MMA News Roundup – Joe Rogan and Quinton Rampage Jackson expose PED use, Michael Chandler drops biggest hint to Conor McGregor at UFC Sphere, Sean Strickland slams Khamzat Chimaev for CryptoScam

What's the latest buzz in the world of MMA? In case you missed it, we've got your daily roundup of MMA news. In today's edition, UFC commentator Joe Rogan and former UFC and PRIDE star Quinton Rampage Jackson revelations about PED use in the UFC, then shifts focus to the latest developments in the ongoing saga of Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler's highly anticipated showdown inside the Octagon, and why “Iron Mike” is causing waves among fans with his recent social media posts.

Finally, to wrap things up, we’ll talk about Khamzat Chimaev’s ongoing issues promoting crypto tokens on social media, which led Sean Strickland to accuse “Bolz” of “scamming his fans.”So without further ado, let’s dive into the hottest news in the world of MMA.

Joe Rogan and “Rampage” Jackson discuss PED use in UFC and more

According to Joe Rogan, Alistair Overeem Without the use of performance-enhancing drugs, he would never have reached the heights he has achieved. The Dutch kickboxer is known for his many accolades, including the Strikeforce heavyweight title and K-1 World Grand Prix championship, but it's his unreal physique that sets him apart in the bulky division.

For the 6-foot-5 Overeem, the issue of performance-enhancing drugs has been a recurring topic throughout his career. Badr Hari At Glory: Collision 4 in 2022, Overeem tested positive for a banned substance and the victory was later declared a no contest.

So, in conversation with “Rampage” at the 159th edition of the JRE MMA show, Rogan said: “…But if you let him fight in his enhanced state, the difference between enhanced and non-enhanced state makes him an average fighter.” This highlights the fact that Overeem's career could have taken a different trajectory depending on the PED usage rules of the organization he was a part of.

In another part of the conversation, “Rampage” also admitted to trying to take performance-enhancing supplements, which were legal under a TUE (therapeutic use exemption), after his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 135 in 2011. Jackson said: “I remember when it was legal, I tried it after I lost to Jon Jones and they screwed it up. I was like, 'Damn, I must be getting old,' but I tried it and it worked a little bit. Then they banned it. I was like, 'Damn, I'm back to my old self.'”

In conclusion, the comments highlighted a different era in sports where performance enhancing drugs were part of some athletes' routines, and the tough spot a legend like Alistair Overeem might have been in if he had to compete without outside assistance. So let's take a look at what Michael Chandler has been up to.

Michael Chandler raises eyebrows with Conor McGregor fight update

MMA fans have been eagerly awaiting news of the return of Irish MMA star Conor McGregor since he pulled out of his UFC 303 bout against Michael Chandler due to a toe injury sustained in training. Since then, nothing has been announced as to when the Irish star will return, with UFC CEO Dana White stating at the post-UFC Saudi Arabia press conference:“What about September? What about October? He's not ready yet. So why are you telling me all this?”

However, there may be a silver lining for MMA fans, according to Michael Chandler! In a recent response to a fan's claim that UFC is scheduling the fight at UFC 306 or the “Riyadh Season Noche UFC” event on September 14, Chandler responded:,”Loading…”

The hint caused quite a stir in the MMA world, with McGregor recently sharing a photo of himself on a yacht with the caption: “There's a gym on the yacht.” It seems like something is going on behind the scenes, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens next in this story. While Chandler is busy dealing with the aftermath of McGregor's fight cancellation, Khamzat Chimaev has been embroiled in a controversy that has seen him receive accusations from Sean Strickland.

Sean Strickland criticizes 'Bolz', Khamzat Chimaev gets embroiled in cryptocurrency controversy

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has been embroiled in allegations surrounding his promotion of the cryptocurrency “Smash.” According to online reports, “Bolz” encouraged his followers to buy “Smash” tokens, driving their value up to $1.35. Less than a day later, the tokens plummeted by more than 91%, raising suspicions of a pump-and-dump scheme. Cryptocurrency research firm ZachXBT said:Khamzat Chimaev and his team released a cryptocurrency called Smash… and within 24 hours, he had stolen the coins and up to $1 million from his fans.”

In response to the allegations, Chimaev released a statement from members of the team involved in the creation of the token, claiming:We want to clarify that we have not been in direct contact with Khamzat and that Khamzat has no direct involvement with the tokens whatsoever.”

However, Sean Strickland was not so easily convinced by this explanation and challenged X to attack Chimaev. “Tarzan” stated: “I've been offered loads of money to do this exact thing… you're a crazy person who has money but wants to scam your fans…” The situation is currently under investigation and no conclusive conclusions have yet been reached, so it remains to be seen how this situation will develop in the near future and what impact it will have on Khamzat Chimaev.

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