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Hot takes from people who watch too much MMA.
Daniel Cormier Torches Justin Gaethje's Idea of Ditching the Belt for Conor McGregor
Cormier says vacating would damage Gaethje's legacy, and Alexander Volkanovski just said he'd be all in on a lightweight champ vs. champ fight if the UFC offers it.
Joe Rogan Just Flagged the Danger Waiting for Alex Pereira at Heavyweight
Fresh off a second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane, Pereira walks into UFC 335 as a +140 underdog against knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich on Dec. 12.
Pavlovich Is the Betting Favorite Over Pereira, and the Public Is Walking Into a Trap
Sergei Pavlovich opened at -130 for UFC 335 and early money pushed him higher, even though his knockout reputation rests on a stretch with a three-year gap in it.
Eddie Hearn Brought Receipts, and Dana White Still Won't Let Go of Joshua vs. Fury
Hearn says SELA, the Saudi company funding the Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff, confirmed in writing that White's claim to be producing the show is untrue.
King Green Is Mad at Herb Dean, and Three Knockdowns Say He's Dead Wrong
Esteban Ribovics dropped Green three times before Dean waved it off at 4:08 of Round 1, and even Dana White conceded he's seen worse stoppages.
Eddie Hearn Dropped the Receipts on Dana White and the UFC Boss Is Still Crashing Fury-Joshua
Hearn says SELA confirmed in writing that White can't produce the Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff, and White answered by promising to see everyone in Wales anyway.