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Weili Zhang was surprised that fight fans booed “poor” Carla Esparza at UFC 281 in New York: “I don’t know why. Maybe more fans like my fight style”
Harry Kettle - November 22, 2022
Weili Zhang has admitted that she was surprised to hear fans booing Carla Esparza during their showdown at UFC 281. Earlier this month at UFC 281, Weili Zhang regained the UFC strawweight championship. After a competitive first round, the Chinese sensation submitted Carla Esparza to become a two-time champ.
Sean O'Malley reveals he's been promised a title shot next: "I'm the biggest fight"
Cole Shelton - November 21, 2022
Sean O’Malley will be fighting for UFC gold next time out. O’Malley picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC 280 as he beat Petr Yan by split decision. Since the fight, many have wondered what would be next for O’Malley, but now it is set. According to ‘Suga’ – who just sat down with the UFC – he will be fighting for the belt in his next fight.
Darren Till reveals the request he made to the UFC ahead of UFC 282 fight against Dricus Du Plessis
Cole Shelton - November 21, 2022
Darren Till doesn’t think there is any pressure on him ahead of his return fight at UFC 282 against Dricus Du Plessis. Till is set to return to the Octagon in Las Vegas against Du Plessis in his first fight in over a year since he suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson. The Brit is on a two-fight losing skid and has lost four of his last five overall.
Jiri Prochazka determined to put on "best performance" against Glover Teixeira at UFC 282: "I don't want to repeat those mistakes"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2022
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is determined to put forth a better showing against Glover Teixeira. In June in a clash in Singapore, the two 205-pound contenders went to war. In the main event of UFC 275, Prochazka and Teixeira put forth one of the best fights of the year. For five rounds, it was back-and-forth action, with each man having success.
Michael Chandler hits back at accusations of being a dirty fighter in Dustin Poirier fight: "You're just in there trying to survive"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler wants to make it clear that he’s not a dirty fighter. ‘Iron’ returned to action at UFC 281 earlier this month in New York City. Standing opposite the former Bellator champion was Dustin Poirier. ‘The Diamond’ was also looking to break back into title contention, having been out of action for nearly a year.
Cain Velasquez requests permission to compete in Lucha Libre wrestling event while on bail
Cole Shelton - November 21, 2022
Cain Velasquez is looking to compete at a Lucha Libre wrestling match on December 3 in Tempe, Arizona. On November 8, Velasquez was officially released on bail. The judge indicated he understood Velasquez’s danger but views it as an isolated incident. Due to Velasquez’s previous criminal history (none), his status as a father with children, his flight risk status (low), and his previously proposed set of stipulations.
Conor McGregor responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov's latest diss: "You quit and ran, brother. God bless. I’m still here if you wanna go again"
Lewis Simpson - November 21, 2022
Conor McGregor has responded to the latest diss from his long-time rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov took part in a public speaking event in Toronto. The former lightweight champion discussed the recent success of coaching and his newly crowned champions, Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov. Makhachev attained UFC gold at UFC 280 by submitting Charles Oliveira. At the same time, his younger relative Usman picked up gold on Friday past at Bellator 288 over Patricky Pitbull. Two lightweight champions under two organisations.
Khamzat Chimaev looks absolutely massive in latest social media post (Photo)
Lewis Simpson - November 21, 2022
At this rate, judging by Khamzat Chimaev’s most-recent Instagram post, the rising star will be heading to heavyweight, never mind middleweight. The image of the bulked-up Chechen has fans wondering what weight division we may see him compete at next. The welterweight contender’s last fight was fought at 180lbs, and after missing weight against his scheduled bout with Nate Diaz at UFC 279 and the muscle mass he’s gained, 170lbs could be a thing of the past.
