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Conor McGregor reacts to “mad little fellow” Michael Chandler’s loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on rival Michael Chandler’s defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 last weekend. On Saturday night, Michael Chandler came up short in his attempt to defeat Charles Oliveira in their rematch. However, he didn’t go down without a fight. After Oliveira largely controlled the first four rounds of the contest, Chandler went for it in the fifth and almost got ‘Do Bronx’ out of there with a remarkable flurry.
Stipe Miocic issues heartfelt statement following retirement at UFC 309: "It was a honor to go to war"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic issued a heartfelt retirement statement following UFC 309. Miocic returned to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 against Jon Jones for the heavyweight title. Unfortnately, Miocic suffered a third-round knockout loss. After the defeat, Miocic announced his retirement from the sport in the Octagon.
Dominick Cruz unloads on "work mule" Ali Abdelaziz: "That’s what makes you weak"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Dominick Cruz has taken aim at MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz. Cruz announced he would be having one more fight, and commentator Jon Anik suggested he should rematch Henry Cejudo. Abdelaziz, who manages Cejudo, took to social media to claim it was an easy fight which Cruz didn’t take kindly to, as he had a heated back-and-forth
Darren Till unloads on Bo Nickal after UFC 309: "Be more humble ya ginger tool cos ur shit"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Darren Till took aim at Bo Nickal after his UFC 309 win over Paul Craig. Nickal won a decision over Craig on Saturday in a rather lackluster fight. It was the first time Nickal went the distance in his career in a fight that wasn’t that entertaining.
Tom Aspinall is confident showdown with Jon Jones will eventually happen: "He has a gigantic ego"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall believes he will eventually fight Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 309 over the weekend. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones met former champion Stipe Miocic. Sitting in the front row on fight night was interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. The British fighter weighed in as the backup fighter for the main event as well.
Israel Adesanya criticizes Bo Nickal for "boring fight" against Paul Craig at UFC 309
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Israel Adesanya was critical of Bo Nickal and his performance at UFC 309. Nickal improved to 7-0 as a pro as he beat Paul Craig by decision. However, the fight wasn’t that entertaining as the two high-level grapplers got into a striking match.
Former UFC champion thinks Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley could end in spectacular fashion: 'I truly believe that'
Fernando Quiles - November 18, 2024
Colby Covington will be facing Joaquin Buckley in December, and one former UFC champion believes a particular scenario could very well occur on fight night. This will be the biggest test in the pro MMA career of Buckley. He passed his recent test with flying colors, knocking out Stephen Thompson back in October. He’ll have a quick turnaround when he meets Covington at UFC Tampa on December 14th.
Dominick Cruz prepared for one last rodeo in UFC: 'I’m ready to walk into the fire again and see what life and death really looks like'
Fernando Quiles - November 18, 2024
Dominick Cruz feels he’s prepared for “one last dance.” Cruz is a former two-time UFC bantamweight champion. He has certainly carved out his legacy at 135 pounds. Cruz remains competitive, but as he draws closer to the age of 40, he understands that not everything lasts forever.
Jim Miller reveals plans for retirement after big win at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 18, 2024
UFC legend Jim Miller has provided an update on his retirement plans following his victory over Damon Jackson at UFC 309. Last weekend at UFC 309, Jim Miller picked up his record-extending 27th win in the Octagon. He did so by submitting Damon Jackson, reminding the masses that even at the age of 41, he’s still got what it takes to finish opponents in the UFC.
Dana White provides reassuring update on Michael Chandler's UFC future
Harry Kettle - November 18, 2024
UFC president Dana White has provided an update on the future of Michael Chandler after his loss at UFC 309. At the weekend, Michael Chandler went head to head with Charles Oliveira in their highly anticipated rematch. While Chandler had an incredible fifth round and seemed to be turning things around, the previous four rounds all belonged to the man known as ‘Do Bronx’.
Eryk Anders issues statement following UFC 309 bout cancellation: 'There was no way I would have been able to go out there'
Fernando Quiles - November 17, 2024
Eryk Anders has explained why he was forced out of his scheduled UFC 309 fight against Chris Weidman. Anders vs. Weidman was supposed to be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City this past Saturday night. The middleweight tilt would’ve been a part of the preliminary portion of the UFC 309 card.
Bo Nickal trolls fans who booed him following UFC 309 win over Paul Craig
Fernando Quiles - November 17, 2024
Bo Nickal is taking the boobirds in stride. Nickal was featured on the main card of UFC 309 this past Saturday night. The rising middleweight shared the Octagon with seasoned veteran Paul Craig. The fight stood on the feet for three rounds, and it was Nickal who earned the unanimous decision win.