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Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC 294
Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023
Today’s UFC 294 event was co-headlined by a middleweight contest featuring Khamzat Chimaev taking on Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing a majority decision to Leon Edwards in a fight for the promotion’s welterweight world title at UFC 286. That setback had marked ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’s’ second in a row, as he was previously knocked out by ‘Rocky’ with a head kick at UFC 278.
UFC 294 Results: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 294 results, including the co-main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing a majority decision to Leon Edwards in a fight for the promotion’s welterweight world title at UFC 286. That setback marked ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’s’ second in a row, as he was previously knocked out by Rocky with a head kick at UFC 278.
UFC 294 Results: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker ends in a no-contest (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 294 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker. Walker (21-7 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent being a lopsided decision victory over former title challenger Anthony Smith. Prior to that, the Brazilian standout had earned back-to-back stoppage wins over Ion Cutelaba and Paul Craig respectively.
UFC 294: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2023
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for today’s UFC 294 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a highly debated unanimous decision victory over Volkanovski this past February at UFC 284. Prior to that, the Russian standout had earned a submission win over Charles Oliveira to capture the promotion’s vacant lightweight title at UFC 280.
Francis Ngannou laughs off UFC's decision to blur Kamaru Usman's shirt supporting him: "Nice shirt you got there"
Josh Evanoff - October 20, 2023
Francis Ngannou seemingly got a laugh out of Kamaru Usman’s appearance on UFC Embedded this week. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to return to the cage opposite Khamzat Chimaev this Saturday. For Kamaru Usman, he enters his middleweight debut riding a two-fight losing streak to Leon Edwards. Still, the former champion is confident that he can upset ‘Borz’ and get a rematch with Sean Strickland.
PHOTO | Michael Venom Page meets with Dana White amid rumors of UFC signing
Josh Evanoff - October 20, 2023
Michael ‘Venom’ Page might end up heading to the UFC after all, based on a recent photo with Dana White. The former Bellator title challenger has been out of the cage since a knockout win over Goiti Yamaguchi in March. That was a nice rebound win for Michael Venom Page, having suffered a split-decision loss to Logan Storley last August. That was the British fighter’s first attempt at gold, but likely won’t be the last.
Khamzat Chimaev reveals cancer misdiagnosis led to brief 2021 retirement: "It's in your head"
Josh Evanoff - October 20, 2023
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has revealed why he briefly retired in 2021. ‘Borz’ is set to return to the cage on Saturday night at UFC 294 against Kamaru Usman. For Khamzat Chimaev, the fight will be the biggest of his career to date and has title stakes. If he can get through ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, the middleweight will get a future title shot against Sean Strickland.
Sean Strickland claims Kamaru Usman only took Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC 294 "for a paycheck"
Cole Shelton - October 20, 2023
Sean Strickland doesn’t think Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev will be all that competitive at UFC 294. Chimaev was supposed to fight Paulo Costa on the card, but an infection to the Brazilian’s elbow forced him to be pulled from the scrap. On 11 days’ notice, Kamaru Usman stepped up to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in a highly-anticipated matchup. The stakes also got higher as UFC CEO Dana White announced the winner would get the next middleweight title shot.
Sean Strickland reportedly turned down offer to defend middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294
Susan Cox - October 20, 2023
Sean Strickland reportedly turned down an offer to defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. It was originally to have been Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) vs. Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) at UFC 294. Costa had to withdraw due to a serious staph infection.
Israel Adesanya shares some strategic advice for Johnny Walker ahead of his fight with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294
Susan Cox - October 20, 2023
Israel Adesanya is sharing some strategic advice for Johnny Walker ahead of his fight with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294. It will be Johnny Walker (21-7 MMA) vs Magomed Ankalaev (17-1 MMA) in a light heavyweight bout tomorrow, Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Khamzat Chimaev reveals his new UFC contract is worth millions: “More than $20 million”
Susan Cox - October 20, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev is revealing that his new UFC contract is worth millions. It was ‘ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that broke the news that an agreement for a new long-term contract has been confirmed between the UFC and Khamzat Chimaev.
UFC 294: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2’ Weigh-in Results - 2 Fighters Miss Weight
Susan Cox - October 20, 2023
UFC 294 takes place tomorrow, Saturday October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Headlining the event is a lightweight title fight between current champion Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) and Alexander Volkanovski (26-2 MMA).