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Alistair Overeem guarantees "a very different fight" in rematch with Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Former Strikeforce and DREAM heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem snapped his two-fight losing skid at today’s UFC Beijing event. “The Reem” needed less than five minutes to hand promotional newcomer Sergey Pavlovich the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career.
Curtis Blaydes issues statement following second loss to Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
A heavyweight tilt between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou headlined today’s UFC Beijing event. The bout served as a rematch, as Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes had previously met at UFC Fight Night 86 in April of 2016, with “The Predator” emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO (doctors stoppage).
UFC Beijing bonuses: Francis Ngannou takes home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Francis Ngannou, Li Jingliang, Alex Morono and Song Kenan each pocketed an extra $50,000 for their respective performances at today’s UFC Beijing event. Francis Ngannou and Li Jingliang took home “Performance of the Night” awards, while Alex Morono and Song Kenan earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
Brendan Schaub: Conor McGregor has been offered opponent, received contract for next fight
Thomas Taylor - November 24, 2018
According to Brendan Schaub, a veteran of the UFC heavyweight division and the host of the Below The Belt podcast, the next fight of Conor McGregor is almost a done deal. Speaking on his podcast recently, Schaub claimed that, contrary to the recent comments of UFC President Dana White, Conor McGregor has indeed been offered a fight with fan favorite UFC welterweight and lightweight contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone next.
MMA Community reacts to Alistair Overeem stopping Sergey Pavlovich
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
A heavyweight bout between former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Alistair Overeem and promotional newcomer Sergey Pavlovich co-headlined tonight’s UFC Beijing event. Alistair Overeem entered tonight’s UFC Beijing event looking to rebound, this after suffering stoppage losses to Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou in his two most recent efforts.
MMA Community reacts to Francis Ngannou defeating Curtis Blaydes
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
A heavyweight collision between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou headlined tonight’s UFC Beijing event. The bout served as a rematch, as Francis Ngannou had previously defeated Curtis Blaydes via second-round TKO (doctors stoppage) at UFC Fight Night 86 in April of 2016.
UFC Beijing Results: Francis Ngannou stops Curtis Blaydes (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
A key heavyweight rematch between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou headlined tonight’s UFC Beijing event. Curtis Blaydes enters tonight’s UFC Beijing main event on a five-fight win streak, his latest being a third-round TKO victory over Alistair Overeem at UFC 225.
UFC Beijing Results: Alistair Overeem TKO's Sergey Pavlovich (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
A heavyweight bout featuring former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Alistair Overeem taking on Sergey Pavlovich co-headlined tonight’s UFC Beijing event. Alistair Overeem entered tonight’s UFC Beijing event on a two-fight losing streak. “The Reem” suffered stoppage losses to Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou in his two most recent efforts.
Husband of Rachael Ostovich, Arnold Berdon released on bond, gets charge reclassified
Drake Riggs - November 23, 2018
Early Sunday morning on the 18th of November, UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich and her husband and fellow MMA fighter, Arnold Berdon got into an altercation that resulted in the breaking of Ostovich’s orbital bone and Berdon’s arrest. Berdon was charged with a second-degree murder attempt for the incident that took place in the couple’s Waianae home in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, MMAFighting has now reported that Berdon’s charge has been changed to a second-degree assault (felony) and he was released today on a bond of $75,000.
Curtis Blaydes will 'never, ever' stop using his wrestling, and there's a good reason for that
Tom Taylor - November 23, 2018
Curtis Blaydes, who is set to rematch Francis Ngannou in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Beijing card, is easily one of the best wrestlers in the UFC heavyweight division. And if things go according to plan, he believes he’ll retire as the best wrestler in the history of the division. “If I’m not the best right now, today, I will be the best by the time I end my career,” Blaydes told MMAjunkie this week. “Because I’m going to end my career with at least 75 career takedowns.”
England's 'Meatball' Molly returns at UFC on ESPN+ 5 in London
James Lynch - November 23, 2018
Former Cage Warriors champion “Meatball” Molly McCann will face Priscila Cachoeira at UFC on ESPN+ 5 in London on Mar. 16. The flyweight matchup was first reported by Combate and later confirmed by the UFC. McCann (7-2) will be searching for her first UFC victory after dropping her debut against Gillian Robertson at UFC Fight Night 130 in May. The loss not only snapped her six-fight win streak, but she missed weight by one pound over the 126-pound flyweight limit.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington names his ideal tag team partner for potential WWE debut
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2018
Colby Covington is the UFC’s interim welterweight champion. At present he’s hoping to fight current undisputed champion Tyron Woodley in early 2019 to unify the belts. Once he’s done that, we could see him in a different line of work, as he’s hoping to transition to the WWE ring in the future.