Author: Chris Taylor

  • Michael Chandler reacts following loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 262

    Michael Chandler reacts following loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 262

    Michael Chandler was looking to earn his fourth consecutive knockout and the lightweight title when he squared off with Charles Oliveira at UFC 262. Chandler (22-6 MMA) had entered tonight’s event with a ton of momentum having earned three first round finishes in a row. During that stretch ‘Iron’ had scored stoppage wins over Sidney […]

  • Charles Oliveira not closing the door on featherweight: “If Dana White gave me the opportunity to go back down to featherweight and win, I’d take it”

    Charles Oliveira not closing the door on featherweight: “If Dana White gave me the opportunity to go back down to featherweight and win, I’d take it”

    Charles Oliveira is not closing the door on a return to featherweight after defeating Michael Chandler for the lightweight title at tonight’s UFC 262 event. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) and Chandler (22-6 MMA) squared off for the promotions vacant lightweight title this evening in Houston. Michael Chandler was looking to earn his fourth consecutive knockout when he […]

  • UFC 262 Bonus Report: Charles Oliveira earns $75k for title-earning finish of Michael Chandler

    UFC 262 Bonus Report: Charles Oliveira earns $75k for title-earning finish of Michael Chandler

    The Octagon returned to Houston for tonight’s UFC 262 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight proved to be a tale of two rounds. Michael Chandler was able to get off to a strong start in round one, hurting Charles Oliveira on number of […]

  • Pros react after Charles Oliveira TKO’s Michael Chandler at UFC 262

    Pros react after Charles Oliveira TKO’s Michael Chandler at UFC 262

    Tonight’s UFC 262 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Michael Chandler taking on submission ace Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) had entered tonight’s main event sporting an impressive eight-fight winning streak. During that stretch ‘Do Bronx’ had earned seven finishes, with his lone decision victory coming in lopsided fashion over Tony Ferguson. […]

  • UFC 262 Results: Charles Oliveira KO’s Michael Chandler (Video)

    UFC 262 Results: Charles Oliveira KO’s Michael Chandler (Video)

    Tonight’s UFC 262 event is headlined by a lightweight championship fight featuring Michael Chandler squaring off with Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (30-8 MMA) will enter the contest sporting an impressive eight-fight winning streak. During that stretch ‘Do Bronx’ has earned seven finishes, with his lone decision victory coming in lopsided fashion against Tony Ferguson. Meanwhile, Michael […]

  • Pros react after Beneil Dariush dominates Tony Ferguson at UFC 262

    Pros react after Beneil Dariush dominates Tony Ferguson at UFC 262

    Tonight’s UFC 262 event was co-headlined by a lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Tony Ferguson and Beneil Dariush. Ferguson (25-6 MMA), the promotions former interim lightweight champion, was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he took to the Octagon this evening in Texas. ‘El Cucuy’ had suffered losses to Justin Gaethje and […]

  • UFC 262 Results: Beneil Dariush defeats Tony Ferguson (Highlights)

    UFC 262 Results: Beneil Dariush defeats Tony Ferguson (Highlights)

    Tonight’s UFC 262 event is co-headlined by a key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Tony Ferguson and Beneil Dariush. Ferguson (25-5 MMA), the promotions former interim lightweight champion, will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid this evening in Texas. ‘El Cucuy’ is coming off of losses to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira […]

  • Pros react after Edson Barboza TKO’s Shane Burgos at UFC 262

    Pros react after Edson Barboza TKO’s Shane Burgos at UFC 262

    A highly anticipated featherweight bout between Edson Barboza and Shane Burgos took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 262 event. Barboza (22-9 MMA) had entered tonight’s bout looking to build off his impressive decision win over Makwan Amrikhani from back in October. That win had snapped a three-fight losing streak for the Brazilian, […]

  • UFC 262 Results: Edson Barboza stops Shane Burgos in Round 3 (Video)

    UFC 262 Results: Edson Barboza stops Shane Burgos in Round 3 (Video)

    A highly anticipated featherweight bout between Edson Barboza and Shane Burgos takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 262 event. Barboza (21-9 MMA) will enter tonight’s bout looking to build off his impressive decision win over Makwan Amrikhani from back in October. That win had snapped a three-fight losing streak for the Brazilian, […]

  • Pros react after Andre Muniz snaps the arm of Ronaldo Souza at UFC 262

    Pros react after Andre Muniz snaps the arm of Ronaldo Souza at UFC 262

    A middleweight bout between Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza and Andre Muniz served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 262 prelims. Souza (26-10 MMA), a former Strikeforce champion, was looking to snap a three-fight losing skid at tonight’s event. After losing decisions to Jan Blachowicz and Jack Hermansson in 2019, ‘Jacare’ had most recently suffered defeat […]

