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UFC 270 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Brandon Moreno (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 22, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 270 event is co-headlined by a trilogy fight between reigning UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and former title holder Deiveson Figueiredo. Moreno (19-5-2 MMA) and Figueiredo (20-2-1MMA) most recently collided at UFC 263, with the Mexican standout dethroning the Brazilian by way of submission (see that here). That rematch was preceded by a majority draw in their first encounter at UFC 256.
Colby Covington reacts after Jorge Masvidal claims Donald Trump will be rooting against him at UFC 272
Chris Taylor - January 22, 2022
Colby Covington has reacted after Jorge Masvidal claimed that Donald Trump will be rooting against him at UFC 272. The former friends turned bitter rivals, Covington and Masvidal, as set to collide in the headliner of UFC 272 on March 5, in Las Vegas, NV.
Francis Ngannou is extra motivated after receiving DM's from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: "The enthusiasm, the motivation of that message"
Chris Taylor - January 22, 2022
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou claims he is extra motivated after receiving DM’s from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) will return to the Octagon in tonight’s UFC 270 main event for a title unification bout with current interim title holder and former training partner Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA).
UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 22, 2022
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 270 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. Ngannou (16-3 MMA) most recently competed back in March of 2021 at UFC 260, where he scored a second round knockout over Stipe Miocic to become the promotions heavyweight world champion.
Deiveson Figueiredo shares some advice for “totally in decline” Cody Garbrandt
Christopher Taylor - January 21, 2022
Deiveson Figueiredo has shared some advice for the “totally in decline” former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt. After going just 1-4 in his past five fights at 135lbs, Garbrandt recently made the decision to test the waters at flyweight.
Dana White on the possibility of Jake Paul fighting in the UFC: "Never say never"
Jeffrey Walter - January 21, 2022
UFC President Dana White is not ready to completely rule out the possibility of Jake Paul fighting inside of the Octagon. The outspoken UFC boss, who has been trading verbal shots with Paul for months now, recently joined the ‘Full Send Podcast’ where he weighed in on boxing’s ‘Problem Child’.
Francis Ngannou tells Ciryl Gane he "respects" him but promises they will have a "war" at UFC 270
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2022
Francis Ngannou is expecting a war against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. In the lead-up to the UFC 270 heavyweight title unification bout, Ngannou and Gane have taken shots at one another over their past training sessions. Both men claim they knocked down the other in sparring and given Ngannou’s feud with Gane’s coach, which is his ex-coach Fernande Lopez, it seemed as though Francis and Ciryl did not have much respect for one another.
Colby Covington roasts Din Thomas during live UFC interview (Video)
Josh Evanoff - January 21, 2022
Colby Covington has seemingly made it known that anyone can be on the wrong end of his roasts. Covington was on ESPN to promote his upcoming UFC 272 main event showdown against Jorge Masvidal. During his appearance, he was interviewed by former UFC lightweight, and current MMA analyst Din Thomas.
Colby Covington vows to put Jorge Masvidal in the hospital after UFC 272: "He's in for a rude awakening"
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2022
Colby Covington has violent intentions for Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272. In the main event of UFC 272 on March 5, Covington and Masvidal will settle their differences in a highly-anticipated bout. They are former roommates and best friends that even cornered one another, but they had a massive falling out and now do not like one another. After years of trash-talking one another, they will finally fight and Covington says he will put Masvidal in the hospital.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson announces historic partnership with the UFC
Josh Evanoff - January 21, 2022
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has announced a historic shoe partnership with the UFC. Johnson has collaborated with popular sports manufacturer Under Armour for a few years now, creating a brand dubbed “Project Rock” that has seen clothing, gym accessories, and sneakers made reminiscent of the actor’s style. Johnson’s brand has now taken a huge step, as it’s the official footwear partner for the UFC.
Dana White responds to Mark Hunt’s unique ultimatum: “That sounds like that's gonna happen”
Susan Cox - January 21, 2022
Mark Hunt, a New Zealand former mixed martial artist and kickboxer of Samoan descent who currently lives in Australia, has called out Dana White and the Fertitta brothers (Frank & Lorenzo) concerning his lawsuit against the UFC. Hunt, former title contender called out White and his associates for a three vs. one matchup, thereby settling his legal battles in an MMA bout.
Sean O’Malley shares prediction for Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Susan Cox - January 21, 2022
Sean O’Malley has made his prediction for the the upcoming Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane fight tomorrow night, Saturday January 22nd at 9pm central time. Yes, UFC 270 features the much anticipated matchup between the two in the Heavyweight Main Event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.