MMA Plus brings you a round-up of the best quotes of the week from the world of MMA, keeping an eye on who said what so you don’t have to.
From fighter’s callouts to the departure of Mike Goldberg and racism in the sport, this week’s feature should have everything you want to read and more.
Mike Goldberg appears on The MMA Hour
“I watched everything around me be shattered, it took 15 years to build this wonderful family, and it felt like it was taking 15 minutes to destroy it,” claimed veteran commentator Mike Goldberg.”
“Goldie” spoke on The MMA Hour about his ‘disappointing’ departure from the UFC after 20 years.
Dan Hardy claims conspiracy over in Bellator MMA
“The #Bellator170 main event was more choreographed than a Brittany Spears music video. Shame really… It might have been a fun fight.”
This was the tweet of former UFC Welterweight Dan Hardy who sent out a number of interesting tweets following Tito Ortiz’s first round submission win over Chael Sonnen.
Haha! Of course! I like Chael and I think he's entertaining, but he's more politician than fighter nowadays. https://t.co/bLT4as5W4b
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) January 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/danhardymma/status/823189907170541569
Ortiz admits he held onto choke against Sonnen after tap
“When he was tapping, I thought he was trying to grab my hands, but I kind of held on to it because I have ill will towards him,” Ortiz explained at the Bellator 170 post-fight press conference. “But that’s just me, when someone talks about my family, when someone talks about my character, I have bad will towards the person.”
Ortiz admitted to holding on to the rear naked choke longer than necessary during his victory at Bellator 170 and later admitted he apologised to the California State Athletic Commission.
Chael Sonnen eyes fight with Wanderlei Silva
“I’m going to fight Wanderlei the next time I see Wanderlei,” claimed Sonnen during his post-fight press conference.
Chael Sonnen spoke about what is next for him following his first round submission loss to Tito Ortiz.
Tyron Woodley opens up about racism in the sport
“It’s not about black and white, it’s about pointing out things that are not right, that are unjust. Things that are not equal. Nobody should be treated any type of way because of their colour, their race, their gender, their socioeconomic status. We’re all human.”
UFC Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley opened up on The MMA Hour about why he is starting to speak up about racism.
Michael Chandler sends a message to the Bellator roster
. @ScottCoker @BellatorMMA @MMAjunkie @sherdogdotcom @therealpunk @patriciopitbull @Arielhelwani pic.twitter.com/QiVKbwCKR3
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) January 22, 2017
Bellator Lightweight champion Michael Chandler took to twitter to send out a message that he is accepting any and all challengers including Paul Daley.
Paul Daley calls out Rory Macdonald
“If Rory MacDonald gets in the cage with me, he’s getting knocked the fuck out.”
After knocking out Brennan Ward with a flying knee at Bellator 170, Paul Daley took the opportunity to call out Rory MacDonald in his post-fight interview.
MacDonald taunts Daley following callout at Bellator 170
MacDonald who is yet to make his Bellator debut was quick to respond posting a tweet seemingly mocking Daley.
when #pauldaley says he will ko rory macdonald inside a @BellatorMMA cage https://t.co/gc5jEaiWx0
— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) January 22, 2017
Mark Hunt aims to take cheating out the sport
“People say it’s about money, well it’s about grabbing a cheater’s money. It’s about taking the cheating out of the sport and making it even. It’s about an even playing field for me, at the end of the day.”
Mark Hunt responds to claims he knew that Brock Lesnar was doping prior to UFC 200 and that his recent actions have been money orientated.
Matt Mitrione talks about his Bellator 172 bout against Fedor
“February 18th I’m going to punch Fedor in his face and Fedor is going to punch me in my face and hopefully I can avoid more than I give.”
Speaking at a Bellator 170 media scrum Matt Mitrione spoke about his upcoming bout at Bellator 172 with Fedor Emelianenko
Jon Jones challenges Tito Ortiz to a grappling match
No clue, but I guarantee he would bow down if given the opportunity to face me. https://t.co/PDkua7IGvv
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2017
That man better enjoy his JV victory&stay in his lane, I'd make him look like a white belt. @FloGrappling set it up https://t.co/n68gbYlZrE
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2017
Former UFC Light-Heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to twitter to react and challenge Tito Ortiz following his comments that Jones has done nothing to be called legendary.
No love lost between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson
“If Tony Ferguson gives me this arm, I’m going to break his arm like Frank Mir-Nogueira.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov continued to publicise the bad blood between him and his upcoming opponent and rival title contender Tony Ferguson.
Anderson Silva speaks about what went wrong for Ronda Rousey
“My personal and technical opinion as a fighter is that you should choose better your opponents in your comeback. Don’t fight someone who’s so active as the champion. That was a wrong strategy. I hope you come back because you are a great athlete. God bless you.”
Anderson Silva offers advice and insight into what went wrong with Ronda Rousey‘s UFC return.
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