MMA News Roundup: Jewish fighter sends ice-cold warning to Kanye West over anti-Semitism, Joe Rogan comments on Conor McGregor-USADA fiasco, UFC Orlando headliner sees corner stoppage

Conor McGregor (left - via @thenotoriousmma on IG), Kevin Holland at UFC Orlando (center - via @UFCEurope on Twitter), Kanye West (right)
Conor McGregor (left - via @thenotoriousmma on IG), Kevin Holland at UFC Orlando (center - via @UFCEurope on Twitter), Kanye West (right)

Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.

In today's issue, we talk about Natan Levy weighing in on Kanye West's recent comments about Hitler and Nazism, Joe Rogan opining on Conor McGregor pulling out of USADA and his UFC return, and more.


#3. "Don't bully anybody around me" - Natan Levy to Kanye West

Kanye West isn't helping himself with all the anti-Semitism
Kanye West isn't helping himself with all the anti-Semitism

Singer-rapper Kanye West recently joined far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Infowars and declared his love for Adolf Hitler and Nazism. Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, who is West's campaign manager, was also on the show.

West's comments have been denounced by most of the civilized world, but the clips have been making the rounds on social media. Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy was asked to comment on the matter after his UFC Orlando win over Genaro Valdez.

Levy was calm-headed but cold in his response:

"I think life is too short to hate. So for all these hateful people, sucks for you. I pity you. And other than that, Kanye West, if you got a problem with me or my people, come see me bro... I am Jewish. It's what I am. It's what I was born [as]. I'm very proud of it and I will fight for it. I will fight for my people in the octagon or wherever need be. I will not stand for anti-Semitism. I won't stand for any racism. Not around me. Don't bully anybody around me or I'm gonna find you."

Watch the video below:


#2. Conor McGregor is definitely on a lot of steroids, says Joe Rogan

Conor McGregor has pulled out of USADA testing pool
Conor McGregor has pulled out of USADA testing pool

It was only a matter of time before Joe Rogan commented on the recent USADA-related controversy surrounding Conor McGregor. The Irishman openly admitted that he took himself out of the testing pool to recover from the leg break and will be ready to join back in February before booking his UFC return fight.

Joe Rogan had fitness educator Derek of More Plates More Dates, who recently made headlines for exposing Liver King, on the latest episode of his podcast. Speaking on the matter, Rogan told the YouTuber what he thinks of McGregor's recent physique:

"He's taking his shirt off and posing constantly and he looks like his pi*s would melt that USADA cup. Like it would just like burn a hole right to the bottom of that USADA cup."

Derek supported Rogan's comments by saying that McGregor could have certainly used certain chemicals like peptides, androgens, and HGH, which help in bone mineral density and do not stay in the body for too long.

Watch the conversation below:

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#1. Kevin Holland's corner might have saved him from serious injury at UFC Orlando

Kevin Holland injured his hand badly against 'Wonderboy'
Kevin Holland injured his hand badly against 'Wonderboy'

Kevin Holland is the type of fighter about whom fans make the meme where an X-ray plate shows a dog inside the ribs. He is never one to back down from a fight, and as UFC Orlando proved, would rather lose a bout than make it boring. Needless to say, if left to him, he will never agree to stop fighting, which is why his corner had to step in and throw in the towel on his behalf.

Holland was visibly injured in the main event fight against Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson at UFC Orlando, but showed that he has got a chin as strong as they come. By the end of the fourth round, 'Trailblazer' had hurt his striking hand and was practically ready to head into the fifth round with one working arm.

Holland's corner decided to stop the fight and the bout was waived off, awarding 'Wonderboy' a fourth-round TKO.

MMA Twitter, which is usually harshly critical of most things, unanimously commended Holland's coaches for showing the courage to take the decision.

Read the reactions here.

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