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Michael Chandler says he’s “not mad” at Conor McCregor for holding up his UFC career: “He’s earned every right to do what he wants”

Cole Shelton - September 16, 2024

Michael Chandler says he’s not mad at Conor McGregor for holding up his career. Chandler had been waiting to get the fight against McGregor for two years, as he had been on the sidelines waiting for him. With the fight still not being booked, Chandler decided to take a fight as he will take on Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in November in a rematch.

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Newly-minted UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili names worthy contender, and it isn't Umar Nurmagomedov

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024

Newly-minted UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has a worthy contender in mind, and it isn’t Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili is now the king of the 135-pound division after dethroning Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 306 in Las Vegas, It was the pressure and grappling of Dvalishvili that sealed the deal en route to a unanimous decision victory.

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Diego Lopes may have secured UFC 308 backup spot from Dana White: "We’d do anything for that guy"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024

Dana White likes what he has seen from Diego Lopes, and he might just give the rising 145-pounder a backup spot for the next UFC featherweight title fight. Lopes was in action on the main card of UFC 306. It was a big opportunity for the Lobo Gym member, as he went up against the number three-ranked featherweight Brian Ortega. There will be a huge shift when it’s time to update the rankings, as Lopes, who had been ranked number 13, defeated “T-City” via unanimous decision.

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Sean O'Malley & boxer Devin Haney trade shots following UFC 306

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024

In the aftermath of UFC 306, Sean O’Malley and former world boxing champion Devin Haney are keeping their beef alive and well. O’Malley was hoping for a successful UFC bantamweight title defense when he shared the Octagon with Merab Dvalishvili inside the Sphere in Las Vegas. The “Suga” show couldn’t find a way to overcome the grappling of Dvalishvili.

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Brian Ortega issues statement on UFC 306 loss to Diego Lopes

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024

Brian Ortega has spoken out following his UFC 306 loss to Diego Lopes. Going into the big pay-per-view event this past Saturday night, many were wondering if Ortega’s experience would be too much for the rising Lopes to handle. As it turns out, the Lobo Gym MMA standout was more than ready for the step up in competition.

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Dana White reacts to the UFC 306 co-main event that saw Valentina Shevchenko dethrone Alexa Grasso: “I cannot let that drive me crazy”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has given his reaction to the lackluster UFC 306 co-headliner. Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship with her one-sided unanimous decision victory over Alexa Grasso. It was the grappling of “Bullet” that proved to be too much for Grasso. While we’re back to the days of Shevchenko hitting the dance moves as a UFC champion, fans weren’t exactly thrilled with the lack of action in her title fight.

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Sean O’Malley issues statement after UFC 306 title loss to Merab Dvalishvili

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024

Sean O’Malley has lost the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Merab Dvalishvili, and he’s issued a brief statement. O’Malley entered the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night with hopes of making his second successful 135-pound title defense. It didn’t pan out for “Suga,” who had difficulty dealing with the pressure and takedowns of Dvalishvili. While O’Malley did hurt Dvalishvili with a body shot deep into the fight, it was too little, too late.

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Henry Cejudo takes aim at “bums” Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley after UFC 306: “I’m teaching wrestling for cokeheads”

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024

Henry Cejudo has taken a shot at both Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley following the result of the UFC 306 main event. As we know, Henry Cejudo is a former two-weight UFC champion. As we also know, he’s established himself as something of a troll in recent times. Throughout the course of the last five years, he has made it known that he wants to carve out an entirely new persona for himself. As such, we’ve seen the creation of ‘Triple C’.

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Aljamain Sterling sounds off after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: “That’s what a fair fight looks like”

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024

Aljamain Sterling is enjoying a victory lap after Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 last night. As we know, Aljamain Sterling was the UFC bantamweight champion once upon a time. He lost that belt after being knocked out by Sean O’Malley in their title showdown last summer. Since then, he’s opted to make the move up to featherweight, where he’s also starting to find some success.

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Umar Nurmagomedov reacts after Merab Dvalishvili dethrones Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: “I hope he won't avoid the real challenger”

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024

Umar Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Merab Dvalishvili dethroning Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. Last night, Merab Dvalishvili got the job done in style. He dominated Sean O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. From pillar to post, he produced an excellent performance to ensure he was the one leaving Las Vegas with the gold.

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UFC 306 Bonus Report: Ignacio Bahamondes one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k

Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024

The Octagon invaded The Sphere for tonight’s UFC 306 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili. The highly anticipated men’s bantamweight title fight proved to be a coming out party for Merab Dvalishvili. The Georgian standout overwhelmed Sean O’Malley right from the opening bell and utilized his grappling and strength to smother ‘The Suga Show’ for five straight rounds. After twenty-five minutes of action, Dvalishvili was awarded a much-deserved unanimous decision victory.

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Pros react after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: "I call it the other way"

Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 306 event was headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley (18-2 MMA) was looking to earn his second career title defense this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Suga’ had successfully defended his 135lbs gold this past March at UFC 299, by scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera. That win was of course preceded by his title-earning TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.