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WATCH | Justin Gaethje reacts to Benoit Saint-Denis getting KO'd by Dustin Poirier: "F**k that kid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Justin Gaethje was thrilled to see Benoit Saint-Denis get knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. In the co-main event of UFC 299, Saint-Denis was fighting Poirier in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout. It was an intriguing matchup that many were torn on who would win. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success, and to begin the second round, he got ahold of Poirier’s back and looked like he was close to finishing him.
Michael Page reveals UFC shot down original plan for debut walkout: "I had a big plan"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page nearly had a much different entrance on Saturday. Over the weekend, the man known simply as ‘Venom’ finally debuted in the UFC. The longtime Bellator star faced Kevin Holland, in what promised to be a striker’s delight. However, Michael Page wound up dominating ‘Trailblazer’ on the feet. The newly-signed welterweight ultimately handed Holland a unanimous decision defeat.
Sean O'Malley moves on from Ryan Garcia, calls out Floyd Mayweather: "Going straight to the big dog"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is moving on from talk of fighting Ryan Garcia, and moving onto Floyd Mayweather. ‘Sugar’ is fresh off his return to the cage over the weekend in the main event of UFC 299. There, Sean O’Malley faced longtime rival, Marlon Vera, in his first bantamweight title defense. The newly crowned champion largely dominated ‘Chito’, scoring a lopsided decision victory on Saturday night.
VIDEO | Jon Jones hospitalizes fan who asked him to kick him twice
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently hospitalized a fan with really bad decision-making skills. Currently, ‘Bones’ is on the sidelines healing for his next fight. Last March, Jon Jones ventured up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane in a bid for vacant UFC gold after Francis Ngannou left the company. The legendary quickly dispatched of ‘Bon Gamin’, scoring a first-round submission victory.
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier seemingly agree to June title fight
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier have seemingly agreed to a June 2024 title fight. Poirier (30-8 MMA) is flying high after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) this past Saturday night at UFC 299 in the ‘Sunshine State’ of Florida.
UFC releases complete TUF 32 roster featuring Men's Featherweights and Middleweights
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
The UFC has released the complete TUF 32 roster. The Ultimate Fighter 32 will be back for its 32nd season featuring opposing coaches, women’s flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, and former champion, Valentina Shevchenko.
Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to callout from UFC 299 winner Jack Della Maddalena
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is responding to the callout from UFC 299 winner Jack Della Maddalena. This past Saturday, March 9th, at UFC 299, saw Jack Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA) defeat Gilbert Burns (22-7 MMA) by KO at 3:43 of Round 3 in a welterweight bout (see that here). Maddalena also earned a $50K fight of the night bonus.
Official lineup for UFC 300 released, Bo Nickal receives main card placement
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
UFC star Bo Nickal has received the honor of a place on the main card of next month’s UFC 300 pay-per-view. Next month in Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on one of its biggest events of all time. UFC 300 will feature some absolutely blockbuster fights and although it may not be quite as stacked as some would’ve hoped, nobody can deny that there are some incredible bouts on the card.
Nate Diaz sends a warning to three of the top heavyweights in Boxing: “I’ll whoop all your asses”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has issued an interesting warning to three of the top heavyweights in boxing. For the longest time now, Nate Diaz has been one of the most fascinating stars in the world of combat sports. From his early days in mixed martial arts to boxing in his post-UFC career, Nate knows how to make some noise. Of course, that’s given him plenty of enemies along the way, both in the cage and the squared circle.
Dustin Poirier responds to Conor McGregor’s post-fight comments from UFC 299: “He felt that right hook too”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s reaction to his battle with Benoit Saint-Denis last weekend. On Saturday night, Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis went to war. They squared off in a blockbuster lightweight contest, and in the end, ‘The Diamond’ got the win with a vicious second round knockout. It was the kind of statement-making moment that reminded us all of his quality, as he goes on yet another push for a title shot.
Ali Abdelaziz offers Dustin Poirier a title shot with Islam Makhachev following UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 10, 2024
Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says Dustin Poirier can get the next title shot following his knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. Poirier was coming off a KO loss to Justin Gaethje back in July and took on Saint-Denis in a fight which he was the underdog in. After a first round in which Saint-Denis had a lot of success, Poirier landed a big uppercut and followed it up to get a KO win in the second round.
Ilia Topuria rejects challenge from UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley
Cole Shelton - March 10, 2024
Ilia Topuria isn’t interested in fighting Sean O’Malley next. O’Malley defended his bantamweight title for the first time on Saturday night with a masterful performance against Marlon Vera. It was a one-sided fight as O’Malley won all five rounds to defend his title with ease.
Sean O’Malley didn't recognize Merab Dvalishvili during backstage run-in following UFC 299 main event (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Sean O’Malley had a run-in with Merab Dvalishvili backstage at UFC 299, but “Suga” didn’t even know it was the highly-ranked bantamweight he was speaking to. O’Malley turned in a stellar performance at UFC 299 against Marlon “Chito” Vera. It was O’Malley’s first UFC Bantamweight Championship defense, and it went as well as he could’ve hoped for. While “Chito” was one tough customer, O’Malley had success on the outside and his striking was on display for five rounds. He scored the unanimous decision victory.
Tom Aspinall responds to callout from UFC 299 winner Curtis Blaydes
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has given an emphatic response to Curtis Blaydes’ recent challenge. Blaydes was in action in the featured UFC 299 preliminary bout. He took on Jailton Almeida , and things went awry for the Brazilian in the second round. When Almeida went for a takedown, Blaydes rained down punches to knock his opponent out.
Dustin Poirier discusses possible Nate Diaz fight, Justin Gaethje trilogy following UFC 299 win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Dustin Poirier has weighed in on potential matchups with Nate Diaz and Justin Gaethje following UFC 299. Poirier handled business as an underdog for his Miami scrap with Benoit Saint-Denis this past Saturday night. “The Diamond” and BSD collided inside the Kaseya Center. It wasn’t easy for Poirier in the early going, as Saint-Denis bull rushed him and had his back on a couple of occasions. Poirier did what he does best, and that’s bite down on the mouthpiece and send his opponent to dreamland. Poirier knocked his opponent out in the second round with a flush right hand.
Benoit Saint-Denis issues statement following UFC 299 KO loss against Dustin Poirier
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Benoit Saint-Denis has spoken out following his knockout loss against Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. Saint-Denis was aggressive from the start and was right in Poirier’s face. He even had “The Diamond’s” back a couple of times, but the veteran instincts of Poirier won out in the end. Poirier knocked Saint-Denis out with a right hand in the second stanza. Despite the loss, fight fans are intrigued by Saint-Denis’ future.
Renato Moicano vs. Jalin Turner booked as a late addition to UFC 300
Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024
UFC 300 has another fantastic fight for fans to get excited about after it was announced that Renato Moicano will battle Jalin Turner. As fight fans already know, the blockbuster UFC 300 event is set to go down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13. The card is absolutely stacked from top to bottom, with another big bout seemingly being added last night.
Dana White praises Sean O’Malley after putting on a “clinic” against Marlon Vera at UFC 299: “The biggest star in bantamweight history”
Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024
UFC president Dana White has praised Sean O’Malley after his sensational performance against Marlon Vera last night. Over the course of five rounds, Sean O’Malley systematically took Marlon Vera apart at UFC 299. He tore through ‘Chito’ in emphatic fashion, leaving him a bloody mess at the end of their collision. In doing so, he firmly cemented himself as one of the most entertaining fighters to watch in mixed martial arts.