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Pros react after Alex Volkanovski defeats Brian Ortega at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event was headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring Alex Volkanovski taking on challenger Brian Ortega. Volkanovski (23-1 MMA) was competing for the first time since UFC 251 in July of 2020, where he had scored his second straight victory over Max Holloway. The Australian had gone a perfect 9-0 since joining the UFC ranks ahead of tonight’s affair.
UFC 266 Results: Alex Volkanovski defeats Brian Ortega (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring current champ Alex Volkanovski taking on challenger Brian Ortega. Volkanovski (22-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 251 in July of 2020, where he scored his second straight victory over Max Holloway, this time by split-decision. The Australian has gone a perfect 9-0 since joining the UFC ranks in November of 2016.
Pros react after Valentina Shevchenko TKO's Lauren Murphy at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event was co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight featuring Valentina Shevchenko taking on challenger Lauren Murphy. Shevchenko (22-3 MMA) entered the contest sporting a perfect 7-0 record since returning to flyweight. That impressive streak including five-straight title defenses. In her most previous effort at UFC 261, ‘The Bullet’ scored a dominant TKO victory over Jessica Andrade.
UFC 266 Results: Valentina Shevchenko TKO's Lauren Murphy (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight featuring Valentina Shevchenko taking on challenger Lauren Murphy. Shevchenko (22-3 MMA) has gone a perfect 7-0 since returning to flyweight, including five-straight title defenses. In her most recent effort at UFC 261, ‘The Bullet’ scored a dominant TKO victory over Jessica Andrade.
UFC 266 Results: Robbie Lawler TKO's Nick Diaz (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 main card features a five-round middleweight contest between fan favorites Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler. The highly anticipated bout will serve as a rematch as Diaz (26-9 MMA) and Lawler (28-15 MMA) originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47. That April evening in Las Vegas, the Stockton native emerged victorious by way of second round knockout.
Pros react after Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik took place on tonight’s UFC 266 main card. Blaydes (15-3 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in his most previous effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor’ was on a four-fight winning streak which included a TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos.
UFC 266 Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes place on tonight’s UFC 266 main card. Blaydes (14-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor’ had put together a four-fight winning streak which included a TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos.
Petr Yan reacts after Aljamain Sterling pulls out of slated rematch at UFC 267, responds to challenge from Sean O'Malley
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
Petr Yan has reacted after news broke that Aljamain Sterling has pulled out of their slated rematch at UFC 267 due to injury. Sterling (20-3 MMA) had captured the promotions bantamweight title back in March, this after Yan (15-2 MMA) was disqualified from their UFC 259 fight due to an illegal knee in round four. Prior to that fight-ending strike, the Russian appeared to well on his way to earning his first career title defense.
Video | Nick Diaz arrives at UFC 266 to find Georges St-Pierre in his locker room
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
Nick Diaz arrived at T-Mobile Arena this evening to discover he was sharing a locker room with former opponent Georges St-Pierre. Diaz (26-9 MMA) and St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) collided for the UFC welterweight title back at UFC 158 in March of 2013, with ‘GSP’ ultimately outpointing the Stockton native on route to a unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Dan Hooker defeats Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast took place on the televised prelims of tonight’s UFC 266 event. Hooker (21-10 MMA) was looking to rebound after losing his two most recent Octagon appearances. ‘The Hangman’ had suffered defeats to perennial division contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler in those outings. Prior to those setbacks, Hooker had put together a three-fight win streak, which included a nasty knockout of James Vick.
UFC 266 Results: Dan Hooker defeats Nasrat Haqparast (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast takes place on the televised prelims of tonight’s UFC 266 event. Hooker (20-10 MMA) has lost his past two Octagon appearances, suffering defeats to perennial division contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Prior to those setbacks, ‘The Hangman’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included a nasty knockout of James Vick.
UFC 266: 'Volkanovski vs Ortega' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring reigning champ Alex Volkanovski taking on Brian Ortega. Volkanovski (22-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 251 in July of 2020, where he scored his second straight victory over Max Holloway, this time by split-decision. The Australian has gone a perfect 9-0 since joining the UFC ranks in November of 2016.
Bouncer who choked out Dillon Danis explains what led to Bellator fighters arrest
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
The bouncer who was seen choking Dillon Danis on video has explained what led to the Bellator fighters recent arrest. On Monday afternoon video surfaced (see that here) showing ‘El Jefe’ struggling with police officers before eventually being taken into custody. Prior to being detained, Danis was seen being choked by a security guard.
Aljamain Sterling forced out of UFC 267 rematch with Petr Yan, Sean O'Malley offers to step in
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
Aljamain Sterling has been forced out of his scheduled rematch with Petr Yan at UFC 267 and Sean O’Malley is willing to fill the void. Sterling (20-3 MMA) captured the promotions bantamweight title back in March, this after Yan (15-2 MMA) was disqualified from their fight due to an illegal knee in round four. Prior to the fight-ending strike, the Russian appeared to well on his way to earning his first career title defense.
Update: Jon Jones posts bail, court date set for October 26
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Jon Jones posted bail on Friday and is no longer in custody, the UFC star is now scheduled to appear in court on October 26. Jones (261-1 MMA) was detained by Las Vegas police early Friday morning, shortly following his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. ‘Bones’ was arrested on charges of battery, domestic violence, and injuring and tampering with a vehicle.
Jorge Masvidal KO's Chris Jericho with flying knee at AEW event (Video)
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Jorge Masvidal made quite the statement at tonight’s AEW event when he KO’d wrestling great Chris Jericho with a flying knee. The former UFC welterweight title challenger, Masvidal (35-15 MMA), appeared in a segment of All Elite Wrestling that aired on Friday. Jorge’s appearance culminated in him knocking out wrestling icon Chris Jericho with his infamous flying knee.
Georges St-Pierre on Nick Diaz's late weight change request for UFC 266: "He's either, I'm sorry to say it, stupid or extremely clever"
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Georges St-Pierre has shared his thoughts on Nick Diaz’s last minute weight change request for his UFC 266 rematch with Robbie Lawler. Diaz (26-9 MMA) and Lawler (28-15 MMA) originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Dana White rips Jon Jones after latest arrest: 'It's not even shocking anymore'
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2021
UFC president, Dana White wasn’t surprised when he heard Jon Jones was arrested once again. On Friday, it was revealed the former UFC light heavyweight champion in Jones was arrested by Las Vegas PD. According to reports, Jones was charged with battery, domestic violence, and injuring and tampering with a vehicle. It was shocking news to many due to the fact on Thursday night, Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his first fight with Alexander Gustafsson. Yet, for White, he says Vegas is trouble for “Bones” and it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.