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UFC Long Island Bonus Report: Matt Schnell one of eight fighters to receive a bonus
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
The Octagon returned to New York for today’s UFC Long Island event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. Tonight’s main event did not make it out of the opening round. After an entertaining opening couple of minutes, Yair Rodriquez went for an armbar submission. It appeared that Brian Ortega was fighting out of the hold when suddenly his shoulder popped. The injury resulted in the fight being stopped and ‘El Pantera’ was named victor by way of injury TKO.
Pros react after Yair Rodriguez defeats Brian Ortega at UFC Long Island
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Today’s UFC Long Island event was headlined by a key men’s featherweight contest between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez. Ortega (15-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning featherweight kingpin Alex Volkanovki at UFC 266. That setback was of course preceded by a decision win over The Korean Zombie in October of 2020.
UFC Long Island Results: Yair Rodriguez defeats Brian Ortega via TKO (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Today’s UFC Long Island event is headlined by a key men’s featherweight contest featuring Brian Ortega taking on Yair Rodriguez. Ortega (15-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning featherweight kingpin Alex Volkanovki at UFC 266. That setback was preceded by a decision win over The Korean Zombie in October of 2020.
Pros react after Amanda Lemos stops Michelle Waterson at UFC Long Island
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Today’s UFC Long Island event was co-headlined by a women’s strawweight fight featuring Michelle Waterson taking on Amanda Lemos. Waterson (18-10 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Marina Rodriguez her last time out. ‘The Karate Hottie’ has gone 1-3 over her past four Octagon appearances overall prior to today’s event.
Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev react after their lightweight title fight is announced for UFC 280
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev have issued statements after news broke that they will collide at UFC 280 on October 22. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that Makhachev and Oliveira would meet for the promotions vacant lightweight title earlier today, following an initial report from Ariel Helwani.
UFC Long Island Results: Shane Burgos defeats Charles Jourdain by majority decision (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
A highly anticipated featherweight contest featuring Shane Burgos taking on Charles Jourdain takes place on today’s UFC Long Island main card. Burgos (14-3 MMA) last competed in November of 2021 at UFC 268, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Billy Quarantillo. The victory snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘Hurricane’.
Pros react after Lauren Murphy defeats Miesha Tate at UFC Long Island
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Today’s UFC Long Island event featured a key women’s flyweight contest between former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Lauren Murphy. Tate (19-9 MMA) made the decision to make the drop down to flyweight following her unanimous decision loss to Ketlen Vieira in November of 2021. That loss was preceded by a TKO victory over fellow veteran Marion Reneau in her return to the Octagon.
Charles Oliveira set to fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title on October 22 in Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Charles Oliveira will fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title on October 22 in Abu Dhabi. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the news today, following an initial report from Ariel Helwani.
UFC Long Island: ‘Ortega vs. Rodriguez’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
The Octagon returns to New York for today’s UFC Long Island event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. Ortega (15-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning featherweight kingpin Alex Volkanovki at UFC 266. That setback was preceded by a decision win over The Korean Zombie in October of 2020.
Derek Brunson says he will be "betting" on Alex Pereira to beat Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2022
Derek Brunson believes Alex Pereira will defeat Israel Adesanya to become the new UFC middleweight champion. After Pereira knocked out Sean Strickland at UFC 276 and Israel Adesanya defended his belt with a decision win over Jared Cannonier on the same card, it was clear that fight would be next. They fought twice in kickboxing with Pereira winning both, including one by KO.
Brian Ortega reveals plans to move to lightweight, possible matchup with Charles Oliveira: "He's a tough motherf*cker, man"
Josh Evanoff - July 15, 2022
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega sees him moving up to 155-pounds in the future. ‘T-City’ was last in action against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 266 last September. In the headliner, Ortega lost via unanimous decision. However, the fight with ‘The Great’ was regarded as one of the best of 2021.
Dustin Poirier explains why Justin Gaethje should be Conor McGregor's return fight
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2022
Dustin Poirier is hoping the UFC makes Justin Gaethje vs. Conor McGregor for the Irishman’s return fight. Ever since McGregor suffered a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Poirier at UFC 264 last July, many have wondered when and who ‘Notorious’ will face in his return. McGregor has talked about moving up to welterweight and wanted Kamaru Usman, or potentially face Charles Oliveira for the belt, but for Poirier, he believes McGregor-Gaethje makes too much sense.