MMA News Round-Up: Alistair Overeem Faces Suspension, Conor McGregor Aims for “100 Fights”, Joe Rogan Reacts to Chris Rock’s Comedy Special Targeting Will Smith Oscars Slap

This week brings more interesting twists and turns in the UFC and MMA world. The fighters always have something in store for the fans to talk about. Furthermore, other entities are also creating headlines as more stories are uncovered during the past few hours in the world of MMA. The fans are in for a shock as they witness more drama in the MMA world.

Alistair Overeem is slapped with a suspension by GLORY. Additionally, Conor McGregor has an absurd statement about his future. Moreover, Joe Rogan has made a remark on Chris Rock’s latest comedy special on Will Smith.

Alistair Overeem suspended for doping

The former UFC title contender has been hit with a 12-month suspension from Glory Kickboxing. Overeem faces a setback in his career as a result of this ban.

Officials from GLORY stated, “Alistair Overeem has been removed from the GLORY rankings and his fight again Badr Hari is ruled a “No Contest” due to a violation of GLORY’s anti-doping rules. His suspension is for 12 months, starting at his last fight – COLLISION 4. And he must return a percentage of his wages.”

It remains to be seen what explanation Overeem releases after the news.

Conor McGregor wishes for a 100 fights

The former UFC double champion looks set to make a return to the fight game after TUF 31. Moreover, ‘Mystic Mac’ has an absurd wish as he said, “I hope for a hundred fights, I hope for a hundred more fights.”

Furthermore, ‘The Notorious’ added in the interview, “I hope for consistency. I’m working for consistency. I’ve been getting this on-off on-off nonsense for too long. It’s via fight politics, via injuries, via just life, you know. It does happen… It’s God’s plan. It’s all God. So, I accept and understand it.” 

Joe Rogan praises Chris Rock for his comedy special against Will Smith

The UFC commentator has spoken about Rock’s latest act on Will Smith after the controversial slap last year. The comedian has waiting a year to respond to Smith’s slap. Rogan has made some comments about his new special “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage”.

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Rogan said, “Imagine the thought, like ‘I’m [Will Smith] just gonna slap Chris Rock, one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time …after I slap him with some of the best comedy that anybody has ever written. And he’s gonna hone it over a year before he releases it. Like, what a terrible, unprovoked attack!”

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