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 Fight Island 8: Michael Chiesa eases past Neil Magny, calls out Colby Covington
Michael Chiesa (#8) delivered on his vow to impress and went the full 25 minutes for the first time in his professional career against Neil Magny (#9). He earned a comfortable decision win (49-46 on all three judges’ scorecards), maintaining a perfect 4-0 welterweight record before calling out former interim champion Colby Covington (#1) as the man he wants next. Continue reading “UFC Fight Island 8: Michael Chiesa eases past Neil Magny, calls out Colby Covington”
UFC Vegas 10: Michelle Waterson outlasts Angela Hill in main event thriller
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Michelle Waterson overcame a sluggish start to finish strong, edging a split decision victory in an action-packed main event against Angela Hill before revealing her desire to fight for a #1 contender spot in the strawweight division. That came after lightweight Ottman Azaitar stole the show with a blistering R1 knockout against Kharma Worthy in the night’s co-main event. Continue reading “UFC Vegas 10: Michelle Waterson outlasts Angela Hill in main event thriller”
UFC Vegas 10 Virtual Media Day: Michelle Waterson, Angela Hill discuss main event
#8 ranked Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill (#13) both had their say ahead of a momentous main event matchup at the UFC’s Apex this weekend, during Thursday’s virtual media day with reporters. It’s a big match for both strawweight contenders – who are coming off narrow split decision defeats in May, just a week apart. Who has the psychological edge? Continue reading “UFC Vegas 10 Virtual Media Day: Michelle Waterson, Angela Hill discuss main event”
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