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UFC Moscow medical suspensions: Greg Hardy facing prolonged sit
Greg Hardy has been incredibly busy in 2019, fighting five times since his UFC debut in January. From the sounds of it, though, his momentum will slow after his short-notice UFC Moscow loss to Alexander Volkov. Because the UFC Moscow card occurred outside the jurisdiction of an Athletic Commission, the UFC handled medical suspensions internally. […]
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UFC rankings update: Zabit Magomedsharipov climbs at featherweight
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of Saturday’s UFC Moscow card, and as expected there have been a few key changes — though only a few divisions were affected. Most notably, main event winner Zabit Magomedsharipov took a significant climb at featherweight on the strength of his decision win over Calvin […]
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What’s next for Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar after UFC Moscow?
Zabit Magomedsharipov was looking to remain undefeated inside the Octagon in the main event of UFC Moscow. There, he was taking on Calvin Kattar, who was coming off of a very impressive knockout win over Ricardo Lamas in June. The winner could very well get the next title shot, so the stakes were high. In […]
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Pros react to Zabit Magomedsharipov defeating Calvin Kattar at UFC Moscow
A key featherweight bout between perennial division contenders Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar headlined today’s UFC Moscow event. Magomedsharipov (17-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 235 event. The Russian standout had gone a perfect 5-0 under the UFC banner prior to […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
A key featherweight bout between Zabit Magomedsharipov on Calvin Kattar headlines today’s UFC Moscow event. Magomedsharipov (17-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at UFC 235 this past March in Las Vegas. Since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2017, ‘ZaBeast’ has gone […]
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Pros react to Alexander Volkov defeating Greg Hardy at UFC Moscow
A heavyweight bout between Greg Hardy and Alexander Volkov co-headlined today’s UFC Moscow event. Hardy (5-1 MMA) was making a quick turnaround for today’s contest. The former Dallas Cowboy was last seen in action at last month’s UFC Boston event where he fought Ben Sosoli for fifteen minutes. That bout was originally ruled a decision […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Alexander Volkov defeats Greg Hardy (Highlights)
A heavyweight bout featuring former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov taking on former NFL star Greg Hardy co-headlined today’s UFC Moscow event. Volkov (30-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he suffered a last second knockout loss to Derrick Lewis. Had he held on […]
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Conor McGregor rips “quitter” Abubakar Nurmagomedov over submission loss at UFC Moscow
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor is obviously watching today’s UFC Moscow event, as he recently took to Twitter to slam Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Abubakar, who is the cousin of undefeated lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, suffered a first round submission loss to David Zawada on the preliminary card of today’s event in Moscow, Russia. Immediately following the […]
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UFC Moscow Results and Highlights
Zabit Magomedsharipov will square off with fellow featherweight contender in the main event of UFC Moscow. ‘ZaBeast’ will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 235 event. Since joining the UFC ranks in September of 2017, Magomedsharipov has gone a perfect 5-0 which includes […]
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Calvin Kattar says Zabit Magomedsharipov signed the wrong contract for UFC Moscow
Calvin Kattar is travelling across the pond to fight on the home turf of his opponent, Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Moscow. The featherweights will be headlining the event this Saturday, November 9 inside the CSKA Arena in the Russian capital. Kattar was scheduled to fight his Russian opponent last month in his hometown at UFC […]
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Greg Hardy responds to Derrick Lewis: ‘I think he’s like a felon’
UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy has issued a response to divisional rival Derrick Lewis who wants to see Hardy leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The former NFL star is well known for being one of the most controversial figures in the recent history of the UFC. While his past has certainly come back to haunt him, […]
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UFC Moscow | Pro fighters make their picks for Greg Hardy vs. Alexander Volkov
In the co-main event of UFC Moscow, Greg Hardy is getting the big step up in competition many fans have been calling for. He is set to take on top-10 heavyweight, Alexander Volkov on short notice. Heading into this fight, Hardy is a +215 underdog while the Russian is a -275 favorite. Ahead of the […]
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How to watch UFC Moscow: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar start time, fight card and betting odds.
