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Report | UFC 269: ‘Poirier vs Oliveira’ eclipsed half a million pay-per-view buys
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2022
A recent report from SBJ has indicated that UFC 269 managed to hit over 500,000 pay-per-view buys last month. In the final PPV of the year for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the promotion went all out. They put on a blockbuster card stacked from head to toe with talent, and that was particularly true for the main event and co-main event of the evening.
Michael Bisping applauds injured Francis Ngannou for overcoming adversity at UFC 270: “Fair play to him for doing a lot of work”
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2022
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has praised Francis Ngannou for the hard work he put in to claim victory at UFC 270. After two rounds of the UFC heavyweight title main event last Saturday, it appeared as if Ciryl Gane was well on his way to becoming the new king of the heavyweights. However, a fantastic adjustment by Francis Ngannou and his team ensured that “The Predator” was able to successfully defend the strap in a unanimous decision triumph.
Deiveson Figueiredo explains why he favors Kai Kara-France over a fourth fight with “crybaby” Brandon Moreno: “Brandon didn’t give me the chance to fight him again”
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2022
Deiveson Figueiredo has given his thoughts on his next opponent and why he’d rather face Kai Kara-France than Brandon Moreno. Last Saturday night at UFC 270, Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision to reclaim the UFC flyweight title. It marked the third time that the pair had faced off and the first time in which the Brazilian had been able to get his hand raised as the victor.
Official main card announced for UFC 271, Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa serves as co-headliner
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the main card for UFC 271 with Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa serving as the co-main event. Next month in Houston, the UFC will put on their second pay-per-view of the year with the headline attraction being Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 for the UFC middleweight title. However, despite that being an incredible main event, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of other intriguing contests set to go down at the Toyota Center.
Jiri Prochazka issues statement after booking title fight with Glover Teixeira at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2022
Jiri Prochazka is gunning for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and he’s making his intentions clear to Glover Teixeira. Teixeira vs. Prochazka has been set for UFC 274. The event will be taking place on May 7. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news.
Check out the official judges scorecards from ‘Ngannou vs Gane’ and ‘Moreno vs Figueiredo 3’ (Photos)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2022
The official score totals for Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane and Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno have rolled out. UFC 270 took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California this past Saturday night (Jan. 22). In the main event, Ngannou and Gane collided to determine the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. The co-main event saw Figueiredo and Moreno do battle for a third time with the UFC Flyweight Title at stake.
Tyson Fury reacts to Francis Ngannou's win at UFC 270, 'The Predator' responds
Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2022
Heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou appear to be on a collision course following last night’s UFC 270 event in Anaheim. Fury, a two-time world heavyweight champion, who has held the WBC and The Ring magazine titles since defeating Deontay Wilder in 2020, called out Ngannou prior to his fight with Ciryl Gane yesterday evening.
Ciryl Gane says he “wasn’t surprised” Francis Ngannou wanted to grapple, hopes for eventual rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2022
Ciryl Gane insists he wasn’t taken off guard by Francis Ngannou’s grappling in their UFC 270 clash. Gane entered the UFC 270 headliner as the interim heavyweight titleholder. Ngannou held the main championship. While Gane looked sharp early on, the unthinkable happened. Ngannou had success with his wrestling and even swept Gane from the bottom.
Former UFC & Bellator fighter Maiquel Falcao Killed In Brazil
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2022
Maiquel Falcao, who once competed under the UFC and Bellator banners, has died after being stabbed in Pelotas, Brazil. Gaucha ZH reports that Falcao was stabbed in the stomach outside of a bar. The incident is said to have occurred around 3 a.m. local time. Falcao was taken to a hospital but he has passed away.
Francis Ngannou explains his issues with the UFC: “I don’t feel like a free man”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2022
Francis Ngannou’s issues with the UFC go beyond money. Ngannou went one-on-one with Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. This was a title unification bout as Ngannou held the UFC Heavyweight Championship, while Gane laid claim to the interim gold. Something had to give inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Brandon Moreno on UFC 270 loss to Deiveson Figueiredo: “Obviously I thought I won”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 23, 2022
Brandon Moreno is in disagreement with the judges following his UFC 270 defeat against Deiveson Figueiredo. Moreno put the UFC Flyweight Championship on the line in the co-main event of UFC 270. The action was held inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. “The Assassin Baby” was the clear fan favorite.
Francis Ngannou reveals he completely tore his MCL three weeks prior to UFC 270
Christopher Taylor - January 23, 2022
Francis Ngannou scored a remarkable come from behind win in the unlikeliest of fashions in tonight’s UFC 270 main event. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) put his heavyweight championship on the line against former training partner and reigning interim heavyweight title holder Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) this evening.