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Khabib Nurmagomedov believes “something superior” caused Conor McGregor’s leg to snap at UFC 264
Adam D Martin - July 13, 2021
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that “something superior” caused Conor McGregor’s leg to snap at UFC 264. McGregor suffered the injury during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier which headlined last Saturday’s UFC 264 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The Irishman broke his leg near the end of the first round, which caused him to lose the fight via TKO (doctor stoppage). According to McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh, he had a pre-existing injury that he suffered during training camp that could have led to the injury. But if you ask Nurmagomedov, the reason that McGregor’s leg broke is due to something superior.
Ali Abdelaziz trashes Conor McGregor for his post-fight antics at UFC 264: “Nobody wants to be the son of someone like him”
Harry Kettle - July 13, 2021
Ali Abdelaziz has taken a shot at Conor McGregor for his antics after losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Abdelaziz has been locked in a war of words with McGregor for years now, dating all the way back to when Conor went up against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. From that point on the pair haven’t been the best of friends and, to this day, Abdelaziz can’t help but throw shade at the Irishman – even when he isn’t directly involved.
Anthony Pettis shares video of 2008 win where he KO’d his opponent after having his shoulder separated
Harry Kettle - July 13, 2021
Anthony Pettis has released a great throwback to the start of his mixed martial journey as his PFL run continues. While Pettis may no longer be known as a world class, elite lightweight in the eyes of many fans, the former UFC 155-pound champion will forever be remembered as one of the best of his generation – when he was in his prime, that is.
Conor McGregor continues to target Dustin Poirier sharing a photo of his daughter followed by the caption "Gonezo"
Christopher Taylor - July 12, 2021
Conor McGregor has continued to target Dustin Poirier and his family following their trilogy fight at UFC 264 last Saturday in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) squared off for a third time last weekend in Nevada, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Jorge Masvidal shares video spreading awareness against dictatorships and communism in Cuba
Drake Riggs - July 12, 2021
Jorge Masvidal made a call to action on Monday — but not for anything MMA-related. Instead, he’s fighting for the nation of Cuba. Taking to Twitter, Masvidal shared the following.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals that Dana White recently offered him fight with Georges St-Pierre
Drake Riggs - July 12, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired — but that isn’t stopping Dana White from pestering the undefeated 29-0 lightweight legend. “The Eagle” recently revealed that despite his departure from MMA, the UFC boss offered him his dream fight.
Dominick Cruz responds after Sean O'Malley callout, 'I’m looking to move up the division just like everybody else'
Drake Riggs - July 12, 2021
Dominick Cruz found himself on the receiving end of yet another callout after Sean O’Malley’s dominant UFC 264 victory on Saturday night. The former two-time UFC bantamweight king was working the desk during the big event and shared his thoughts on the mention.
Henry Cejudo slams “hoe” Dominick Cruz for suggesting that Conor McGregor needs to “accept the losses”
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2021
Henry Cejudo has slammed Dominick Cruz after the former bantamweight champ gave some advice to Conor McGregor. After McGregor suffered a TKO doctor stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 following his leg breaking, he was still trash-talking Poirier. However, for Cruz, he believes McGregor needs to just accept defeat.
Kris Moutinho shares hilarious meme following tough loss against Sean O'Malley at UFC 264
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
UFC bantamweight Kris Moutinho shared a hilarious meme following his tough knockout loss against Sean O’Malley at UFC 264. Moutinho and O’Malley went to war for nearly 15 minutes to kick off the UFC 264 pay-per-view card. Although Moutinho took the fight on short notice after Louis Smolka was forced out of the fight, he showed off incredible toughness, durability, and heart as he nearly went the full three rounds with one of the best bantamweight prospects in the UFC right now in O’Malley before referee Herb Dean called a stop to the fight at 4:33 of the third round.
Coach Kavanagh believes Conor McGregor was “well on track to getting a finish” at UFC 264
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
Coach John Kavanagh believes that Conor McGregor was “well on track to getting a finish” at UFC 264 in his trilogy against Dustin Poirier. McGregor suffered a broken leg at the end of the first round of the Poirier fight, which led to the fight being waved off due to TKO (doctor stoppage). Although McGregor was doing well at the beginning of the fight when it was contested on the feet, as soon as Poirier was able to get the fight to the ground it appeared as though “The Diamond” had the upper hand. Though the end of the fight was ultimately quite disappointing in that it ended with an injury and not a clean knockout, Poirier was still dominating the fight according to the judges, two of who scored the first round 10-8 in favor of Poirier before it was stopped.
