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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.
Drake promises to buy Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann new Rolex watches after hitting $2 million parlay at UFC London
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Drake has promised to buy Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann new Rolex watches after hitting a $2 million parlay at UFC London. The Liverpool natives, Pimblett (19-3 MMA) and McCann (13-4 MMA), both competed on the main card of this afternoon’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
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.
Alexander Gustafsson issues statement following TKO loss to Nikita Krylov at UFC London
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London event featured the return of Alexander Gustafsson, who was ending a two-year layoff. ‘The Mauler’ squared off with Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight contest which was featured on today’s main card lineup.
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
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 Results: Volkan Oezdemir defeats Paul Craig (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London main card is kicked off by a light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Volkan Oezdemir. Craig (16-5-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a six fight unbeaten streak, his latest effort resulting in a submission win over Nikita Krylov. ‘Bearjew’ has gone 5-0-1 since September of 2019, with his lone blemish being a draw against former UFC champion Shogun Rua.
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.
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.
Curtis Blaydes believes Tom Aspinall is "legit," expects to face the Gane-Tuivasa winner next
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2022
Curtis Blaydes says he knows Tom Aspinall is legit but is confident he will get his hand raised on Saturday night in London, England. After Blaydes knocked out Chris Daukaus and Aspinall submitted Alexander Volkov, he figured he would face the Brit next time out. He knew he still needed a few more wins before getting a title shot so was glad to head to England and face the hometown fighter.
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.
Beneil Dariush says he’d “asked for Dustin Poirier” before eventually accepting a fight with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280: “Did they actually offer you the fight?”
Susan Cox - July 22, 2022
Beneil Dariush is saying he ‘asked for Dustin Poirier’ before eventually accepting a fight with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280. It will be Beneil Dariush (21-4 MMA) vs Mateusz Gamrot (21-1 MMA) in a lightweight match-up at UFC 280 on October 22nd in Abu Dhabi.
Henry Cejudo shares advice with “Ronald MethDonald” Sean O’Malley following Petr Yan booking
Susan Cox - July 22, 2022
Henry Cejudo has shared some advice with ‘Ronald MethDonald’ Sean O’Malley following the Petr Yan booking. It was recently announced that Sean O’Malley (15-1 MMA) will battle Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022 at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.