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Marvin Vettori reacts following main event win over Paulo Costa at UFC Vegas 41
Adam Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori reacted following his main event win over Paulo Costa at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 41 event. Vettori was supposed to fight Costa in a middleweight fight that headlined UFC Vegas 41, but the fight was shifted to light heavyweight after Costa showed up heavy to fight week. Despite the weight class switch, the fight turned out to be an absolute battle as both Vettori and Costa stood in the pocket and traded for nearly the full five rounds that the fight was scheduled as. It was overall a very impressive performance by Vettori as he moved up in weight and still defeated a bigger opponent for one of his biggest wins yet.
Jessica-Rose Clark issues apology to fans following lopsided win at UFC Vegas 41
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Jessica-Rose Clark issued an apology to the fans following her lopsided win at UFC Vegas 41. Clark used her wrestling to control Joselyne Edwards on the mat and grind her out for a unanimous decision win. It was not the most entertaining fight as Clark appeared to be more content with winning the fight based on control rather than damage. However, she did what she needed to do to get the win. Taking to her social media following the fight, Clark issued a statement where she apologized to the fans for putting on an entertaining fight, while explaining that she needed to do what she needed to do in order to get the W.
Scott Coker blown away by Fedor Emelianenko's KO win over Tim Johnson at Bellator 269
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
Bellator president Scott Coker admits that he was blown away by Fedor Emelianenko’s first-round KO win over Tim Johnson at Bellator 269. Emelianenko took on Johnson in the main event of Saturday’s Bellator 269 event in Russia, and he won the fight in the first round by brutal knockout. Considering Emelianenko is now 45 years old, it was incredible to see how fast his hands still are at this point in his career. In fact, Emelianenko’s boss Coker was so blown away by his performance that he couldn’t wipe the smile off his face following the big knockout.
Video | Marvin Vettori trolls Paulo Costa with Mezzocorona wine celebration
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori trolled his rival, Paulo Costa, with a Mezzocorona wine celebration following his big win. Vettori won a hard-fought unanimous decision over Costa in the main event of UFC Vegas 41 on Saturday night. The fight was originally intended to take place at 185lbs, but after Costa showed up to fight week heavy and off weight, the promotion had no choice but to shift the fight up to the 205lbs division. It’s possible that since both men didn’t have to cut as much weight that their durability was increased in the fight, which helped it go the full five rounds. Either way, Vettori got the win and Costa got the loss. Even though it was at 205lbs, Vettori still figures to make a move in the middleweight rankings with the win.
Islam Makhachev responds to Dan Hooker’s offer to make their fight at UFC 267 five rounds
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev responded to rival Dan Hooker’s offer to make their fight at UFC 267 for five rounds instead. As you are all now aware, Hooker stepped up on short notice to take the fight with Makhachev at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi after Rafael dos Anjos was forced to withdraw with an injury. Hooker is a huge underdog to get the upset here against Makhachev, but that isn’t stopping him from wanting to be in the cage with his rival potentially 10 minutes longer. Hooker has taken to social media in the past week to request that his fight with Makhachev be moved to five rounds instead of three. Now, Makhachev has responded.
TJ Laramie shares graphic images of thigh infection after announcing UFC 268 withdrawal due to MRSA diagnosis
Adam D Martin - October 24, 2021
UFC featherweight TJ Laramie shared graphic images of his thigh infection after announcing UFC 268 withdrawal due to an MRSA diagnosis. Laramie was scheduled to fight Melsik Baghdasaryan on the UFC 268 preliminary card on November 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, in what would have been a battle between featherweight prospects on the rise. Unfortunately for Laramie, the fight will no longer take place because he has been diagnosed with MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcu) and he will no longer be able to fight as scheduled next month.
