UFC News Round up: Islam Makhachev unfazed by Alexander Volkanovski’s claims, Conor McGregor flexes his new Bentley ahead of Michael Chandler fight, Dustin Poirier reveals Louisiana-style chicken wings recipe, Joe Rogan and DC removed from UFC 284. Here is a detailed UFC News round-up for today. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
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UFC News Round up: Islam Makhachev unfazed by Alexander Volkanovski
Before the first defense of his lightweight championship, champion Islam Makhachev brought up featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s height, or lack thereof, in almost every interview he gave. Makhachev is taller than the majority of Volkanovski’s rivals. The Russian, who successfully defeated Charles Oliveira in Abu Dhabi in October to claim the title, is 4 inches taller at 5-foot-10 than Volkanovski, who stands at 5-foot-6.
Makhachev is ranked below Volkanovski in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings, and Volkanovski isn’t too bothered by Makhachev’s verbal jabs. And he believes there are benefits for him there.
He told Yahoo Sports, “It’s a fact that bringing someone shorter like me down is much harder. The struggle is much greater. It will be harder to control that lower center of gravity. I don’t believe he is speaking in this manner for any tactical reason other than the possibility that he believes it is interfering with my thinking. He may be trying to make me realize that I am short because he believes I am tall. Perhaps it’s along those lines.”
Conor McGregor flexes his new Bentley ahead of Michael Chandler fight
Many famous people live by the adage, “if you’ve got it, flaunt it.” Because if no one sees your luxury cars, what’s the point? Conor McGregor also appears to concur with this assumption as he constantly flaunts his pricey things.
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Conor McGregor enjoys driving automobiles a lot, although occasionally, speeding causes difficulties. And because he is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, his fleet includes vehicles from upscale manufacturers like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. And right now, the Irish martial artist might be adding a Bentley Flying Spur to his collection.
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Dustin Poirier reveals Louisiana-style chicken wings recipe
In a video posted by the official UFC Twitter account, Dustin Poirier shared his recipe for Louisiana-style chicken wings. The former interim lightweight champion of the UFC does incredible work for The Good Fight company; fittingly, he also produces a hot sauce called Pouirier’s Louisiana Style. The post hinted that he was cooking wings for the upcoming PPV event- UFC 284.
Who’s making wings for #UFC284? 🍗 @DustinPoirier shows you his recipe for Poirier’s Louisiana Style chicken wings!
[ Get your Poirier Sauce trio today at https://t.co/JRoJUDaTOK & https://t.co/qusSgssxtW for int’l shipping ] pic.twitter.com/ym7IQEcnyL
— UFC (@ufc) February 8, 2023
UFC News Round up: Joe Rogan and DC were removed from UFC 284
In today’s sports, the commentary is a significant element that demands excellence. Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan serve as the primary commentators for UFC events broadcast on pay-per-view. However, neither of them will attend the upcoming UFC event.
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will replace play-by-play regular Jon Anik on color commentary for the forthcoming event, according to MMA Fighting. At the same time, Megan Olivi will carry on doing her routine responsibilities as a roaming correspondent.
