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Dana White explains why Michael Chiesa was dragged out by cops at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021
Dana White has explained why welterweight fighter Michael Chiesa was dragged out by cops at tonight’s UFC 269 event in Las Vegas. Chiesa (18-6 MMA) was not competing at Saturday’s pay-per-view event, but was in attendance to watch him teammate Julianna Pena challenge Amanda Nunes for the promotions bantamweight title.
Cody Garbrandt reacts following knockout loss to Kai Kara-France at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made his flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France at tonight’s UFC 269 event. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) had made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback was Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming via knockout.
UFC 269 Bonus Report: Kai Kara-France earns 'POTN' for KO of Cody Garbrandt
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight produced one of the craziest opening rounds in UFC history. Dustin Poirier was able to drop Charles Oliveira on two occasions and appeared to be cruising towards his much desired title win. However, in round two ‘Do Bronx’ was able to score an early takedown and road out the round on top while dropping elbows. Then, in round three, Oliveira was able to take the back of ‘The Diamond’ and promptly locked in a rear-naked choke to finish the contest (see that here).
Conor McGregor reacts after Charles Oliveira subs Dustin Poirier at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021
Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Dustin Poirier challenge Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) of course have a history. The pair originially met at featherweight way back in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. The bitter rivals would collide for a second time in a lightweight contest 6.5 years later at UFC 257, with ‘The Diamond’ exacting his revenge by earning a second-round TKO.
UFC 269 Results: Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 269 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.
Pros react after Julianna Pena submits Amanda Nunes at UFC 269
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 269 event was co-headlined by a women’s bantamweight title featuring Amanda Nunes taking on challenger Julianna Pena. Pena (11-4 MMA), a former TUF winner, was returning to action for the first time since January’s UFC 257 event, where she earned a submission victory over Sara McMann.
UFC 269 Results: Julianna Pena stops Amanda Nunes (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 269 event is co-headlined by a women’s bantamweight title fight as Julianna Pena attempts to dethrone Amanda Nunes. Pena (10-4 MMA, a former TUF winner, was last seen in action at January’s UFC 257 event where she earned a submission victory over the versatile Sara McMann.
Pros react after Kai Kara-France KO's Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made his flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France at tonight’s UFC 269 event. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) had made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback was Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming via knockout.
Pros react after Sean O'Malley TKO's Raulian Paiva at UFC 269
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
A bantamweight bout featuring Sean O’Malley taking on Raulian Paiva kicked off the main card of tonight’s UFC 269 event. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) entered tonight’s contest on a two-fight winning streak, his most previous being a lopsided beatdown of a very durable Kris Moutinho. ‘Suga’ had suffered his lone career defeat back in August of 2020, when he was TKO’d by Chito Vera.
UFC 269 Results: Sean O’Malley KO's Raulian Paiva (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
A bantamweight bout featuring Sean O’Malley taking on Raulian Paiva kicks off the main card of tonight’s UFC 269 event. O’Malley (14-1 MMA) enters tonight’s event on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a lopsided beatdown of a very durable Kris Moutinho. ‘Suga’ suffered his lone career defeat back in August of 2020, when he was TKO’d by Chito Vera.
Pros react after Dominick Cruz defeats Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz returned to the Octagon at tonight’s UFC 269 event for a bout with Pedro Munhoz. Cruz (24-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since March’s UFC 259 event, where he had scored a split decision victory over Casey Kenney. The win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Dominator’, as Cruz had suffered previous setbacks to Henry Cejudo and Cody Garbrandt respectively.
UFC 269 Results: Dominick Cruz defeats Pedro Munhoz (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz returns to the Octagon at tonight’s UFC 269 event for a bout with Pedro Munhoz. Cruz (23-3 MMA) returns for the first time since March’s UFC 259 event, where he scored a split decision victory over Casey Kenney. The win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Dominator’, as Cruz had suffered previous setbacks to Henry Cejudo and Cody Garbrandt respectively.
Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 269 main event, smears "Louisiana swamp trash" Dustin Poirier
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 269 headliner, this while trashing former teammate Dustin Poirier in the process. Poirier (28-6 MMA) is set to challenge Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) for the promotions lightweight title this evening at T-Mobile Arena.
Tony Kelley explains why he drove from Louisiana to Las Vegas for UFC 269: "I'm just different, all you sheep just conform and stay quiet"
Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021
Bantamweight fighter Tony Kelley explained his decision to drive from Louisiana to Las Vegas for UFC 269 instead of flying. Kelley (7-2 MMA) is set to square off with Randy Costa (6-2 MMA) on the early prelims of Saturday’s fight card at T-Mobile Arena.
UFC 269: ‘Oliveira vs. Poirier’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.
Jon Anik weighs in on the rift between fellow UFC commentators Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz
Christopher Taylor - December 10, 2021
Jon Anik has weighed in on the recent rift between fellow UFC commentators Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz. Cruz (23-3 MMA), who is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 269 against Pedro Munhoz (19-6 MMA), took a shot at his broadcast partner in Cormier during Thursday’s media day session.
Dominick Cruz believes he should be talked about as a 'title contender' after UFC 269
Cole Shelton - December 10, 2021
Dominick Cruz believes he deserves to be in the title picture at bantamweight. Cruz is set for his second fight of 2021 as he battles Pedro Munhoz on the prelims in an intriguing matchup. The former champ is coming off a split decision win over Casey Kenney and should he beat Munhoz, Cruz believes he deserves to be in the title conversation.
Mehdi Dakaev KO's opponent with unbelievable diving left hook (Video)
Christopher Taylor - December 10, 2021
Mehdi Dakaev (13-2 MMA) scored an unbelievable knockout victory over Makkasharip Zaynukov (11-3 MMA) at today’s Eagle FC 43 event. EFC 43 took place in Moscow, Russia earlier today and the lightweight bout between Dakaev vs. Zaynukov served as the event headliner.