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Pros react after Dustin Poirier submits Michael Chandler at UFC 281
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
UFC 281 Results: Dustin Poirier stops Michael Chandler (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 281 main card features a key lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Poirier (28-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Charles Oliveira in a fight for the promotions vacant lightweight title at UFC 269. Prior to that setback, ‘The Diamond’ was riding a three-fight winning streak, which included two TKO victories over Conor McGregor.
Pros react after Chris Gutierrez KO's Frankie Edgar at UFC 281
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
MMA legend Frankie Edgar made his final walk to the Octagon this evening at UFC 281 for a bantamweight bout with Chris Gutierrez. Edgar (24-11-1 MMA) entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, this after suffering back-to-back knockout losses to Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen in his most recent efforts. Prior to those setbacks, ‘The Answer’ was coming off a split-decision win over Pedro Munhoz.
UFC 281 Results: Chris Gutierrez KO's Frankie Edgar (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
MMA legend Frankie Edgar will make his final walk to the cage this evening at UFC 281 for a bantamweight bout with Chris Gutierrez. Edgar (24-10-1 MMA) will enter the Octagon looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, this after suffering back-to-back knockout losses to Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen. Prior to those setbacks, ‘The Answer’ was coming off a split-decision win over Pedro Munhoz.
UFC 281 Results: Dan Hooker stops Claudio Puelles in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 281 pay-per-view main card kicks off with a lightweight fight between Dan Hooker and Claudio Puelles. Hooker (22-12 MMA) is returning to the 155lbs division after suffering a first-round TKO loss to Arnold Allen in his featherweight debut. ‘The Hangman’ has lost four of his past five fights overall, with his lone win in that stretch coming over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266.
UFC 281: 'Adesanya vs. Pereira' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
The Octagon returns to New York for tonight’s UFC 281 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira. Adesanya (23-1 MMA) and Pereira (6-1 MMA) of course have a history, with ‘Poatan’ having defeated ‘Stylebender’ on two occasions in the Glory kickboxing ring.
Francis Ngannou provides grim update on potential UFC return: “This contract situation hasn’t been sorted”
Susan Cox - November 12, 2022
Francis Ngannou has provided a grim update on his potential UFC return. The last time Ngannou (17-3 MMA) fought in the Octagon was this past January at UFC 270 where he defeated Ciryl Gane (11-1 MMA) via unanimous decision. Prior to the victory, the champ had suffered an MCL tear and partial ACL tear in training, but bound and determined, he proceeded to fight and defeat Gane.
Sean O'Malley gets stem cells injected below the belt: "It could supposedly help with girth and performance"
Chris Taylor - November 12, 2022
UFC star Sean O’Malley had stem cells injected into his wiener, this to improve his overall girth and sexual performance. O’Malley (16-1 MMA) recently became the UFC’s top bantamweight contender after scoring a split-decision win over Petr Yan at last month’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. To celebrate, ‘Sugar’ decided to undergo a penis enlargement procedure, also known as the “P-Shot”.
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski officially announced as UFC 284 main event
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2022
Islam Makhachev has his first title defense set. After Makhachev won the vacant title at UFC 280 with a submission win over Charles Oliveira, he called out featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. The Aussie was the backup fighter for the card and the two had a staredown after Makhachev’s win.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk comes to Carla Esparza's defense after fans booed her at UFC 281 presser: "She deserves respect"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has come to the defense of UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza. ‘Cookie Monster’ is set to return to action this Saturday at UFC 281 against Weili Zhang. ‘Magnum’ is fresh off her knockout win over the former Polish champion in June. Heading into the title fight this Saturday, Zhang is a massive betting favorite.
Israel Adesanya hits back at idea that Bo Nickal would easily outwrestle and submit him: "This is not wrestling, this is MMA"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Isreal Adesanya wants to pump the breaks a little bit on the Bo Nickal hype train. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to return to action this Saturday against Alex Pereira. The pair will headline UFC 281 on pay-per-view, in a trilogy of sorts. The Brazilian previously faced Adesanya in kickboxing, defeating him both times.
Johnny Munoz Jr. says it's "looking good" that he will re-sign with the UFC after UFC Vegas 64 win over Liudvik Sholinian
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Johnny Munoz Jr. knew he had to beat Liudvik Sholinian at UFC Vegas 64 to keep his job. Munoz Jr. was fighting out his contract and was 1-2 in the UFC so he knew he had to beat the Ukrainian fighter. He ultimately did just that as he scored a dominant decision win, which he’s happy about.
Dustin Poirier warns Michael Chandler against using “tough guy mindset” at UFC 281: "If he fights me like he fought Justin Gaethje, I'll clean him up”
Susan Cox - November 11, 2022
Dustin Poirier has sent a warning to Michael Chandler against using a ‘tough guy mindset’ ahead of UFC 281. It will be Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) vs Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) in a lightweight bout on Saturday, November 12th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Mario Bautista "super happy" with first-round submission win over Benito Lopez, hopes for a ranked opponent next
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Mario Bautista couldn’t be happier with his win over Benito Lopez at UFC Vegas 64. Bautista was set to face the returning Lopez who hadn’t fought since 2019 and the goal for Bautista was to put him away early. He wanted to prove he is a lot better than Lopez and he did just that as he scored a first-round submission win.
Calvin Kattar announces he tore his ACL in Arnold Allen fight, set to undergo surgery
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Calvin Kattar has suffered a torn ACL. In the main event of UFC Vegas 63, Kattar was taking on Arnold Allen in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division. Yet, at the end of the first round, Kattar attempted a flying knee and landed awkwardly. To begin the second round, Allen landed a leg kick and Kattar dropped down to the ground and the fight was stopped due to the injury.
Frankie Edgar reflects on career ahead of retirement fight, reveals the one opponent he wishes he could've fought
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Frankie Edgar will make the walk – rather run – to the Octagon for the final time at UFC 281. Edgar is set to take on Chris Gutierrez on the main card of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. It will also be Edgar’s 36th professional fight and 30th in the UFC between three weight classes and also being the former lightweight champ. Yet, he says he still hasn’t truly reflected on how great his career is, but it is something he’s looking forward to doing.
Dana White details Power Slap rules, reveals broadcast partner: "I’m really into this. I like it"
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Dana White has officially announced Power Slap. On Friday in New York City, White held a press conference to announce Power Slap, a Slap Fighting promotion. Along with that, the UFC boss announced a television deal with TBS for an eight-episode television series which will mark the promotion’s debut in 2023. Each episode will run for one hour. Rankings will launch after the series concludes and champions will be crowned.
Jiri Prochazka shoots down potential UFC super fight with Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
Jiri Prochazka doesn’t see a need in fighting Israel Adesanya. Although Prochazka and Adesanya are both set to defend their titles before the year is up, ‘The Last Stylebender’ has spoken about wanting to fight at light heavyweight again in the future. Of course, Adesanya headlined UFC 259 against Jan Blachowicz for the 205lbs title but lost by a decision.
UFC 281: ‘Adesanya vs. Pereira’ Weigh-in Results
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2022
The UFC returns to its annual November trip to Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In the main event of UFC 281, the middleweight title is up for grabs as Israel Adesanya looks to defend his belt against Alex Pereira. These two fought twice in kickboxing with Pereira winning both including one by KO. Adesanya is looking to defend his middleweight title for the sixth time. He’s coming off a decision win over Jared Cannonier by decision back in July. Pereira, meanwhile, is just 3-0 in the UFC and coming off a KO win over Sean Strickland. His other two wins are by decision over Bruno Silva and by KO over Andreas Michailidis exactly one year ago at the MSG card in 2021.