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UFC President Dana White discusses the ongoing betting investigation involving James Krause: “I’m not worried at all”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
UFC President Dana White is showing no concern about an ongoing betting investigation including James Krause. Krause has come under fire after Darrick Minner’s UFC Vegas 64 loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. Minner is coached by Krause, who has openly admitted to betting on fights. Suspicion grew after Minner went from being a slight betting underdog in the fight to Nuerdanbieke becoming a sudden +420 favorite. Initially, it appeared Minner suffered a knee injury during the fight, but news of his issue was allegedly leaked by his camp just hours before the bout.
Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon share wholesome exchange backstage following their battle at UFC 282 (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon embraced following their UFC 282 showdown. Pimblett and Gordon shared the Octagon inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout served as the co-main event of UFC 282. After three rounds of action, Pimblett was awarded the unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Raul Rosas Jr. becomes the youngest fighter to win in the UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
Raul Rosas Jr. made history at UFC 282 and many notable names in the MMA industry have weighed in. Rosas took on Jay Perrin on the preliminary portion of the UFC 282 card. Rosas earned the first-round submission finish to become the youngest UFC fighter to pick up a win in the promotion.
Dana White announces Jamahal Hill vs. Glover Teixeira for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
UFC President Dana White turned some heads with his post-UFC 282 announcement. The conclusion of UFC 282 was supposed to crown a new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev did battle for the vacant gold this past Saturday night (December 10). The title had been vacated after Jiří Procházka suffered a shoulder injury.
Dana White reacts to Paddy Pimblett's decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282: "Gordon had a terrible gameplan against Paddy"
Christopher Taylor - December 10, 2022
Dana White has shared his thoughts on Paddy Pimblett’s decision victory over Jared Gordon in tonight’s UFC 282 co-main event. Pimblett (20-3 MMA) was looking to improve his Ultimate Fighting Championship record to 4-0 with a win this evening. In his previous Octagon appearances, ‘The Baddy’ had scored stoppage wins over Luigi Vendramini, Rodrigo Vargas and Jordan Leavitt respectively.
UFC 282 Bonus Report: Eleven fighters take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC 282 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Tonight’s highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight proved to be a grueling twenty-five-minute affair. Jan Blachowicz found a ton of success with his kicks in the early rounds, battering Magomed Ankalaev’s front leg on frequent occasion. However, the Russian standout would begin to turn the tide in his favor in the championship rounds, utilizing a strong grappling gameplan to overwhelm the Pole. After five rounds of back-and-forth action the fight went to the judges’ scorecards for decision. The ruling was a split draw.
Darren Till reacts following submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Darren Till has reacted after suffering a third-round submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at tonight’s UFC 282 event in Las Vegas. Till (18-5-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool native had suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson in his most previous Octagon appearance back in September of 2021.
Pros react after Magomed Ankalaev vs. Jan Blachowicz ends in a split draw at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 was headlined by a fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. The pay-per-view fight card was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.
Pros react after Paddy Pimblett wins decision over Jared Gordon at UFC 282: "A terrible night for the integrity of the sport"
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 event was co-headlined by a lightweight matchup featuring fan favorite Paddy Pimblett taking on Jared Gordon. Pimblett (20-3 MMA) was looking to improve his Ultimate Fighting Championship record to 4-0 with a win this evening. In his previous Octagon appearances, ‘The Baddy’ had scored stoppage wins over Luigi Vendramini, Rodrigo Vargas and Jordan Leavitt respectively.
UFC 282 Results: Paddy Pimblett defeats Jared Gordon (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 event is co-headlined by a lightweight matchup featuring fan favorite Paddy Pimblett taking on Jared Gordon. Pimblett (19-3 MMA) has gone 3-0 since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2021. During that stretch ‘The Baddy’ has scored stoppage wins over Luigi Vendramini, Rodrigo Vargas and Jordan Leavitt.
Pros react after Dricus du Plessis stops Darren Till at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 main event lineup featured a middleweight matchup between Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis. Till (18-5-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool native suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson in his most previous Octagon appearance back in September of 2021.
UFC 282 Results: Dricus du Plessis stops Darren Till (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 main event lineup features a middleweight matchup between Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis. Till (18-4-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool native suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson in his most recent Octagon appearance back in September of 2021.
UFC 282 Results: Ilia Topuria submits Bryce Mitchell in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 main event lineup features a featherweight matchup between Bryce Mitchell and Ilia Topuria. Mitchell (15-0 MMA) enters the contest sporting a perfect record of 6-0 inside of the Octagon. ‘Thug Nasty’ is coming off a win over Edson Barboza in his most recent effort at March’s UFC 272 event.
Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik demolishes Chris Daukaus at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
A heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Chris Daukaus served as one of the featured prelims for tonight’s UFC 282 event. Rozenstruik (13-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back losses to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes in his two most previous Octagon appearances.
UFC 282 Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik destroys Chris Daukaus (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
A heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Chris Daukaus serves as one of the featured prelims for tonight’s UFC 282 event. Rozenstruik (12-4 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back losses to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC 282: 'Błachowicz vs. Ankalaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC 282 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Tonight’s event was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.
Dana White says fight fixing is a "huge concern" for UFC amid betting investigation
Cole Shelton - December 10, 2022
Dana White says fight fixing is now a huge concern for the UFC. Last month, a fight between Darrick Minner vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke was deemed suspicious and it brought an investigation into the fight. The betting line changed drastically in the hours before the bout took place. Right away, it was clear Minner was not healthy as he threw a kick and grimaced and pain, and lost by TKO in under a minute.
Eryk Anders believes TKO win over Kyle Daukaus was one of "the best performances” he’s had in the UFC
Cole Shelton - December 9, 2022
Eryk Anders couldn’t be happier with his UFC Orlando TKO win over Kyle Daukaus. Anders entered the fight on a two-fight losing skid and knew he was probably fighting for his job. The pressure was on him but he lived up to it as he scored a second-round TKO in a one-sided fight.