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Video | Tony Ferguson trolls Khabib Nurmagomedov on Halloween evening
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson trolled his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov on Halloween evening by sending him a funny video on Twitter. Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov is the fight that got away for UFC fans. The promotion tried to book this fight five times in the past but the bout was ‘cursed’ and never came to be. It’s unfortunate because for many years both Ferguson and Nurmagomedov were two of the top lightweights in the sport and this was the fight that everyone wanted to see. But in 2020, it seems like we may have missed the boat on this potential dream matchup as Nurmagomedov recently announced that he is stepping away from the sport of MMA.
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 on Anderson Silva: "I shouldn’t have let him fight this fight tonight"
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
If Anderson Silva wants to continue on with his MMA career he will have to do so outside of the Octagon according to Dana White. The former middleweight kingpin, Silva, squared off with Uriah Hall in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event.
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.
UFC Vegas 12 Results: Uriah Hall TKO's Anderson Silva (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
A highly anticipated middleweight bout between Anderson Silva and Uriah Hall headlines tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event. 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.
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.
Douglas Lima issues statement following loss to Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 250
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
Douglas Lima was looking to become a promotional champ-champ when he squared off with Gegard Mousasi in the main event of Bellator 250. The reigning Bellator welterweight champion, Lima (32-8 MMA), had entered Thursday night’s highly anticipated main event on a three-fight win streak, his latest being a unanimous decision victory over Rory MacDonald at Bellator 232.
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.
Scott Coker suggests rematch between Douglas Lima and Michael Page
Adam Martin - October 30, 2020
Bellator president Scott Coker suggested that a rematch between Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima and Michael Page could be next. Lima lost a unanimous decision to Gegard Mousasi in the main event of Thursday’s Bellator 250 event in a failed bid to become a two-division champion. Despite the loss to Mousasi, Lima remains the promotion’s welterweight champion. As such, he will be returning to his regular weight class for his next fight. Just who that is going to be against remains the question.
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.