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Photo | The UFC misspelled Charles Oliveira on new lightweight title belt
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
The UFC misspelled Charles Oliveira on his new lightweight title belt in a major gaffe that is making the rounds on social media. Oliveira knocked out Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262 back in May to become the new UFC lightweight champion. Oliveira was given a brand new belt following his title fight victory, but unfortunately for “Do Bronx,” his last name was not spelled right on it.
Photo | A tweet from former Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney managed to make the UFC 264 broadcast
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
A tweet that has become some sort of meme in the MMA community from former Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney managed to make the UFC 264 broadcast. In June 2014, Rebney tweeted out the word “Mexico!!” and to this day, fans still occasionally retweet him when a Mexican MMA fighter does something amazing. Last month at UFC 263, Brandon Moreno defeated former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo to take home the belt, which led to a number of fans retweeting the old Rebney comment. But no one could have predicted that this old tweet would make a UFC show.
Kris Moutinho congratulated by Daniel Cormier following UFC 264: “You’re the most savage SOB I’ve ever met”
Adam D Martin - July 12, 2021
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier congratulated Kris Moutinho following UFC 264, telling him that “you’re the most savage SOB I’ve ever met.” Cormier was part of the commentary team that called Moutinho’s fight on Saturday night at UFC 264 against top bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley. Despite Moutinho taking the fight on extremely short notice, he put on a memorable show for the fans as he was able to continue walking forward and eating shots like a zombie as O’Malley lit him up with combinations. Although O’Malley landed 230 significant strikes in the fight — the second-most all-time in a three-round UFC fight behind Nate Diaz — the story of the fight was arguably Moutinho’s heart as he was able to absorb so much punishment and keep ticking.
New footage shows Conor McGregor threatening to kill Dustin and Jolie Poirier “in their sleep” while making a gun sign
Christopher Taylor - July 11, 2021
New video footage has surfaced showing Conor McGregor threatening to kill Dustin and Jolie Poirier following his TKO loss (leg injury) at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) squared off for a third time last night in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Ronda Rousey applauds Conor McGregor for post-fight antics at UFC 264, 'Notorious' responds
Chris Taylor - July 11, 2021
Former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey applauded Conor McGregor for his post-fight antics following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) collided for a third time yesterday evening in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Conor McGregor has successful surgery to repair broken leg following UFC 264, on crutches for six weeks
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor underwent successful surgery to repair his broken leg following UFC 264 and he’ll be on crutches for six weeks. McGregor lost his trilogy fight against his rival Dustin Poirier on Saturday night at UFC 264 when he appeared to break his ankle and was unable to continue. We now know that it was actually a broken leg that the Irishman had suffered in the fight and McGregor took to his Twitter late Sunday night to let fans know that his surgery went well on his injured limb.
Conor McGregor had ankle injury during training camp for UFC 264, confirms coach
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor injured his ankle during his training camp for his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, says his coach. Coach John Kavanagh spoke to UFC reporter Laura Sanko on Sunday, the day after McGregor lost via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage) to Poirier in the main event of UFC 264. According to McGregor’s longtime coach, the Irishman suffered an ankle injury during his training camp and even recently had a scan on it, but ultimately he was cleared to fight.
Dustin Poirier accepts Jake Paul's offer for "Sleepy Conor McGregor" necklace: "Send it over"
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier accepted Jake Paul’s offer for his “Sleepy Conor McGregor” necklace, telling him to “send it over.” Paul had a $100,000 necklace custom-made for him with a little figurine of McGregor taking a nap after Poirier knocked him out back at UFC 257. Following the fight, which saw Poirier finish McGregor via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage), Paul said that he would be willing to give Poirier his necklace, saying that he feels “The Diamond” has earned it. In reply to Paul, Poirier took to his social media and accepted Paul’s generous offer for it.
Gilbert Burns issues statement following decision win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 264
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC welterweight title contender Gilbert Burns issued a statement following his unanimous decision win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 264. Burns entered the fight against Thompson as the slight underdog, but he picked up the upset victory as he was able to take down and control Thompson on the ground to win a unanimous decision on all three of the judges’ scorecards. Following a TKO loss to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman earlier this year at UFC 258, Burns needed to bounce back with a win over Thompson to keep his No. 2 ranking and he did just that.
Stephen Thompson issues statement following UFC 264 loss to Gilbert Burns
Adam D Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson issued a statement following his unanimous decision loss at UFC 264 to Gilbert Burns. Thompson was expected to be in contention to get a title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman with a win over Burns at UFC 264, but the fight did not go his way at all. Despite Thompson having statistically some of the best takedown defense in the UFC welterweight division, Burns was still able to get him down to the ground in all three rounds and control him as he was able to pull off a small upset with a decision victory.
Max Griffin and Carlos Condit trade autographed jerseys following UFC 264
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC welterweights Max Griffin and Carlos Condit traded autographed jerseys following their fight at Saturday night’s UFC 264 pay-per-view. Griffin won a unanimous decision over Condit in a great welterweight fight that served as the main event of the UFC 264 preliminary card. Griffin won the first round with his striking, then Condit took back the second with his own standup, and then “Pain” won the third by outstriking Condit and then taking him down in the final minute of the fight to seal the deal. It was an outstanding effort by both fighters, who have lots of mutual respect.
Dana White tells UFC fighters not to expect $75,000 bonuses on the regular: "Seriously f*ck up our budget"
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC president Dana White told the UFC fighters not to expect $75,000 bonuses on the regular, saying it would “seriously f*ck up our budget.” White and the UFC increased the bonuses from $50,000 to $75,000 for UFC 264 and with the athletes having even more motivation, fans were rewarded with some amazing performances. At the end of the night, the promotion gave $75,000 each to bantamweight Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutimnho for “Fight of the Night,” and $75,000 to heavyweight Tai Tuivasa and also to middleweight Dricus Du Plessis for “Performance of the Night.”