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Dustin Poirier reacts after Benoit Saint-Denis blames staph infection for his UFC 299 performance: “You don’t say that when you lose”
Susan Cox - March 25, 2024
Dustin Poirier is reacting after Benoit Saint-Denis blames staph infection for his UFC 299 performance. UFC 299 took place on Saturday, March 9th and the co-main event featured Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) going up against Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) in a lightweight bout. The result was a KO victory for ‘The Diamond’.
Jiri Prochazka explains how one “small mistake” led to his KO loss to Alex Pereira: “Until that moment, I handled that fight”
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024
Jiri Prochazka has given his thoughts on how he performed in his championship defeat to Alex Pereira at UFC 295. Last November, Alex Pereira finished Jiri Prochazka to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. It came following an electric back-and-forth affair between the two, but in the end, it was ‘Poatan’ who had his hand raised in victory.
Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz announces second shoulder surgery: “It is what it is”
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has announced that he will have a second surgery on his shoulder. At the age of 41, Jan Blachowicz is still seen as a contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He’s lost just two of his last nine outings, with his most recent appearance being a tight split decision defeat to Alex Pereira. Following that bout, he was set for a rematch against Aleksandar Rakic, but he was forced to pull out as he required shoulder surgery.
Payton Talbott expresses interest in fighting Dominick Cruz following UFC Vegas 89
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024
UFC bantamweight Payton Talbott has expressed an interest in taking on Dominick Cruz in his next fight. Last weekend, Payton Talbott really announced himself to the rest of the bantamweight division. He went head to head with Cameron Saaiman and, in more ways than one, he outclassed him. It was a really strong performance from the unbeaten sensation and now, he’s ready to try and make a splash in the top 15.
Daniel Cormier exits NCAA wrestling commentary amid criticism: "Continue to do things the same way and say wrestling hasn't changed since the 40s"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
Daniel Cormier has had enough of the NCAA wrestling community. Cormier has been fulfilling commentary duties on ESPN for the NCAA wrestling tournament. While some have enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm Cormier has brought to the broadcasts, there are some within the amateur wrestling scene who don’t feel “DC” has gone in-depth enough with his time in the booth.
Fans share concern for UFC star Conor McGregor following "Road House" interview with Jake Gyllenhaal
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
A recent Conor McGregor interview promoting the “Road House” film has been looked at under a microscope by fight fans. McGregor has been making the media rounds for the movie, which was released on Prime Video on March 21. The “Notorious” is co-stars with Jake Gyllenhaal for the remake of the 1989 film. While McGregor is no stranger to the bright lights, he has admitted that Hollywood is a different beast in terms of what’s expected from actors on the set.
Andre Lima’s post-fight tattoo earned him an extra $25k from UFC CEO Dana White
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
UFC Vegas 89 winner Andre Lima got more than he bargained for on fight night, but he made the most of it. Lima took on Igor Severino inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night. In round two, time had been called as Lima was complaining about a bite from his opponent. The referee waved off the bout. At first, the UFC commentary team felt a warning would’ve been more appropriate, but once Lima showed off the bite mark it was clear that Igor’s actions were intentional.
UFC veteran Jamie Varner takes aim at Laura Sanko for “ruining the fights” with her commentary: “She is just annoying”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
Laura Sanko has been showered with praise ever since taking on the role of UFC color commentator, but Jamie Varner is clearly not impressed. Sanko was on the call for UFC Vegas 89 this past Saturday night, which was headlined by a women’s flyweight battle between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas. She was joined at the desk by play-by-play fixture on Fight Night cards Brendan Fitzgerald, and Paul Felder.
Pros react after Rose Namajunas defeats Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
A women’s flyweight bout between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event. Namajunas (12-6 MMA) entered tonight’s main event looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. ‘Thug’ had made her flyweight debut this past September, where she suffered a unanimous decision loss to Manon Fiorot. Prior to that, she dropped a decision to Carla Esparza to lose the promotion‘s strawweight title.
UFC Vegas 89 Results: Rose Namajunas defeats Amanda Ribas (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 results, including the main event between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas. Namajunas (11-6 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. ‘Thug’ made her flyweight debut this past September, where she suffered a unanimous decision loss to Manon Fiorot. Prior to that, she dropped a decision to Carla Esparza to lose the strawweight title.
Pros react after Karl Williams defeats Justin Tafa at UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams. Tafa (7-3 MMA) entered the contest on a three-fight winning streak, with all three of those victories coming by way of knockout. During that impressive stretch the Aussie had scored finishes over Harry Hunsucker, Parker Porter and Austen Lane respectively.
UFC Vegas 89 Results: Karl Williams defeats Justin Tafa (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 results, including the co-main event between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams. Tafa (7-3 MMA) enters the contest riding a three-fight winning streak, with all three victories coming by way of knockout. During that stretch the Aussie has scored finishes over Harry Hunsucker, Parker Porter and Austen Lane respectively.
Dana White gives André Lima a "I got f**king bit bonus" following UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
Dana White provided André Lima with a “I got f**king bit bonus” following his disqualification win at tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event. Lima (7-0 MMA) squared off with Igor Severino (8-1 MMA) in the second scrap of tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Pros react after Igor Severino gets disqualified for biting André Lima at UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
Igor Severino was disqualified for biting André Lima during their flyweight contest at UFC Vegas 89. Severino vs. Lima was the second scrap on tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas. Ribas (13-4 MMA) most recently competed last November, where she scored a third-round TKO victory over Luana Pinheiro. That finish got Ribas back into the win column, as she had previously suffered a TKO loss to Maycee Barber.
Dustin Poirier rejects the idea that he doesn't deserve to fight Islam Makhachev: "I've done more in this sport than he has"
Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2024
Dustin Poirier doesn’t want to hear any talk about how he doesn’t deserve to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 299 earlier this month against Benoit Saint-Denis. Heading into the bout, Dustin Poirier was actually quite a heavy underdog. Having not competed since a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje, the former interim champion was out for blood against ‘The God Of War’.
UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
The UFC Vegas 89 ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ weigh-in results are in and all fighters have successfully made weight. UFC Vegas 89 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, March 23rd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Belal Muhammad doesn’t buy Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300: “I think it was more so to hype up Leon”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad doesn’t believe Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300. While he may not be fighting at UFC 300, it wasn’t through a lack of trying for Leon Edwards. The UFC welterweight champion was reportedly offered three different opponents for the event, as per Dana White. However, none of those actually came to fruition.