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Merab Dvalishvili reveals how he plans on defeating Sean O’Malley if he wins at UFC 299: "Eventually I will take him down"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili believes he knows how to eventually get the better of Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili seems to be a no-brainer when it comes to facing the winner of the upcoming bantamweight title bout between O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera. Merab is fresh off an impressive performance in his unanimous decision win over Henry Cejudo. He’ll be keeping a close eye on O’Malley vs. “Chito.”
UFC Vegas 87 winner Vinicius Oliveira eager to fight Umar Nurmagomedov: "It will be an easy fight for me"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2024
Vinicius Oliveira thinks he already has what it takes to end the hype train of Umar Nurmagomedov. Oliveira and Nurmagomedov both had bouts on the UFC Vegas 87 card this past Saturday. Oliveira scored a KO victory over Benardo Sopaj thanks to a flying knee. Nurmagomedov survived an early knockdown to defeat Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision.
PFL's Renan Ferreira believes Francis Ngannou knows he's a threat: "I saw he had an uncomfortable smile on his face"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2024
PFL heavyweight Renan Ferreira believes Francis Ngannou realizes that he is a problem for him. Ferreira competed on the PFL vs. Bellator: Champs card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 2023 PFL heavyweight champion took on Bellator heavyweight titleholder Ryan Bader. Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to score the TKO finish. Ngannou was in attendance, but he never had a face-to-face encounter with Ferreira inside the cage despite PFL announcing that a future fight between the two is being planned.
Shamil Gaziev issues statement after loss against Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Fight Night event: "I promise my fans to get better"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2024
Shamil Gaziev has spoken out after suffering a TKO loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik at a recent UFC Fight Night event. Gaziev entered his bout with “Bigi Boy” undefeated. He ended up suffering the first loss of his pro MMA career due to an eye issue. The fight was stopped before the fifth and final round could begin.
Umar Nurmagomedov wants Cory Sandhagen during UFC International Fight Week: "I can finish him, I’m serious – not because I’m cocky"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2024
Following a successful return to the Octagon against Bekzat Almakhan this past Saturday, Umar Nurmagomedov wants to settle things with Cory Sandhagen. Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen were set to collide back in August 2023, but Umar was forced to pull out due to an injury suffered during training camp. He hopes to have the fight rebooked, and even has a date in mind.
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 Results: Junior dos Santos KO's Alan Belcher (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
Tonight’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 event was headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Junior dos Santos and Alan Belcher. Dos Santos (22-10 MMA), ended his 18-month hiatus last September at Gamebred Fighting Championship 5, where he scored a split decision victory over longtime UFC rival Fabricio Werdum. Prior to that win, the former UFC heavyweight champion was in the midst of a career-worse 5-fight losing skid.
UFC Vegas 87 Bonus Report: Vinicius Oliveira takes home $100k
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
The Octagon returned to Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 87 event, an 11-bout fight card headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev. The highly anticipated heavyweight main event resulted in a TKO victory for Jairzinho Rozenstruik following the conclusion of round four. ‘Bigi Boy’ was able to stifle the grappling of Shamil Gaziev early and often in the fight and proceeded to pepper his powerful opponent with jabs and low kicks throughout the twenty-minute affair. After a lopsided five minutes in the fourth frame, Gaziev seemingly had no interest in continuing and the referee eventually stepped in and called a stop to the contest. It was a disappointing ending, but still a solid and impressive performance from the veteran.
Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik forces Shamil Gaziev to quit at UFC Vegas 87
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 87 event was headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring Jairzinho Rozenstruik taking on Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Jailton Almeida in his most previous effort last May in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to that setback, ‘Bigi Boy’ had earned a first-round knockout victory over Chris Daukaus (see that here).
