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Cris Cyborg questions if Alexander Gustafsson has “earned enough” to retire after Daniel Cormier calls for ‘The Mauler’ to hang up his gloves
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 24, 2022
Daniel Cormier is urging Alexander Gustafsson to retire but Cris Cyborg wonders if he’s made enough money to do so. It’s no secret that Gustafsson has been on the decline in his pro MMA career. “The Mauler” went from giving former pound-for-pound king Jon Jones all he could handle to being finished four times in a row.
Pros react to Paddy Pimblett’s powerful post-fight speech about mental health at UFC London
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 24, 2022
Paddy Pimblett had an outstanding performance at UFC London but it was his post-fight message that has everyone’s attention. Pimblett shared the Octagon with Jordan Leavitt inside the O2 Arena on July 23. Pimblett came across as a total superstar and he gave fans in attendance plenty to cheer for.
Mark O. Madsen and Drakkar Klose exchange words following Paddy Pimblett callout: “Why you trying to fight a kid?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 24, 2022
Mark O. Madsen tried to get some beef started with Paddy Pimblett but instead, he’s made an enemy out of Drakkar Klose. On Saturday (July 23), Pimblett shared the Octagon with Lordan Leavitt at a UFC London event inside the O2 Arena. Paddy turned in a dominant performance, securing the rear-naked choke finish in the second stanza.
Photo | Jack Hermansson and Chris Curtis squash beef following heated moments after UFC London co-main event
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Middleweight fighters Jack Hermansson and Chris Curtis have squashed their beef following some heated moments after their UFC London co-main event. Hermansson (23-7 MMA) and Curtis (29-9 MMA) squared off in a three round contest that served as the co-headliner of today’s UFC event in London, England.
UFC London Bonus Report: Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett among four POTN winners
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
The Octagon returned to England for today’s UFC London event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall. Tonight’s ‘Blaydes vs. Aspinall’ main event did not result in the thrilling back and forth contest most fans were anticipating. Instead, the hometown fighter in Aspinall suffered a knee injury in the early stages of the opening round which left him unable to continue.
Pros react after Curtis Blaydes defeats Tom Aspinall via TKO at UFC London
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event was headlined by a key heavyweight matchup featuring Curtis Blaydes taking on Tom Aspinall. Blaydes (17-3 MMA) had entered the main event sporting a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Chris Daukaus. ‘Razor’ had gone 6-1 over his past seven fights overall, with his lone loss in that time coming against Derrick Lewis.
UFC London Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Tom Aspinall via TKO (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event is headlined by a key heavyweight matchup featuring Curtis Blaydes taking on Tom Aspinall. Blaydes (16-3 MMA) will enter the main event sporting a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Chris Daukaus. ‘Razor’ has gone 6-1 over his past seven fights overall, with his lone loss in that time coming against Derrick Lewis.
UFC London Results: Jack Hermansson defeats Chris Curtis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event is co-headlined by a middleweight contest featuring Jack Hermansson taking on Chris Curtis. ‘The Joker’ was initially slated to face Darren Till at the event, but ‘The Gorilla’ was forced to pullout of the fight due to injury.
Pros react after Paddy Pimblett stops Jordan Leavitt at UFC London
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event featured a highly anticipated lightweight contest between Paddy Pimblett and Jordan Leavitt. Pimblett (19-3 MMA) had most previously competed in March of this year, earning a first round submission victory over Rodrigo Vargas. That win had extended Paddy’s win streak to four in a row.
UFC London Results: Paddy Pimblett stops Jordan Leavitt in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event features a highly anticipated lightweight contest between Paddy Pimblett and Jordan Leavitt. Pimblett (18-3 MMA) most recently competed in March of this year earning a first round submission victory over Rodrigo Vargas. That extended Paddy’s current win streak to four in a row.
Pros react after Nikita Krylov TKO's Alexander Gustafsson at UFC London
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event featured the return of Alexander Gustafsson who collided with Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight contest. Gustafsson (18-8 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. In his most previous effort in July of 2020, Alex suffered a submission loss to former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum.
UFC London Results: Nikita Krylov stops Alexander Gustafsson in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event features the return of Alexander Gustafsson who meets Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight contest. Gustafsson (18-7 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. In his most recent effort in July of 2020, Alex suffered a submission loss to former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum.
UFC London: 'Blaydes vs. Aspinall' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 22, 2022
The Octagon returns to England for today’s UFC London event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall. Blaydes (16-3 MMA) will enter the main event sporting a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Chris Daukaus. ‘Razor’ has gone 6-1 over his past seven fights overall, with his lone loss in that time coming against Derrick Lewis.
Belal Muhammad ready to make statement against Sean Brady at UFC 280: "I’m going to show another different side of me"
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad is prepared to make a statement against Sean Brady in October. The two welterweight stars are set to square off at UFC 280 in October. The outing is a pivotal one for the division. Both Muhammad and Brady come into the matchup riding a lengthy win streak.
Sean O'Malley expects to fight Petr Yan "multiple times" after UFC 280: "It's crazy it's happening"
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2022
Sean O’Malley believes he and Petr Yan will share the Octagon with one another multiple times. At UFC 280 on October 22 in Abu Dhabi, O’Malley is getting the toughest test of his career as he’s facing the top-ranked Yan. It’s a fight both men have wanted for quite some time and given the fact that neither of them is 30 yet, O’Malley is confident they will meet multiple times.
Dustin Jacoby says Da Un Jung win "was one of the best performances of my career," eyes Volkan Oezdemir next
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2022
Dustin Jacoby was very happy with his UFC Long Island win over Da Un Jung. Jacoby entered the fight knowing it would be a tough test and the pressure was on him given the fact he was defending his spot in the rankings. He knew the fight would be tough but he landed a massive shot that dropped Jung and stopped the fight which Jacoby was pleased with.
Sean Strickland "accepts" fight with Derek Brunson, but wants it soon: "Let's make this s*it happen"
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2022
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland wouldn’t mind fighting Derek Brunson, but it has to be soon. ‘Tarzan’ was last in action at UFC 276 earlier this month against Alex Pereira. In the middleweight contest, Strickland was finished in round one. The defeat from the Brazilian ended a stellar six-fight winning streak for the 31-year-old.
Sean O'Malley hopes for title shot with Petr Yan win, but would allow Jose Aldo first shot: "Jose's a legend and deserves to fight for the belt"
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2022
UFC bantamweight star Sean O’Malley would like a title shot, but not before Jose Aldo gets one. ‘Sugar’ is set to face Petr Yan at UFC 280 in October. It is the biggest step up in the 27-year-old’s career to date, and it’s not even close. ‘No Mercy’ is a former bantamweight champion and was one scorecard away from holding the title in his last bout.