Alexander Volkanovski survived a R3 frenzy, where he was knocked down with a bullet left-hand and recovered from two tight submission manoevures before outlasting Brian Ortega (#2) via UD to retain his featherweight title: 49-46, 50-45, 50-44. Valentina Shevchenko made the sixth defence of her flyweight crown against Lauren Murphy, while there were other big winners too.
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UFC 266: Volkanovski-Ortega, Shevchenko-Murphy and Nick Diaz’s return on Sept. 25
After more than a 400-day absence, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defends his title vs. Brian Ortega (#2) at the UFC 266 PPV in September. Elsewhere, Lauren Murphy challenges Valentina Shevchenko for women’s flyweight gold, after Nick Diaz’s welcome return after a six-year hiatus to rematch Robbie Lawler, 17 years on from their first meeting. Continue reading “UFC 266: Volkanovski-Ortega, Shevchenko-Murphy and Nick Diaz’s return on Sept. 25”
UFC Fight Island 8: Michael Chiesa confident ahead of Neil Magny main event
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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 “UFC Fight Island 8: Michael Chiesa confident ahead of Neil Magny main event”
UFC Vegas 8: Statement victories for Aleksandar Rakic, Neil Magny and Alexa Grasso
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Aleksandar Rakic earned a career-best victory to insert himself into the light-heavyweight title picture against an underwhelming Anthony Smith in the main event, after active welterweight Neil Magny and new flyweight contender Alexa Grasso had statement wins during a interesting card from UFC’s Apex overnight. Continue reading “UFC Vegas 8: Statement victories for Aleksandar Rakic, Neil Magny and Alexa Grasso”
UFC 214: Jones beats Cormier once again, Cyborg prevails and more – Review
Jon Jones regained the UFC Lightweight Championship after a powerful head kick sent Daniel Cormier stumbling towards only the second defeat of his professional career during the third round of the rematch between the fiercely-contested pair.
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