Usman, Namajunas score KO title fight wins at UFC 261
3 years, 7 months ago

Usman, Namajunas score KO title fight wins at UFC 261

The Hindu  

Kamaru Usman knocked Jorge Masvidal out cold to retain his UFC welterweight belt while Rose Namajunas pulled off a stunning first-round head kick KO to dethrone strawweight champ Zhang Weili at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday. In the third title fight on the bill, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko dominated Jessica Andrade as she coasted to a second-round technical knockout victory to retain her crown. Famed for his powerful wrestling, 33-year old Usman came into the main event on Masvidal's home turf on a 17-fight winning streak, and he won the first round comfortably before bringing the fight to a sudden halt in the second. Usman uncorked a thunderous right hand a minute into the second frame to deck Masvidal, who looked out before he hit the canvas, silencing the boisterous home crowd and extending the longest winning streak among active fighters in the UFC.

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Alex Pereira brutally beats Khalil Rountree Jr to retain light-heavyweight crown at UFC 307
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Pereira brutally beats Khalil Rountree Jr to retain light-heavyweight crown at UFC 307

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Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley to claim bantamweight crown at UFC 306
3 months, 1 week ago

Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley to claim bantamweight crown at UFC 306

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UFC 300: Max Holloway faceplants Justin Gaethje with all-time great KO in final second of fight
8 months ago

UFC 300: Max Holloway faceplants Justin Gaethje with all-time great KO in final second of fight

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UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt

The Hindu  

Russia’s Islam Makhachev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, handing the Australian his first KO loss in over a decade. Reigning featherweight champ Volkanovski stepped up a division to fight Makhachev for the lightweight title in February and lost by decision, and when Makhachev’s …

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats

The Hindu  

The UFC 294 main event features a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight title with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski for a second consecutive fight. FOLLOW | UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski LIVE Key stats: Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski Age 31 35 Height/weight 178cm/70.3kg 168cm/70.08 Reach 179.1cm 181.6cm Record 24-1-0 26-2-0 Recent form W-W-W-W-W W-L-W-W-W The …

UFC 289 HIGHLIGHTS: Nunes announces retirement with record 16th win; Oliveira KOs Dariush; full fight results
1 year, 6 months ago

UFC 289 HIGHLIGHTS: Nunes announces retirement with record 16th win; Oliveira KOs Dariush; full fight results

The Hindu  

Amanda Nunes vs Irene Aldana - MAIN EVENT Nunes also announces her retirement from Professional MMA! | Photo Credit: Twitter: Ariel Helwani The greatest of all time says goodbye 🏆🦁🏆@Amanda_Leoa announces her retirement after defending her bantamweight title at #UFC289pic.twitter.com/3OXqGymhzM — UFC June 11, 2023 RESULT: Amanda Nunes beats Irene Aldana by UNANIMOUS DECISION The Lioness DOMINATES all 5 rounds …

Relive Israel Adesanya's top fights ahead of UFC 287 showdown against Pereira
1 year, 8 months ago

Relive Israel Adesanya's top fights ahead of UFC 287 showdown against Pereira

Hindustan Times  

Israel Adesanya is set to compete in his 10th consecutive title fight and 9th straight headlining bout at UFC 287 in Miami, where he will take on Alex Pereira. Relive Israel Adesanya's top fights hhead of UFC 287 showdown against Alex Pereira UFC 230 Adesanya's top-10 test against Derek Brunson at UFC 230 was seen as a true test of …

UFC 287: How did Alex Pereira become middleweight champion beating Adesanya within four fights in the Octagon?
1 year, 8 months ago

UFC 287: How did Alex Pereira become middleweight champion beating Adesanya within four fights in the Octagon?

The Hindu  

Alex Pereira’s thumping win at UFC 281 in November 2022 flared up the middleweight division as he ended Israel Adesanya’s near-three-year dominance in the Octagon. Adesanya’s middleweight record, however, remained unblemished until the Brazilian Pereira emerged to subdue the champion in a five-round clash that almost lasted the distance. Staying true to his nickname ‘Poatan’, which translates to ‘Stone Hands’ …

UFC 286: Leon Edwards outpoints Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title in nervy main event
1 year, 9 months ago

UFC 286: Leon Edwards outpoints Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title in nervy main event

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UFC 285 Highlights: Jon Jones enters history books with heavyweight title, Alexa Grasso lifts women's flyweight crown
1 year, 9 months ago

UFC 285 Highlights: Jon Jones enters history books with heavyweight title, Alexa Grasso lifts women's flyweight crown

Hindustan Times  

Jon Jones became the new heavyweight champion in UFC: Alexa Grasso lifted the women's flyweight crown by defeating Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 285. American MMA fighter Jon Jones created history by defeating Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285. He joined the list of select UFC fighters to have won titles in two different …

UFC 285 Highlights: Jon Jones enters history books with heavyweight title, Alexa Grasso lifts women's flyweight crown
1 year, 9 months ago

