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UFC Vegas 21 Result: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad ruled a no-contest
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad headlines tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event. Edwards (18-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since July of 2019, when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. That victory had marked the Birmingham natives eighth in a row and propelled him to the top of the promotions welterweight rankings.
Pros react after Ryan Spann KO's Misha Cirkunov at UFC Vegas 21
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event was co-headlined by a light heavyweight bout between ranked division contenders Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann. Cirkunov (15-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since September of 2019, where he had earned a first round submission victory over Jimmy Crute. The Canadian had gone just 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearance overall, suffering losses to Volkan Oezdemir, Glover Teixeira and Johnny Walker during that span.
UFC Vegas 21 Result: Ryan Spann KO's Misha Cirkunov (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event is co-headlined by a light heavyweight bout between ranked division contenders Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann. Cirkunov (15-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since September of 2019, where he earned a first round submission victory over Jimmy Crute. The Canadian has gone 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearance overall, suffering losses to Volkan Oezdemir, Glover Teixeira and Johnny Walker during that span.
Pros react after Dan Ige earns sixth fastest KO in UFC history
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
UFC featherweight contender Dan Ige earned the sixth fastest knockout in UFC history against Gavin Tucker this evening in Las Vegas. The Hawaiian standout was able to connect with the first right hand he threw and the strike sent his opponent crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness. As the bout felt like it had just started, UFC commentators Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping initially suggested that the fight may have ended within the first five seconds.
Video | Charles Jourdain lands "showtime" hammer fist during UFC fight with Marcelo Rojo
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
A featherweight bout between Charles Jourdain and Marcelo Rojo absolutely delivered on tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 preliminary card. The 145-pound combatants proceeded to go to war right from the opening bell, much to the delight of the limited fans in attendance and those watching around the world.
UFC Vegas 21: 'Edwards vs. Muhammad' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. Edwards (18-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since July of 2019, when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. That victory had marked the Birmingham natives eighth in a row and propelled him to the top of the promotions welterweight rankings.
Ciryl Gane responds to callout from fellow UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
Undefeated UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has responded after receiving a callout from former division title challenger Derrick Lewis. Lewis and Gane are both coming off of recent Octagon victories.
Dana White has cast doubt regarding the potential return of Khamzat Chimaev: "I don’t know how this is going to play out"
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
UFC President Dana White is no longer fully optimistic that fight fans will get to see Khamzat Chimaev compete inside the Octagon again. Chimaev (9-0 MMA) has been one of the many unfortunate victims of the global pandemic and due to lingering symptoms, has been unable to compete since the fall of 2020.
Jason Witt admits he never heard of Matthew Semelsberger, expects to earn second-round TKO
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2021
Jason Witt didn’t know who he would be fighting next but didn’t expect it to be Matthew Semelsberger. After Witt dominated Cole Williams to get his first UFC win, he was looking to return quickly. Although it is now five months later, Witt was just excited to get back in there despite not knowing who his opponent was.
Alexis Davis relieved to snap losing streak, knows rematch with Amanda Nunes makes sense down the line
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2021
Alexis Davis didn’t know if she would remain a UFC fighter. After the Canadian lost to Viviane Araujo at UFC 240, which was her third loss in a row, she wondered if she would be released. The UFC ended up deciding to keep her on, but a shoulder injury kept her out until 2021 where she fought Sabina Mazo.
Megan Anderson issues statement after conclusion of UFC contract: "Stay tuned!"
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
Recent UFC featherweight title challenger Megan Anderson has issued a statement after her contract with the promotion concluded. Anderson returned to the cage in the co-main event of UFC 259 last Saturday in Las Vegas, challenging featherweight champion Amanda Nunes for the division’s ultimate prize. Regrettably for the Aussie and her fans, she was submitted by Nunes in the fight’s opening round.
Tony Ferguson targeted to return opposite rising contender Beneil Dariush at UFC 262
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is expected to return to the cage opposite rising contender Beneil Dariush at UFC 262. News of this planned matchup was first reported by MMA Junkie on Friday. The report notes that the fight has been verbally agreed to, but that contracts are not yet signed.
UFC Vegas 21 weigh-in results: Edwards, Muhammad hit marks
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the anticipated UFC Vegas 21 card out of the promotion’s Apex facility. UFC Vegas 21 will be headlined by a dynamite welterweight scrap between the division’s No. 3-ranked contender, Leon Edwards, and its No. 13 contender, Belal Muhammad. Edwards was originally slated to fight the unranked Khamzat Chimaev in the card’s headliner, but accepted a short-notice fight with Muhammad when Chimaev was forced off the card with health issues.
Ilir Latifi vs. Tanner Boser targeted for June UFC Fight Night card
Adam Martin - March 12, 2021
A battle between heavyweights will take place at a UFC Fight Night event in June when Ilir Latifi meets Tanner Boser inside the Octagon. MMA Empire Canada first reported that Boser vs. Latifi will take place on the June 5 card that currently does not have a venue or location set for it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov congratulates Jan Blachowicz on UFC 259 victory: "You know why you won?"
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz received some warm words from Khabib Nurmagomedov after his decision victory over Israel Adesanya. Blachowicz defended the light heavyweight belt against Adesanya, the promotion’s middleweight champion, in the main event of UFC 259 last weekend.
Darren Till targets "magician vs. magician" fight with Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till is hoping for a fight with the division’s reigning champ, Israel Adesanya, in the near future. Till is slated to battle Italy’s Marvin Vettori on April 17. While that contest is currently his sole focus, he admits he’s intrigued by the prospect of a fight with Adesanya further down the road.
Joseph Benavidez opens up on future after UFC 259 loss
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2021
Joseph Benavidez has opened up on his fighting future after a tough loss to Askar Askarov at last weekend’s UFC 259 card. Benavidez’s loss to Askarov, a unanimous decision, marked his third setback in a row, as he was also recently beaten in a pair of fights with Deiveson Figueiredo.
Anthony Smith believes Yan vs. Sterling outcome proves "referees need to take more responsibility”
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2021
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith has called out referees for needing to take more responsibility after the Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling fight at UFC 259 last weekend. As most of us know by now the Yan vs. Sterling fight ended in controversial fashion when “Funk Master” won the UFC Bantamweight Championship due to Yan being disqualified. Sterling was clearly unable to continue and the knee was deemed to be intentional, which is why the decision was made.