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Pros react after Kevin Holland subs Michael Chiesa at UFC 291
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
A welterweight bout between Kevin Holland and Michael Chiesa kicked off tonight’s UFC 291 pay-per-view card from Salt Lake City. Holland (25-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since April’s UFC 287 event in Miami, where he scored a stunning knockout victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio. That KO returned ‘Trailblazer’ to the win column, as he had previously suffered back-to-back losses to Stephen Thompson and Khamzat Chimaev respectively.
UFC 291 Results: Kevin Holland stops Michael Chiesa in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 291 results, including the welterweight bout between Kevin Holland and Michael Chiesa. Holland (24-9 MMA) was last seen in action at April’s UFC 287 event in Miami, where he scored a stunning knockout victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio. That KO returned ‘Trailblazer’ to the win column, as he had previously suffered back-to-back losses to Stephen Thompson and Khamzat Chimaev respectively.
UFC 291: 'Poirier vs. Gaethje 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
The Octagon returns to Salt Lake City for tonight’s UFC 291 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2. Poirier (29-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Chandler by submission in November of last year. ‘The Diamond’ has won four of his past five fights overall, with his lone loss in the stretch coming against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
UFC 291 promo gets special treatment with Mike Tyson narration
Zain Bando - July 29, 2023
UFC 291 promo gets special treatment with Mike Tyson narration. It’s not every day that Mike Tyson, the former legendary icon and ex-heavyweight boxing champion, is the soundtrack to the promotion of a fight.
Stephen Thompson issues statement on cancelled UFC 291 fight with Michel Pereira
Chris Taylor - July 28, 2023
Former welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has issued a statement regarding his cancelled UFC 291 fight with Michel Pereira. Thompson (17-6-1 MMA) and Pereira (28-11 MMA) were slated to collide on the main card of tomorrow night’s pay-per-view event in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Chael Sonnen sheds light on hotel brawl after UFC return: "They must've mistaken me for someone else"
Josh Evanoff - July 28, 2023
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen is happy to put the Luxor in the rear-view mirror. In December 2021, ‘The Bad Guy’ found himself in serious legal trouble. One night at the famed hotel in Las Vegas, the former UFC title challenger was accused of striking many, many individuals. When the news first broke with a video showing Chael Sonnen being led out of the scene in handcuffs, many thought it was just the beginning
Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira removed from UFC 291 due to brutal weight miss
Josh Evanoff - July 28, 2023
UFC welterweight contenders Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira have now been removed from tomorrow’s event. The fight between the two was slated to be the biggest of the Brazilian’s career to date. Entering UFC 291, Michel Pereira was riding a five-fight winning streak. With victories over names such as Santiago Ponzibbio and Niko Price in that stretch, Saturday’s fight with Stephen Thompson was a big one.
Kevin Lee issues response to teary-eyed Sean Strickland after fight challenge
Josh Evanoff - July 28, 2023
The saga between UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland and Kevin Lee continues. ‘Tarzan’ last defeated Abus Magomedov earlier this month in the main event of UFC Vegas 76. Meanwhile, ‘The Motown Phenom’ made his return on the undercard, suffering a first-round submission loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov. Following the defeat, Kevin Lee announced his retirement.
UFC 291: ‘Poirier vs. Gaethje 2’ Weigh-in Results - 2 Fighters Miss Weight
Susan Cox - July 28, 2023
UFC 291 ‘Poirier vs. Gaethje 2’ takes place tomorrow, Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Weigh-ins are taking place today, Friday July 28th at the UFC host hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker has an opponent in mind for his next Octagon appearance
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2023
UFC star Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on what could be next for him inside the Octagon. At UFC 290, Robert Whittaker fell to a surprising defeat at the hands of Dricus du Plessis. Ever since then, fans have been wondering what could be next for him in the middleweight division.
Israel Adesanya shares his prediction for UFC 291 co-main event between Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2023
Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on the UFC 291 match-up between Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz. This Saturday night, Alex Pereira will battle Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event of UFC 291. It will mark the light heavyweight debut of ‘Poatan’, whereas Blachowicz is hoping to set himself up for another title opportunity.
Renato Moicano scoffs at Paul Craig’s UFC title aspirations: “He’s f**king terrible”
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2023
Renato Moicano has taken a shot at Paul Craig following the Scot’s big win at UFC London last weekend. On Saturday night, Paul Craig made a big statement in his middleweight debut. After suffering consecutive losses at light heavyweight, he announced himself to the 185 pound division by finishing Andre Muniz. Now, he’s looking ahead to the future, as he attempts to make a run at the belt.