Nick Diaz set to train with Cesar Gracie ahead of targeted return fight against Robbie Lawler
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2021
Nick Diaz is targeted to make his return to the sport at UFC 266 against Robbie Lawler. Diaz, who has been out of the sport since 2015, has been rumored to fight again for years. It was reported he was set to fight Jorge Masvidal at UFC 235, but Diaz denied that and the fight fizzled out. Now, however, Dana White announced he’s targeting Diaz vs. Lawler 2 as the co-main event of UFC 266 in a very intriguing matchup.
Colby Covington reacts to "dirtbag" Dustin Poirier's win over Conor McGregor at UFC 264: "Obviously, it was a fluke"
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
UFC welterweight Colby Covington said that “dirtbag” Dustin Poirier’s win over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 264 was “a fluke.” Poirier won the trilogy with McGregor on Saturday night at UFC 264 when he got his hand raised via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage) after the Irishman broke his leg near the end of the first round. While it was a strange ending to the fight, it appeared as though Poirier was in control of the match up until the stoppage, and two of the three judges gave him a 10-8 scorecard in the first round. But while Poirier may have been on his way to a win before the injury, the fact the fight ended that way makes some, such as Covington, believe that the end of the fight was more of a fluke than any sort of legitimate win.
What's next for Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor after UFC 264?
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2021
The UFC was back in front of a full capacity crowd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 264. In the main event, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor had their highly-anticipated trilogy match. Heading into the fight, many were torn on who would win, and early on McGregor had success with his kicks. Poirier then got him down and landed vicious ground and pound, but with less than a minute left, McGregor got back to his feet. Unfortunately, for the Irishman, when he threw a punch, his leg gave out, he broke his leg, and the fight ended due to doctor stoppage at the end of the first round.
Photo | The UFC misspelled Charles Oliveira on new lightweight title belt
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
The UFC misspelled Charles Oliveira on his new lightweight title belt in a major gaffe that is making the rounds on social media. Oliveira knocked out Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262 back in May to become the new UFC lightweight champion. Oliveira was given a brand new belt following his title fight victory, but unfortunately for “Do Bronx,” his last name was not spelled right on it.
Photo | A tweet from former Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney managed to make the UFC 264 broadcast
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
A tweet that has become some sort of meme in the MMA community from former Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney managed to make the UFC 264 broadcast. In June 2014, Rebney tweeted out the word “Mexico!!” and to this day, fans still occasionally retweet him when a Mexican MMA fighter does something amazing. Last month at UFC 263, Brandon Moreno defeated former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo to take home the belt, which led to a number of fans retweeting the old Rebney comment. But no one could have predicted that this old tweet would make a UFC show.
Kris Moutinho congratulated by Daniel Cormier following UFC 264: “You’re the most savage SOB I’ve ever met”
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier congratulated Kris Moutinho following UFC 264, telling him that “you’re the most savage SOB I’ve ever met.” Cormier was part of the commentary team that called Moutinho’s fight on Saturday night at UFC 264 against top bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley. Despite Moutinho taking the fight on extremely short notice, he put on a memorable show for the fans as he was able to continue walking forward and eating shots like a zombie as O’Malley lit him up with combinations. Although O’Malley landed 230 significant strikes in the fight — the second-most all-time in a three-round UFC fight behind Nate Diaz — the story of the fight was arguably Moutinho’s heart as he was able to absorb so much punishment and keep ticking.
Conor McGregor releases video from hospital, scolds Dustin Poirier for celebrating "illegitimate win" at UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 11, 2021
Conor McGregor has released a video following his successful leg surgery where he blasted Dustin Poirier for celebrating a “illegitimate win” at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) collide in a rubber match last night in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Ronda Rousey applauds Conor McGregor for post-fight antics at UFC 264, 'Notorious' responds
Chris Taylor - July 11, 2021
Former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey applauded Conor McGregor for his post-fight antics following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) collided for a third time yesterday evening in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two encounters.