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Greg Hardy sends a message to the UFC heavyweight division following TKO win over Maurice Greene
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
Greg Hardy sent a message to the UFC heavyweight division following his second-round TKO win over Maurice Greene at UFC Vegas 12. Hardy dominated Greene in the first round and then put him away in the second round with strikes to pick up his fourth UFC victory. Hardy is now 4-2, 1 NC overall in the UFC since making his promotional debut in January 2019 with a DQ loss to Allen Crowder. The former NFL star is now riding a two-fight win streak over Greene and Yorgan De Castro as he moves up the ladder. He also has UFC wins over Juan Adams and Dmitry Smolyakov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends “absolute legend” Anderson Silva a message following UFC Vegas 12
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov sent “absolute legend” Anderson Silva a message following his knockout loss at UFC Vegas 12. Silva was knocked out in the fourth round by Uriah Hall in a back-and-forth fight that marked the official end of Silva’s UFC career. At 45 years old, UFC president Dana White confirmed the world’s leading MMA promotion won’t be offering “The Spider” another fight. There’s a chance that Silva could fully retire from MMA, but at this point, he’s still leaving the door open to a return. But as far as the UFC goes, Silva’s run in the Octagon is over.
Conor McGregor shares some advice for Anderson Silva, encourages 'The Spider' to keep going
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor shared some advice to Anderson Silva following his loss to Uriah Hall this evening. The former UFC middleweight kingpin, Silva (34-11 MMA), returned to the Octagon in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event with hopes of snapping his current two-fight losing skid. Standing in the way of ‘The Spider’ was veteran middleweight Uriah Hall.
Dana White says the UFC lightweight title will not be vacated, confirms McGregor vs. Poirier 2
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2020
UFC President Dana White claims that the promotions lightweight title will not be vacated, this while confirming McGregor vs. Poirier 2. Following tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event, the UFC boss spoke with ESPN‘s Brett Okamoto where he revealed the following information regarding the promotions lightweight division.
Israel Adesanya will move up to light heavyweight to challenge Jan Blachowicz
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
UFC President Dana White broke some huge news regarding Israel Adesanya at tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 post-fight press conference. According to the brash UFC boss, ‘Stylebender’ will be moving up a weight class for his next Octagon appearance, this when he meets reigning light heavyweight kingpin Jan Blachowicz.
UFC Vegas 12 Bonus Report: Alexander Hernandez among four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 12, an 11-bout fight card headlined by Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall. The former middleweight kingpin, Silva (34-11 MMA), was returning to action for the first time since UFC 237 in May of 2019, where he suffered a TKO loss to Jared Cannonier. ‘The Spider’ had gone just 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s event and had already confirmed that tonight’s bout would serve as his final fight with the UFC.
Anderson Silva reacts following TKO loss to Uriah Hall at UFC Vegas 12
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
UFC legend Anderson Silva stepped into the Octagon for the final time on Halloween evening for a middleweight bout with Uriah Hall. Silva (34-10 MMA), the oldest fighter on the UFC roster at 45 years of age, has struggled in the latter stages of his legendary career.
Pros react after Uriah Hall TKO's Anderson Silva at UFC Vegas 12
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
A highly anticipated middleweight bout between Anderson Silva and Uriah Hall headlined tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event. The former middleweight kingpin, Silva (34-10 MMA), was returning to action for the first time since UFC 237 in May of 2019, where he suffered a TKO loss to Jared Cannonier. ‘The Spider’ had gone just 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s event and had already confirmed that tonight’s bout would serve as his final fight with the UFC.
Pros react after Bryce Mitchell defeats Andre Fili at UFC Vegas 12
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 co-headliner featured a key featherweight battle between perennial division contenders Andre Fili and Bryce Mitchell. Fili (21-7 MMA) had entered tonight’s event looking to build off the momentum of his recent split-decision victory over Charles Jourdain. ‘Touchy‘ had gone 3-1 over his past four Octagon appearances, with his lone loss in that time coming to Sodiq Yusuff by decision, prior to tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 co-headliner.
