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Henry Cejudo takes aim at “bums” Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley after UFC 306: “I’m teaching wrestling for cokeheads”
Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024
Henry Cejudo has taken a shot at both Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley following the result of the UFC 306 main event. As we know, Henry Cejudo is a former two-weight UFC champion. As we also know, he’s established himself as something of a troll in recent times. Throughout the course of the last five years, he has made it known that he wants to carve out an entirely new persona for himself. As such, we’ve seen the creation of ‘Triple C’.
Video | New champs Merab Dvalishvili and Valentina Shevchenko show off their dance moves backstage at UFC 306
Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili and Valentina Shevchenko showed off their dance moves last night after their respective wins at UFC 306. Last night, two new champions were crowned at the Sphere in Las Vegas. First, Valentina Shevchenko defeated Alexa Grasso to reclaim her UFC women’s flyweight championship. Then, shortly afterward, Merab Dvalishvili dominated Sean O’Malley to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. As you can imagine, both were pretty overjoyed.
Aljamain Sterling sounds off after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: “That’s what a fair fight looks like”
Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024
Aljamain Sterling is enjoying a victory lap after Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 last night. As we know, Aljamain Sterling was the UFC bantamweight champion once upon a time. He lost that belt after being knocked out by Sean O’Malley in their title showdown last summer. Since then, he’s opted to make the move up to featherweight, where he’s also starting to find some success.
Umar Nurmagomedov reacts after Merab Dvalishvili dethrones Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: “I hope he won't avoid the real challenger”
Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Merab Dvalishvili dethroning Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. Last night, Merab Dvalishvili got the job done in style. He dominated Sean O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. From pillar to post, he produced an excellent performance to ensure he was the one leaving Las Vegas with the gold.
Pros react after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: "I call it the other way"
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 306 event was headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley (18-2 MMA) was looking to earn his second career title defense this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Suga’ had successfully defended his 135lbs gold this past March at UFC 299, by scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera. That win was of course preceded by his title-earning TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
UFC 306 Results: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 306 results, including the main event title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) will be looking to earn his second career title defense this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Suga’ successfully defended his 135lbs gold this past March at UFC 299, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera. That win was of course preceded by his title-earning TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
Pros react after Valentina Shevchenko defeats Alexa Grasso at UFC 306
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 306 event was co-headlined by a trilogy fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko for the women’s flyweight title. Grasso (16-4-1 MMA) and Shevchenko (24-4-1 MMA) were colliding for a third straight time this evening at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
UFC 306 Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Alexa Grasso (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 306 results, including the women’s flyweight title fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Grasso (16-3-1 MMA) and Shevchenko (23-4-1 MMA) will be colliding for a third straight time this evening at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
UFC 306 Results: Diego Lopes defeats Brian Ortega (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 306 results, including the men’s featherweight bout between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Ortega and Lopes were originally slated to square off at June’s UFC 303 event, but ‘T-City’ was forced out of the contest the day of the fight due to illness.
UFC 306 Results: Esteban Ribovics defeats Daniel Zellhuber (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 306 results, including the lightweight bout between Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics. Zellhuber (15-2 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Fransisco Prado this past February at UFC Mexico City. ‘Golden Boy’ suffered his lone career defeat to Trey Ogden by way of unanimous decision in September of 2022.
UFC 306 Results: Raul Rosas Jr. defeats Aori Qileng (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 306 results, including the men’s bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Aori Qileng. Rosas Jr. (10-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round submission victory over Ricky Turcios this past June at UFC Louisville. ‘El Nino Problema’ has gone 3-1 since joining the UFC ranks, earning stoppage wins over Jay Perrin and Terrence Mitchell during that stretch.
Dana White confirms Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic will headline UFC 309 at MSG
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309 on November 16. Jones (27-1 MMA), arguably the greatest fighter in MMA history, will be returning to action for the first time since claiming the promotion’s then-vacant heavyweight title with a submission win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 in March of 2023. ‘Bones’ was originally slated to fight Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 but was forced to withdraw from the contest after suffering a torn pectoral in training.
UFC star Dan Hooker turns down Rafael Fiziev's challenge
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2024
UFC sensation Dan Hooker isn’t interested in facing off against Rafael Fiziev in his next fight. Over the course of his last few fights, Dan Hooker has been able to inject new life into his career. While he’s still got work to do before being dubbed a title contender, his victory over Mateusz Gamrot was a real statement of intent. Moving forward, he’ll likely be looking forward as opposed to behind him in the rankings.
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley believes Ilia Topuria "needs" him
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes that featherweight champ Ilia Topuria “needs” him. Tonight, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. It’s set to be an incredibly competitive, entertaining encounter, with many fans and pundits being split down the middle regarding who will get the job done.
Conor McGregor tells other promotions to "keep up" after BKFC announcement
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2024
Conor McGregor has told other promotions to “keep up” following the recent announcement of the BKFC and DAZN partnership. Bare-knuckle boxing has been on the rise for a good few years now. One of the premier reasons for that has been the success of BKFC, a promotion that blends together big name veterans and rising stars who want a chance to shine. Now, as we know, Conor McGregor is also part of the BKFC family.
Michael Chandler breaks silence after reports of UFC 309 return vs Charles Oliveira
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2024
Michael Chandler has broken his silence following reports that he will return against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. As we know, Michael Chandler has been waiting a long time for his shot at Conor McGregor. Alas, it seems as if the American is tired of waiting. As per recent reports, Chandler and McGregor will not be squaring off next. Instead, the former Bellator sensation is rumored to be squaring off against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in an enticing rematch.
Conor McGregor rages at Michael Chandler after fight falls through: "Little Fat P****"
Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor broke his silence after Dana White’s recent admission that the promotion is moving away from the Michael Chandler fight. White, in a recent sit-down interview with Spinnin Backfist, said the UFC is working on a different fight for Chandler. It’s uncertain as of this writing if McGregor will still face Chandler upon his return to the cage.
Dana White says Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is off, both set for different opponents
Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White shared an update on the previously planned Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler matchup ahead of one of the biggest UFC events of the year. White, in a recent sitdown with Spinnin Backfist, said that McGregor will not face Chandler for his targeted UFC return. He said that both fighters will get new opponents for their next bouts and that Chandler “Doesn’t want to wait” any longer.