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UFC Vegas 44 Results: Jose Aldo defeats Rob Font (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event is headlined by a key bantamweight matchup featuring Jose Aldo taking on Rob Font. Aldo (30-7 MMA), the promotions former featherweight kingpin, will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak. The MMA legend has scored impressive unanimous decision victories over Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera in his most recent efforts.
Jon Jones on the probability of Conor McGregor returning to UFC champion status: "With all of his energy in the right place, that man could move mountains"
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Jon Jones shared some high praise for Conor McGregor when asked if he believed the Irish star could return to UFC champion status. The former UFC light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), engaged in a Q&A with fight fans this afternoon where he addressed a number of topics including his highly anticipated return.
Previous stab victim Darren Till sends powerful message in wake of Ava White's tragic death
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
9 years ago UFC star Darren Till was the victim of a stabbing and today he issued a powerful message in wake of Ava White’s tragic death. Till’s hometown of Liverpool, England, has struggled to contain knife crime and on November 25 a 12-year-old by the name of Ava White was stabbed and killed in the city.
Jon Jones reveals he previously turned down a $80,000 per month deal with Hennessey's sister company
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Former UFC champion Jon Jones revealed that he previously turned down a $80,000 per month deal with Hennessey’s sister company. Jones (26-1 MMA), has not competed since February of 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision to successfully defend the UFC light heavyweight title. Later that same year, ‘Bones’ announced that he would be vacating his 205lbs title in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.
UFC Vegas 44: 'Font vs. Aldo' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jose Aldo vs. Rob Font. Aldo (30-7 MMA), the promotions former featherweight kingpin, will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak. The MMA legend has scored impressive unanimous decision victories over Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera in his most recent efforts.
Kyoji Horiguchi provides update following nasty KO loss to Sergio Pettis
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Kyoji Horiguchi has provided fans with an update following his nasty knockout loss to Sergio Pettis last night at Bellator 272. Pettis (21-5 MMA) and Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) squared off yesterday evening in Connecticut with the Bellator bantamweight title on the line.
UFC Vegas 44 is down to thirteen bouts following last minute cancellation
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event is down to a total of thirteen contests following a last minute fight cancellation. On Saturday afternoon, welterweight Jeremiah Wells took to Instagram where he revealed the unfortunate news that he was forced to withdraw from his slated bout with Jake Matthews.
Dana White responds after Nate Diaz shoots down fight with "rookie" Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White has responded after Nate Diaz rejected a proposed fight with “rookie” Khamzat Chimaev. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, recently revealed that the promotion had offered him a bout with Chimaev.
Pros react after Sergio Pettis sleeps Kyoji Horiguchi with spinning backfist
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2021
Tonight’s Bellator 272 event was headlined by a highly anticipated title fight featuring Sergio Pettis taking on Kyoji Horiguchi. Pettis (21-5 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on former champion Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) this evening.
Sergio Pettis pulls off incredible comeback with brutal KO of Kyoji Horiguchi (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2021
Sergio Pettis pulled off one of the craziest comebacks in recent memory when he knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in tonight’s Bellator 272 main event. Pettis (21-5 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on former champion Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) this evening.
Bellator announces eight-man field for Bantamweight World Grand Prix tournament
Adam Martin - December 3, 2021
Bellator has officially announced the field for the upcoming eight-man Bantamweight World Grand Prix tournament that takes place in 2022. Bellator announced its upcoming 135lbs Grand Prix tournament during the Bellator 272 broadcast on Friday night. The field for the upcoming bantamweight tournament includes:
Conor McGregor responds after Nate Diaz throws out "great idea" that he fight Khamzat Chimaev next
Christopher Taylor - December 3, 2021
Conor McGregor has responded after Nate Diaz tossed out the “great idea” that he fight Khamzat Chimaev in his UFC return. Yesterday, Diaz (20-13 MMA) revealed that the UFC had recently offered him a bout with Chimaev to serve as the final fight of his current contract. Nate was insulted with the UFC’s decision to offer him a “rookie” and voiced his displeasure with TMZ Sports.
UFC Vegas 44 takes a last minute hit losing heavyweight fight between Azamat Murzakanov and Jared Vanderaa
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
Saturday’s UFC Vegas 44 event has taken a last minute hit as a heavyweight bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Jared Vanderaa has been scratched. Promotional officials announced the news shortly after the conclusion of today’s weigh-ins in Las Vegas.
Neil Magny reminds Khamzat Chimaev that he’s been calling him out for months, ‘Borz' responds
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev is eager to book his next UFC appearance but has struggled to find a willing opponent. UFC President Dana White recently detailed the situation suggesting that “nobody” is trying to fight Khamzat Chimaev and for good reason.
The UFC parts ways with four more fighters
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
The UFC has continued to trim its active roster by parting ways with four more fighters. That news comes from MMAJunkie, who reported that Impa Kasanganay, John Allan, Liana Jojua and Bharat Khandare have been cut or let go by the organization.
Photos | Conor McGregor has put on some serious mass while sidelined with injury
Susan Cox - December 3, 2021
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been able to put on some serious muscle despite being on the sidelines due to injury. McGregor (22-6 MMA) last competed back in July where he suffered a broken leg during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. That setback marked the Irishman’s second loss in a row and third in his past four fights overall.
Pros react after Dana White announces he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and has consulted with UFC commentator Joe Rogan
Harry Kettle - December 3, 2021
Members of the mixed martial arts community have reacted to the news that UFC president Dana White has tested positive for COVID-19. White announced during a recent appearance on Jim Rome’s podcast that he had tested positive for COVID-19 alongside his entire family. White confirmed that he contracted the virus during a Thanksgiving visit to Maine and is currently at home recovering.
Aleksandar Rakic reacts after booking March return opposite former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz
Harry Kettle - December 3, 2021
Aleksandar Rakic has given his immediate reaction to the news that he’ll battle Jan Blachowicz in a Fight Night main event. In his last two outings, Aleksandar Rakic has established himself as a real contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He’s secured wins over Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos to take himself within touching distance of a title shot, with many believing it’ll take just one more win for him to get the call.