UFC Vegas 87 Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik stops Shamil Gaziev (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
UFC Vegas 87 Results: Vitor Petrino defeats Tyson Pedro (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 87 results, including the co-main event between Tyson Pedro and Vitor Petrino. Pedro (10-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since earning a first-round knockout victory over Anton Turkalj at September’s UFC 293 event. That sensational performance got the Aussie back in the win column, as he had previously suffered a decision loss to Modestas Bukauskas in February of last year.
UFC Vegas 87 Results: Muhammad Mokaev defeats Alex Perez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Vegas 87 results, including the flyweight bout between Muhammad Mokaev and Alex Perez. Mokaev (12-0 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring an impressive submission victory over Tim Elliott at October’s UFC 294 event. ‘The Punisher’ has gone a perfect 5-0 since joining the UFC ranks in March of 2022, with four of those five wins coming by way of submissions.
Pros react after Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan at UFC Vegas 87
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
Today’s UFC Vegas 87 main card featured the highly anticipated return of Umar Nurmagomedov who squared off with Bekzat Almakhan. Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA) was looking to improve his UFC record to a perfect 5-0 this afternoon in Nevada. The ‘Young Eagle‘ was competing for the first time since earning a first-round knockout victory over Raoni Barcelos in January of 2023.
UFC Vegas 87 Results: Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Vegas 87 results, including the bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Bekzat Almakhan. Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA) has gone a perfect 4-0 since joining the UFC ranks in January of 2021. In his most previous effort last January, ‘Young Eagle‘ picked up first-round knockout victory over Raoni Barcelos.
Brandon Royval reveals his knee has been "cleared," targets Alexandre Pantoja trilogy at UFC 301
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2024
Brandon Royval says he will be prepared to fight Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title at UFC 301 in Brazil in May. Royval picked up the biggest win of his career last weekend as he beat Brandon Moreno by split decision in the main event of UFC Mexico City in a fight he took on short notice. With the win, ‘Raw Dawg’ called for a trilogy with Pantoja in May as he was ready to make a quick turnaround.
Sean Strickland slams 'f*cking clown' Jake Paul over recent comments: "Absolute disgrace to combat sport"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has responded to Jake Paul. ‘Tarzan’ and ‘The Problem Child’ have been going back and forth for a few weeks now. Last month, Sean Strickland sparred with Rumble streamer Sneako, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The influencer had been training boxing for a few months and decided to face the former champion. It went about as well as one would expect.
Former UFC title challenger Taila Santos signs with the PFL
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
Former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger Taila Santos is now with the PFL. The Brazilian fighter had a bit of a strange UFC run. Taila Santos, much like most fighters in the organization today, came in through the Dana White Contender Series in late 2018. While she debuted with a loss against Mara Romero Borella, the women’s flyweight contender quickly found success.
Chael Sonnen laughs off Jorge Masvidal's "fake gangster" remark: "I will not let him get close"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen has responded to Jorge Masvidal’s recent threat toward him. ‘Gamebred’ recently announced his intention to come out of retirement, and resume his fighting career. Jorge Masvidal famously promised to retire, with a loss to Gilbert Burns last April. The former UFC title challenger kept his word, after losing to ‘Durinho’ by unanimous decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals UFC reached out to his manager about potential return at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2024
The UFC reportedly was interested in having Khabib Nurmagomedov return at UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White had promised to make UFC 300 a historic card, and many fans wondered if the promotion would get someone back like they did for Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. Ultimately, that didn’t happen, but former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed the promotion did reach out to his manager but he quickly shot it down as he confirmed he won’t fight again.
Former opponent advises Tony Ferguson to think about his future and retire from UFC: “Are you going to be able to still throw the ball with your kids?”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024
One of Tony Ferguson’s former opponents, Josh Thomson, has given his thoughts on the veteran’s future. For the longest time now, fans have been questioning why Tony Ferguson refuses to hang up the gloves. The 40-year-old has now lost seven on the bounce, and he’s picked up a lot of damage (alongside some injuries) in that time. It goes without saying that his supporters absolutely adore him, and that he holds a special place in the history books in mixed martial arts.