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Dana White says Vicente Luque is “now in the title picture” following submission win over Michael Chiesa at UFC 265
Adam D Martin - August 8, 2021
UFC president Dana White says that Vicente Luque is “now in the title picture” following his submission win over Michael Chiesa at UFC 265. The No. 6 ranked welterweight in the UFC heading into this matchup, Luque used a D’arce choke to submit Chiesa in the first round of their 170lbs fight on the UFC 265 main card. It was another impressive showing from “The Silent Assassin,” who was coming off of a D’arce choke submission win over Tyron Woodley in his last fight. The Brazilian has now won four straight fights and he has won 10 of his last 11 fights overall. In any way you look at it, Luque is a legitimate contender at 170lbs, and now he’s closing in on a title shot.
Dana White on future Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane title fight: "F*cking Vince couldn’t have wrote a better script for this"
Christopher Taylor - August 8, 2021
Dana White claims Vince McMahon couldn’t have wrote a better script for the UFC’s future heavyweight title unification bout between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Gane (10-0 MMA) captured the promotions interim heavyweight title at tonight’s UFC 265 event in Houston by scoring a third round TKO victory over Derrick Lewis. It was a dominant performance from the Frenchman and one that has now set him up on a collision course with Francis Ngannou.
Michael Chiesa issues statement following first round submission loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 265
Christopher Taylor - August 7, 2021
Michael Chiesa has issued a statement after suffering a first round submission loss to Vicente Luque at tonight’s UFC 265 event in Houston. Chiesa (18-5 MMA) had entered tonight’s bout sporting a four-fight winning steak, his latest being a drubbing of Neil Magny in January. ‘Maverick’ had most previously tasted defeated at the hands of Anthony Pettis in a lightweight scrap in November of 2018.
UFC 265 Bonus Report: Six fighters awarded bonuses
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
The Octagon returned to Houston for tonight’s UFC 265 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane. The highly anticipated interim heavyweight title fight proved to be a one-sided affair. Ciryl Gane was able to utilize some fancy footwork and technical striking to seriously outpoint Derrick Lewis through the opening ten minutes of the fight. Then, in round three, the Frenchman put ‘The Black Beast’ away for good after landing a plethora of knees and punches.
Jon Jones reacts after Ciryl Gane defeats Derrick Lewis at UFC 265
Christopher Taylor - August 7, 2021
Jon Jones clearly tuned in to watch tonight’s interim heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane at UFC 265. Lewis (25-8 MMA) and Gane (10-0 MMA) met in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view fight card with the promotions interim heavyweight championship on the line.
Pros react after Ciryl Gane defeats Derrick Lewis at UFC 265
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 265 event in Houston was headlined by a interim heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane. Lewis (25-8 MMA) had entered tonight’s main event with Gane (10-0 MMA) sporting a four-fight winning streak. In his most previous effort this past February, ‘The Black Beast‘ had scored a spectacular second-round knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes.
UFC 265 Results: Ciryl Gane stops Derrick Lewis (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 265 event in Houston is headlined by a interim heavyweight title fight featuring Derrick Lewis taking on Ciryl Gane. Lewis (25-7 MMA) will enter tonight’s main event with Gane (9-0 MMA) sporting a four-fight winning streak. In his most recent effort this past February, ‘The Black Beast‘ scored a sensational second-round knockout victory over perennial division contender Curtis Blaydes.
Pros react after Jose Aldo defeats Pedro Munhoz at UFC 265
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 265 event was co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight matchup featuring former featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo taking on Pedro Munhoz. Aldo (30-7 MMA) had last competed back in December, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera. That win had snapped a three-fight losing skid for the Brazilian legend, who had previously suffered defeats to Petr Yan, Marlon Moraes and Alexander Volkanovski
Pros react after Vicente Luque submits Michael Chiesa at UFC 265
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Michael Chiesa and Vicente Luque took place on tonight’s UFC 265 main card. Chiesa (18-5 MMA) had entered tonight’s bout sporting a four-fight winning steak, his latest being a drubbing of Neil Magny back in January. ‘Maverick’ had most previously tasted defeated at the hands of Anthony Pettis in a lightweight scrap.
