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Official main card lineup released for UFC 294: ‘Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2’
Harry Kettle - October 9, 2023
The official main card lineup has been released for UFC 294 later this month, with the main event being Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira 2. Later this month, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be making its return to Abu Dhabi. For the second straight year, the man event will see Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev clash for the UFC lightweight title. This time around, though, it will be Makhachev who is defending after he was able to beat ‘Do Bronx’ for the strap twelve months ago. Since then, both men have won one contest – against Alexander Volkanovski and Beneil Dariush respectively.
Bryce Mitchell says he choked a deer to death while hunting in the woods: “Slid my left arm in and I proceeded to choke it to death”
Fernando Quiles - October 8, 2023
When Bryce Mitchell isn’t swinging leather inside the Octagon, he’s choking a deer to death it appears. Mitchell has made waves in the UFC, and it’s not solely because of his MMA skills. The top 10-ranked UFC featherweight also has quite the personality. Mitchell is proud to explore the outdoors and go hunting. This latest story in the adventures of Mitchell, however, is quite a doozy.
UFC CEO Dana White announces end of flag ban: “If any flags hurt your feelings, too f**king bad”
Fernando Quiles - October 8, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has put an end to the flag ban. Fight fans were surprised when Joe Pyfer was draped in the American flag following his second-round submission victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 80. There had been a UFC policy in place banning flags inside the Octagon. This was in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
UFC Vegas 80 Bonus Report: Bobby Green one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green. The highly anticipated lightweight main event proved to be a short-lived affair. Bobby Green connected with a straight left early in the opening round which sent Grant Dawson crashing to the Octagon canvas. From there, ‘King’ proceeded to unload some heavy ground and pound which forced the referee to step in and stop the contest.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Joe Pyfer stops Abdul Razak Alhassan in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the co-main event between Joe Pyfer and Abdul Razak Alhassan. Pyfer (9-2 MMA) will be looking to extend his current win streak to seven in a row when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Bodybagz’ most recently competed at April’s UFC 287 event, where he scored a first-round TKO victory over Gerald Meerschaert.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Joaquin Buckley defeats Alex Morono
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the welterweight bout between Alex Morono and Joaquin Buckley. Morono (23-8 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Tim Means this past May in Charlotte. ‘The Great White’ has gone 5-1 over his past six Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Vegas 80: 'Dawson vs. Green' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green. Dawson (20-1-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a twelve-fight unbeaten streak, which includes three straight victories under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past July, ‘KGD’ defeated Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision.
WATCH | Bobby Green denies Grant Dawson handshake in heated faceoff ahead of UFC Vegas 80
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2023
Bobby Green and Grant Dawson had a heated faceoff ahead of UFC Vegas 80. Green and Dawson are set to headline the Fight Night card at the UFC Apex on Saturday night. Ahead of the matchup, Dawson has been vocal that he expects to be able to outgrapple Green with ease. Green, meanwhile, told Dawson to keep the same energy, and claimed he didn’t even know who Dawson was.
Jorge Masvidal's next Gamebred Bareknuckle FC event to feature 12 former UFC fighters
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2023
The next event for Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion will feature no fewer than 12 former UFC fighters. While he may no longer be part of the UFC roster, Jorge Masvidal certainly knows his stuff when it comes to bringing in recognizable names for his events. ‘Gamebred’ has been in the promoter game for a while now and in that time, he’s had a few really enjoyable events. As we look ahead to the future, it certainly seems as if that’s going to be his primary focus with regard to what he’ll spend most of his time doing.
Bobby Green doubles down on his accusations that Russian UFC fighters are getting away with cheating: “The Russian be cheating right now”
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2023
Bobby Green has once again accused Russian fighters in the UFC of getting away with cheating. If there’s one thing we know to be true about Bobby Green, it’s that he is outspoken. If he has something on his mind, there’s an excellent chance he’s going to say it – and he doesn’t particularly care who he upsets along the way. Green is the sort of fighter that fans adore and this weekend, he’ll get the chance to prove why all over again when he locks horns with Grant Dawson.
Justin Gaethje reportedly next for Islam Makhachev if the Russian defeats Charles Oliveira at UFC 294
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2023
Justin Gaethje is reportedly being lined up next for Islam Makhachev if the latter is able to get past Charles Oliveira again. This year has been a pretty good one for Justin Gaethje, to put it lightly. ‘The Highlight’ has beaten Rafael Fiziev and Dustin Poirier, and in the latter of those two wins, he won via knockout to claim the BMF title. Gaethje has always been an action fighter and someone who is willing to risk it all, but on the two occasions he’s fought for the UFC lightweight championship, he’s come up short against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
Ricky Glenn reveals he trained with Ben Askren for Drew Dober fight, plans to get "redemption" for his last bout
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2023
Ricky Glenn is going back to his roots for his UFC Vegas 80 fight against Drew Dober. Glenn is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Christos Giagos earlier this year, which was a tough pill to swallow. It was his first fight in a year-and-a-half and immediately after the loss, Glenn wanted to get the bad taste out of his mouth.
Jon Jones training with grappling legend Gordon Ryan ahead of UFC 295: "Stipe over there preparing for a boxing match"
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2023
Jon Jones brought in an interesting training partner for his UFC 295 title fight against Stipe Miocic. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time when he takes on the former champ Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 from Madison Square Garden on Nov. 11. It’s a massive fight and a highly-anticipated scrap as it is arguably the MMA GOAT vs. the UFC’s heavyweight GOAT.
Bobby Green says he used to be beat the "dog shit" out of Sean Strickland in past training sessions
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2023
Bobby Green claims he used to beat up current UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland in sparring sessions. Strickland is the UFC’s newly crowned middleweight champion, but before he even made it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he and Green used to battle it out in sparring. According to Green, the two used to train with one another when they were around 21 or 22, and he used to beat up Strickland with ease.
Colby Covington reveals the "biggest challenge" Leon Edwards poses to him at UFC 296
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2023
Colby Covington is only worried about Leon Edwards showing up at UFC 296. Covington is set to challenge for Edwards’ UFC welterweight title in the main event of UFC 296 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s an intriguing matchup and one the oddsmakers have Edwards as a small betting favorite.
Alistair Overeem reportedly retires from MMA, set to enter the political world
Josh Evanoff - October 5, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem has reportedly retired for good. ‘The Demolition Man’ is one of the sport’s most beloved heavyweights. He’s a former veteran of PRIDE, UFC, Strikeforce, and even DREAM. Along the way, he faced some of the biggest names in the sport, including Brock Lesnar, Stipe Miocic, Frank Mir, and more.
Merab Dvalishvili walks back on his stance of “never fighting” his friend Aljamain Sterling
Susan Cox - October 5, 2023
Merab Dvalishvili is walking back on his stance of ‘never fighting’ his friend Aljamain Sterling. It was Dvalishvili (16-4 MMA) who said, back in September of 2021, prior to his TKO victory over Marlon Moraes (23-13 MMA) at UFC 266:
Colby Covington unloads on UFC veteran Matt Brown for his recent comments: “You married trailer trash, yeah”
Susan Cox - October 5, 2023
Colby Covington is unloading on UFC veteran Matt Brown for his recent comments. UFC welterweight veteran Matt Brown believes Colby Covington’s career in MMA may be over should he lose to Leon Edwards in their upcoming bout.