Michael Chiesa (17-4, #8) is hoping to produce a statement display Wednesday against #9 ranked welterweight Neil Magny (24-7), as he makes his Octagon return after undergoing knee surgery last July to repair a troublesome issue that had bothered him since his teenage years. Continue reading
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UFC 256: Usman-Burns to be rescheduled again, so what’s next?
After recent news confirmed UFC 256 will not feature Kamaru Usman’s scheduled welterweight title defence against #1 contender Gilbert Burns – a fight once again postponed for a later date – it now begs the question: what’s next for 2020’s final PPV card on December 12? Continue reading
Georges St-Pierre praises Kamaru Usman, pours cold water on comeback talk
Since his second retirement in 2017, MMA legend Georges St-Pierre has received multiple callouts. Kamaru Usman, who equalled GSP’s streak for most wins in UFC welterweight history at UFC 251, called him out after his latest victory. Despite praising the Nigerian Nightmare, the 39-year-old Canadian is content staying retired.
UFC 251: Usman, Volkanovski with contrasting title defences after Yan wins bantamweight strap
There were contrasting title defences for Kamaru Usman and Alexander Volkanovski, while Petr Yan became Russia’s second-ever UFC champion with an impressive TKO victory during a stacked card – kicking off the first of four Fight Island events in Abu Dhabi this month. Continue reading
UFC 251: Masvidal to replace Burns in title fight against Usman, subject to testing
After initial negotiations to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman broke down earlier this year, #3 ranked challenger Jorge Masvidal has agreed a deal to fight him on six days’ notice ahead of next weekend’s stacked UFC 251 card. Continue reading
UFC 251: Gilbert Burns tests positive for COVID-19, title bout vs Kamaru Usman off
Gilbert Burns’ welterweight title opportunity will have to wait, as the Brazilian and his cornermen tested positive for coronavirus just a week before the biggest bout of his MMA career against training teammate and current champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Continue reading
UFC 251: Three title fights, Dana confirms Abu Dhabi as Fight Island location
The first ever Fight Island card is set to feature a trio of exciting title fights on July 11 at UFC 251. Dana White confirmed a welterweight title bout between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns will headline the card, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
#3 ranked UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal latest to raise concerns over pay
Henry Cejudo, Jon Jones and now #3 ranked UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has emerged as the latest to raise pay concerns, with the 35-year-old still without a fight – seven months after his R3 TKO win over Nate Diaz at UFC 244.
UFC 246: Conor McGregor blasts Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds on memorable return
After more than 1,000 days out of the Octagon, Conor McGregor returned in style with a brilliant TKO finish in just 40 seconds over Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone during the UFC 246 main event at the T-Mobile Arena overnight.
UFC 245: Kamaru Usman beats Colby Covington, retains welterweight gold in thriller
Kamaru Usman (16-1) emerged victorious after a fierce striking battle against pantomine villain Colby Covington (15-2) saw him end the memorable contest with a R5 KO to complete his first successful welterweight title defence in Las Vegas.
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