UFC 285 Highlights: Jon Jones enters history books with heavyweight title, Alexa Grasso lifts women's flyweight crown

Hindustan Times  

Jon Jones became the new heavyweight champion in UFC: Alexa Grasso lifted the women's flyweight crown by defeating Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 285. American MMA fighter Jon Jones created history by defeating Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285. He joined the list of select UFC fighters to have won titles in two different …

Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira - UFC 281 LIVE: Stream, latest updates and results tonight
2 years, 1 month ago

Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira - UFC 281 LIVE: Stream, latest updates and results tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close UFC women's strawweight Zhang Weili lifts heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou Israel Adesanya’s three-year reign as UFC middleweight champion came to an end on Saturday night, as he was stopped by old kickboxing rival Alex Pereira in the final round. Pereira entered New York City, Madison Square Garden, and the main event of UFC 281 with two wins over …

UFC 281: Pereira knocks out Adesanya to clinch middleweight title; Weili wins strawweight belt
2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 281: Pereira knocks out Adesanya to clinch middleweight title; Weili wins strawweight belt

The Hindu  

Alex Pereira of Brazil was crowned the undisputed middleweight champion at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 281 on Sunday at the Madison Square Garden in New York. In a fight that lasted all five out of five rounds, Pereira won the matchup right at the end of the fifth round as Israel Adesanya suffered his first-ever knockout in UFC history. ENGLAND …

UFC 281 HIGHLIGHTS: Pereira wins middleweight title as Adesanya suffers first ever TKO; Zhang Weili wins strawweight belt
2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 281 HIGHLIGHTS: Pereira wins middleweight title as Adesanya suffers first ever TKO; Zhang Weili wins strawweight belt

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s hoghlights of UFC 281. Israel Adesanya - key stats Longest Active UFC Win Streak in Middleweight Division - 12 Second Most Knockdowns in Middleweight History Fourth Highest Significant Strike Defense Among Active Middleweights Alex Pereira - key stats Two-Time Performance of the Night Winner Carla Esparza vs Zhang Weili In the stawweight title bout, Carla …

UFC 281: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira - Preview, full fight cards, live streaming info, key stats
2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 281: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira - Preview, full fight cards, live streaming info, key stats

The Hindu  

FOLLOW UFC 281 LIVE - here The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns on Sunday, headlined by two highly anticipated championship matchups. In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks to settle scores with former kickboxing foe and No. In the co-main event, UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza aims to defend her title for the first time against former …

UFC 278: Fights to make as Leon Edwards dethrones Kamaru Usman
2 years, 3 months ago

UFC 278: Fights to make as Leon Edwards dethrones Kamaru Usman

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UFC 278: Leon Edwards knocks Kamaru Usman out cold to win welterweight title
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 278: Leon Edwards knocks Kamaru Usman out cold to win welterweight title

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Flying female fists fuel interest in combat sports
2 years, 6 months ago

Flying female fists fuel interest in combat sports

China Daily  

Zhang Weili celebrates her knockout victory over Joanna Jedrzejczyk of Poland in a strawweight contest at UFC 275 in Singapore on Sunday. Mixed martial arts fighter Zhang Weili stages inspirational comeback Making a strong comeback from disheartening setbacks, Chinese mixed martial arts fighter Zhang Weili has rejuvenated her career while inspiring greater interest in the combat sport in her home …

UFC 275: Fights to make next as Jiri Prochazka dethrones Glover Teixeira in instant classic
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 275: Fights to make next as Jiri Prochazka dethrones Glover Teixeira in instant classic

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UFC 278: Kamaru Usman’s next title defence confirmed as Leon Edwards finally secures rematch
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 278: Kamaru Usman’s next title defence confirmed as Leon Edwards finally secures rematch

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UFC 268 results: Kamaru Usman overcomes Colby Covington as Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje triumph
3 years, 1 month ago

UFC 268 results: Kamaru Usman overcomes Colby Covington as Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje triumph

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Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision – Firstpost
3 years, 4 months ago

Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Two judges scored it 116-112 in favour of Ugás, and a third had it 115-113. Las Vegas: Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday night, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. Ugás seized his opportunity as the late injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr., frustrating Pacquiao throughout …

UFC 261: Kamaru Usman KOs Jorge Masvidal for 18th Straight Win
3 years, 7 months ago

UFC 261: Kamaru Usman KOs Jorge Masvidal for 18th Straight Win

News 18  

UFC 261 returned a sense of normalcy to the sports world Saturday, with a packed house, a raucous crowd and another victory for Kamaru Usman. They cheered wildly for the 36-year-old Miami native, breaking into “Ole, Ole, Ole” and “Let’s go Jorge” chants, and booed Usman whenever possible. “I’ve pictured this moment a million times over, so it was everything …

UFC Returns to Florida With Fans, Kamaru Usman-Jorge Masvidal Rematch
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC Returns to Florida With Fans, Kamaru Usman-Jorge Masvidal Rematch

