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VIDEO | Georgia serenades Merab Dvalishvili as a hero after UFC 306 title win
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili became the latest Georgian athlete to reach the pinnacle of his athletic profession. Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley by unanimous decision to become the UFC bantamweight titleholder at UFC 306. He shut down O’Malley’s striking arsenal and wrestled to a dominant victory on the judges’ scorecards.
Kamaru Usman explains why he's picking Khalil Rountree to upset Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2024
Kamaru Usman is expecting Khalil Rountree to shock the world and beat Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree is set to challenge Pereira for the light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday. It’s a fight that caught many by surprise and Pereira enters the bout as a sizeable betting favorite.
Sean Strickland shoots down Khalil Rountree's chances at upsetting Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2024
Sean Strickland does not see a way Khalil Rountree can defeat Alex Pereira. Pereira headlines UFC 307 this Saturday when he collides with “The War Horse.” Much has been made over the booking, but we’re in fight week and some believe Rountree is a credible threat to “Poatan.” The bout will be contested for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Renato Moicano extends training invitation to Benoit Saint-Denis: "I think he’s a great fighter and he’s still young"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2024
Renato Moicano would like for Benoit Saint-Denis to train with him at American Top Team. Moicano and Saint-Denis were rivals inside the Octagon this past Saturday. “Money” Moicano entered enemy territory in Paris. The setting didn’t deter the Brazilian in the least, as he battered the heavily hyped Saint-Denis in the opening round alone.
Anthony Smith thinks Stipe Miocic would fight Tom Aspinall at UFC 309 if needed: 'He doesn’t really give a sh*t' about Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith believes Stipe Miocic would fight Tom Aspinall if the interim champion is needed for UFC 309. Miocic is scheduled to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The bout will take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th. The bout was initially booked for late 2023, but Jones suffered an injury.
Brendan Allen issues statement following disappointing UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Brendan Allen has issued a statement following his UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov. Allen and Imavov did battle inside the Accor Arena this past Saturday night. While Allen had high hopes for a UFC title shot, he suffered a setback. Imavov handed Allen a unanimous decision defeat.
Alex Pereira criticizes Magomed Ankalaev's fighting style: "Nobody wants to watch"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Alex Pereira doesn’t believe the UFC is too fond of Magomed Ankalaev’s fighting style. Pereira and Ankalaev have gone back and forth on who is to blame for the fact that they have yet to share the Octagon. “Poatan” has claimed that Ankalaev didn’t want to fight him at UFC 307, which the Russian strongly denies.
Benoit Saint-Denis issues statement following devastating UFC Paris loss to Renato Moicano
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Benoit Saint-Denis has issued a statement following his rough loss to Renato Moicano on home turf. Saint-Denis was hoping to rebound after being knocked out by Dustin Poirier earlier this year. For his bout with Moicano this past weekend, Saint-Denis had the benefit of fighting in France, his home country.
Renato Moicano urges Paddy Pimblett to avoid fighting him following UFC Paris: "I'm going to hurt you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Renato Moicano has a stern warning for Paddy Pimblett. “Money” Moicano entered enemy territory against Benoit Saint Denis this past Saturday. The lightweight fight headlined UFC Paris inside the Accor Arena. The Brazilian battered the face of Saint Denis, and the doctor would not allow the fight to enter the third round.
Brendan Allen fires back at Dricus Du Plessis over "loser" comments following UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
It did not take long for Brendan Allen to respond to reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Allen (24-6 MMA) returned to action in the co-headliner of today’s UFC Paris event for a middleweight showdown with Nassourdine Imavov (15-4 MMA).
Merab Dvalishvili takes aim at prior opponents Petr Yan, Henry Cejudo and Sean O'Malley, vows to "smash" Umar Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili took aim at a number of his previous opponents on Saturday afternoon, this while vowing to “smash” Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA) became the UFC’s newly minted bantamweight champion earlier this month at The Sphere in Las Vegas, earning a dominant unanimous decision victory over Sean O’Malley.
UFC Paris Bonus Report: Fares Ziam one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
The Octagon returned to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis. The highly anticipated lightweight main event resulted in a brutal one-sided beating. Renato Moicano was able to get the fight to the ground in the opening seconds of the first round and proceeded to batter Benoit Saint Denis with a plethora of punches and elbows (see those here). Somehow, ‘BSD’ was able to survive the onslaught and make it out of Round 1. While many expected Moicano to move in for the kill early in Round 2, that didn’t prove to be the case. Instead, the Frenchman was able to mount some decent offense, this while fending off the Brazilian’s takedown attempts. However, at the end of the second round the doctor was asked to come in and check on Saint Denis. Upon his review, the fight was waved off as ‘BSD’ could no longer see.
UFC Paris Results: Renato Moicano TKO's Benoit Saint Denis (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the lightweight main event between Benoit Saint Denis and Renato Moicano. Saint Denis (13-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at March’s UFC 299 event. That setback snapped a five-fight winning streak for the Frenchman, who had previously earned consecutive stoppage wins over Niklas Stolze, Gabriel Miranda, Ismael Bonfim, Thiago Moises and Matt Frevola.
Pros react after Nassourdine Imavov defeats Brendan Allen at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Today’s UFC Paris event was co-headlined by a key middleweight bout featuring Brendan Allen taking on Nassourdine Imavov. Allen (24-6 MMA) had entered the bout sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over Chris Curtis by way of split decision in April of this year. Prior to that, ‘All In’ had recorded four straight submission wins over the likes of Krzysztof Jotko, Andre Muniz, Bruno Silva and Paul Craig.
UFC Paris Results: Nassourdine Imavov defeats Brendan Allen (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the co-main event between Brendan Allen and Nassourdine Imavov. Allen (24-5 MMA) enters the bout sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over Chris Curtis by way of split decision in April of this year. Prior to that, ‘All In’ had recorded four straight submission wins over the likes of Krzysztof Jotko, Andre Muniz, Bruno Silva and Paul Craig.
Video | Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor with powder-faced impression
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Jake Paul couldn’t refrain from taking aim at Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent live stream appearance. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently raised eyebrows after appearing inebriated while partaking in a Duelbits partnership stream on Friday afternoon.
Kevin Lee wants to replicate Mike Perry's success in bare-knuckle MMA
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee wants to have a similar level of success in bare-knuckle MMA that Mike Perry has had in bare-knuckle boxing. This week, Kevin Lee is set to return to active competition at Lights Out Championship 17. Beyond that, he’s also booked to compete for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA later this year. The ex-UFC contender has been on a rough run of form over the course of the last few years, but his hope is that he’ll eventually be able to work his way back to the big time.
Kayla Harrison admits one concern if Julianna Pena regains UFC world title
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has revealed what would concern her if Julianna Pena recaptures the UFC women’s bantamweight title at UFC 307. As we know, Kayla Harrison is one of the most exciting contenders in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today. She has already achieved some incredible things in mixed martial arts, and her next big aim is to capture the UFC women’s bantamweight title.