Author: Chris Taylor

  • Glover Teixeira shares career advice for “corrupted” Paulo Costa: “If that’s his goal, be the Kim Kardashian of Instagram, he’s on the right path”

    Glover Teixeira shares career advice for “corrupted” Paulo Costa: “If that’s his goal, be the Kim Kardashian of Instagram, he’s on the right path”

    UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira has shared some career advice for “corrupted” Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. Costa (13-2 MMA) began his UFC career with five straight victories, four of which came via knockout. The then undefeated ‘Borrachinha’ would receive a middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya at UFC 253. Unfortunately for ‘The Eraser’, things […]

  • Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov text message snub was “nothing personal”

    Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov text message snub was “nothing personal”

    UFC President Dana White has responded to accusations that he snubbed former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The story goes like this, after Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274, White announced that ‘Do Bronx’ would be one half of a future vacant lightweight title fight. Oliveira was of course stripped […]

  • Weili Zhang reveals what Joanna Jedrzejczyk said during their face-off at UFC 275

    Weili Zhang reveals what Joanna Jedrzejczyk said during their face-off at UFC 275

    Weili Zhang has revealed what Joanna Jedrzejczyk said to her during their face-off ahead of tonight’s UFC 275 event. Zhang (21-3 MMA) and Jedrzejczyk (16-4 MMA) will meet for a second time this evening in Singapore. The pair originally collided back at UFC 248 in March of 2020, with ‘Magnum’ emerging victorious by way of […]

  • Julianna Pena expects a more focused version of Amanda Nunes at UFC 277: “I think that I lit a gas can of fire right underneath her behind”

    Julianna Pena expects a more focused version of Amanda Nunes at UFC 277: “I think that I lit a gas can of fire right underneath her behind”

    Julianna Pena believes she “lit a gas can of fire right underneath” the behind of Amanda Nunes with her upset win at UFC 269. Pena (11-4 MMA) captured the promotions women’s bantamweight title with a second round submission victory over Nunes (21-5 MMA) last December (see that here). It was a stunning upset in terms of […]

  • UFC interim welterweight title?

    UFC interim welterweight title?

    One of the UFC’s top welterweight fighters believes an interim title is “the right thing to do” given the absence of champion Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-1 MMA), the promotions reigning welterweight champion, has not competed since scoring a decision victory over Colby Covington at November’s UFC 268 event. Following his fifth consecutive defense of the […]

  • UFC 275: ‘Teixeira vs. Procházka’ Live Results and Highlights

    UFC 275: ‘Teixeira vs. Procházka’ Live Results and Highlights

    The Octagon returns to Singapore for tonight’s UFC 275 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Procházka. Teixeira (33-7 MMA) captured the promotions light heavyweight title at UFC 267 with a second round submission victory over Jan Blachowicz. The victory marked the 42-year-olds sixth in a row and third straight stoppage. […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #53: YT.11

    Shu-Ki Fita #53: YT.11

    INTRODUCING YT.11 YT.11 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XXVIII’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is BLACK (COMMON) and his Accent Color is YELLOW (COMMON). View YT.11’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? 1. A NEW COLORWAY version of the winner is created and released (i.e., 1 new NFT release) […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #52: OC.81

    Shu-Ki Fita #52: OC.81

    INTRODUCING OC.81 OC.81 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XV’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is PINK (RARE). View OC.81’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? For our initial release, each Shu-Ki NFT will have as its background 1 of 6 different shoe-print […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #51: TN.82

    Shu-Ki Fita #51: TN.82

    INTRODUCING TN.82 TN.82 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan XXVI’s, Air Jordan IV’s, and Air Jordan XVI’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is BLACK (COMMON) and his Accent Color is YELLOW (COMMON). View TN.82’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? For our initial release, each Shu-Ki was constructed using selected […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #50: GH.88

    Shu-Ki Fita #50: GH.88

    INTRODUCING GH.88 GH.88 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XXI’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is ULTRAMARINE (S TIER). View GH.88’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? Shu-Ki Fita was created by two guys: Jess N/A and Brooklyn N/A. Jess graduated with […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #49: YE.89

    Shu-Ki Fita #49: YE.89

    INTRODUCING YE.89 YE.89 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan II’s, Air Jordan XII’s, and Air Jordan XXXI’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is YELLOW (RARE) and his Accent Color is YELLOW (COMMON). View YE.89’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? 1. A NEW COLORWAY version of the winner is created […]

  • Sean Strickland responds after being dubbed a “racist motherf**ker” by former UFC fighter Mike Perry

    Sean Strickland responds after being dubbed a “racist motherf**ker” by former UFC fighter Mike Perry

    Sean Strickland has responded after being dubbed a “racist motherf**ker” by former UFC fighter Mike Perry. Strickland (25-3 MMA) is currently preparing for his highly anticipated middleweight showdown with Alex Pereira at UFC 276. The winner of that fight should be in prime position to challenge for the 185lbs title their next time out. While […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #48: XR.48

