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Alex Pereira reacts to callout from Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m gonna keep the same line that I always do”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Alex Pereira is reacting to a callout from Khamzat Chimaev. It was Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA) vs Sean Strickland (25-4 MMA) in a middleweight bout this past weekend at UFC 276. It was Pereira, 34, who landed a devastating left hook putting Strickland down and out at 2:36 of the first round.
What's next for the stars of UFC 276?
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2022
The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 276 as International Fight Week returned with two titles on the line. In the main event, Israel Adesanya was looking to defend his middleweight title as he took on Jared Cannonier. In the co-headliner, Alexander Volkanovski was looking to defend his featherweight title as he had his trilogy match against Max Holloway.
Video | Henry Cejudo crashes Sean O’Malley’s backstage interview at UFC 276: “I think you absolutely suck!”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Henry Cejudo crashed Sean O’Malley’s backstage post-fight interview at UFC 276. It was Sean O’Malley (15-1 MMA) vs Pedro Munhoz (19-7 MMA) in a bantamweight bout this past Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The result of the contest was a ruling of no-contest due to an accidental eye poke in Round 2, compromising the vision of Munhoz, and the bout was called to a halt at 3:09.
Michael Chandler taunts Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276: “Your insecurities are showing”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Michael Chandler has taunted Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276. Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) last fought in May of this year at UFC 274 where he proved victorious via a second round knockout of his lightweight opponent, Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA).
Pedro Munhoz details the damage he suffered from Sean O’Malley’s eye pokes at UFC 276: “There’s a scratch in the cornea all the way around it”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Pedro Munhoz has revealed the damage he sustained from the accidental eye poke he received at the hands of Sean O’Malley. Last Saturday night at UFC 276, Pedro Munhoz gave Sean O’Malley a tough first round in their bantamweight encounter. Unfortunately, in the second, an accidental eye poke left Munhoz unable to continue.
Jessica-Rose Clark issues statement following nasty submission loss at UFC 276: “She did a really good job of continuing to armbar me after I tapped”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Jessica-Rose Clark released a statement on Instagram following her tough submission loss at UFC 276 last weekend. The 34-year-old fan favourite went into battle once again on Saturday night as she squared off against Julija Stoliarenko. Unfortunately for her, within just 45 seconds of the bout getting underway, Clark was on the losing end of a submission with Stoliarenko using an armbar to secure the victory.
Urijah Faber says Josh Emmett was livid after being “ghosted” at UFC 276: “Last night he was like, ‘You know what, F this. I wish they’d just release me. I get no respect'”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Urijah Faber has revealed that Josh Emmett wasn’t happy following an incident during International Fight Week. For many years now Josh Emmett has been representing Team Alpha Male at the elite level, and he’s been doing so pretty effectively. The veteran is currently riding a five-fight win streak and after edging past Calvin Kattar via split decision last month, many felt as if he’d earned the right to challenge for the UFC featherweight championship.
Max Holloway issues statement following loss to Alex Volkanovski at UFC 276
Jeffrey Walter - July 3, 2022
Max Holloway has issued a statement after suffering a third loss to Alex Volkanovski at last night’s UFC 276 event in Las Vegas. Holloway (23-7 MMA) was looking to reclaim the promotions featherweight world title when he stepped into the Octagon yesterday night at T-Mobile Arena. ‘Blessed’ had entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after defeating Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
Francis Ngannou goes to bat for fellow UFC champion Israel Adesanya following criticism from Jon Jones: “Some people talk and some act”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou has come to the defense of middleweight king Israel Adesanya. Adesanya put his UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276. The action was held inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jon Jones reacts to the performances of Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 276
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Jon Jones has given his take on the UFC 276 performances of Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. Adesanya headlined UFC 276 in Las Vegas. He put the UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Jared Cannonier. While it wasn’t exactly a barn burner, Adesanya kept his opponent at bay and scored the unanimous decision victory.
Alex Volkanovski wants to “move up” following dominant win over Max Holloway at UFC 276: “I don’t think this division itself can keep me busy”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski is looking for a challenge outside of 145 pounds. Volkanovski went one-on-one with Max Holloway a third time in the co-main event of UFC 276. This was a dominant showing from Volkanovski, who was just too fast for Holloway.
Video | Nate Diaz smacks up a reporter backstage at UFC 276
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
The latest victim of Nate Diaz’s Stockton slap has been revealed. Nate Diaz is known for playing by his own rules and if something irritates him, he will let it be known. That’s exactly what happened backstage at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.