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Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski: “Pound for pound wafflers”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2023
Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to be impressed by Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski following their UFC 284 title fight. Makhachev put the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against featherweight titleholder Volkanovski. This was by far the toughest fight Makhachev has had, barring his one career loss. The bout went the distance and Makhachev was awarded the unanimous decision victory.
Islam Makhachev reveals what Khabib Nurmagomedov told him following his decision victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
Harry Kettle - February 12, 2023
Islam Makhachev has revealed what Khabib Nurmagomedov told him following his main event win at UFC 284. After a lot of speculation regarding his status as an elite level fighter, Islam Makhachev proved himself in a big way last night. He defeated Alexander Volkanovski to successfully retain his UFC lightweight championship, becoming the #1 pound for pound fighter in the world in the process.
Alexander Volkanovski details the mistakes he made in UFC 284 title fight with Islam Makhachev
Harry Kettle - February 12, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski has laid out one of the main mistakes he made in his UFC 284 main event against Islam Makhachev. Last night at UFC 284 in Perth, Volkanovski and Makhachev went to war. The two battled it out over the UFC lightweight championship in a scintillating main event down under.
UFC 284 Bonus Report: Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski take home 'FOTN' honors
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
The Octagon returned to Perth, Australia for tonight’s UFC 284 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski. Tonight’s highly anticipated lightweight title fight proved to be an absolute war. Both men landed big shots that resulted in knockdowns. Although Alexander Volkanovski had a dominant round five, it proved to be too little too late for the featherweight kingpin. After twenty-five minutes of action, Islam was awarded the unanimous decision win.
UFC 284 Results: Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 284 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Islam Makhachev taking on Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) will be looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time when he faces reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) this evening.
Pros react after Yair Rodriguez defeats Josh Emmett at UFC 284
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 284 event was co-headlined by an interim featherweight title fight featuring Yair Rodriguez taking on Josh Emmett. Rodriguez (15-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega via TKO in July of 2022. ‘El Pantera’ had gone 3-1 over his past four previous fights, with his lone loss in that time coming against former 145lbs title holder Max Holloway.
UFC 284 Results: Yair Rodriguez stops Josh Emmett in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 284 event is co-headlined by an interim featherweight title fight featuring Yair Rodriguez taking on Josh Emmett. Rodriguez (14-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Brian Ortega via TKO in July of 2022. ‘El Pantera’ has gone 3-1 over his past four fights, with his lone loss in that time coming against former 145lbs title holder Max Holloway.
UFC 284 Results: Justin Tafa KO's Parker Porter (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 284 main card features a heavyweight contest between Justin Tafa and Parker Porter. Tafa (6-3 MMA), a New Zealand-born Australian, will be competing for the first time since scoring a first-round knockout victory over Harry Hunsucker in December of 2021. The 29-year-old has gone 2-3 since joining the UFC ranks in October of 2019.
Michel Pereira explains why he's "disgusted" with Sean Brady for pulling out of their slated UFC fight
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Michel Pereira is not happy with Sean Brady for pulling out of their scheduled UFC fight on April 15th. Pereira (28-11 MMA) and Brady (15-1 MMA) were originally slated to meet on March 25th. However, the fight was later pushed back until April 15th due to an injury suffered by the American.
Israel Adesanya explains his decision for quick rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287: "I’m not one of these guys who just chills"
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Israel Adesanya is explaining his decision to accept a quick turnaround rematch against Alex Pereira at UFC 287. UFC 287 takes place on Saturday, April 8th in Miami, Florida. The event will be headlined by a UFC middleweight championship rematch between current champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA) and former champion Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA). The pair previously met at UFC 281 in November of last year where it was Pereira who captured the title by a fifth-round knockout.
Conor McGregor shares advice for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of Islam Makhachev title fight
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Conor McGregor has shared some advice for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) will be looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time when he squares off with reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) this evening in Perth, Australia.
Taila Santos forced out of fight with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69, Jessica Andrade steps in to fill the void
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2023
Taila Santos has been forced out of her fight with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69 and Jessica Andrade has agreed to fill the void. Santos (19-2 MMA) was slated to return for the first time since suffering a split decision loss to Valentina Shevchenko last June at UFC 275. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported the following news on Twitter:
Blake Bilder plans to "put on a show" and finish Shane Young in his debut at UFC 284: "It will bring a spotlight and a lot of eyes on me"
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2023
Blake Bilder is excited to finally make his UFC debut. After Bilder submitted Alex Morgan in the first round on the Contender, the 32-year-old earned a UFC deal. Although he was hoping to make his debut in 2022, he was offered to fight Shane Young at UFC 284.
UFC reportedly makes massive changes to contracts including more restrictions and waiver to prevent class action lawsuits
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
The UFC has made massive changes to their contracts, just one month after Francis Ngannou left the promotion. ‘The Predator’ famously left the promotion as heavyweight champion late last month. Ngannou negotiated with Dana White and the UFC for the majority of 2022, however, the two sides were unable to come to a new deal. At the time, the heavyweight stated that while the money was good, there were other issues with the contract.
UFC 284: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovksi’ weigh-in results: Two fighters miss weight
Susan Cox - February 10, 2023
UFC 284 takes place tomorrow, Saturday February 11th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Perth, with the ceremonial weigh-ins taking place at the RAC Arena in Perth.
Nate Diaz scolds “pussy” Dustin Poirier for dodging a real fighter: “When sh*t got hit you bitched out of the fight”
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz fired many shots at Dustin Poirier earlier today. The Stockton native has been out of action since submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 last September. However, as the story goes, Diaz was never supposed to face ‘El Cucuy’ that night. He was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev in the five-round headliner.
PFL CEO "excited" about the conversations they are having with Francis Ngannou: "We believe we're the perfect fit"
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2023
PFL CEO Peter Murray says talks with free agent heavyweight Francis Ngannou are going well as he believes they are the perfect fit. It was recently announced that Ngannou was released from his UFC deal, and he could sign with whoever he wanted to. Immediately, many thought he would go to boxing and try and secure a fight against Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder, but Murray says PFL is in solid discussions with Ngannou.
Dana White reveals Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chander could take place at Dallas Cowboys Stadium: "They're in the running"
Josh Evanoff - February 10, 2023
UFC president Dana White believes Conor McGregor’s return could land in a massive stadium. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. In the final moments of the first round, McGregor broke his leg. In the process, losing his second straight bout to ‘The Diamond’. However, it also put him on the shelf for over a year.