    Shu-Ki Fita #48: XR.48

    INTRODUCING XR.48 XR.48 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan XIV’s, Air Jordan VII’s, and Air Jordan XVIII’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is PURPLE (RARE). View XR.48’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? For our initial release, each Shu-Ki NFT will have as […]

  • Paulo Costa uses recent assault accusations to throw shade at Luke Rockhold: “Rumors say the nurse has a best chin than Luke Rockhold”

    Paulo Costa uses recent assault accusations to throw shade at Luke Rockhold: “Rumors say the nurse has a best chin than Luke Rockhold”

    UFC middleweight Paulo Costa has used the recent assault accusations made against him to throw shade at his upcoming opponent Luke Rockhold. Earlier this week it was revealed that Costa (13-2 MMA) had been accused of striking a health care professional at a local medical center after she allegedly refused to issue the fighter an […]

  • Dan Ige issues statement following tough loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC Vegas 56

    Dan Ige issues statement following tough loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC Vegas 56

    Dan Ige has issued a statement after suffering a tough loss to Movsar Evloev in tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 co-main event. Ige (15-6 MMA) had entered the bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively. Standing in […]

  • Julianna Pena explains lack of trash talk on Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter: “I feel bad for the poor girl. You want me to continue to talk?”

    Julianna Pena explains lack of trash talk on Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter: “I feel bad for the poor girl. You want me to continue to talk?”

    Julianna Pena has explained why she opted against trash talking Amanda Nunes on Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter. Pena (11-4 MMA) captured the promotions women’s bantamweight title with a second round submission victory over Nunes (21-5 MMA) at UFC 269 (see that here). It was a stunning upset in terms of betting odds, but […]

  • Michael Bisping believes Conor McGregor should avoid “risky” advice from Mike Tyson

    Michael Bisping believes Conor McGregor should avoid “risky” advice from Mike Tyson

    Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on the advice offered up from Mike Tyson to UFC star Conor McGregor. Earlier this week the boxing legend, Tyson, suggested that McGregor (22-6 MMA) should get at least three wins under his belt before facing any elite competition. “After a defeat, you should do a couple of fights […]

  • UFC Vegas 56 Bonus Report: Ode Osbourne pockets $50k for his first round KO

    UFC Vegas 56 Bonus Report: Ode Osbourne pockets $50k for his first round KO

    The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. As many fans and analysts predicted, tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 main event did not make it out of the first round. Alexander Volkov was able to find success with his kicks in the […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #47: EP.84

    Shu-Ki Fita #47: EP.84

    INTRODUCING EP.84 EP.84 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan I’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is DARK GREY (S TIER) and his Accent Color is GOLD (S TIER). View EP.84’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? The first drop will consist of 2112 NFTs (encompassing the tournament’s first round). […]

  • Pros react after Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56

    Pros react after Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was headlined by a heavyweight contest between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (35-10 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his previous effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion had earned a decision win […]

  • UFC Vegas 56 Results: Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik in Round 1 (Video)

    UFC Vegas 56 Results: Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik in Round 1 (Video)

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Alexander Volkov taking on Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (34-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion was coming off […]

  • Pros react after Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 56

    Pros react after Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 56

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-6 MMA) entered the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively. Meanwhile, Movsar Evloev (16-0 MMA) had entered the […]

  • UFC Vegas 56 Results: Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)

    UFC Vegas 56 Results: Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-5 MMA) enters the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout is coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung. Meanwhile, Movsar Evloev (15-0 MMA) currently boasts an […]

  • Ariel Helwani names the LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Steph Curry of MMA

    Ariel Helwani names the LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Steph Curry of MMA

    Mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani has shared the fighters he believes best resemble the LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry of MMA. On the most recent episode of The MMA Hour, Helwani discussed which fighters could be compared to the aforementioned NBA legends. Ariel started off by comparing Conor McGregor to LeBron James. […]

  • Felice Herrig retires following submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Vegas 56 (Video)

    Felice Herrig retires following submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Vegas 56 (Video)

    Felice Herrig announced her retirement from MMA immediately following her submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz at today’s UFC Vegas 56 event. Herrig (14-10 MMA) returned to action for the first time in two years this afternoon for a rematch with Kowalkiewicz (13-7 MMA). The pair had previously met at UFC 223 in April of 2018, […]

  • UFC Vegas 56: ‘Volkov vs. Rozenstruik’ Live Results and Highlights

    UFC Vegas 56: ‘Volkov vs. Rozenstruik’ Live Results and Highlights

    The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (34-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #46: LC.35

    Shu-Ki Fita #46: LC.35

    INTRODUCING LC.35 LC.35 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XIV’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is RED (RARE) and his Accent Color is CARBON FIBRE (WILDCARD). View LC.35’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? At the conclusion of each Shu-Ki fight, two things happen: 1. A NEW COLORWAY version […]

  • Shu-Ki Fita #45: LK.69

    Shu-Ki Fita #45: LK.69

    INTRODUCING LK.69 LK.69 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XV’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is DARK GREY (S TIER) and his Accent Color is WHITE (S TIER). View LK.69’s page here. DID YOU KNOW? For our initial release, each Shu-Ki was constructed using selected shoe-parts drawn randomly […]