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Video | Uriah Hall apologizes to Anderson Silva after scoring stoppage win
Tom Taylor - November 3, 2020
Uriah Hall apologized to Anderson Silva in the moments after their fight concluded. Hall stepped into the cage with Silva, widely regarded as one of the best fighters ever, in the main event of UFC Vegas 12 last Saturday. The bout was widely expected to be the last of Silva’s UFC career.
Valentina Shevchenko calls for "logical" trilogy fight with Amanda Nunes
Tom Taylor - November 3, 2020
UFC flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko wants a third fight with Amanda Nunes, who holds the promotion’s bantamweight and featherweight belts. Shevchenko and Nunes, two of the greatest female fighters of all time, have fought twice previously. Nunes won both of those fights by decision, but both were extremely close—particularly the second.
UFC Vegas 12 medical suspensions: Uriah Hall facing six months out
Tom Taylor - November 3, 2020
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC Vegas 12 card have been revealed, and main event winner Uriah Hall could be out six months. Hall defeated former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva by fourth-round knockout. Despite coming out on top in the fight, he’s facing a long stint on the sidelines, pending an orthopedic doctor’s ruling. Silva could also be out six months due to a broken nose.
Israel Adesanya not planning on bulking up for light heavyweight title fight
Tom Taylor - November 3, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t planning to pack on any extra muscle for his upcoming light heavyweight title superfight with Jan Blachowicz. Adesanya and Blachowicz don’t yet have a date for their collision, but UFC President Dana White has confirmed the fight is happening, and it’s already generating massive buzz.
Kiamrian Abbasov ready for war against undefeated James Nakashima
Tom Taylor - November 3, 2020
Reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion Kiamrian “Brazen” Abbasov of Novorossiysk, Russia is extremely kind and humble outside of competition, but once the cage door shuts, he turns into a force of destruction. Abbasov returns to action this Friday night at ONE: Inside the Matrix II, a previously-recorded event in Singapore, scheduled for air on 6 November. “Brazen” will defend his title against highly-touted undefeated American James Nakashima in what should be a high-level affair.
Daniel Cormier on Anderson Silva: “I wouldn’t have wanted to see Michael Jordan playing in China”
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2020
UFC legend Daniel Cormier has praised former opponent Anderson Silva while suggesting he shouldn’t fight again. Silva was beaten in his final fight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship last Saturday night after a hard-fought affair against Uriah Hall. In the wake of the fight, many fans and pundits have been calling for Silva to outright retire from mixed martial arts – although the Brazilian continues to keep everyone guessing.
Robert Whittaker refutes Dana White’s claim, says he’s willing to fight Israel Adesanya at light heavyweight
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2020
UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker has questioned Dana White’s claim that he doesn’t want to fight Israel Adesanya. Whittaker, the former champion lost his title to “The Last Stylebender” last October, but since then, he’s been able to bounce back in style with decision wins over fellow contenders Darren Till and Jared Cannonier. It seemed as if he was destined to square off with Adesanya once again in a rematch, but White recently claimed that “The Reaper” turned the bout down.
Amanda Ribas vs. Michelle Waterson added to UFC 257
Adam Martin - November 2, 2020
An intriguing women’s strawweight bout between Amanda Ribas and Michelle Waterson is the latest addition to January’s UFC 257 PPV card. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the Ribas vs. Waterson matchup, which is set to take place at UFC 257 on January 23, likely at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event of the card is targeted to be a rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. It seems likely that Ribas vs. Waterson will take place on the main PPV portion of the card.
Dustin Poirier tells Dana White to "stop playing games" and send the contract for the Conor McGregor rematch
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2020
Dustin Poirier wants Dana White to stop playing games over contract negotiations for the Conor McGregor rematch. For weeks now, both Poirier and Conor McGregor have agreed to fight one another on January 23. However, contracts have still yet to be sent out and the fight has not been made official. So, for “The Diamond” he is hoping White and the UFC send him a contract ASAP.