Marvin Vettori claims he took home 30% of Paulo Costa's fight purse, says he would have finished him if he "wasn't as big"
Christopher Taylor - October 23, 2021
Marvin Vettori claims he took home 30% of Paulo Costa’s fight purse at UFC Vegas 41, adding he would have finished ‘The Eraser’ if he “wasn’t as big”. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa (13-2 MMA) and Vettori (18-5-1 MMA), had initially agreed to compete at their natural fight weight of 185lbs for Saturday’s event. However, in the early days of fight week the Brazilian revealed he would not be able to make weight and thus the contest was moved up to light heavyweight.
Brandon Moreno reacts to former teammate Henry Cejudo training Deiveson Figueiredo for UFC 270
Christopher Taylor - October 23, 2021
Brandon Moreno was “sad” to learn that his former teammate Henry Cejudo was training Deiveson Figueiredo for their upcoming trilogy at UFC 270. The reigning UFC flyweight champion, Moreno (19-5-2 MMA), and former title holder Figueiredo (20-2-1 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on January 22.
Dana White confirms the UFC is working on a fight for Nate Diaz: "He's got one more fight, Tony (Ferguson) wasn't one of the guys we were working on"
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Dana White provided an update on superstar Nate Diaz during tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 post-fight press conference in Nevada. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was last seen in action at June’s UFC 263 event, where despite mounting a late comeback, he ultimately suffered a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards.
Paulo Costa reacts following loss to Marvin Vettori, addresses UFC Vegas 41 weight debacle
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa has reacted after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Marvin Vettori in tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 main event. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were originally supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier in the week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and thus the bout was moved to light heavyweight.
Dana White reacts to Vettori defeating Costa, says Paulo will no longer be allowed to compete at 185lbs
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Dana White shared his thoughts on tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 main event between Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa during the post-fight presser. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were originally supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier in the week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the bout was utlimately moved to light heavyweight, much to the chagrin of UFC President Dana White.
UFC Vegas 41 Bonus Report: Marvin Vettori among four winners
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 41 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori. The main event proved to be a thrilling five round war. Marvin Vettori was able to get off the better volume throughout the twenty-five minute affair, but Paulo Costa landed some big shots and made a huge push in the final five minutes. After five rounds of heart-pounding action Vettori was awarded a much-deserved unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.
UFC Vegas 41 Results: Marvin Vettori defeats Paulo Costa (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event is headlined by a light heavyweight bout featuring Paulo Costa taking on Marvin Vettori. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were initially supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier this week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the bout was subsequently moved up to light heavyweight.
Pros react after Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn ends in a split draw at UFC Vegas 41
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event was co-headlined by a lightweight bout featuring Grant Dawson taking on Rick Glenn. Dawson (17-1-1 MMA) had entered the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, his latest being a third round knockout victory over former TUF Brazil winner Leo Santos.
UFC Vegas 41 Results: Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn ruled a majority draw (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event is co-headlined by a lightweight bout featuring Grant Dawson taking on Rick Glenn. Dawson (17-1 MMA) enters the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, his latest being a third round knockout victory over former TUF Brazil winner Leo Santos.
KSW 64 Results: Mariusz Pudzianowski KO's Bombardier (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
A highly anticipated super-heavyweight fight co-headlines today’s KSW 64 event in Poland as Mariusz Pudzianowski squares off with Bombardier. Pudzianowski and Bombardier were initially slated to clash earlier this year. However, an acute appendicitis attack forced the Senegalese wrestler to postpone the matchup.
Bellator 269 Results: Fedor Emelianenko KO's Tim Johnson (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko returns to the cage in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 269 event for a heavyweight bout with Tim Johnson. Emelianenko (39-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since December of 2019, where he earned a first round knockout victory over Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson. ‘The Last Emperor’ enters tonight’s matchup having gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.
Bellator 269: ‘Fedor vs Johnson’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021
MMA returns to Moscow this evening with Bellator 269, a ten-bout fight card headlined by heavyweights Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Johnson. Emelianenko (39-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since December of 2019, where he earned a first round knockout victory over Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson. ‘The Last Emperor’ has gone 3-2 over his past five fights overall.