Leon Edwards refuses to “let go” of Jorge Masvidal altercation at UFC London: “I have to get it back in the octagon or in the street”
Harry Kettle - November 21, 2022
Leon Edwards has admitted he can’t let go of his 2019 interaction with Jorge Masvidal at UFC London. At this moment in time, Leon Edwards is on top of the world. He’s the UFC welterweight champion and with a trilogy fight against Kamaru Usman on the horizon, we’d say he’s almost certainly set for the biggest payday of his career.
Khamzat Chimaev strongly rejects Francis Ngannou’s fighter pay gripe: “He was speaking about living outside before”
Harry Kettle - November 21, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has hit out at Francis Ngannou for criticising the Ultimate Fighting Championship over fighter pay. For the last few years, fighter pay has been a big issue in the UFC. From champions to contenders and beyond, many have had a thing or two to say on the matter.
Michael Chandler eyes showdown with Jorge Masvidal: "You tell me who the BMF is right now"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2022
Michael Chandler is playing fantasy matchmaker, and he thinks one bout, in particular, might just get his juices flowing. Chandler is known for his exciting fighting style in the lightweight division. Whether he wins or loses, oftentimes, fans are more than satisfied seeing the former three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion in action. With that said, he could be looking at another fan favorite to fight, but this one competes at welterweight.
Derrick Lewis receives clean bill of health after being pulled from UFC Vegas 65 main event
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2022
Fans worried about Derrick Lewis’ health can breathe easier. Lewis was scheduled to collide with Serghei Spivac in the main event of UFC Vegas 65 this past Saturday. On the day of the event, news broke that Lewis vs. Spivac was scrapped after “The Black Beast” was forced to pull out due to a non-COVID-related illness.
UFC Vegas 65 Bonus Report: Jack Della Maddalena one of four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - November 19, 2022
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 65 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak. Tonight’s light heavyweight main event resulted in a wild back and forth affair. Ion Cutelaba had a strong opening round, hurting Kennedy Nzechukwu and taking him down on multiple occasions. However, the ‘African Savage’ was able to weather the storm and wound up putting ‘The Hulk’ away with some nasty knees and punches early on in Round 2.
Pros react after Kennedy Nzechukwu stops Ion Cutelaba at UFC Vegas 65
Chris Taylor - November 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 65 event was headlined by a light heavyweight contest featuring Kennedy Nzechukwu taking on Ion Cutelaba. Cutelaba (16-9-1 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Hulk’ was coming off back-to-back submission losses to Ryan Spann and Johnny Walker in his most previous efforts. The Moldova native had gone just 1-4-1 over his past six UFC appearances ahead of tonight’s bout.
UFC Vegas 65 Results: Kennedy Nzechukwu TKO's Ion Cutelaba (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 65 event is headlined by a light heavyweight contest featuring Kennedy Nzechukwu taking on Ion Cutelaba. Cutelaba (16-9-1 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Hulk’ is coming off back-to-back submission losses to Ryan Spann and Johnny Walker in his most recent efforts. The Moldova native has gone just 1-4-1 over his past six UFC appearances.
Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac is OFF tonight’s UFC Vegas 65 fight card
Chris Taylor - November 19, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 65 event was supposed to be headlined by a heavyweight contest between Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivac. Unfortunately for fights fans that is no longer the case.
Sean Strickland goes to battle with professional boxer in heated sparring session (Video)
Susan Cox - November 18, 2022
Sean Strickland has gone to battle with a professional boxer in a heated sparring session. It was Denis Douglin who called out Strickland on social media for a sparring session. ‘Tarzan’ complied with the request, and it was Douglin who paid the consequences during a recent bout at Xtreme Couture.
Vanessa Demopoulos doubts Maria Oliveira will want to go to the ground with her at UFC Vegas 65
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2022
Vanessa Demopoulos was very familiar with Maria Oliveira when she was offered to fight her at UFC Vegas 65. Demopoulos is coming off a split decision win over Jinh Yu Frey and wasn’t sure what was going to be next for her. But, she was adamant she wanted to fight one more time in 2022 which is what happened.