn’t quite done yet.

Now according to Chael Sonnen, the two men are set to face it out within the welterweight division.

“Tommy from the Bronx just reached out to me. Told me something. I said, ‘Is this public?’ And he said you can share it. It had something to do with Nick Diaz vs. Kevin Holland.

“A little bit surprised by it, only because Nick Diaz is such a megastar. But what do you do with him? Nick Diaz, at all times, is one win away from being in a main event. He was last time when he fought Robbie Lawler… Kevin is gonna change weight classes down to 170 pounds, so we’ve been told. Nick’s still under contract and he wants to do something, and everyone wants to see him do it. So, you start matching him up very cleverly… I get it. I’m in.” (Transcribed by BJPenn.com)

Chael Sonnen Is A Big Fan Kevin Holland

Chael Sonnen would go on to praise Holland during this episode and speak on the potential he has as a competitor inside the UFC.

“Nobody was on a trajectory like Kevin Holland, this year got a little bit off course, but last year at this exact same time you couldn’t read anything about MMA without reading about Kevin Holland, he had five fights, he did them all in a row, he won them all, he was finishing guys including Jacare.

“Kevin Holland started fighting some really good guys like Marvin Vettori, you know some absolute studs, but I also never saw Kevin Holland lose a fight I saw him lose positions and I saw him lose the same positions.

“It’s one of these things you can’t write off Kevin Holland.”

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, who would you see leaving the octagon as a winner if Kevin Holland and Nick Diaz decide to throw down?

Anthony Smith Explains Why Rakic Doesn’t Deserve To Fight Blachowicz

Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic were poised to meet in a potential rematch in December, after Smith made the callout following his impressive first-round submission win over Ryan Spann. However, ‘Lionheart’ suffered a knee injury and a staph infection which is going to keep him on the side-lines until early 2022. Just recently it came […]

Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic were poised to meet in a potential rematch in December, after Smith made the callout following his impressive first-round submission win over Ryan Spann.

However, ‘Lionheart’ suffered a knee injury and a staph infection which is going to keep him on the side-lines until early 2022.

Just recently it came to news the UFC is potentially looking to book a bout between former champion Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic, leaving Smith to just stand by a watch, something that didn’t sit well with him.

“I’m afraid because I’m indifferent (about who I fight next), I’m going to get left out in the cold,” Smith said during an appearance on The Fighter vs. The Writer. “It would be a real sh*tty deal if Jiri Prochazka gets the title shot and then Rakic and Blachowicz fight each other and that kind of leaves me sitting out with my hands out.”

Smith has been trying to rematch with the Austrian ever since he was beaten by him back in August of 2020. Anthony Smith also doesn’t think it is fair for Rakic to be in the position he is when he is turning down fights.

“I know for a fact he’s turned down several fights since his last fight with Thiago Santos, it would be super unfortunate if Rakic gets to sit around and turn down the fights he doesn’t like and gets the biggest fight available in the division.

“That would hurt my feelings, to be honest with you, especially being a guy that takes every single fight offered and the ones that nobody wants.

“Nobody wants to fight Ryan Spann. It’s a tough out. He’s just tough. Whether you think you’re better than him in every aspect of the game, he has that equalizer right hand that just changes the whole trajectory of the fight.

“Jimmy Crute is not a fun fight. There’s nothing fun about that dude. There’s nothing fun preparing for that dude, and I mean that with the utmost respect because of how tough he is.

“No one wants to fight Devin Clark, cause it’s just a tough fight for no reason. You don’t get a lot out of it, and it’s a tough ass dude.”

Anthony Smith wants to take on the former champ Blachowicz

Smith himself is currently riding an impressive three-fight winning streak with all those wins coming via stoppage. Although he would love to run it back with Rakic and get that win over him, he sees more value in facing off against the former champ Jan Blachowicz.

“Listen, I’ve got a lot of respect for Aleksandar Rakic and what he’s done, and I have a lot of respect for his skills and abilities, but he’s not that well-liked.

“He’s not the UFC’s favourite guy. Beating him is kind of its own reward, personally. Because I’m not sure how highly people, the powers-that-be, would look upon that win.

“He’s not super exciting for as big as an athlete as he is, and impressive as his physique is, he doesn’t fight like that. So, he doesn’t have a fan appealing style.

“The people in his home country love the hell out of the guy, but everyone else can kind of take him or leave him. The win over Blachowicz looks better. The Rakic one makes me feel better.” (Transcribed by MMAFighting.com)

Only time will tell for Anthony Smith on how the future of the light heavyweight division plays out, but despite this bump in the road for the American, whoever he does face on his return is in for one hell of a fight.

Who would you like to see Anthony Smith take on when he returns from injury?