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What's next for the stars of UFC 274?
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2022
The UFC returned to Phoenix, Arizona for a stacked UFC 274 card where Charles Oliveira lost his lightweight title on the scale. In the main event, Oliveira still took on Justin Gaethje but it was only ‘The Highlight’ who could win the lightweight strap. The co-main event saw Rose Namajunas looking to defend her strawweight title against Carla Esparza.
Khamzat Chimaev claims Nate Diaz has turned him down "10 times"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev says Nate Diaz has turned him down 10 times. Since joining the UFC, Chimaev has become a massive star and there have recently been rumblings that the promotion wanted to book him against Diaz.
Video | Fan attempts to scale the cage at UFC 274, gets thrown to the ground by security
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2022
A fight fan tried to get into the Octagon at UFC 274 but it did not end well for her. After Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje at UFC 274, and the highlight was playing on the jumbotron, a fan jumped out of her first-row seat to run towards the Octagon. At first, it looked like she planned it perfectly as she was right behind people making their way to the Octagon, but once a security guard saw her make the leap she was thrown to the ground.
Tony Ferguson claps back at Conor McGregor for mocking his knockout loss at UFC 274
Susan Cox - May 9, 2022
Tony Ferguson has clapped back at Conor McGregor for mocking his knockout loss at UFC 274. It was Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) vs Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) on Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274. The outcome was a victory for Chandler, 36, who floored Ferguson with a nasty front kick knockout (see that here). It’s now four losses in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush respectively.
Donald Cerrone outlines retirement plans after being forced out of UFC 274: “My heart is broken and torn”
Susan Cox - May 9, 2022
Donald Cerrone has outlined his retirement plans after being forced out of UFC 274. It was to be Cerrone (36-16 MMA) vs Joe Lauzon (28-15 MMA) at UFC 274 last Saturday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Unfortunately for Cerrone, he contracted food poisoning the night before his lightweight fight and had to withdraw from the card.
Carla Esparza explains lack of action in Rose Namajunas rematch: “It’s hard to fight someone that doesn’t want to fight”
Susan Cox - May 9, 2022
Carla Esparza is explaining the lack of action in the Rose Namajunas rematch. It was Esparza (20-6 MMA) vs Namajunas (12-5 MMA) II this past Saturday night at UFC 274 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Esparza won by a split decision. The two had previously met in December of 2014 where it was Carla Esparza that was the victor then as well.
Dana White says the UFC will hire a “scale security guard” following weigh-in catastrophe in Phoenix
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2022
UFC president Dana White has revealed that the UFC will look into hiring a scale security guard after the weigh-in issues at UFC 274. While UFC 274 as an event was incredibly strong with a series of entertaining fights taking place throughout the night in Phoenix, it wasn’t all smooth sailing in the days leading up to fight night.
Jessica Andrade slams “champion of boredom” Carla Esparza following UFC 274: “I can’t wait to rip your head off!”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2022
Former strawweight queen Jessica Andrade ripped into new champion Carla Esparza following her win at UFC 274. Just a few weeks ago, Jessica Andrade made a successful return to the strawweight division by submitting Amanda Lemos with just over three minutes gone in the first round of their main event encounter. Last Saturday night, meanwhile, Carla Esparza shocked the world by edging past Rose Namajunas via split decision to become a two-time champion in the weight class.
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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Rose Namajunas issues statement on social media, Ronda Rousey and Joanna Jedrzejczyk send messages of support
Christopher Taylor - May 8, 2022
Rose Namajunas received messages of support from Ronda Rousey and Joanna Jedrzejczyk after issuing a statement on her title loss at UFC 274. Namajunas (11-5 MMA) put her UFC strawweight title on the line against Carla Esparza (19-6 MMA) in the co-headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Phoenix.
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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov weighs in on Charles Oliveira’s submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC Hall of Fame inductee Khabib Nurmagomedov wants the world’s top MMA promotion to cut to the chase with Islam Makhachev. On May 7, Charles Oliveira went one-on-one with Justin Gaethje. The bout headlined UFC 274. Oliveira was stripped of the UFC Lightweight Championship due to tipping the scales half a pound over the limit. Had Gaethje defeated “do Bronx,” he would’ve been recognized as the 155-pound titleholder.
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.