Author: Chris Taylor

  • Pros react after Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad ends in a no-contest

    Pros react after Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad ends in a no-contest

    A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad headlined tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event. Edwards (18-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since July of 2019, where he had defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. The Birmingham native entered tonight’s headliner sporting an impressive eight-fight win streak. […]

  • UFC Vegas 21 Result: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad ruled a no-contest

    UFC Vegas 21 Result: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad ruled a no-contest

    A key welterweight bout between perennial division contenders Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad headlines tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event. Edwards (18-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since July of 2019, when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. That victory had marked the Birmingham natives eighth in a row and […]

  • Pros react after Ryan Spann KO’s Misha Cirkunov at UFC Vegas 21

    Pros react after Ryan Spann KO’s Misha Cirkunov at UFC Vegas 21

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event was co-headlined by a light heavyweight bout between ranked division contenders Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann. Cirkunov (15-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since September of 2019, where he had earned a first round submission victory over Jimmy Crute. The Canadian had gone just 2-3 over […]

  • UFC Vegas 21 Result: Ryan Spann KO’s Misha Cirkunov (Video)

    UFC Vegas 21 Result: Ryan Spann KO’s Misha Cirkunov (Video)

    Tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event is co-headlined by a light heavyweight bout between ranked division contenders Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann. Cirkunov (15-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since September of 2019, where he earned a first round submission victory over Jimmy Crute. The Canadian has gone 2-3 over his […]

  • Pros react after Dan Ige earns sixth fastest KO in UFC history

    Pros react after Dan Ige earns sixth fastest KO in UFC history

    UFC featherweight contender Dan Ige earned the sixth fastest knockout in UFC history against Gavin Tucker this evening in Las Vegas. The Hawaiian standout was able to connect with the first right hand he threw and the strike sent his opponent crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness. As the bout felt like […]

  • Aljamain Sterling reacts after UFC Vegas 21 main card bout ends due to an illegal knee

    Aljamain Sterling reacts after UFC Vegas 21 main card bout ends due to an illegal knee

    Aljamain Sterling was one of many fighters who reacted online after tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 main card opener ended due to an illegal knee. A middleweight bout between Eryk Anders and Darren Stewart kicked off tonight’s main card action from Las Vegas. Unfortunately for both fighters, as well as fans watching from home, the bout […]

  • Video | Charles Jourdain lands “showtime” hammer fist during UFC fight with Marcelo Rojo

    Video | Charles Jourdain lands “showtime” hammer fist during UFC fight with Marcelo Rojo

    A featherweight bout between Charles Jourdain and Marcelo Rojo absolutely delivered on tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 preliminary card. The 145-pound combatants proceeded to go to war right from the opening bell, much to the delight of the limited fans in attendance and those watching around the world. Jourdain (11-3-1 MMA) had entered tonight’s UFC Vegas […]

  • ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler passes away at age 66

    ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler passes away at age 66

    Boxing legend ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has passed away at the age of 66, this according to his wife Kay G. Hagler. The middleweight southpaw, Hagler (62-3-2), was the undisputed champion between 1980 and 1987. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame following his retirement in 1988. Kay G. Hagler, Marvin’s wife, took […]

  • UFC Vegas 21: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad’ Live Results and Highlights

    UFC Vegas 21: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad’ Live Results and Highlights

    The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 21 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. Edwards (18-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since July of 2019, when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision. That victory had marked the Birmingham natives eighth in […]

  • Ciryl Gane responds to callout from fellow UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis

    Ciryl Gane responds to callout from fellow UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis

    Undefeated UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has responded after receiving a callout from former division title challenger Derrick Lewis. Lewis and Gane are both coming off of recent Octagon victories. ‘The Black Beast’ extended his current winning streak to four in a row on February 20, scoring a sensation second round knockout victory over perennial division […]

  • Dana White has cast doubt regarding the potential return of Khamzat Chimaev: “I don’t know how this is going to play out”

    Dana White has cast doubt regarding the potential return of Khamzat Chimaev: “I don’t know how this is going to play out”

    UFC President Dana White is no longer fully optimistic that fight fans will get to see Khamzat Chimaev compete inside the Octagon again. Chimaev (9-0 MMA) has been one of the many unfortunate victims of the global pandemic and due to lingering symptoms, has been unable to compete since the fall of 2020. Following his […]

  • Derrick Lewis wants to stay active following KO of Curtis Blaydes: “I know my window of time is closing to make money”

    Derrick Lewis wants to stay active following KO of Curtis Blaydes: “I know my window of time is closing to make money”

    Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis is looking to stay active following his sensational knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19. Lewis (25-7 MMA) squared off with Blaydes (14-3 MMA) on February 20 in a highly anticipated heavyweight bout. The result was a knockout victory for ‘The Black Beast’, who was able to put ‘Razor’ […]

  • UFC 259 Bonus Report: Kai Kara-France nets an extra $50k

    UFC 259 Bonus Report: Kai Kara-France nets an extra $50k

    The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 259 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight proved to be a thrilling back and forth affair. Israel Adesanya was able to find success in the early rounds in the standup, but it was […]

  • Jon Jones roasts Israel Adesanya following loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259

    Jon Jones roasts Israel Adesanya following loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259

    Former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 259 main event between Jan Blachowicz and Israel Adesanya. Jones (26-1 MMA) had vacated the promotions 205-pound title in August of 2020 in order to make a run at heavyweight gold. Jan Blachowicz ultimately went on to claim the UFC’s light heavyweight title this […]

  • Pros react after Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel Adesanya at UFC 259

    Pros react after Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel Adesanya at UFC 259

