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Conor McGregor lashes out at victim in civil case defeat
Harry Kettle - November 23, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has lashed out at Nikita Hand following the verdict in his sexual assault civil case. As many of you would’ve heard, Conor McGregor lost his civil case against Nikita Hand in Ireland. The verdict noted that McGregor was found guilty, meaning he will have to pay damages to the victim.
UFC Macau Bonus Report: Muslim Salikhov one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2024
The Octagon returned to China for today’s UFC Macau event and four fighters walked away with $50k performance bonuses. The thirteen-bout fight card was headlined by a highly anticipated men’s bantamweight contest between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. The fight proved to be a solid scrap. Although Petr Yan was able to outland Deiveson Figueiredo for the majority of the fight, the former flyweight champion still had some moments, including dropping ‘No Mercy’ in the fourth round. However, Yan’s striking and grappling was on point tonight and after twenty-five minutes it was clear he had done more than enough to earn a unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Petr Yan defeats Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2024
Today’s UFC Macau event was headlined by a key men’s bantamweight bout featuring Petr Yan taking on Deiveson Figueiredo. Yan (18-5 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since defeating Song Yadong by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 299 event. That win had snapped a three-fight losing skid for the former bantamweight champion, as ‘No Mercy’ had previously dropped three straight decisions to Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli respectively.
UFC Macau Results: Petr Yan defeats Deiveson Figueiredo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Macau results, including the men’s bantamweight main event between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. Yan (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Song Yadong by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 299 event. That win snapped a three-fight losing skid for the former bantamweight champion, as ‘No Mercy’ had previously dropped three straight decisions to Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli respectively.
UFC Macau Results: Carlos Ulberg defeats Volkan Oezdemir (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Macau results, including the light heavyweight bout between Carlos Ulberg and Volkan Oezdemir. Ulberg (11-1 MMA) will be competing for the first time since knocking out Alonzo Menifield at May’s UFC St. Louis event. That victory marked ‘Black Jag’s’ sixth in a row, with five of those six wins coming by way of finish.
VIDEO | Feng Xiaocan taken out on a stretcher following brutal KO loss to Shi Ming at UFC Macau
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2024
Scary scenes in Macau after Feng Xiaocan was taken out on a stretcher following her brutal head kick knockout loss to Shi Ming. Ming entered the contest as big betting underdog and throughout the opening two rounds, she struggled to find her range against her much taller opponent in Xiaocan.
UFC Macau: 'Yan vs. Figueiredo' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 22, 2024
The Octagon returns to China for today’s UFC Macau event, a thirteen bout fight card headliner by Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. Yan (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Song Yadong by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 299 event. That win snapped a three-fight losing skid for the former bantamweight champion, as ‘No Mercy’ had previously dropped three straight decisions to Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli respectively.
Justin Gaethje shoots down potential rematch with Michael Chandler, interested in Dan Hooker among others
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2024
Justin Gaethje is hoping to return in March of 2025 and has a few names in mind. Gaethje is coming off a brutal KO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 back in April to lose his BMF belt. After the fight, ‘The Highlight’ said he planned to take some time off.
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell bizarrely slams Elon Musk: "Earth is flat, Jesus is king"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell has began feuding with Elon Musk. ‘Thug Nasty’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since stepping up to face Josh Emmett last December. That night saw Bryce Mitchell suffer a devastating first-round knockout loss. The defeat was the grappler’s first knockout defeat of his career and made him make a few changes. After a year away from the cage, Mitchell is now set to return.
Israel Adesanya defends Jon Jones following UFC 309 knockout win: "He's given enough"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has praised Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 over the weekend in New York City. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones faced Stipe Miocic. For his part, the 42-year-old former heavyweight champion hadn’t been seen in the cage since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021.
Jake Paul reacts to Conor McGregor’s sexual assault verdict, ‘Notorious’ responds
BJ Penn Staff - November 22, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has been found civically liable of rape in Ireland, and his combat sports rival Jake Paul was one of the first to react to the disturbing news. Over the last week, McGregor has been embroiled in a highly publicized civil trial stemming from an 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, during which he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand. The “alleged” stipulation is no longer required, as far as Dublin’s High Court is concerned, after jurors sided with Hand on Nov. 22.
Carlos Ulberg believes win over Volkan Oezdemir could earn him a title shot: "Anything can happen"
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2024
Carlos Ulberg believes he could secure a lightweight title shot with a win over Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Macau. Ulberg is a riding contender at light heavyweight and is ranked 10th. However, he’s set to fight the eighth-ranked contender and a former title contender in Oezdemir in a pivotal light heavyweight bout. It’s the biggest step-up in competition that Ulberg has faced and he knows a win will do him wonders.
Conor McGregor issues statement after Dublin jury rules he's liable for sexual assault
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 22, 2024
Conor McGregor has spoken out after a jury in Dublin found him liable in a 2018 sexual assault case. The jury determined that the UFC megastar was guilty of sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018. Irish Mirror’s Pat Healy revealed that the verdict includes damages around €250,000. Hand filed the civil suit back in 2021 and alleged that she never gave consent to an intoxicated McGregor. Hand alleged that both McGregor and a man named James Lawrence sexually assaulted her. The jury determined that Lawrence did not commit sexual assault.
Daniel Cormier responds to Bo Nickal’s criticism of his commentary at UFC 309: “I think he may have misunderstood”
BJ Penn Staff - November 22, 2024
Daniel Cormier is trying to clear the air with Bo Nickal. The undefeated Nickal, one of the hottest prospects in the UFC middleweight division, was back in action at UFC 309 last weekend, taking on Scotland’s Paul Craig. Nickal won the fight by decision, but the majority of fans seemed to be disappointed by his performance, and Cormier, who was on commentary duty, didn’t seem to be blown away either. In fact, Cormier was critical enough of his fellow wrestler’s performance that Nickal took issue with his comments after the fact.
Deiveson Figueiredo thinks UFC Macau win over Petr Yan would earn him bantamweight title shot against Merab Dvalishvili
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 22, 2024
Deieveson Figueiredo has his sights set on UFC gold once again, and he thinks a win over Petr Yan will get him there. Figueiredo is no stranger to holding a title under the UFC banner. He is a former two-time UFC flyweight champion. The Brazilian bruiser is hoping to repeat that success at 135 pounds. So far, Figueiredo is 3-0 since moving on from the flyweight division.
Ian Machado Garry hopes Joaquin Buckley puts "p***y" Colby Covington to sleep at UFC Tampa: "He’s a bitch"
Cole Shelton - November 21, 2024
Ian Machado Garry is rooting for Joaquin Buckley to beat Colby Covington at UFC Tampa. Garry had been calling out Covington, but the fight didn’t happen. Instead, Garry was booked to headline UFC Tampa against Buckley. However, the Irishman ended up getting moved a week earlier to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, while Covington then stepped up on short notice to face Buckley.
Ian Machado Garry opens up on UFC 310 showdown against Shavkat Rakhmonov: "Undefeated vs. Undefeated"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2024
Ian Machado Garry can’t wait to lock horns with Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. ‘The Future’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a unanimous decision victory over Michael Page in June. The win was Ian Machado Garry’s biggest of his career thus far and moved him to a stellar 15-0 inside the cage. Following the victory, the Irishman called for a showdown with fellow unbeaten contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Gable Steveson opens up on MMA future after training with Jon Jones: "That put a major spark in me"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2024
Former Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson believes MMA is likely in his future. The Minnesota wrestler is in a bit of a strange place in his career. After winning gold at the 2020 Summer Games, Gable Steveson instantly became a star. The 24-year-old quickly signed a deal to join the WWE, bypassing offers from the likes of UFC and Bellator. Sadly for Steveson, professional wrestling wasn’t the right fit.