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Conor McGregor unloads on “Grade A Jackass” Justin Gaethje following his loss at UFC 274: “A bird brain with a bird brain manager”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2022
Conor McGregor unloaded on Justin Gaethje last night following the latter’s submission defeat at UFC 274. In recent years we’ve come to accept that nobody does social media in mixed martial arts quite like Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ often takes to Twitter and goes on bizarre and entertaining rants, regularly directed at some of his rivals in the UFC. Sometimes it’s funny, and sometimes we’re all left scratching our heads.
Nate Diaz shares his thoughts on a potential fight with Charles Oliveira: “Just for the record I’d choke Oliveira easy”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2022
UFC fan favourite Nate Diaz believes he’d be able to choke Charles Oliveira out if the two ever fought. One thing we all know to be true about Nate Diaz is that he knows how to make some noise on social media. Whether it be through calling out other fighters or just saying something outlandish, the veteran has the ability to get the entire mixed martial arts world talking about him – as we’re doing right now.
Tony Ferguson vows to return following nasty KO loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274: "I'll be back"
Jeffrey Walter - May 8, 2022
Tony Ferguson has assured fans he will “be back” after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274. ‘El Cucuy’ was hoping to snap a three-fight losing skid when he stepped foot in the Octagon last night in Phoenix. In order to do so, Ferguson had to find a way past former Bellator champion Michael Chandler, who also entered the contest looking to rebound.
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Chris Taylor - May 8, 2022
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Dana White reacts to “weird fight” between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza didn’t exactly have a barnburner and UFC President Dana White was just as confused as everyone else. Going into the UFC 274 card, Namajunas was the UFC Strawweight Champion. Esparza was looking to become a two-time titleholder. She was the inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion.
Tony Ferguson discharged from Phoenix hospital following scary KO loss at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
Those worried about Tony Ferguson’s health following UFC 274 can breathe easy. Ferguson shared the Octagon with Michael Chandler on the main card of UFC 274 on May 7. This event emanated from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Many expected a war going into this one and that’s what they got for as long as the fight lasted.
Dana White reacts to recent criticism from former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White is unsure what to make of Anderson Silva’s recent critical comments towards the promotion. Silva built a legacy under the UFC banner. He became the longest-reigning UFC Middleweight Champion in history and at one point looked unstoppable with 10 successful title defenses.
Rose Namajunas reacts to backlash following title loss to Carla Esparza at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
Rose Namajunas has gone off on those giving her flak for her performance at UFC 274. Namajunas put the UFC Strawweight Championship on the line against Carla Esparza on May 7. The title fight served as UFC 274’s co-main event. The action was held inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dana White reacts to Michael Chandler knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White has given his take on Michael Chandler’s scintillating knockout win over Tony Ferguson. When Chandler vs. Ferguson was first announced, fans expected violence. The two have been known for biting down on their mouthpieces and going to war. Their clash at UFC 274 was no exception and it ended in brutal fashion.
Justin Gaethje reacts following submission loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
Justin Gaethje has sent out a brief message of gratitude after falling short against Charles Oliveira. Last night (May 7), UFC 274 took place inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. In the main event, Oliveira and Gaethje collide. Ahead of the bout, Oliveira missed weight, which meant only Gaethje could walk out of UFC 274 with the 155-pound gold if he emerged victorious.
UFC 274 Bonus Report: Michael Chandler pockets $50k for his KO of Tony Ferguson
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
The Octagon returned to Phoenix for tonight’s UFC 274 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight proved to be a thrilling contest as many expected. Justin Gaethje was able to drop Charles Oliveira on multiple occasions but the former champion was able to respond with a late knockdown of his own. From there, the submission specialist would promptly lock-up a rear-naked choke that forced ‘The Highlight’ to tapout. It was another incredible performance from the top ranked lightweight on planet earth.
Conor McGregor responds to callout from Charles Oliveira
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Conor McGregor has responded after receiving a challenge from UFC 274 main event winner Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (33-8 MMA) squared off with Justin Gaethje (22-4 MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Phoenix.
UFC 274 Results: Charles Oliveira stops Justin Gaethje in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on Justin Gaethje. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) missed weight by half a pound yesterday and was thus forced to relinquish his UFC lightweight title as well as a portion of his fight purse. In addition, ‘Do Bronx’ is no longer eligible to obtain the promotions vacant 155lbs strap this evening. Charles Oliveira will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Dustin Poirier.
Pros react after Carla Esparza defeats Rose Namajunas at UFC 274
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 event was co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Carla Esparza. Namajunas (11-5 MMA) and Esparza (19-6 MMA) had previously met back in December of 2014, where it was ‘Cookie Monster’ who came out the victor by way of submission.
UFC 274 Results: Carla Esparza defeats Rose Namajunas (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 event is co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Carla Esparza. Namajunas (11-4 MMA) and Esparza (18-6 MMA) previously met back in December of 2014, where it was ‘Cookie Monster’ who came out the victor by way of submission.
Pros react after Michael Chandler KO's Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 main card featured a highly anticipated lightweight scrap between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson. Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA), a former interim lightweight champion, was returning for the first time since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event. That loss had served as the third in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira respectively.
UFC 274 Results: Ovince Saint Preux defeats Shogun Rua
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
A light heavyweight rematch between Shogun Rua and Ovince Saint Preux takes place on tonight’s UFC 274 main card from Phoenix. Rua (27-12-1 MMA) and Saint Preux (25-16 MMA) originally collided in November of 2014, with ‘OSP’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout.
Donald Cerrone forced out of UFC 274 fight with Joe Lauzon
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 fight card has taken a last minute hit as Donald Cerrone was forced to withdraw from his bout with Joe Lauzon. Cerrone (36-16 MMA) was slated to open up tonight’s pay-per-view main card against fellow veteran Lauzon (28-15 MMA). Unfortunately for fight fans, ‘Cowboy’ suffered a fight-day illness and was forced to pullout of the fight. UFC officials announced the news during this afternoon’s prelim broadcast.