UFC Vegas 12 Results: Bryce Mitchell defeats Andre Fili (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 co-headliner features a key featherweight battle between perennial division contenders Andre Fili and Bryce Mitchell. Fili (21-7 MMA) will enter UFC Vegas 12 looking to build on the momentum of his recent split-decision victory over Charles Jourdain. ‘Touchy‘ has gone 3-1 over his past four Octagon appearances, with his lone loss in that time coming to Sodiq Yusuff by decision.
Pros react after Greg Hardy TKO's Maurice Greene at UFC Vegas 12
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
A heavyweight contest between Maurice Greene and Greg Hardy took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event. Greene (9-4 MMA) recently snapped a two-fight losing skid by scoring a submission win over Gian Villante back in June. ‘The Crochet Boss‘ has gone 4-2 under the UFC banner thus far in his career, which includes a TKO victory over Junior Albini.
UFC Vegas 12 Results: Greg Hardy TKO's Maurice Greene (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
A heavyweight contest between Maurice Greene and Greg Hardy takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event. Greene (9-4 MMA) recently snapped a two-fight losing skid by scoring a submission win over Gian Villante back in June. ‘The Crochet Boss‘ has gone 4-2 under the UFC banner thus far in his career, which includes a TKO victory over Junior Albini.
Khabib Nurmagomedov on president of France: "May the Almighty disfigure the face of this creature"
Alfredo Zullino - October 31, 2020
The now-retired UFC lightweight kingpin, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has recently taken on his social media to issue a statement against the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. During these past weeks, France went under multiple terroristic attacks. On October 22, a Conflans’ school teacher, near Paris, was beheaded by 18-year-old Abdullakh Anzorov, after he showed some cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to his students. One week later, 21-year-old Brahim Aoussaoui entered a church in Nice, killing three people with a knife and injuring others.
UFC Vegas 12: 'Hall vs. Silva' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event, an 11-bout fight card headlined by Uriah Hall vs. Anderson Silva. The former middleweight kingpin, Silva (34-10 MMA), will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 237 in May of 2019, where he suffered a TKO loss to Jared Cannonier. ‘The Spider’ has gone just 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s event. His lone victory in that time came by decision against Derek Brunson.
James Krause continues to slam Joaquin Buckley: "I’ll beat the sh*t out of that kid"
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2020
James Krause is not a fan of Joaquin Buckley. After Buckley had his highlight-reel KO over Impa Kasanganay on Fight Island, word got around that he and Krause had a rivalry of sorts. That only intensified after both men said they would take the fight and for the Glory MMA & Fitness head coach in Krause, he said it all started about six weeks ago.
Andre Fili looking for “big-money, title-contention fights” with win over Bryce Mitchell at UFC Vegas 12
Adam Martin - October 30, 2020
Andre Fili says he will be looking for “big-money, title-contention fights” with a win over Bryce Mitchell at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 12. Fili takes on Mitchell in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 12 card. For Fili, this fight represents a chance for him to get back into the top-15 by taking out the undefeated Mitchell, who is 13-0. Both men come into the fight on a roll, with Fili winning three of his last four fights and Mitchell going a perfect 4-0 in the UFC. The UFC booked the fight as the co-main event for a reason.
Gerald Meerschaert willing to do “whatever it takes” to get a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev
Adam Martin - October 30, 2020
UFC middleweight Gerald Meerschaert says he will do “whatever it takes” in order to secure a rematch with top prospect Khamzat Chimaev. Meerschart met Chimaev in early September in Las Vegas in the third fight of the young Swede’s UFC career. The promotion’s matchmakers wanted to give Chimaev a step up against a veteran and Meerschaert answered the call. However, the middleweight wasn’t happy that the UFC also booked Chimaev against Demian Maia, calling the move “disrespectful.” Not long after the comments, the Maia fight ended up falling through.
Greg Hardy makes weight for UFC Vegas 12 bout against Maurice Greene after initial scare
Adam D Martin - October 30, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Greg Hardy made weight for his UFC Vegas 12 bout against Maurice Greene on Saturday night after an initial scare. At Friday’s official weigh-ins, Hardy first stepped onto the scale at 266.5lbs, a half-pound over the heavyweight non-title limit of 266lbs. Hardy was then given one more hour to make weight (Via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto). If Hardy didn’t make the weight, he would have become the first heavyweight in UFC history to miss weight (Via Sherdog’s Jay Pettry).