MMA News-Roundup: Dana White & Islam Makhachev Go Back and Forth, Joe Rogan & Daniel Cormier Out of UFC 284, Gabi Garcia Returns to MMA

This week the world of MMA comes with its extra feuds and news. The fighters are not only fighting amongst each other, but one of them may be having a beef with Dana White. The current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev is reportedly unhappy with Dana White’s marketing of UFC 284. Moreover, the duo has had a few words exchanged over various interviews in the past few days. Speaking about UFC 284, the commentary team sees a major change leading up to the event.

Moreover, the fans will be surprised to see the new team in the commentary booth. Lastly, Gabrielle Garcia will be returning to the sport of MMA after a long time.

Dana White has replied to Islam Makhachev’s comments

Dana White and Islam Makhachev have gone back and forth over UFC 284 marketing. The UFC lightweight champion believes that more promotion could have been done on the fight as the pound-for-pound best fighters in the UFC are going head to head for the lightweight crown.

Makhachev said in an interview with Rsports, “I see that it’s not such a big promotion. Dana White himself has some problems; He does not pay much attention to this fight…”

However, White doesn’t resonate with the comments of the UFC champion. Speaking about the issue, the UFC President said, “Taken out of context. First of all, he lives in Dagestan. What does he know about what’s going on for the promotion of the fight? He doesn’t know anything”.

Furthermore, Makhachev has commented about White in another recent interview. The UFC lightweight champion said, “We talk to Dana [White]. We talked with him in the Instagram. We have some plan but I will wait for his answer”.

Looks like the UFC champion and UFC president are still going back and forth over the issue.

The UFC commentary team sees major changes for UFC 284

The UFC commentary team saw Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier out for UFC 284. The duo will not call the fight for the UFC event taking place in Australia as per reports.

Joe Rogan‘s absence was known owing to his commitments, besides being a UFC commentator. However, Cormier not being present is a shock to MMA fans.

As per reports, former UFC champions Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz will call the fight alongside Jon Anik.

Gabrielle Garcia returns to MMA

Gabrielle ‘Gabi’ Garcia is making a return to the sport after her last fight in 2018. The undefeated fighter with a 6-0 record looks set to come back to the sport after a long absence. Moreover, she has been actively competing in grappling tournaments.

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‘Gabi’ had bitter-sweet results in grappling tournaments as she has gone 1-3 in her last 4 fights. She would be hoping to continue her streak in MMA in the near future.

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