News 18  

When UFC President Dana White brought his mixed martial arts behemoth to Florida last May for a closed-door event, he promised a return trip once the state fully reopened. The card features three title fights, highlighted by a rematch between reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Nigerian Nightmare Usman and Jorge King of Miami Masvidal. Ron DeSantis approved a reopening plan last …

UFC 259 results: Jan Blachowicz hands Israel Adesanya first career loss as Aljamain Sterling beats Petr Yan via DQ
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 259 results: Jan Blachowicz hands Israel Adesanya first career loss as Aljamain Sterling beats Petr Yan via DQ

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UFC 259 result: Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes retain; Adesanya suffers first loss, Yan disqualified
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 259 result: Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes retain; Adesanya suffers first loss, Yan disqualified

The Hindu  

Israel Adesanya wasn't afraid to reach for the top, but defeating Jan Blachowicz was too steep a mountain to climb. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya stepped up in weight to challenge for Blachowicz's light heavyweight belt on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 259. In the evening's co-main bout, UFC women's featherweight and bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes continued her …

UFC 259: Jon Jones revels in the demise of 'hype train' Israel Adesanya
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 259: Jon Jones revels in the demise of 'hype train' Israel Adesanya

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones has revelled in Israel Adesanya's first career defeat as the former light heavyweight king took to Twitter to celebrate his arch rival's failure to make history at UFC 259. Jon Jones has revelled in Israel Adesanya's career-first UFC defeat in Las Vegas this weekend Adesanya, 31, was denied history as Jan Blachowicz defeated the fan favourite by decision …

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz ends Israel Adesanya's undefeated run; Amanda Nunes overpowers Megan Anderson
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz ends Israel Adesanya's undefeated run; Amanda Nunes overpowers Megan Anderson

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: Jan Blachowicz upset the odds with a grinding unanimous points decision over the previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya to retain his world light heavyweight title at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Sunday. “I thought that he would be a little bit faster but he hit harder than I thought,” said Blachowicz, who has spent his career being underestimated, …

Jan Blachowicz Stuns Previously-unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259
3 years, 9 months ago

Jan Blachowicz Stuns Previously-unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259

News 18  

Jan Blachowicz upset the odds with a grinding unanimous points decision over the previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya to retain his world light heavyweight title at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Sunday. “I thought that he would be a little bit faster but he hit harder than I thought,” said Blachowicz, who has spent his career being underestimated, after a …

Blachowicz, Nunes keep belts at UFC 259; Sterling wins on DQ
3 years, 9 months ago

Blachowicz, Nunes keep belts at UFC 259; Sterling wins on DQ

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Israel Adesanya learned that holding two UFC title belts simultaneously is not nearly as easy as Amanda Nunes makes it look. Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting the reigning middleweight champ’s bid to claim a second belt. Two-division champion …

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz happy to be underdog, analyses Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz happy to be underdog, analyses Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones

The Hindu  

Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is determined to establish his name as one of the fiercest fighters in the MMA world by defeating middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 in Nevada on Saturday. Several UFC fans expected Blachowicz to face Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt after his victory over Corey Anderson in February 2020. But with Jones …

UFC 258 Usman vs Burns: Talking Points, Live Streaming and Everything You Need to Know
3 years, 10 months ago

UFC 258 Usman vs Burns: Talking Points, Live Streaming and Everything You Need to Know

News 18  

UFC 258 Usman vs Burns will air live in Asia on Sunday, February 14 from the UFC Apex Arena in Las Vegas starting with the early prelims at 7:15 a.m. Hong Kong, and the main card kicks off at 11:00 a.m. MAIN EVENT CHAMPIONSHIP Former Teammates: Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman looks to continue asserting his dominance over the division by …

UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal at Fight Island - Three main takeaways
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal at Fight Island - Three main takeaways

The Hindu  

Two champions retained and one vacant title got a new owner at UFC 251 during the promotion's Fight Island debut in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. Meanwhile, Petr Yan finished off veteran Jose Aldo in the fifth and final round to win the bantamweight title belt. Here are the important takeaways from UFC 251: - MASVIDAL PUTS UP …

UFC 251: Usman grinds down Masvidal, Namajunas trumps Andrade
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251: Usman grinds down Masvidal, Namajunas trumps Andrade

The Hindu  

Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman ground out a decision victory over Jorge Masvidal to keep his belt, and Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a split decision victory over Max Holloway at the UFC 251 event in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. READ: In the card's other title fight, Russia's Petr Jan scored a brutal technical knockout over Brazilian Jose Aldo …

Ultimate Fighting Championship 251: All you need to know
4 years, 5 months ago

Ultimate Fighting Championship 251: All you need to know

The Hindu  

Three title fights - for the Welterweight, Featherweight and the vacant Bantamweight championships - will headline UFC 251 at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. However, just over a week before the event, Burns tested positive for coronavirus and the Ultimate Fighting Championship was forced to make a sudden change to headlining bout. Aldo is …

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