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Photos | BKFC fighters Joey Beltran and Britain Hart announce marriage
Adam Martin - July 25, 2021
BKFC stars Joey Beltran and Britain Hart recently announced that they were married before this past Friday’s BKFC 19 event in Tampa, Florida. Beltran, a former UFC heavyweight fighter who is the current BKFC heavyweight champion, took to his social media to announce that he tied the knot with Britain, a women’s fighter for BKFC who earlier this year defeated Paige VanZant in an upset. The two combat sports stars posted a number of photos from them tying the knot in the days before BKFC 19.
Rachael Ostovich reacts after beating Paige VanZant at BKFC 19: "I had so much fun"
Adam Martin - July 25, 2021
Former UFC fighter-turned-bare knuckle boxer Rachael Ostovich reacted after beating Paige VanZant at BKFC 19, saying “I had so much fun.” Ostovich was the betting underdog against VanZant but she pulled off the upset when she won a unanimous decision over her former UFC rival in what was Ostovich’s bare-knuckle boxing debut. Ostovich and VanZant previously fought in the Octagon at UFC on ESPN+1: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw in January 2019, with VanZant winning the fight by submission. With VanZant having already experienced a BKFC fight when she lost to Britain Hart earlier this year, the oddsmakers and the betting public felt that PVZ should be favored to beat Ostovich, but the Hawaiian proved the doubters wrong as she took home the decision.
Cody Garbrandt wants to fight "great human being" Brandon Moreno next: "I think it's a great stylistic matchup for myself"
Adam Martin - July 25, 2021
Cody Garbrandt wants to fight “great human being” Brandon Moreno next, suggesting that it would be a favorable stylistic matchup for him. Garbrandt is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to Rob Font in his last fight, and since then he has made it clear that he is interested in moving down to flyweight next. Remember, Garbrandt was actually supposed to make his 125lbs last year against former champion Deivieson Figueiredo, but he was forced to pull out of the fight due to COVID-19. Now that he’s healthy and active again, Garbrandt’s next move is to cut down an extra 10lbs and make the flyweight limit, and he wants to get his hands on Moreno’s belt.
What's next for TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen after UFC Vegas 32?
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2021
In the main event of UFC Vegas 32, former bantamweight champ, TJ Dillashaw made his return to the Octagon against Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw and Sandhagen were supposed to meet in May but a cut above Dillashaw’s eye forced the scrap to be postponed to now. The former champ was also coming off a two-year USADA suspension for EPO use. Sandhagen, meanwhile, was coming off back-to-back highlight-reel KO wins over Frankie Edgar and Marlon Moraes.
Bryce Mitchell interested in fighting fellow grappler Ryan Hall "if that's what the fans want to see"
Adam Martin - July 25, 2021
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell is interested in fighting fellow grappler Ryan Hall “if that’s what the fans want to see.” Mitchell is the No. 11 ranked featherweight on the UFC roster after going 5-0 in his first five fights in the Octagon, including notable wins over the likes of Andre Fili and Charles Rosa. Mitchell hasn’t fought since last October, but he is hopefully going to get back into the Octagon in the coming months and perform for the fans again, and one fight that many fans want to see is a dream grappling matchup against fellow grappling-based featherweight Hall. This has been a fight that fans have wanted to see for quite some time, and with Mitchell currently without an opponent, Hall is certainly a potential adversary.
Tyron Woodley confident he will stop Jake Paul in boxing match: "I plan on knocking him out"
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
Former UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley is confident that he will stop Jake Paul in their boxing match, saying “I plan on knocking him out.” Woodley and Paul meet in a highly-anticipated professional boxing match that takes place on August 29 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s the first time that Woodley has fought as a professional boxer, while for Paul he is 3-0 as a pro boxer but he has never fought anyone with the punching power that Woodley has. It’s a very intriguing matchup between a former UFC champion and a rising star in the world of sports entertainment, and it will be interesting to see how this fight plays out in August.
Cory Sandhagen releases statement following loss to TJ Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32: "Nice job, TJ"
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
Cory Sandhagen released a statement following his split decision loss to TJ Dillashaw at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 32 card, saying “nice job, TJ.” Sandhagen lost a very narrow split decision to his former teammate and current rival Dillashaw in the main event of UFC Vegas 32. It was a very close fight that could have gone either way, but two of the three judges decided to go with the former champ Dillashaw for the win. Taking to his social media following the fight, Sandhagen reacted to the loss by congratulating his opponent and letting his fans know he will be back stronger.
Michael Chandler responds to slander claims made by UFC rival Justin Gaethje
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler responded to the recent slander claims made by his 155lbs division rival Justin Gaethje. Gaethje recently took to his social media to throw shade at Chandler and say that he isn’t the one turning down the fight against each other. Now, Chandler has responded to him.
