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Video | 'Top Gun: Maverick' star Miles Teller was elated to meet Nate Diaz at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Miles Teller was elated to meet Nate Diaz earlier this month at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. Nate Diaz was in attendance at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and marked the UFC’s pay-per-view event for International Fight Week.
Brian Ortega says he's "a deadly opponent" for Alexander Volkanovski: "I put him in the most danger he’s ever been in his career"
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
Brian Ortega believes he is a dangerous opponent for Alexander Volkanovski and is confident he will prove that if they rematch. Ortega and Volkanovski fought in the main event of UFC 266 for the featherweight title but it was the Aussie who won the fight by decision. However, in the scrap, Ortega had the champ in two chokes that appeared to be tight but Volkanovski got out of them. According to ‘T-City’, he believes that proves how dangerous he is.
Jan Blachowicz reacts to Jiri Prochazka wanting Glover Teixeira rematch: "Samurai code was not upheld"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz is disappointed with Jiri Prochazka. ‘Denisa’ is fresh off a victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last month in Singapore. The exciting back and forth fight is seen as a fight of the year contender. The win saw Prochazka claim the UFC’s light heavyweight championship in the progress.
Yair Rodriguez reveals he's been promised a title shot if he beats Brian Ortega at UFC Long Island
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
Yair Rodriguez has revealed he will receive a title shot if he gets his hand raised on Saturday at UFC Long Island. Rodriguez is set to headline the card against Brian Ortega in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division. Both men are right near the top of the ranks and given ‘T-City’s’ last fight was for the belt, the Mexican revealed on The MMA Hour that if he wins on Saturday he will receive a title shot.
Israel Adesanya addresses critics suggesting he was “coasting” in UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Israel Adesanya is addressing his critics after some suggested he was ‘coasting’ in his UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier. It was at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 that Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) defeated Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) via unanimous decision in the middleweight main event. In his fifth title defense, ‘The Last Stylebender’ retained his middleweight world championship.
What's next for Rafael Fiziev and Rafael dos Anjos after UFC Vegas 58?
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 58, a pivotal lightweight bout headlined the card as Rafael Fiziev took on Rafael dos Anjos. Fiziev entered his first UFC main event coming off a KO win over Brad Riddell in December after scoring a decision win over Bobby Green. dos Anjos, meanwhile, beat Renato Moicano by decision in March over five rounds in a one-sided fight.
Jiri Prochazka confirms that he will rematch Glover Teixeira next: ”I will show you why I’m the champion”
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has confirmed that he will rematch Glover Teixeira next. Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) has 13 wins in a row. The latest win coming on June 12th of this year at UFC 275. It was Prochazka vs Teixeira (33-8 MMA) in the light heavyweight battle, and with Teixeira only 28 seconds away from retaining his UFC crown, he tapped to the rear-naked choke that Jiri Prochazka applied in their main event bout. Many are calling it the ‘fight of the year’.
Sean O’Malley accuses Pedro Munhoz of robbing him of a highlight reel KO: “That wasn’t a f**king poke in the eye”
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
Sean O’Malley has gone after Pedro Munhoz following the controversial finish to their fight at UFC 276 last weekend. In what turned out to be a bit of a bantamweight grudge match in Las Vegas, Sean O’Malley and Pedro Munhoz fought to a disappointing no contest at the T-Mobile Arena. The bout came to an end in the second round with Munhoz claiming he couldn’t see off the back of an eye poke from O’Malley.
Official fight card released for UFC 277: Pena vs Nunes 2
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed the official fight card for UFC 277 which takes place on July 30. The promotion continues to come thick and fast with a parade of high profile fights spread across the pay-per-view calendar in 2022. While we’re confident there will be a lot to look forward to in the autumn and winter months, what can’t be overlooked is the remainder of the summer schedule – which includes UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas.
Mike Perry issues warning to Michael Page: "There’s going to be nothing you can do to get me off you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Mike Perry has a stern warning for Michael “Venom” Page. Perry and Page will collide under the BKFC banner on Aug. 20. The two are set for bare-knuckle action inside Wembley Arena in London, England.
Rafael Dos Anjos unsure what's next after UFC Vegas 58 loss to Rafael Fiziev, will "see what the future holds"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Rafael dos Anjos will be taking some time to assess things after being knocked out by Rafael Fiziev. In the main event of UFC Vegas 58, dos Anjos and Fiziev mixed it up inside the UFC Apex. This was a pivotal lightweight collision as dos Anjos was the number seven-ranked UFC 155-pounder, while Fiziev held the number 10 spot.
Georges St-Pierre names the three current fighters he would choose to fight if forced back into the UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Georges St-Pierre has no plans of returning to pro MMA competition but he has three names in mind if he has a change of heart. St-Pierre is a living legend. He ruled the roost at welterweight under the UFC banner for so many years and even captured the UFC Middleweight Championship before calling it a career. He is now a UFC Hall of Famer.
Rafael Fiziev sets his sights on Justin Gaethje following KO win over RDA at UFC Vegas 58: “If you’re ready, and you’re not scared”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Rafael Fiziev wants a top-five opponent and he picked one heck of a name to call out. Fiziev shared the Octagon with Rafael dos Anjos on July 9. The action emanated from the UFC Apex. The lightweight tilt served as the main event of UFC Vegas 58 on ESPN.
Rafael Dos Anjos issues statement following knockout loss to Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 58
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Rafael dos Anjos couldn’t halt the momentum of Rafael Fiziev but he is gracious in defeat. In the main event of UFC Vegas 58, dos Anjos went one-on-one with Fiziev inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fiziev scored the fifth-round knockout victory seemingly out of nowhere.
UFC Vegas 58 Bonus Report: Rafael Fiziev pockets an extra $50k for stopping RDA
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev. Tonight’s main event proved to be a coming out party for Rafael Fiziev. The younger of the two Rafael’s was able to dictate and control the contest for the majority of the first three rounds. RDA would mount a bit of a comeback in round four but the proved to be short-lived. Just 18 seconds into the fifth and final round Fiziev lands a heavy punch which sent Dos Anjos to the canvas.
Pros react to Rafael Fiziev KO's Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
A lightweight bout featuring former champion Rafael Dos Anjos taking on Rafael Fiziev headlined tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 event. Dos Anjos (31-14 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Paul Felder and Renato Moicano in his most recent efforts. The former UFC lightweight champion was looking to get back into title contention with a win this evening.
UFC Vegas 58 Results: Caio Borralho defeats Armen Petrosyan (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 is co-headlined by a middleweight contest featuring Caio Borralho taking on Armen Petrosyan. Borralho (11-1 MMA) will be looking to earn his fourth win in a row when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Natural’ scored a unanimous decision win over Gadzhi Omargadzhiev in his most previous effort.
Chael Sonnen believes Sean Strickland deserves a "pass" for knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 276
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes Sean Strickland deserves a pass for his knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 276. Strickland (25-4 MMA) and Pereira (5-1 MMA) collided in a perennial number one contender bout for the middleweight division last weekend. The bout did not make it out of the first round and it was the American on the receiving end of a brutal knockout loss (see that here).