  • UFC 262 Results: Andre Muniz breaks the arm of Ronaldo Souza (Video)

    UFC 262 Results: Andre Muniz breaks the arm of Ronaldo Souza (Video)

    A middleweight bout between Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza and Andre Muniz serves as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 262 prelims. Souza (26-9 MMA), a former Strikeforce champion, will be looking to snap a three-fight losing skid at tonight’s event. After suffering decision setbacks to Jan Blachowicz and Jack Hermansson in 2019, ‘Jacare’ most recently TKO’d […]

  • ONE Championship Result: Arjan Bhullar TKO’s Brandon Vera (Video), becomes first Indian MMA champion

    ONE Championship Result: Arjan Bhullar TKO’s Brandon Vera (Video), becomes first Indian MMA champion

    Arjan Bhullar made history today becoming the first Indian MMA world champion by dethroning Brandon Vera at ONE Championship Dangal. Vera (16-9 MMA) entered today’s event headliner with hopes of earning his third consecutive defense of his ONE Heavyweight championship. ‘The Truth’ had earned first round finishes over Hideki Sekine and Mauro Cerilli in his […]

  • Photo | Billy Joe Saunders undergoes intense procedure to repair broken face

    Photo | Billy Joe Saunders undergoes intense procedure to repair broken face

    Those who thought that Billy Joe Saunders had quit prematurely in his boxing match with Canelo Alvarez last Saturday were sadly mistaken. Alvarez (56-1-2) and Saunders (30-1) squared off in a highly anticipated super-middleweight title fight last weekend in Arlington, Texas. Canelo got off to a solid start in the opening four rounds, but the […]

  • Dana White responds after Tony Ferguson suggests Michael Chandler received “Dana White privilege” with UFC 262 title shot

    Dana White responds after Tony Ferguson suggests Michael Chandler received “Dana White privilege” with UFC 262 title shot

    Dana White has responded after Tony Ferguson insinuated that Michael Chandler received his UFC 262 title shot due to “Dana White privilege”. During Thursday’s pre-fight press conference, ‘El Cucuy’ took aim at Chandler by suggesting the former Bellator champ had “dodged him” and was then handed a title shot. “You f*cking dodged me too, Chandler,” […]

  • Dana White and the UFC block Georges St-Pierre from boxing Oscar De La Hoya

    Dana White and the UFC block Georges St-Pierre from boxing Oscar De La Hoya

    Dana White and the UFC prevented a boxing match between Georges St-Pierre and Oscar De La Hoya from coming to fruition according to Triller boss Ryan Kavanaugh. St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) had retired from mixed martial arts shortly after dethroning Michael Bisping for the promotions middleweight title in November of 2017. Despite having not competed in […]

  • Dana White says Stipe Miocic will face the winner of Derrick Lewis vs. Francis Ngannou 2

    Dana White says Stipe Miocic will face the winner of Derrick Lewis vs. Francis Ngannou 2

    Dana White appears to have moved on from Jon Jones suggesting that Stipe Miocic will now face the winner of Derrick Lewis vs. Francis Ngannou 2. Earlier this week the UFC President confirmed that a rematch between ‘The Black Beast’ and ‘The Predator’ was in the works for later this summer. During that same interview […]

  • UFC 262: ‘Oliveira vs. Chandler’ Live Results and Highlights

    UFC 262: ‘Oliveira vs. Chandler’ Live Results and Highlights

    The Octagon returns to Houston for tonight’s UFC 262 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler. Oliveira (30-8 MMA) and Chandler (22-5 MMA) will be squaring off for the promotions currently vacant lightweight title. Charles Oliveira will enter the contest sporting an impressive eight-fight winning streak. During that stretch ‘Do […]

  • Canelo Alvarez stops Billy Joe Saunders (Highlights)

    Canelo Alvarez stops Billy Joe Saunders (Highlights)

    A super middleweight boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders takes place this evening in Arlington, Texas. Alvarez currently holds the WBA, The Ring and WBC titles, while Saunders lays claim to the WBO strap. Canelo Alvarez (55-1-2) most recently competed in February where he needed just three rounds to defeat Avni Yildirim. […]

  • UFC Vegas 26 Bonus Report: Alex Morono takes home $50k for stopping ‘Cowboy’

    UFC Vegas 26 Bonus Report: Alex Morono takes home $50k for stopping ‘Cowboy’

