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Grant Dawson issues statement following KO loss to Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80
Susan Cox - October 9, 2023
Grant Dawson has issued a statement following his KO loss to Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80. UFC Vegas 80 took place on Saturday, October 7th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Derrick Lewis replaces Curtis Blaydes, now headlines UFC Sao Paulo against Jailton Almeida
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Derrick Lewis will be going down to Brazil next month to headline UFC Sao Paulo. On Monday, it was reported that Curtis Blaydes was out of his scheduled main event fight against Jailton Almeida at UFC Sao Paulo due to injury. However, Ag.Fight revealed that Derrick Lewis has agreed to step up to face the Brazilian in the main event spot on Nov. 4 at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Paulo Costa reveals he had elbow surgery, vows his UFC 294 fight against Khamzat Chimaev will still happen
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Paulo Costa claims he recently underwent elbow surgery. Costa took to Instagram to reveal he had surgery three weeks ago to treat an infected bursa on his right elbow. Although he underwent surgery, Costa is adamant his UFC 294 fight on Oct. 21 against Khamzat Chimaev will still take place, despite him only having five weeks since the surgery.
Scott Coker reacts to UFC CEO Dana White’s comments about potential Bellator sale
Harry Kettle - October 9, 2023
Bellator president Scott Coker has given his thoughts on some of the remarks made recently by UFC president Dana White. Last weekend, Bellator 300 took place as the promotion celebrated a landmark event with a parade of high-profile fights. However, while it was a great evening for the company and Scott Coker, we still saw plenty of questions being asked about their immediate future. It’s been reported for a while now that Bellator could be on the verge of being sold, with PFL supposedly being one of the frontrunners in that race.
Sean Strickland details “awkward” post-fight conversation with Israel Adesanya at UFC 293: “I think the guy needs some help”
Harry Kettle - October 9, 2023
Sean Strickland has explained the conversation he had with Israel Adesanya after their UFC 293 main event. Last month at UFC 293, Sean Strickland shocked the world by capturing the UFC middleweight championship. He did so by defeating Israel Adesanya, with a convincing decision win that handed him the keys to the castle at 185 pounds.
Official main card lineup released for UFC 294: ‘Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2’
Harry Kettle - October 9, 2023
The official main card lineup has been released for UFC 294 later this month, with the main event being Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira 2. Later this month, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be making its return to Abu Dhabi. For the second straight year, the man event will see Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev clash for the UFC lightweight title. This time around, though, it will be Makhachev who is defending after he was able to beat ‘Do Bronx’ for the strap twelve months ago. Since then, both men have won one contest – against Alexander Volkanovski and Beneil Dariush respectively.
Bryce Mitchell says he choked a deer to death while hunting in the woods: “Slid my left arm in and I proceeded to choke it to death”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
When Bryce Mitchell isn’t swinging leather inside the Octagon, he’s choking a deer to death it appears. Mitchell has made waves in the UFC, and it’s not solely because of his MMA skills. The top 10-ranked UFC featherweight also has quite the personality. Mitchell is proud to explore the outdoors and go hunting. This latest story in the adventures of Mitchell, however, is quite a doozy.
UFC CEO Dana White announces end of flag ban: “If any flags hurt your feelings, too f**king bad”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has put an end to the flag ban. Fight fans were surprised when Joe Pyfer was draped in the American flag following his second-round submission victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 80. There had been a UFC policy in place banning flags inside the Octagon. This was in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Bobby Green destroys Grant Dawson in under a minute (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the main event between Grant Dawson and Bobby Green. Dawson (20-2-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a twelve-fight unbeaten streak, which includes three straight victories under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past July, ‘KGD’ defeated Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Joe Pyfer stops Abdul Razak Alhassan in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the co-main event between Joe Pyfer and Abdul Razak Alhassan. Pyfer (9-2 MMA) will be looking to extend his current win streak to seven in a row when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Bodybagz’ most recently competed at April’s UFC 287 event, where he scored a first-round TKO victory over Gerald Meerschaert.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Joaquin Buckley defeats Alex Morono
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the welterweight bout between Alex Morono and Joaquin Buckley. Morono (23-8 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Tim Means this past May in Charlotte. ‘The Great White’ has gone 5-1 over his past six Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Vegas 80: 'Dawson vs. Green' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green. Dawson (20-1-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a twelve-fight unbeaten streak, which includes three straight victories under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past July, ‘KGD’ defeated Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision.