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Pros react after Vicente Luque stops Tyron Woodley at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 260 event was co-headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former division champ Tyron Woodley taking on Vicente Luque. Woodley (19-7-1 MMA) was hoping to snap his three-fight losing skid when he squared off with Luque this evening. ‘The Chosen One’ was coming off a TKO loss to Colby Covington in his most previous Octagon appearance, which was preceded by back-to-back decision losses to Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
UFC 260 Result: Vicente Luque submits Tyron Woodley in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 260 event is co-headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former division champion Tyron Woodley taking on Vicente Luque. Woodley (19-6-1 MMA) will be hoping to snap his current three-fight losing skid when he squares off with Luque this evening. ‘The Chosen One’ is coming off a TKO loss to Colby Covington in his most recent Octagon appearance, which was preceded by back-to-back decision losses to Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
Pros react after Sean O'Malley KO's Thomas Almeida at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
A bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Thomas Almeida took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 260: ‘Miocic vs. Ngannou 2’ event. O’Malley (13-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a first round TKO loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 252. That setback had served as the first of O’Malley’s career, but he really never accepted it as such.
UFC 260 Result: Sean O’Malley KO's Thomas Almeida (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
A bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Thomas Almeida takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 260: ‘Miocic vs. Ngannou 2’ event. O’Malley (12-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a first round TKO loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 252. That setback served as the first of O’Malley’s career, but he hasn’t really accepted it as such.
Darren Till slams BMW for dropping Israel Adesanya over rape joke: "Stay out of fight game if you don’t like fighters talking sh*t"
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Darren Till was not happy to learn that BMW had cut ties with Israel Adesanya after the middleweight champ shared a rape joke about Kevin Holland. “Bro, I will f*ckin rape you,” Adesanya said about Holland in a now-deleted Instagram story that has resulted in the UFC superstar coming under heavy criticism. New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson condemned Adesanya for his comments, and ‘Stylebender’ later took to his social media to issue an apology.
UFC 260: 'Miocic vs. Ngannou 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 260 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. The UFC’s reigning heavyweight kingpin, Miocic (20-3 MMA), will enter tonight’s headliner coming off back-to-back victories over Daniel Cormier. In his most recent effort at UFC 252, Stipe defeated ‘DC’ by way of unanimous decision to retain his coveted title.
Cris Cyborg reacts after Dustin Poirier opts for McGregor trilogy over UFC title shot: "A fight with Conor just became more prestigious than the promotional belt"
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Cris Cyborg was one of many pro fighters who took notice when Dustin Poirier opted for a trilogy bout with Conor McGregor over a UFC title shot. After Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his official retirement from fighting, Dana White and company needed to put together a fight for the promotions vacant lightweight title.
Daniel Cormier shares required strategy for Francis Ngannou to defeat Stipe Miocic at UFC 260
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Former UFC ‘champ champ’ Daniel Cormier knows a thing or two when it comes to fighting reigning heavyweight kingpin Stipe Miocic. Cormier (22-3 MMA) and Miocic (20-3 MMA) have met three times for UFC heavyweight title, with Stipe emerging victorious in their rubber match at UFC 252 by way of decision.
Jake Paul fires back at Daniel Cormier for suggesting that Ben Askren "smashes" him in their upcoming fight
Chris Taylor - March 27, 2021
Jake Paul has fired back at Daniel Cormier this after the former UFC ‘champ champ’ suggested that Ben Askren will smash him next month. Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, and Askren, a former MMA champion, are slated to meet in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17.
Thomas Almeida scoffs at Sean O'Malley's undefeated claim ahead of UFC 260: "He can’t even own up to his mistakes"
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2021
Thomas Almeida can’t help but question the credibility of his UFC 260 opponent Sean O’Malley because ‘Sugar’ believes he is still undefeated. Almeida (22-4 MMA) and O’Malley (12-1 MMA) are set to collide in a bantamweight bout on the main card of tomorrow night’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Michael Bisping opens up on his recent run-in with Luke Rockhold
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2021
Michael Bisping has opened up on his recent run-in with former middleweight rival Luke Rockhold, this after the two crossed paths at the RVCA gym. Bisping and Rockhold fought twice in the UFC and for many years their rivalry was arguably the most heated in all of mixed martial arts.
Ben Askren explains why Usman vs. Covington 2 makes a lot more sense compared to the current UFC 261 main event
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2021
Ben Askren believes a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington makes a lot more sense when compared to the current UFC 261 main event. The promotions reigning welterweight kingpin, Usman, is set to collide with Jorge Masvidal for a second time on April 24 exclusively on pay-per-view.
Ben Askren reacts after Jorge Masvidal makes surprise appearance during Triller Fight Club press conference
Christopher Taylor - March 26, 2021
Ben Askren was not impressed that his former opponent Jorge Masvidal decided to team up with Jake Paul at today’s Triller Fight Club press conference. Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, and Askren, a former MMA champion, are slated to meet in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17.
Sean O'Malley says Thomas Almeida will be "going to Bellator" after their fight at UFC 260
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2021
Sean O’Malley believes UFC 260 will be the last time Thomas Almeida competes in the UFC. On the main card of the pay-per-view event on Saturday, O’Malley is set to return to the Octagon against Almeida who is on a three-fight losing streak and is just 1-4 in his last five. Given he is on a losing skid, O’Malley says he is sorry he will be sending him to Bellator after Saturday night.
Watch | Jake Paul and Ben Askren get physical at pre-fight face off
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2021
Jake Paul and Ben Askren came face-to-face for the first time, and to no surprise, the two got physical with one another. Paul and Askren are set to box on April 17 in a very intriguing fight given Paul will face a real fighter for the first time, while Askren will make his boxing debut. In the lead-up to the fight, Triller put on a press conference on Friday and had a face off between the two which ended in Askren shoving Paul and the YouTube star shoving him right back.
Aljamain Sterling doesn't understand why Petr Yan is getting "rewarded with a rematch"
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2021
Aljamain Sterling doesn’t understand why Petr Yan is getting a rematch. At UFC 259, Sterling fought Yan for the bantamweight title and it was a high-action fight. However, entering the championship rounds, Yan was starting to take over but in the fourth round, Yan landed an illegal knee and the fight was over and Sterling became the new champ by DQ.
Aljamain Sterling responds to criticism from veteran referee John McCarthy
Adam D Martin - March 26, 2021
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling responded to criticism from veteran referee John McCarthy about the Petr Yan illegal knee. Sterling won the UFC’s 135lbs belt at UFC 259 earlier this month in controversial fashion after Yan landed a knee to the head of a downed opponent and was disqualified. Referee Mark Smith deemed the knee intentional and gave Yan the DQ when Sterling was unable to continue. Afterward, Sterling came under heavy criticism online from fans, media, fellow fighters, and even officials when McCarthy questioned his desire not to continue. Of course, McCarthy is a podcast host these days, but he is arguably the most notable MMA referee of all time. So when he criticized Sterling for the knee incident, people listened to him.
Ticket holders warned that attending UFC 261 could result in severe and permanent damage to their health
Adam D Martin - March 26, 2021
Ticket holders have warned that attending UFC 261 could result in severe and permanent damage to their health, according to the disclaimer. The UFC will have fans back in the crowd for the first time in over a year when the promotion heads to Jacksonville, Florida on April 24 for UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2. The card is stacked with three title fights. In the main event, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman puts his belt on the line for a second time when he faces rival Jorge Masvidal. The two met last summer on Fight Island, with Usman winning a unanimous decision in a short-notice fight. Nine months later and they are running the fight back.