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Robert Whittaker issues statement following gnarly UFC 308 loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Fernando Quiles - October 27, 2024

Robert Whittaker has provided an update following his first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker’s bout with Chimaev served as the UFC 308 co-headliner. While Chimaev winning the fight wasn’t all too surprising for MMA fans, Whittaker’s quick tap out had many wondering what went wrong. It became apparent that “The Reaper” suffered an injury.

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Max Holloway ponders permanent move to lightweight division: "What else is there to do?"

Fernando Quiles - October 27, 2024

Max Holloway might be on the move back to 155 pounds, and it could be permanent. Holloway challenged Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 308. The featherweight title was at stake inside Etihad Arena in Abi Dhabi. Topuria became the first man to knock Holloway out. “El Matador” put the future UFC Hall of Famer away in the third round.

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UFC 308 Bonus Report: Ilia Topuria one of five fighters to take home an extra $50k

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

The Octagon returned to Abu Dhabi for today’s UFC 308 event and five fighters ended up walking home with performance bonuses. The pay-per-view fight card was headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring Max Holloway challenging Ilia Topuria. The contest proved to be a thrilling back and forth affair for as long as it lasted. Ilia Topuria seemed to struggle to find his range in the opening rounds due to the Hawaiian’s height advantage and movement. However, he eventually found a home for his big right hand and ended up dropping Max Holloway in the early moments of round 3. Although Max got back to his feet and started firing back punches, Topuria kept his foot on the gas and eventually connects with a massive left hook that sent ‘Blessed’ crashing to the canvas (see that here). Some follow up shots were all the referee needed to see to call a stop to the contest.

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Pros react after Ilia Topuria KO's Max Holloway at UFC 308

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

Today’s UFC 308 event was headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring Ilia Topuria taking on Max Holloway. Topuria (16-0 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on the Hawaiian this afternoon. ‘El Matador’ had captured the UFC’s coveted featherweight title this past February at UFC 298, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Alex Volkanovski (see that here).

Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev
Robert Whittaker

Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev stops Robert Whittaker at UFC 308

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

Today’s UFC 308 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight showdown between Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker. Chimaev (14-0 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman one year ago at UFC 294. Prior to earning that razor thin victory, ‘Borz’ was coming off a first-round stoppage victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 279.

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UFC 308 Results: Khamzat Chimaev stops Robert Whittaker (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 308 results, including the middleweight co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker (26-7 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a first-round knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov at June’s event in Saudi Arabia. Prior to that, ‘The Reaper’ had outpointed Paulo Costa at UFC 298.

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Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 308 Results: Magomed Ankalaev defeats Aleksandar Rakic

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 308 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Aleksandar Rakic. Ankalaev (19-1-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since January of this year, where he earned a second-round knockout victory over Johnny Walker (see that here). The Russian standout will be looking to earn a title shot against Alex Pereira with an impressive showing this afternoon.

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UFC 308 Results: Lerone Murphy defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 308 results, including the men’s featherweight bout between Lerone Murphy and Dan Ige. Murphy (15-0-1 MMA) will be competing for the first time since his thrilling ‘FOTN’ unanimous decision victory over Edson Barboza this past May. ‘The Miracle’ has won four of his past five Octagon appearances by way of decision.

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UFC 308 Results: Geoff Neal TKO's Rafael dos Anjos (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 308 results, including the welterweight bout between Geoff Neal and Rafael dos Anjos. Neal (16-6 MMA) will enter today’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘Handz of Steel’ dropped a split decision to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 298 and was previously submitted by Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 285.

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Max Holloway gives assessment of "animal" Diego Lopes ahead of UFC 308

Harry Kettle - October 26, 2024

UFC legend Max Holloway has given his thoughts on UFC 308 main event back-up fighter Diego Lopes. Later tonight, Max Holloway will take on Ilia Topuria as he attempts to regain the UFC featherweight championship. In the eyes of many, this is an incredibly tough fight for ‘Blessed’. With that being said, it certainly isn’t unthinkable that he could pick up the win.

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Ilia Topuria sends a message to Max Holloway after intense UFC 308 face-off

Harry Kettle - October 26, 2024

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has issued one final warning to rival Max Holloway heading into UFC 308. Later tonight, Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway in a blockbuster main event at UFC 308. In the eyes of most fans and pundits, Topuria is the favorite to walk away with the belt. Alas, Holloway is the kind of legendary figure who can’t be overlooked.

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Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev issues a warning ahead of Aleksandar Rakic fight at UFC 308

Harry Kettle - October 26, 2024

UFC fighter Magomed Ankalaev is ready to make a statement tonight as he prepares to battle Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308. In the eyes of many, Magomed Ankalaev is the rightful number one contender for the UFC light heavyweight championship. However, he was passed over for Khalil Rountree Jr, with Magomed instead being given a fight against Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308.