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Pros react after Paddy Pimblett subs Kazula Vargas at UFC London
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC London event featured the return of fan favorite Paddy Pimblett who took on Kazula Vargas in a lightweight affair. Pimblett (18-3 MMA) made good on his Octagon debut in September of 2021, where he scored a first round TKO victory over Luigi Vendramini. The Liverpool native was looking to cement his status as one of the promotions top budding stars in his sophomore appearance this evening.
UFC London Results: Paddy Pimblett stops Kazula Vargas in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC London event features the return of fan favorite Paddy Pimblett who takes on Kazula Vargas in a lightweight affair. Pimblett (18-3 MMA) made his Octagon debut in September of 2021, where he scored a first round TKO victory over Luigi Vendramini. The Liverpool native is one of the promotions hottest prospects and is looking to cement that status this evening.
UFC London Results: Molly McCann KO's Luana Carolina (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
Today’s UFC London main card featured a women’s flyweight bout between Molly McCann and Luana Carolina. McCann (12-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since September of 2021, where she defeated Ji Yeon Kim by unanimous decision.
Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland trade insults over potential UFC fight: "This show of insecurity surprised even me"
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
UFC middleweight contenders Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland did not mince words while discussing a potential fight online. Costa (13-2 MMA), a former UFC middleweight title challenger, was called out by Strickland (25-3 MMA) back in November. The American offered to fight the Brazilian on the condition that he “put down the wine and cookies”.
UFC London Results: Paul Craig stops Nikita Krylov in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
Today’s UFC London preliminary fight card features a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout between Nikita Krylov and Paul Craig. Krylov (26-9 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev in his most recent effort thirteen months ago. Prior to that setback, ‘The Miner’ had earned a decision victory over Johnny Walker.
UFC London: 'Volkov vs. Aspinall' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2022
The Octagon returns to England for today’s UFC London event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Tom Aspinall. Volkov (34-9 MMA), a former Bellator heavyweight champion, was last seen in action at UFC 267 where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Marcin Tybura. That win was preceded by decision loss to Ciryl Gane.
Dana White confirms UFC heavyweight interim title "probably" on the way with Francis Ngannou out
Josh Evanoff - March 18, 2022
With Francis Ngannou on the sidelines, the UFC’s heavyweight division seems primed for an interim champion. ‘The Predator’ is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Following the victory, it was revealed that Ngannou was suffering from a torn MCL and would be forced to undergo surgery. Alongside the injury, the UFC’s heavyweight champion has publicly pondered leaving the promotion to pursue boxing.
Khamzat Chimaev invites Conor McGregor to train with him and Darren Till ahead of UFC return
Josh Evanoff - March 18, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has made an enticing offer to Conor McGregor to train alongside himself and Darren Till. ‘The Notorious’ is currently on the comeback trail after suffering a broken leg. The injury caused him to lose his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Despite the time away from the cage, the former champ-champ remains confident as ever.
Nate Diaz requests to be a part of Bellator fight card in Hawaii: “I’m trying to get on this”
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2022
UFC star Nate Diaz has been vocal about wanting to get a fight and is now offering to throw down in Bellator. It has been made clear that Diaz is on the final fight of his current deal and wants to get that bout over and done with. He has sent several tweets trying to get the Dustin Poirier fight, but so far it hasn’t happened.
Kamaru Usman reacts to Conor McGregor wanting to fight him: "You guys wanna see a murder?"
Josh Evanoff - March 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman has reacted to Conor McGregor’s proclamation that he will fight him next. It’s safe to say the UFC welterweight champion isn’t taking the challenge too seriously. Conor McGregor has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. ‘The Notorious’ lost his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirer via TKO after suffering a broken leg. Due to the injury, the former dual-weight champion has been on the shelf.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor wanting Kamaru Usman next: "It's interesting"
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2022
Dana White has reacted after Conor McGregor suggested he wants to fight Kamaru Usman his next time out. McGregor sat down with his website The Mac Life to provide an update on his recovery and said he’s focused on fighting at welterweight. He also wants to fight Usman in his return bout to become the first-ever three-weight world champion.
Conor McGregor says he will fight Kamaru Usman in his return for the welterweight title: "Three knockouts, three world titles, three weights going up"
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2022
Conor McGregor says he will return at welterweight against Kamaru Usman for the belt. Since McGregor broke his leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier, he was vocal about getting a title shot in his return. Both Charles Oliveira and Dana White expressed interest in it but now, McGregor revealed he plans on going to welterweight in his return.
Henry Cejudo agrees to corner Petr Yan at UFC 273
Susan Cox - March 18, 2022
Former bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo has agreed to corner Petr Yan for his upcoming rematch with Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273. The news comes shortly after it was revealed that Yan’s usual corner team was denied visas into the United States.
UFC London weigh-in results: All 24 fighters make weight
Susan Cox - March 18, 2022
UFC London takes place this coming Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at the 02 Arena in London, England. England features some of the most passionate and enthusiastic MMA fans in the world.
Colby Covington bats back Jorge Masvidal cheating accusation: "He's full of lies"
Josh Evanoff - March 17, 2022
Colby Covington has responded to Jorge Masvidal’s cheating allegations. ‘Gamebred’ has accused his former teammate of poking him in the eye during their headlining bout at UFC 272. UFC 272‘s main event saw friends-turned-foes collide as ‘Chaos’ took on ‘Gamebred’. In the end, the build to the fight turned out to be much better than the bout itself. Covington dominated the matchup and won the bout via a lopsided unanimous decision. Despite the fight being one-sided, both men have continued their beef online.
Dana White reveals the two bookings he wants to get done in 2022
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2022
Dana White has two bookings in mind that he wants to get done in 2022. White has always said he only books fights the fans want to see and before UFC London he was asked which fight he wants to get done in 2022. For the UFC boss, he couldn’t think of just one and he gave two answers with one being surprising.
Petr Yan says Sean O'Malley will corner him for his UFC 273 title fight against Aljamain Sterling
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2022
Petr Yan says Sean O’Malley will be his corner at UFC 273. Recently, it was reported by Russian outlet, TASS that Yan’s corner’s visas were denied by the U.S. government. With that, Yan took to social media to ask Henry Cejudo if he would corner him for his bantamweight title fight rematch against Alajmain Sterling.
Dana White reveals thoughts on Kamaru Usman vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing match: "Everything about it is horrible"
Josh Evanoff - March 17, 2022
Dana White has given his thoughts on the proposed Kamaru Usman vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing match. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has been discussing a possible fight against the boxer over the past year. While the bout was first dismissed by Alvarez, he recently opined that the bout could happen if it makes sense. While he’s currently booked against Dmitry Bivol and Gennadiy Golovkin, Usman is hoping he can get slotted in this year as well.