    The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 event, a nine-bout fight card headlined by Michelle Waterson vs. Marina Rodriguez. The highly anticipated women’s flyweight main event proved to be a five-round war, with Rodriguez ultimately emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47). In the co-main event of UFC Vegas […]

  • UFC Vegas 26 Results: Marina Rodriguez defeats Michelle Waterson

    UFC Vegas 26 Results: Marina Rodriguez defeats Michelle Waterson

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 event is headlined by a women’s flyweight bout featuring Marina Rodriguez taking on Michelle Waterson. Rodriguez and Waterson both normally compete at strawweight, however due to the short-notice of their main event booking, the pair will be competing at 125lbs this evening. Waterson (18-8 MMA) will enter UFC Vegas 26 looking […]

  • Pros react after Alex Morono TKO’s Donald Cerrone at UFC Vegas 26

    Pros react after Alex Morono TKO’s Donald Cerrone at UFC Vegas 26

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorite Donald Cerrone taking on Alex Morono. ‘Cowboy’ was originally scheduled to fight fellow legend Diego Sanchez this evening. However, that bout was scrapped after ‘The Nightmare’ received his walking papers from the promotion. Cerrone (36-16 MMA) was looking to earn his […]

  • UFC Vegas 26 Results: Alex Morono TKO’s Donald Cerrone (Video)

    UFC Vegas 26 Results: Alex Morono TKO’s Donald Cerrone (Video)

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorite Donald Cerrone taking on Alex Morono. ‘Cowboy’ was originally scheduled to fight fellow legend Diego Sanchez this evening. However, that bout was scrapped after ‘The Nightmare’ received his walking papers from the promotion. Cerrone (36-15 MMA) will be looking to earn […]

  • Pros react after Neil Magny defeats Geoff Neal at UFC Vegas 26

    Pros react after Neil Magny defeats Geoff Neal at UFC Vegas 26

    A welterweight bout featuring perennial division contenders Neil Magny and Geoff Neal took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 event. Magny (25-8 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound from his recent decision loss to Michael Chiesa. Prior to being outpointed by ‘Maverick’, the ‘Haitian Sensation’ had put together a […]

  • UFC Vegas 26 Results: Neil Magny defeats Geoff Neal

    UFC Vegas 26 Results: Neil Magny defeats Geoff Neal

    A welterweight bout featuring perennial division contenders Neil Magny and Geoff Neal takes place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 main card. Magny (24-8 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from his recent decision loss to Michael Chiesa. Prior to being outpointed by ‘Maverick’, the ‘Haitian Sensation’ had put together a three-fight winning streak, […]

  • UFC Vegas 26: ‘Rodriguez vs. Waterson’ Live Results and Highlights

    UFC Vegas 26: ‘Rodriguez vs. Waterson’ Live Results and Highlights

    The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 26 event, a nine-bout fight card headlined by Michelle Waterson vs. Marina Rodriguez. The event was originally slated to feature a men’s bantamweight main event between TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen. However, the former title holder in ‘Killashaw’ suffered a cut during training which forced him […]

  • Michael Bisping slams Dillon Danis for suggesting they have beef: “You don’t fight, you’re just an online troll whose as insignificant as a bothersome fly”

    Michael Bisping slams Dillon Danis for suggesting they have beef: “You don’t fight, you’re just an online troll whose as insignificant as a bothersome fly”

    Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is getting sick and tired of being pestered by Bellator fighter Dillon Danis. The verbal sparring between Bisping and Danis began last weekend during the UFC Vegas 25 broadcast. ‘The Count’, who was on commentary duties last Saturday, had replied to one fight fans criticism with a message of […]

  • Jose Augusto issues classy statement following knockout loss to Anthony Johnson

    Jose Augusto issues classy statement following knockout loss to Anthony Johnson

    Jose Augusto has issued a classy statement following his second round knockout loss to Anthony Johnson at last night’s Bellator 258 event. Augusto (7-3 MMA) had taken last night’s fight with ‘Rumble’ on short-notice, this after Johnson’s originally slated opponent Yoel Romero was forced off the card. The light heavyweight bout proved to be a […]

  • Watch Michael Venom Page flatten Derek Anderson’s nose in slow motion at Bellator 258

    Watch Michael Venom Page flatten Derek Anderson’s nose in slow motion at Bellator 258

    Michael Venom Page scored another highlight reel knockout at last night’s Bellator 258 event, destroying Derek Anderson’s nose with a head kick. Page (19-1 MMA) had entered last night’s event in Uncasville looking to extend his current winning streak to five in a row. The English standout had most previously competed in October of 2020, […]