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TYSON FURY CALLS JOE ROGAN A "MIDGET"
PLUS: UFC President Dana White Announces a TON of Upcoming Fights. He stole all the spotlight from Francis Ngannou the same day Ngannou announced his deal with the PFL. He took to his social media to confirm the fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, which will headline the main event at UFC 291 for the BMF title on July 28th in Salt Lake City. He also announced the return of Alex Pereira against Jan Blachowicz in the co main event.
COVINGTON WANTS TO FIGHT ISLAM MAKHACHEV
Colby Covington, who last recorded a win over an active ranked welterweight a million years ago, wants to fight ‘weight bully’ Islam Makhachev and Israel Adesanya in near future. For now, the smart approach for the American would be to book a title shot against Leon Edwards.
DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON WINS TRILOGY AGAINST ADRIANO MORAES
During ONE Championship’s highly anticipated debut event in the US, DJ showcased his exceptional skills by decisively defeating Moraes through a unanimous decision. When questioned about the possibility of retirement, he gracefully responded that he would discuss this significant choice privately with his wife. Our guess is that Mighty Mouse will be back in the ring.
NATE DIAZ RELEASED ON BOND FROM NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Nate Diaz was seen choking out Logan Paul’s lookalike in a street brawl after the misfits boxing event last Saturday. As a result, the New Orleans Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the Stockton native. Diaz turned himself in to the police but was later released on bond. He has been charged with a second degree battery.
OLIVEIRA OUT OF UFC 288
Charles Oliveira has suffered an undisclosed minor injury that's been keeping him from training. His fight against Beneil Dariush is set to be rebooked in the near future, but it remains a serious hindrance to UFC 288’s card. The awaited bout was UFC 288’s co-main event, alongside Cejudo/Aljamain.
FRANCIS ASKING FOR UNREALISTIC MONEY
Francis Ngannou and his demands seem to have taken the center stage once again this week. This time BKFC president David Feldman said in a press conference that Ngannou asked for unrealistic amounts of money which they are certainly not willing to pay. Guess we can check off BKFC from our list then.