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Stephen A. Smith hits back at critics stating ESPN is protecting Dana White: “Deserves the same punishment he would hand down to one of his fighters”
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith wants to make clear that he’s not happy with UFC president Dana White. Earlier this month, the UFC president was spotted in a Cabo, Mexico nightclub, alongside his wife, Anna. The pair were seemingly in an argument in a video that was captured by TMZ. In the video, White was […]
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Stephen A. Smith blasts Jorge Masvidal following UFC 272 loss: “How are you not ready for a wrestling match?”
Popular ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has given his thoughts on Jorge Masvidal’s loss to Colby Covington. The host of First Take was highly-involved in the build to the bout. Smith hosted the first back-and-forth between the two on his show and has now given his thoughts on the fight. Last Saturday night’s main event […]
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Stephen A. Smith claims Francis Ngannou’s KO over Miocic is “the greatest thing that’s ever happened to the UFC”
Stephen A. Smith has high praise for Francis Ngannou’s KO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. In the main event of the pay-per-view card last Saturday, Ngannou and Miocic had their highly-anticipated rematch. Early on in the fight, Ngannou landed some heavy shots and showed off his takedown defense, and even reversed the champ […]
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MMA community reacts to Stephen A. Smith’s comments about female fighters
Stephen A. Smith is in hot water after expressing his disinterest in seeing women compete in mixed martial arts and boxing. Smith recently appeared on the “Black on the Air” podcast, where he expressed his objection to women fighting men in combat sports, and later, his disinterest in seeing women fight at all. “I think […]
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Stephen A. Smith disapproves of women in MMA: “I don’t want to see women fighting in the Octagon”
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is back with another terrible take, this time expressing his disinterest in women competing in mixed martial arts. Smith, whose gimmick relies heavily on intentionally controversial sound bites, made his comments about women in combat sports during an appearance on the latest episode of the “Black on the Air” podcast. […]
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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Cerrone admitting he didn’t show up for McGregor fight
Shortly after Conor McGregor made quick work of Donald Cerrone in January, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith put forth some controversial comments. “Here’s the deal: 15 seconds in, ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone was done,” Smith said right after the fight. “He got hit with those shoulders in the clinch, and he was done. It looked like he […]
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Stephen A. Smith says Deontay Wilder blaming costume for loss might be the ‘most embarrassing excuse’ ever
Stephen A. Smith is not a fan of Deontay Wilder partially blaming his costume for his loss to Tyson Fury. Last Saturday, Deontay Wilder was taking on Tyson Fury in their highly-anticipated rematch. Many thought the “Bronze Bomber” would get the job done but the Englishman ended up getting his hand raised by seventh-round TKO. […]
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Stephen A. Smith stands by Donald Cerrone criticisms: ‘I know what the hell I saw’
Following the UFC 246 main event which saw Conor McGregor defeat Donald Cerrone in a 40-second TKO, ESPN broadcaster Stephen A. Smith said he felt Cerrone’s performance was “atrocious.” That comment brought criticism from the likes of Joe Rogan, Jon Jones, and even McGregor himself. After making it known that he wouldn’t be apologizing to […]
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Stephen A. Smith ‘will not apologize’ to Rogan, McGregor
Stephen A. Smith found himself in hot water for the comments he made about Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone after UFC 246. Among his most vocal critics were UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and the man who knocked Cowboy out in 40 seconds on the card, Conor McGregor. Both Rogan and McGregor suggested Smith should walk his comments […]