This weekend’s upcoming UFC Moscow event takes place across the pond and showcases elite international talent. The UFC Fight Night 163 main event is headlined by Calvin Kattar vs Russian native, Zabit Magomedsharipov. The Dagestani fighter is yet to lose a UFC fight and last fought Jeremy Stephens, beating him via a unanimous decision victory. […]
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Opening odds for Greg Hardy vs Alexander Volkov released
The opening betting odds for the new UFC Moscow co-main event between Greg Hardy and Alexander Volkov have now been released. The mixed martial arts world was stunned yesterday when it was revealed that Hardy will be replacing the injured Junior dos Santos in the co-main event of UFC Moscow on November 9. The former […]
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Junior dos Santos withdraws from UFC Moscow main event, Francis Ngannou considers stepping in
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos was expected to battle Russia’s Alexander Volkov in the main event of the upcoming UFC Moscow card, scheduled for Nov 9. According to ESPN, however, a bout of cellulitis has forced dos Santos out of this contest, leaving the UFC to search frantically for a replacement opponent for […]
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Junior dos Santos vs. Alexander Volkov targeted as UFC Moscow main event
A battle of heavyweight sluggers will reportedly headline the upcoming UFC Moscow card as Junior dos Santos will fight Alexander Volkov in a five-round main event. The Russian news outlet TASS (via MMANytt) first reported the battle between the two heavyweights, which is set to headline a card at CSKA Arena on November 9 in […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Aleksei Oleinik submits Mark Hunt (VIDEO)
A heavyweight fight between veterans Mark Hunt (13-12-1 MMA) and Aleksei Oleinik (56-11-1 MMA) headlined tonight’s UFC Fight Night 136 event in Moscow. Mark Hunt was last seen in action at February’s UFC 221 event in Perth, Australia where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to streaking division contender Curtis Blaydes. Prior to that, “The […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Jan Blachowicz submits Nikita Krylov (VIDEO)
A light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and Nikita Krylov served as the co-headliner of today’s UFC Fight Night 136 event in Moscow, Russia. Blachowicz will enter the contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a thrilling decision victory over Jimi Manuwa in March. As for Nikita Krylov, the 26-year-old went a perfect […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Shamil Abdurakhimov defeats Andrei Arlovski (Highlights)
A heavyweight bout between former division champion Andrei Arlovski and Shamil Abdurakhimov took place on today’s UFC Fight Night 136 main card from Moscow, Russia. Andrei Arlovski was last seen in action at June’s UFC 225 event where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Tai Tuivasa. Prior to the setback, “The Pitbull” was coming […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Alexey Kunchenko defeats Thiago Alves (Highlights)
A welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Thiago Alves taking on Alexey Kunchenko kicked off today’s UFC Fight Night 136 main card from Moscow. Thiago Alves is coming off a knockout loss to Curtis Millender in his most recent octagon appearance this past February in Austin, Texas. Prior to the setback, Alves had defeated […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Petr Yan defeats Jin Soo Son in an absolute war
A bantamweight scrap between Petr Yan and Jin Soo Son took place on today’s UFC Fight Night 136 prelims from Moscow, Russia. The fight turned out to be an absolute classic with both men standing and trading bombs for the better part of fifteen minutes. Petr Yan clearly had the better striking technique and used […]
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UFC Moscow Results: Mairbek Taisumov defeats Desmond Green (Highlights)
A catchweight bout between lightweight fighters Mairbek Taisumov and Desmond Green took place during today’s UFC Fight Night 136 prelims. Mairbek Taisumov (26-5 MMA) enters today’s contest on a five-fight win streak, with all five of those victories coming by way of knockout. Meanwhile, Desmond Green (21-7 MMA) was last seen in action at June’s […]
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UFC Fight Night 136: “Hunt vs. Oleinik” Live Results
The octagon invades Russia for the very first time today for the promotions UFC Fight Night 136 event. The fight card is airing exclusively on UFC Fight Pass and features an eight-bout preliminary card that started at 10:30am EST. The twelve-bout fight card is headlined by a heavyweight fight between veterans Mark Hunt (13-12-1 MMA) […]
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UFC Moscow weigh in results: Mairbek Taisumov and Jin Soo Son only two to miss weight
The UFC’s first trip to Russia is only a day away now! But unfortunately, the short streak of weigh-ins coming with no misses has ended. At the weigh-ins for UFC Moscow on Friday morning, all but two fighters came in on weight and ready for Saturday’s action. Those two being top lightweight prospect Mairbek Taisumov […]
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Alexander Volkov challenges Derrick Lewis to a fight in UFC Moscow
After Daniel Cormier’s massive and historic heavyweight title victory at UFC 226, the division’s top contenders are now being put on hold. One of those is/was the top Russian striker and former Bellator champion, Alexander “Drago” Volkov who was even on standby for Cormier’s title fight barring an injury. Having his last fight been in […]
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Mark Hunt vs. Alexey Oleynik announced as UFC Moscow main event
UFC Moscow officially has a main event. The September 15 card, which marks the UFC’s long-awaited debut in Russia, will be headlined by a heavyweight contender bout between legendary knockout artist Mark Hunt and submission savant Alexey Oleynik. This bout was first reported by MMA Team Dagestan many weeks ago, and has now been made […]
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Report | UFC looking at Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov for UFC Moscow
Continuing to shine but going unnoticed has been the young dominant heavyweight wrestler, Curtis Blaydes. Blaydes just recently picked up the biggest win of his young career this past Saturday at UFC 225 when he finished perennial top contender, Alistair Overeem in devastating fashion. Blaydes has now emerged as a clear future title challenger but […]
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Report | Mark Hunt expected to fill in vs Aleksei Oleinek as UFC Moscow headliner
UFC’s first visit to Russia quickly had it’s main event established…and then it was quickly taken away. One half of the initial headliner was former UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum, who just days after the fight was made official, was notified of a USADA violation and is now unable to compete. Werdum’s scheduled opponent for […]