UFC 265 Results: Vicente Luque taps Michael Chiesa in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Michael Chiesa and Vicente Luque takes place on tonight’s UFC 265 main card. Chiesa (18-4 MMA) will enter tonight’s bout sporting a four-fight winning steak, his latest being a drubbing of Neil Magny back in January. ‘Maverick’ has not tasted defeat since July of 2018, when he was submitted by Anthony Pettis in a lightweight scrap.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Daniel Cormier during UFC 265 broadcast: "A cry for help if I ever seen one"
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Conor McGregor responded to the recent criticism he received from Daniel Cormier during tonight’s UFC 265: ‘Lewis vs. Gane’ broadcast. Just over a week ago McGregor made headlines when he appeared to mock the death of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father with the tweet “Covid is good and father is evil?”. The Irishman later deleted the post, but not before it was seen by a ton of his followers.
Sean O'Malley says matchmaker Sean Shelby acted like a "f*cking tool" after he turned down a fight at UFC 268
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Sean O’Malley claims matchmaker Sean Shelby acted like a “f*cking tool” after he turned down an offer to fight at UFC 268 this November. UFC 268 is currently slated to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 6, 2021. The event is expected to be headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight title fight rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
Randy Couture rips Dana White over interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 265: "I think it’s a disservice to Francis"
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
MMA legend Randy Couture is critical of Dana White and company creating an interim heavyweight title, calling the act a disservice to Francis Ngannou. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) captured the promotions heavyweight title back at March’s UFC 260 event, this after scoring a second round knockout victory over Stipe Miocic. The win marked his fifth stoppage in a row, as ‘The Predator’ had previously recorded four-straight first round finishes.
Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson troll Khabib Nurmagomedov over his Street Fighting comments
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov may be happily retired but that hasn’t stopped his longtime rivals like Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson from talking trash. Both Diaz and Ferguson have a storied history with the now former UFC lightweight champion. Tony and Khabib were actually booked to fight on five different occasions, however none of those contests ever came to fruition due to injuries and weight misses suffered by both fighters.
Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 265 main event, trashes "fat" Derrick Lewis
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 265 headliner, this while trashing heavyweight Derrick Lewis in the process. Lewis (25-7 MMA) is set to square off with Ciryl Gane (9-0 MMA) this evening with the promotions interim heavyweight title up for grabs. It is a compelling fight and one that is taking place in Derrick’s backyard of Houston, Texas.
Dana White offers new defense for UFC interim heavyweight title, Francis Ngannou responds
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2021
Dana White has offered a new explanation for tonight’s interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 265, drawing a quick response from Francis Ngannou. Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis will collide in tonight’s event headliner in Houston with the promotions interim heavyweight title up for grabs. It is undoubtedly an exciting matchup, but given the fact that Francis Ngannou just won the heavyweight title back in March, many fans are not happy with the interim strap being associated with the bout.
Justin Gaethje doubts UFC 268 will take place at Madison Square Garden: "New York City sucks"
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2021
Justin Gaethje doesn’t think UFC 268 will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The pay-per-view card is scheduled for November 6 and is tentatively scheduled for MSG. However, New York has implemented a required proof of vaccination for indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment events. A UFC event would fall into the latter category, so Gaethje believes that will force the promotion out of MSG.
Justin Gaethje says he's excited "to fight someone I don’t like" in Michael Chandler: "It’ll be fun to punch you in the face"
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2021
Justin Gaethje says he’s eager to fight Michael Chandler as he doesn’t like the former Bellator lightweight champion. Gaethje and Chandler are scheduled to face one another on November 6 at UFC 268. It’s a highly-anticipated fight at lightweight where the winner could earn a title shot. For Gaethje, however, he says he’s ecstatic for the fight as it’s been a while since he fought someone he doesn’t like.