Adrian Yanez and Randy Costa react following incredible slugfest at UFC Vegas 32
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
UFC bantamweight prospects Adrian Yanez and Randy Costa reacted following their incredible slugfest on the UFC Vegas 32 main card. Yanez and Costa are two of the most popular UFC fighters on MMA Twitter and the two bantamweights put on a friendly bet, with Yanez earning a month’s supply of Dr. Pepper with a victory and Costa getting a month’s supply of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. With so much on the line for both men, they really showed up and put on an amazing performance for the fans at UFC Vegas 32. In one of the best fights on a card full of amazing scraps, Yanez and Costa went to war for the fans’ delight as they beat each other up until Yanez was able to out-tough and out-cardio Costa and win via second-round knockout.
Cory Sandhagen says UFC matchmakers 'pinky promised' one more win earns him bantamweight title shot
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
Top contender Cory Sandhagen says the UFC matchmakers ‘pinky promised’ that one more win will earn him a bantamweight title shot. Sandhagen lost a razor-thin split decision to his former training partner Dillashaw in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 32 card. The fight was extremely close and legitimately could have gone either way, with the judges deciding that Dillashaw did just a little bit more in the fight in order to earn the victory. But it’s not like Sandhagen was blown out, and had there been a different set of judges last night, it’s possible that he could have gotten his hand raised. Although he’s not happy with the result of the fight, Sandhagen has already been told by the UFC that they aren’t holding it against him.
TJ Dillashaw details injury-riddled fight camp for UFC Vegas 32, including MCL tear in his right knee
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
Bantamweight TJ Dillashaw detailed the injury-riddled fight camp he went through for UFC Vegas 32, including an MCL tear in his right knee. Dillashaw outpointed Sandhagen to edge out a split decision over Cory Sandhagen in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 32 event. It was a razor-close fight that could have gone either way, but the judges decided to side with the former UFC bantamweight champion. But while Dillashaw was able to escape from the fight with his hand raised, there was a point where he wasn’t even sure if he was going to make it to the fight.
Miranda Maverick issues statement following controversial split decision loss to Maycee Barber at UFC Vegas 32
Adam D Martin - July 25, 2021
UFC women’s flyweight Miranda Maverick issued a statement following her controversial split decision loss to Maycee Barber at UFC Vegas 32. Maverick came up on the short end of the scorecards against Barber in a main card fight that took place Saturday at the UFC Apex. It appeared as though Maverick had done enough to win the first two rounds of the fight and take home a 29-28 decision on the judges’ scorecards, but somehow two of the three judges gave the fight to Barber. It’s worth noting that at MMADecisions.com, literally, every media member who was tracked scored the fight for Maverick. In the comments section, fans are calling it a robbery.
Henry Cejudo not impressed by TJ Dillashaw, appears open to “easy money” rematch
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
Henry Cejudo was not impressed by TJ Dillashaw’s split decision victory over Cory Sandhagen in tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 main event. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA) was returning to action this evening for the first time since January of 2019, where he suffered a knockout loss to the aforementioned Cejudo in his bid to become a two division UFC champion.
Cory Sandhagen reacts following split decision loss to TJ Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32
Christopher Taylor - July 24, 2021
Cory Sandhagen has reacted following tonight’s tough split decision setback to former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32. Sandhagen (14-3 MMA) had entered tonight’s event headliner with hopes of extending his current win streak to three in a row. The perennial division contender had most previously competed back in February, where he scored a nasty first round knockout victory over Frankie Edgar.
Petr Yan sends a message to "warrior" TJ Dillshaw following his successful UFC comeback
Christopher Taylor - July 24, 2021
Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan obviously tuned in to watch TJ Dillashaw make his Octagon return against Cory Sandhagen this evening. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and he was handed a two-year suspension.
UFC Vegas 32 Bonus Report: Darren Elkins earns POTN bonus
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event, an 11-bout fight card headlined by TJ Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen. The highly anticipated men’s bantamweight main event turned out to be an absolute war. TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen proceeded to go toe-to-toe for twenty-five straight minutes in what was a thrilling back and forth affair. Dillashaw appears to injure his knee in the opening round of the contest but fought through adversity to go on to earn a split decision victory from the judges in attendance.
Pros react after TJ Dillashaw defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
TJ Dillashaw returned to action in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event for a bantamweight showdown with Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and he was handed a two-year suspension.
UFC Vegas 32 Results: TJ Dillashaw defeats Cory Sandhagen (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
TJ Dillashaw returns to action in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event for a bantamweight showdown with Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and was handed a two-year suspension.