President ecstatic for XFC relaunch, promises promotion "will have the most vicious fights"
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2020
Myron Molotky knew XFC wasn’t done. Back in December of 2015, XFC held their final event and went on the sidelines. During their time away, several companies reached out to buy the promotion, which even included Ari Emanuel and Endeavor, who bought the UFC.
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Katlyn Chookagian added to UFC 255, Lauren Murphy responds
Adam Martin - November 2, 2020
An intriguing women’s flyweight bout between Cynthia Calvillo and Katlyn Chookagian has been added to UFC 255, and Lauren Murphy responded. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report that Calvillo vs. Chookagian will take place at UFC 255, which is set for November 21 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is headlined by a pair of flyweight title fights, with men’s champion Deiveson Figueiredo taking on Alex Perez and women’s champion Valentina Shevchenko against Jennifer Maia
Alistair Overeem calls for Jairzinho Rozenstruik rematch: "This one needs to be run back"
Adam Martin - November 2, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem continued to call for a rematch against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, saying the two need to run it back. Overeem and Rozenstruik met in the main event of UFC Washington, D.C. in December 2019. Overeem won the first four rounds of the fight and was on his way to winning a unanimous decision until Rozenstruik landed a massive punch with seconds left to go in the contest. Referee Dan Miragliotta saw the damage the punch did to Overeem’s lip and decided to step in and wave off the contest even though Overeem was still conscious.
Mike Perry gets replacement opponent for UFC 255, now meets "The Dirty Bird"
Tom Taylor - November 2, 2020
Fan favorite welterweight “Platinum” Mike Perry has a new opponent for UFC 255, which goes down on November 21 in Las Vegas. Perry was originally expected to take on former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler on the card. Unfortunately, Lawler was forced out of the fight, leaving Perry in need of a new opponent.
Israel Adesanya reacts to Uriah Hall, Kevin Holland's UFC Vegas 12 wins
Tom Taylor - November 2, 2020
Undisputed UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has reacted to the latest wins from Uriah Hall and Kevin Holland. Hall and Holland both competed on last weekend’s UFC Vegas 12 card. Hall defeated retiring MMA legend Anderson Silva by fourth-round knockout in the main event, while Holland picked up a violent stoppage win over short-notice replacement opponent Charlie Ontiveros.
Randy Costa opens up on the photograph he carries to the cage when he fights
Alfredo Zullino - November 2, 2020
Ultimate Fighting Championship up-and-comer Randy Costa has shed some light on the picture he carries with him when he walks out to the Octagon. A fan recently asked Costa on Twitter about that photo, and the 135-pounder issued a quick explanation.
Aspen Ladd eyeing fights with Julianna Pena or Raquel Pennington in UFC return
Adam Martin - November 2, 2020
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Aspen Ladd is hoping the promotion can match her up against Julianna Pena or Raquel Pennington next. Ladd was supposed to fight Pena earlier this year but her opponent was forced to withdraw from the contest. Ladd was then booked to fight veteran Sara McMann, but this time it was Ladd who had to withdraw due to a severe knee injury. Ladd is now recovering from her injuries and she hopes to make a full recovery so she can return to the Octagon in 2021.
Israel Adesanya reacts to Jan Blachowicz super fight
Tom Taylor - November 2, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has shared his initial thoughts on his upcoming fight with light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz. Adesanya and Blachowicz have recently expressed interest in fighting each other, and over the weekend, UFC President Dana White confirmed the matchup is going to happen.
Joe Rogan pays tribute to "force of nature" Anderson Silva
Tom Taylor - November 2, 2020
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan has paid tribute to former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who competed in his final bout with the promotion last weekend. Silva returned to the Octagon for a final time in the main event of the UFC Vegas 12 card on Saturday, taking on Uriah Hall. While he performed well in the fight’s opening stanza, he was ultimately dropped and stopped by his foe in round four.