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring Jan Blachowicz squaring off with Israel Adesanya. The UFC’s reigning middleweight kingpin, Adesanya (20-1 MMA), was moving up a weight class to challenge Blachowicz this evening. ‘Stylebender’ had most previously competed at UFC 253, where he scored a second round TKO victory […]

  • UFC 259 Result: Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel Adesanya (Highlights)

    UFC 259 Result: Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel Adesanya (Highlights)

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring current champ Jan Blachowicz taking on challenger Israel Adesanya. The UFC’s reigning middleweight kingpin, Adesanya (20-0 MMA), will be moving up a weight class to challenge Blachowicz this evening. ‘Stylebender’ is coming off a second round TKO victory over the previously undefeated […]

  • Pros react after Amanda Nunes stops Megan Anderson at UFC 259

    Pros react after Amanda Nunes stops Megan Anderson at UFC 259

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event was co-headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Amanda Nunes squaring off with challenger Megan Anderson. Nunes (21-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since successfully defending her featherweight crown against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250. The UFC ‘champ champ‘ had entered tonight’s co-headliner riding a sensational […]

  • UFC 259 Result: Amanda Nunes stops Megan Anderson in Round 1 (Video)

    UFC 259 Result: Amanda Nunes stops Megan Anderson in Round 1 (Video)

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event is co-headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring reigning champion Amanda Nunes taking on challenger Megan Anderson. Nunes (20-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since successfully defending her featherweight crown against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250. The UFC ‘champ champ‘ will enter tonight’s co-headliner riding […]

  • Henry Cejudo reacts to Aljamain Sterling defeating Petr Yan by DQ at UFC 259

    Henry Cejudo reacts to Aljamain Sterling defeating Petr Yan by DQ at UFC 259

    Former ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 259 bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling. Cejudo (16-2 MMA) had shocked fans last year when he announced his retirement from the sport immediately following his TKO victory over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. The promotion was quick to crown a new […]

  • Pros react after Aljamain Sterling defeats Petr Yan via DQ at UFC 259

    Pros react after Aljamain Sterling defeats Petr Yan via DQ at UFC 259

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event featured a men’s bantamweight title fight as Petr Yan looked to earn his first career title defense against Aljamain Sterling. Yan (15-2 MMA) had captured the promotions vacant bantamweight title at UFC 251 after scoring a fifth round TKO victory over MMA legend Jose Aldo. That win had marked the Russian’s […]

  • UFC 259 Result: Aljamain Sterling defeats Petr Yan via DQ (Video)

    UFC 259 Result: Aljamain Sterling defeats Petr Yan via DQ (Video)

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event features a men’s bantamweight title fight as Petr Yan looks to earn his first career title defense against Aljamain Sterling. Yan (15-1 MMA) captured the promotions vacant bantamweight title at UFC 251 after scoring a fifth round TKO victory over MMA legend Jose Aldo. The win marked the Russian’s tenth in […]

  • UFC 259 Result: Aleksandar Rakić defeats Thiago Santos (Highlights)

    UFC 259 Result: Aleksandar Rakić defeats Thiago Santos (Highlights)

    A key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Thiago Santos taking on Aleksandar Rakić kicks off tonight’s UFC 259 main card. Santos (21-8 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Marreta’ was most recently seen in action this past November, where he suffered a submission loss […]

  • Pros react after Dominick Cruz defeats Casey Kenney by split-decision at UFC 259

    Pros react after Dominick Cruz defeats Casey Kenney by split-decision at UFC 259

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event included the return of former bantamweight kingpin Dominick Cruz who took on Casey Kenney in the featured prelim. Cruz (23-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC 249 in his bid to reclaim the promotions bantamweight title. ‘The Dominator’ […]

  • UFC 259 Result: Dominick Cruz defeats Casey Kenney (Highlights)

    UFC 259 Result: Dominick Cruz defeats Casey Kenney (Highlights)

    Tonight’s UFC 259 event includes the return of former bantamweight kingpin Dominick Cruz who takes on Casey Kenney in the featured prelim. Cruz (22-3 MMA) has not competed since suffering a TKO loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC 249 in his bid to reclaim the promotions bantamweight title. ‘The Dominator’ last tasted victory in June […]

  • UFC 259 Result: Askar Askarov dominates Joseph Benavidez (Highlights)

    UFC 259 Result: Askar Askarov dominates Joseph Benavidez (Highlights)

    A key flyweight bout between top contenders Askar Askarov and Joseph Benavidez took place on tonight’s UFC 259 prelims. Benavidez (28-8 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest in hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. In his two most previous efforts, Joe-B had suffered back-to-back stoppage losses to reigning division champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Meanwhile, Askar Askarov […]

  • Francis Ngannou sends Alistair Overeem a message following UFC release

    Francis Ngannou sends Alistair Overeem a message following UFC release

    Francis Ngannou sent his former opponent Alistair Overeem a message after hearing news of his UFC release. Earlier this week it was announced that the former DREAM and Strikeforce heavyweight champion, Overeem (47-19 MMA), had been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In addition to letting go the former title challenger in Alistair Overeem, the […]

  • Jorge Masvidal shares his predictions for the three title fights at UFC 259

    Jorge Masvidal shares his predictions for the three title fights at UFC 259

    UFC star Jorge Masvidal has shared his predictions for the three title fights set to go down at tonight’s UFC 259 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. In tonight’s main event, reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be moving up a weight class to challenge Jan Blachowicz for the promotions light heavyweight title. Jorge Masvidal […]

  • Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya could do something “outlandish” following UFC 259

    Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya could do something “outlandish” following UFC 259

    Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya could do something “outlandish” is he emerges victorious against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259. The UFC’s reigning middleweight kingpin, Adesanya (20-0 MMA), will be moving up a weight class to challenge Blachowicz this evening. ‘Stylebender’ is coming off a second round TKO victory over the previously undefeated Paulo Costa in his most […]