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Pros react after Dan Hooker defeats Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast took place on the televised prelims of tonight’s UFC 266 event. Hooker (21-10 MMA) was looking to rebound after losing his two most recent Octagon appearances. ‘The Hangman’ had suffered defeats to perennial division contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler in those outings. Prior to those setbacks, Hooker had put together a three-fight win streak, which included a nasty knockout of James Vick.
UFC 266 Results: Dan Hooker defeats Nasrat Haqparast (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast takes place on the televised prelims of tonight’s UFC 266 event. Hooker (20-10 MMA) has lost his past two Octagon appearances, suffering defeats to perennial division contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Prior to those setbacks, ‘The Hangman’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included a nasty knockout of James Vick.
UFC 266: 'Volkanovski vs Ortega' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 266 event is headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring reigning champ Alex Volkanovski taking on Brian Ortega. Volkanovski (22-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 251 in July of 2020, where he scored his second straight victory over Max Holloway, this time by split-decision. The Australian has gone a perfect 9-0 since joining the UFC ranks in November of 2016.
Las Vegas judge rules there was probable cause for the arrest of Jon Jones: "The defendant's biological specimen shall be submitted"
Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021
A judge in Las Vegas Justice Court ruled today that there was probable cause for the arrest of UFC star Jon Jones. That news comes via ESPN‘s Marc Raimondi, who reported the following on Twitter moments ago.
Update: Jon Jones posts bail, court date set for October 26
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
Jon Jones posted bail on Friday and is no longer in custody, the UFC star is now scheduled to appear in court on October 26. Jones (261-1 MMA) was detained by Las Vegas police early Friday morning, shortly following his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. ‘Bones’ was arrested on charges of battery, domestic violence, and injuring and tampering with a vehicle.
Jorge Masvidal KO's Chris Jericho with flying knee at AEW event (Video)
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Jorge Masvidal made quite the statement at tonight’s AEW event when he KO’d wrestling great Chris Jericho with a flying knee. The former UFC welterweight title challenger, Masvidal (35-15 MMA), appeared in a segment of All Elite Wrestling that aired on Friday. Jorge’s appearance culminated in him knocking out wrestling icon Chris Jericho with his infamous flying knee.
Sean O’Malley sheds light on his recent conversation with Conor McGregor
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Sean O’Malley has shed some light on his recent conversation with former UFC champion Conor McGregor from last Sunday’s Cowboys vs Chargers game. O’Malley (14-1 MMA) made headlines on Monday after he shared a video of himself and ‘Notorious’ conversing at the game. Immediately speculation began as to what the two UFC stars were discussing.
Georges St-Pierre on Nick Diaz's late weight change request for UFC 266: "He's either, I'm sorry to say it, stupid or extremely clever"
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Georges St-Pierre has shared his thoughts on Nick Diaz’s last minute weight change request for his UFC 266 rematch with Robbie Lawler. Diaz (26-9 MMA) and Lawler (28-15 MMA) originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Dana Cam catches all of the heat from the UFC 266 weigh-ins
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Dana White had his camera rolling for today’s UFC 266 weigh-ins, which included the highly anticipated staredown between Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler. Diaz (26-9 MMA) and Lawler (28-15 MMA) are set to rematch on the main card of tomorrow night’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The pair originally collided seventeen years ago in a welterweight bout at UFC 47, with the Stockton native emerging victorious by way of second round knockout. This time around Diaz and Lawler will be competing at middleweight, a decision that was made earlier this week.
Georges St-Pierre explains why he wants Nick Diaz to get a shot at a UFC title: "I’m afraid that he left a lot of money on the table"
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Georges St-Pierre is hoping that his former opponent Nick Diaz will return better than ever at UFC 266 and score a shot at a UFC title. St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) and Diaz (26-9 MMA) collided for the UFC welterweight title back at UFC 158 in March of 2013. That evening in Montreal, ‘GSP’ was able to outpoint the Stockton native on route to a unanimous decision victory.
Colby Covington and Israel Adesanya react after Jon Jones is arrested in Las Vegas
Christopher Taylor - September 24, 2021
Colby Covington and Israel Adesanya were quick to react after news broke that former UFC champion Jon Jones had been arrested in Las Vegas. Jones was in attendance for the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday night, where his 2013 battle against Alexander Gustafsson was inducted into the UFC HOF. ‘Bones’ seemed to be in good spirits at the event and even shared optimism about fighting for the UFC heavyweight title in 2022.
Jon Jones reportedly arrested, charged with several offenses including battery domestic violence
Adam D Martin - September 24, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones was reportedly arrested and has been charged with several offenses, including battery domestic violence. Jones was in Las Vegas for the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday night, where his 2013 battle against Alexander Gustafsson was inducted into the UFC HOF. Jones even spoke to the media after the event and seemed to be in good spirits as he spoke about his optimism about fighting for the UFC heavyweight title in 2022. However, it appears as though something happened after Jones left the Hall of Fame ceremony.