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Pros react to Sean O'Malley's TKO victory over Kris Moutinho at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
UFC 264 Results: Sean O’Malley TKO's Kris Moutinho (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A men’s bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutinho kicks off tonight’s UFC 264 main card from Las Vegas. O’Malley (13-1 MMA) was initially slated to face Louis Smolka at the event, however the Hawaiian was forced to pull out of the scrap due to a staph infection.
Pros react to Carlos Condit vs. Max Griffin at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A welterweight bout between Carlos Condit and Max Griffin served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ event in Las Vegas. Condit (32-13 MMA), a former interim welterweight title holder, was looking to earn his third consecutive victory when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Natural Born Killer’ had earned unanimous decision victories over Matt Brown and Court McGee in his most recent efforts.
UFC 264 Results: Max Griffin defeats Carlos Condit (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A welterweight bout between Carlos Condit and Max Griffin serves as the featured prelim for tonight’s UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ event in Las Vegas. Condit (32-12 MMA), a former interim welterweight title holder, will be looking to earn his third consecutive victory when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Natural Born Killer’ is coming off back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Matt Brown and Court McGee in his most recent efforts.
Jake Paul trolls "sleepy" Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264 with $100k diamond necklace
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Jake Paul continues to troll Conor McGregor ahead of his UFC 264 trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier, this time with a $100k diamond necklace. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) are set to square off for a third time tonight in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two encounters.
UFC 264: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 3' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 264 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in their highly anticipated rubber match this evening, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Jorge Masvidal says he wants to fight the winner of Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Jorge Masvidal is looking to fight the winner of Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson. Masvidal is coming off back-to-back losses to Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title and says he’s looking to return in the fall against any top-five opponent. His manager mentioned Nick Diaz and Colby Covington as possible options, but Diaz is targeted to return against Robbie Lawler while Covington will face Usman for the belt. With that, “Gamebred” says he wants to fight the winner of Burns-Thompson.
Conor McGregor sends violent warning to Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 264: "You're dead in that Octagon"
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Conor McGregor has violent intentions for Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor and Poirier are set to settle their trilogy in the main event of the pay-per-view card from Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a highly-anticipated fight given they are 1-1 against each other and they fought just six months ago in January where Poirier scored a second-round TKO.
Dustin Poirier expects to submit Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Dustin Poirier believes he will finish Conor McGregor again at UFC 264, but this time will do so by submission. Back at UFC 257 in January on Fight Island, Poirier scored a second-round TKO over McGregor, and immediately after the fight, they agreed to do a trilogy. The trilogy match will happen on Saturday night at UFC 264 and “The Diamond” is confident he will get his hand raised and says he sees himself submitting the Irishman.
UFC 264 weigh-in results: Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier official for main event
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
The official weigh-ins for UFC 264 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, and 25 of the 26 fighters scheduled to compete made weight. The main event of UFC 264 features the trilogy fight between lightweights Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Both men stepped onto the scale and successfully made weight, with each man standing on the scale at 156lbs. The UFC 264 main event is now official. It’s also worth noting that backup fighter Rafael dos Anjos also made weight, coming in at 156lbs.
Jake Paul blasts "fraud" Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264: "You can tell Conor has lost it"
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul blasted Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264, suggesting that “you can tell Conor has lost it.” McGregor and Dustin Poirier both took part in the pre-fight press conference on Thursday evening, and McGregor was criticized by fans who were watching for his weak trash talk. In addition to fans suggesting that McGregor may have lost a step, Paul believes that’s certainly the case. Taking to his social media following the presser, “The Problem Child” blasted McGregor and suggested that he is a fraud who is dealing with insecurities.
Stephen Thompson doubts Kamaru Usman would strike with him: "He's going to be shooting for my legs"
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2021
Stephen Thompson knows he’s a bad matchup for the current welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. Thompson is set to face Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 264. If he wins, he could very well get a title shot due to the fact he’s the only fighter in the top-five that Usman hasn’t fought. If he does end up getting the title shot, “Wonderboy” knows there’s no chance the champ will strike with him. Instead, he’ll go back to the wrestler, grinding style that got him the title.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira open to comeback in boxing
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is interested in continuing his combat sports career in the boxing ring. Nogueira, better known as “Lil Nog,” retired following a split decision loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Fight Island last summer. Now 45 years old, the Brazilian is interested in continuing his combat sports career and he is interested in trying his hand at boxing. His brother, UFC Hall of Famer Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, spoke to AG Fight and revealed that “Lil Nog” is very much open to continuing his combat sports career in the world of boxing.
Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor is "not that guy he used to be" following UFC 264 press conference
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
UFC lightweight superstar Dustin Poirier said that Conor McGregor is “not that guy he used to be” following the UFC 264 press conference. Poirier and McGregor shared the stage on Thursday night at the UFC 264 press conference in Las Vegas. If you ask “The Diamond,” he believes that the presser went well for him. As far as Poirier goes, it was just another example of how McGregor isn’t the same guy.
Conor McGregor continues to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife: "It’s real the message request mate"
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife Jolie, suggesting that “it’s real the message request mate.” McGregor earlier this week revealed that Poirier’s wife Jolie had sent him a DM request on Instagram, and the Irishman used it as an opportunity to take a shot at “The Diamond.” On Thursday evening following the UFC 264 press conference, McGregor and Poirier continued to bicker on their Twitter. After taking some shots at Poirier’s wife during the press conference, McGregor then sent his rival another comment about his wife on social media.
Khamzat Chimaev returns at UFC 267 in the welterweight division against Li Jingliang
Adam D Martin - July 9, 2021
Top prospect Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his return to the Octagon when he fights Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout set for UFC 267. Raphael Marinho of Combate reported the Chimaev vs. Jingliang matchup for UFC 267, which is set to take place on October 30 in Abu Dhabi. According to the scribe, the matchup between Chimaev and Jingliang has been agreed to and all that’s left are for the contracts to be signed. But at this point, it looks like this is the fight the UFC wants.
Conor McGregor compares Dustin Poirier to Buster Douglas, claims he'll "correct" his "fluke win"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Conor McGregor believes Dustin Poirier’s TKO win over him was a fluke. Back in January on Fight Island in the main event of UFC 257, McGregor made his return to the Octagon in a rematch against Poirier. In the lead-up to the fight, the Irishman was a big favorite and many expect him to get another early KO win. However, that was far from the case as it was Poirier who had a good game plan and got a second-round TKO victory.
Tyson Fury tests positive for COVID-19, trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder postponed
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will no longer be having their trilogy fight on July 24. Fury was supposed to fight Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight unification fight. However, an arbitrator ruled Wilder was owed the third fight so it was quickly booked to happen on July 24 in Las Vegas. As the bout got closer, it began getting more hyped up but it will not happen. It was reported on Thursday that the fight was likely to be postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in Fury’s camp. Now, boxing journalist, Dan Rafael reports Fury was one of many who tested positive and the fight has been postponed.
Jake Paul blasts "bald bum" Dana White over fighter pay and the way he runs the UFC: "You live in lies"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2021
Jake Paul doesn’t believe Dana White does a good job of running the UFC. Paul and White have had several public feuds at one another ever since Paul fought and knocked out Ben Askren. That has only continued as of late, especially after the brash YouTuber turned boxer donated to UFC fighters, Sarah Alpar’s GoFundMe’s campaign to allow her to train full-time.