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Nate Diaz says Mike Tyson should have handed out BMF title, not The Rock
Natasha Hooper - November 3, 2019
To honor the new and unprecedented ‘BMF’ fight at UFC 244, megastar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was there to fill in for Dana White and hand over the belt. However, the main event contender, Nate Diaz, was less than impressed with the decision and threatened to ‘whoop the a**’ of the Hollywood and WWE celebrity. The ‘BMF’ bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz ended anti-climatically as the doctor stopped the contest in the third round due to cuts above the right eye of Nate Diaz. By this point Masvidal had maintained a dominant position and ultimately claimed the TKO win.
Photo | Nate Diaz required several stitches following BMF title fight
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
UFC president Dana White shared a picture of Nate Diaz after receiving stitches following the cuts inflicted by Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 244. Diaz was cut above and below his right eye, leading to the cage-side doctor to controversially calling an end to the BMF title fight at UFC 244. The cuts didn’t look to be fight ending for those watching on television, but as you can see from the picture below, Diaz suffered quite a bit of damage during the fight. Although he disagreed with the stoppage at the time, following the event White said the doctor made the right call.
Conor McGregor reacts to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2019
Former two division champ Conor McGregor was watching last night’s UFC 244 main event between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal with keen interest. After all, the winner of yesterday’s highly anticipated headliner would be awarded the promotions new BMF Title (Baddest Mother F*cker).
Photo | The Rock poses with Jorge Masvidal and BMF Title
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
After defeating Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 244, Jorge Masvidal got to pose with The Rock along with the newly-minted UFC BMF title. Check out a picture below of The Rock, Masvidal, and the BMF belt, courtesy of the UFC.
Video | Joe Rogan and Jon Anik react to Kevin Lee’s KO at UFC 244
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
UFC lightweight Kevin Lee’s insane head kick KO of Gregor Gillespie to kick off UFC 244 generated a very animated response from UFC commentators Joe Rogan and Jon Anik. Check out the reaction of the UFC on ESPN commentary booth below.
Kelvin Gastelum issues statement following loss to Darren Till at UFC 244
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum has issued a statement following his split decision loss to Darren Till in the co-main event of UFC 244. Gastelum lost a split decision when the judges scored the fight 30-27, 27-30 and 29-28 in favor of Till. The one judge who scored the fight for Gastelum drew the ire of fans, media, and fellow fighters as it appeared as though Till comfortably won on points.
Nate Diaz won't get immediate rematch with Jorge Masvidal, says Dana White
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
UFC president Dana White said that Nate Diaz won’t get an immediate rematch against Jorge Masvidal after their fight at UFC 244 ended in controversial fashion. Speaking to reporters following UFC 244, White said an immediate rematch will not be in order between Diaz and Masvidal.
Photo | Jorge Masvidal was up big on the judges scorecards after 3 rounds
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
New UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal was up big on the judges’ scorecards after three rounds in his main event fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 244. The cageside doctor stopped the bout after the third round due to cuts sustained by Diaz, with many fans, media, and fellow fighters arguing it robbed Diaz of a chance to make a comeback. However, it’s clear he would have needed a stoppage now after seeing how far ahead the judges had Masvidal up on the scorecards.
Darren Till details "craziest week of his life" following UFC 244 win
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till made his middleweight debut opposite Kelvin Gastelum at this evenings UFC 244 event in New York. The Liverpool native entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering the first two losses of his professional career in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Nate Diaz lashes out at the UFC following loss to Jorge Masvidal
Christopher Taylor - November 3, 2019
Fan favorite Nate Diaz suffered a controversial TKO loss to Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 pay-per-view event in New York City. After three rounds of thrilling action, tonight’s BMF Title fight was called off between rounds three and four, this after the doctor ruled Diaz unfit to continue.
Dana White reacts to tonight's UFC 244 main event stoppage
Christopher Taylor - November 2, 2019
UFC President Dana White has shared his thoughts on the stoppage in tonight’s UFC 244 main event fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. The UFC welterweight standouts, Diaz and Masvidal, squared off for the promotions new BMF Title in tonight’s event headliner at Madison Square Garden.
Johnny Walker issues statement following TKO loss to Corey Anderson
Christopher Taylor - November 2, 2019
Perennial UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker suffered the first loss of his Octagon career at tonight’s UFC 244 at the hands of Corey Anderson. Walker (17-4 MMA) entered tonight’s contest having won all three of his fights under the UFC banner by way of first round knockout. In his most previous effort at UFC 235, the Brazilian needed just 36-seconds to put away Canadian Misha Cirkunov.
Nate Diaz reacts following BMF title loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - November 2, 2019
UFC welterweight standouts Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal squared off for the promotions new BMF Title in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Diaz (20-12 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since August’s UFC 241 event, where he defeated former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision.
Pros react to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A key welterweight bout between fan favorites Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal headlined tonight’s UFC 244 event at Madison Square Garden in New York. The winner of tonight’s headliner would be awarded the promotions new ‘BMF’ Title (Baddest Mother F*cker).
UFC 244 Results: Jorge Masvidal defeats Nate Diaz (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal headlines tonight’s UFC 244 event, with the winner being awarded the promotions new BMF Title. Nate Diaz (20-11 MMA) was most recently seen in action at August’s UFC 241 event, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis.
Pros react to Darren Till defeating Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till moved up a division to take on Kelvin Gastelum in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Darren Till (17-2-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at March’s UFC event in London.
UFC 244 Results: Stephen Thompson defeats Vicente Luque (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A key welterweight bout featuring former title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on surging contender Vicente Luque occurred on the main card of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Stephen Thompson (14-4-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the fist time since suffering a devastating knockout loss to Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis this past March in Nashville.
UFC 244 Results: Derrick Lewis defeats Blagoy Ivanov (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A key heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Derrick Lewis taking on Blagoy Ivanov occurred on the main card of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Derrick Lewis (21-7 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the fist time since suffering a TKO loss to Junior dos Santos this past March at UFC Wichita.