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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: Rafael Fiziev KO's Rafael Dos Anjos (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
A lightweight bout featuring former champion Rafael Dos Anjos taking on Rafael Fiziev headlines tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 event. Dos Anjos (31-13 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Paul Felder and Renato Moicano. The former UFC lightweight champion is 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).
Jorge Masvidal rejects "no takedowns" offer from Gilbert Burns: "Do what’s gotten you here"
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has rejected a “no takedowns” offer from fellow former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns. Masvidal (35-16 MMA) has not competed since suffering a lopsided unanimous decision loss to his bitter rival Colby Covington at UFC 272 back in March. That setback marked “Gamebred’s” third in a row, as he had previously suffered back-to-back losses to reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
UFC Vegas 58: 'Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev. Dos Anjos (31-13 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Paul Felder and Renato Moicano. The former UFC lightweight champion is looking to get back into title contention with a win this evening.
Two high stakes UFC fights announced for October, including Belal Muhammad vs. Sean Brady
Josh Evanoff - July 8, 2022
October is going to be a big month for the UFC. Two massive fights for that month got revealed earlier today. Brett Okamoto of ESPN MMA broke the news earlier today that there will be a strawweight main event in October. On October first, fans will be treated to five rounds of Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan. The bout is an important one in the 115-pound division.
Paige VanZant vs. Charisa Sigala at BKFC London in August
Josh Evanoff - July 8, 2022
BKFC women’s flyweight contender Paige VanZant will return in August. ’12 Gauge’ signed to BKFC in August 2020, in a shocking move. While she was a star in the UFC, she had never competed in boxing, bare-knuckle, or otherwise to that point. She was set for her debut Britain Hart in February 2021.
Cody Brundage believes Tresean Gore is "a regional level fighter," confident he will find the finish at UFC Vegas 58
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2022
Cody Brundage is looking to extend his win streak to two when he faces Tresean Gore at UFC Vegas 58. Gore was supposed to face Josh Fremd who is Brundage’s teammate, but Fremd got hurt and was forced out of the bout. Once that happened, Brundage offered to step up and the promotion quickly made the fight.
Islam Makhachev accepts “easy money” fight with Michael Chandler
Susan Cox - July 8, 2022
Islam Makhachev is accepting an ‘easy money’ fight with Michael Chandler. Makhachev (22-1 MMA) has a stellar record of 10 wins in a row, the latest being against Bobby Green (29-13 MMA) in February of this year.
Michael Chandler performs “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears on The Masked Singer (Video)
Susan Cox - July 8, 2022
Michael Chandler has performed ‘Baby One More Time’ by Britney Spears on ‘The Masked Singer’. Chandler is in the top five of the UFC lightweight rankings and is looking forward to another title shot.
Luke Rockhold reacts to Sean Strickland’s knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 276: “I think he got conned by the system”
Susan Cox - July 8, 2022
Luke Rockhold has reacted to Sean Strickland’s knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 276. It was Sean Strickland (25-4 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA) in a middleweight bout last Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The result was Pereira thrusting a devastating left hook dropping Strickland to the canvas at 2:36 of the first round.
Islam Makhachev responds to Michael Chandler callout: "Easy money"
Josh Evanoff - July 7, 2022
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev seems interested in a showdown with Michael Chandler. Earlier this week, ‘Iron’ called out the Russian earlier this week. With the UFC lightweight title being vacant, Chandler called for the fight to be a championship bout. The main reasoning is that former champion Charles Oliveira wants to fight Conor McGregor.
Tony Kelley removed from UFC roster following knockout loss to Adrian Yanez
Josh Evanoff - July 7, 2022
UFC bantamweight Tony Kelley is officially out of the UFC. The 35-year-old is fresh off his knockout loss to Adrian Yanez last month at UFC Austin. Prior to the bout, he missed weight. The defeat ended his two-fight winning streak heading into the bout. Furthermore, the loss was apparently enough for the UFC to cut ties with Kelley.
Rafael dos Anjos excited for possible Charles Oliveira matchup: "We all know he's been knocked out in his fights"
Josh Evanoff - July 7, 2022
UFC lightweight Rafael dos Anjos is intrigued by a fight with Charles Oliveira. The 37-year-old is set for a matchup with Rafael Fiziev in the main event of UFC Vegas 58 this Saturday. The lightweight headliner is an exciting matchup no doubt. The winner of the main event will be thrust into the title conversation at 155-pounds.
Sean O'Malley calls out Henry Cejudo after recent altercation: "Sept 10th to soon fat ass or you all talk"
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2022
Sean O’Malley is looking to fight Henry Cejudo his next time out. After O’Malley had a No Contest against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276, Cejudo interrupted ‘Suga’s’ backstage interview and was heckling them. Since then, the two have taken shots including Cejudo saying O’Malley was studdering his words and is confident he would dominate the bantamweight prospect.
Henry Cejudo tells the UFC to “stop pushing” middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: “It was lame, dude. You gotta start giving, main events are special”
Susan Cox - July 7, 2022
Henry Cejudo is telling the UFC to ‘stop pushing’ middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Adesanya (23-1 MMA) is just fresh off a win against Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) at UFC 276 last Saturday night. The victory was via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45), resulting in ‘Izzy’ retaining his middleweight title.
Chris Curtis replaces Darren Till against Jack Hermansson at UFC London
Susan Cox - July 7, 2022
Chris Curtis is replacing Darren Till against Jack Hermansson at UFC London. UFC London takes place on Saturday, July 23rd at the O2 Arena in Peninsula Square, London, England.