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Fifth rule: One fight at a time, fellas.Sixth rule: No shirts, no shoes. @TMarretaMMA #UFC231 pic.twitter.com/YlGMDCnG6R. 8:59 p.m.: Eye def. The Black Sea grain deal has worked in the interests of the rich, not the poor would Russia be within its rights to withdraw? Shout outs to you and @Showtimepettis . Then-featherweight champion Holloway was willing to step in on just six days' notice when Ferguson pulled out with a knee injury, and he embarked on a drastic weight cutbefore failing to secure the required medical clearance from commission doctorsand issuing an apology toNurmagomedov on Twitter. Dont Blink Stares Down The Prince In Vegas! The UFC lightweight belt was on the line for the fight as it would be stripped off then-champion Conor McGregor due to inactivity. Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov knocked out ex-UFC featherweight titleholder Max Holloway in their history-making boxing match staged last weekend in the much-ballyhooed. Anders by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). 14-ranked Gunnar Nelson. "Blessed" details to SN the struggle to get to UFC 231. Holloway needs to keep his hands up. "[Khabib], my brother, I want to keep going but they are stopping me,"the Hawaii native said at the time. 8:27 p.m.: Theodoroudef. Very good fight. You dont deserve this.". We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. He came right out and let Ortega know that the third round was an illusion. Should be a fantastic title fight. But the lack of a back-up fighter landed Al Iaquinta a title shot against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. He's 3-2 now in his last five. 10:31 p.m.: Santos def. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway almost fought for the UFC lightweight title in 2018 Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway were scheduled to throw down for the UFC lightweight title at. Holloway (19-3) had accepted the bout on six days' notice and couldn't safely make the 155-pound limit. REA MORE: Conor McGregor attacks UFC 223 fighters' bus hunting for Khabib Nurmagomedov (VIDEO). Both fighters successfully made weight on Friday. Recent interim title challenger Kevin Lee has the second-best takedown average, at 3.45. The average for eligible lightweights is only +0.87. All rights reserved. Fourth rule: Only two guys to a fight. Seventh rule: Fights will go on as long as they have to. 10:19p.m.: Kicking off the main card of UFC 231 are light heavyweights Jimi Manuwa and Thiago Santos. Shevchenko is just that good. Your login session has expired. The No. It wasn't like Jedrzejczykhad a bad fight. UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith. He was replaced by then UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway. UFC 223: Nurmagomedov vs. Holloway statistical breakdown, Sources: Blaydes, Almeida to fight on Nov. 4, UFC's Dvalishvili (hand) to miss several months, McKee vs. 'Pitbull' headlines Bellator-Rizin event, Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win, O'Malley's coach praises UFC champ Sterling, NSAC: 9 PFL fighters banned for failed drug tests, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31, How a former NFL All-Pro and an ex-UFC fighter teamed up to help wounded veterans. [23] As a result of this act, the event suffered several changes: McGregor eventually turned himself in to the NYPD and was held in custody as charges were filed. This has a legitimate chance to be the greatest featherweight title fight of all time. Now, the native of Poland needs ramp it up like she never has before to walk out with the gold. Not only does Nurmagomedov do a good job taking opponents down, but he also uses his wrestling to hold controlling positions for long stretches. Nurmagomedov obviously will attempt to take this fight to the ground and implement his game. The staredownbetween the two with blood pouring down Ortega's face was unbelievable. The biggest win of Ansaroff's career and now puts herself in the conversation of a title shot after beating a former title challenger and one of the best the women's strawweightdivision. 12:20 a.m.: Round 5 to Shevchenko(10-9, 50-45 Shevchenko). However, Iaquinta pulled out due to an undisclosed injury and the bout was rescheduled for this event. 9:11 p.m.: Next at UFC 228,OlivierAubin-MercierfacesGilbert Burns in lightweight action. Pico, still just 26 years old, has won seven of his last eight fights with the lone loss coming via injury. [30][31][32], The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[34]. The former University of Alabama football has gone 1-2 so far. 9:32 p.m.: Burns def. Ortega needs to continue to keep Holloway against the cage and in the clinch. Great comeback win for Nelson. The LHW division's newest nightmare. ESPN's Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news, citing UFC president Dana White. Had that come to fruition at UFC 272, Holloway would have tried to recapture the featherweight belt from the Australianwho dethroned him in late 2019 and currently leads their series 2-0. Surprised Jedrzejczykdidn't come out more aggressive as she was in the final minute of the round considering she'd lost every round. If history holds, he will likely be successful once in that position. I get taking your time and not wanting to burn yourself just in case you don't get the stoppage. Nurmagomedov has outlanded his opponents 289-5 in significant ground strikes. It allowsindividualsto interact in more immersive ways than on traditional websites while making use of virtual reality headsets and avatars. The San Jose-based fighter beat Conor McGregor in the fourth round via submission to retain the lightweight championship, and he jumped out of the cage immediately after the fight to attack the Irishman's corner. 14-ranked Elias Theodorou taking on Eryk Andersin middleweight action. The new headliner features two of the best lighter weight fighters on the planet, competitors with very different and distinct styles that create an intriguing stylistic matchup. 12:45 a.m.: Round 1 to Holloway (10-9). Good performance for Dawodu. BREAKING: Max Holloway has been declared medically unfit to fight. In Holloway, he faces a man whorecently had to scrapa trilogy bout with Alexander Volkanovskibecause he had aggravated a previous injury. Ortega goes through the journey with SN. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. How was this a split decision? Be the first one to comment on this story. While Nurmagomedov dominates the field in terms of striking differential, his striking skill is heavily dependent on position. Paul Felder was offered the fight, but NYSAC declined that as well since 'The Irish Dragon' was unranked at the time. UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on April 7, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Starting the action will be No. For fight fans, the Nurmagomedov-Holloway showdown might provide some consolation for the pair having never met in the octagon in real life. Michael Chandler exposes UFC editors for making lightweight coach Conor McGregor look superior during Episode 1 of TUF 31 and claims their interaction did not unfold the same way in real life. Max Holloway was not the original competitor chosen to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC Lightweight title at UFC 223. The fight finally went to Paul Felder's opponent Al Iaquinta, but he was deemed ineligible to become the champion if he won since he weighed in 0.2lbs over the 155lbs limit. In his UFC career, 68 percent of his total fight time has been control time, which is defined as time spent in the top position on the ground, standing rear clinch and holding an opponent against the fence. Jedrzejczyk by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to capture the vacant women's flyweight championship. With Max Holloway ruled medically unfit to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 on Saturday, Al Iaquinta will step in and take his place in the lightweight title bout. [29] The charges were dropped in late July after McGregor pleaded no contest to a count of disorderly conduct for his role in the melee and performed five days of community service. Third rule of Fight Club: Someone yells \"Stop!\", goes limp, taps out, the fight is over. Read: 'It was heartbreaking' - When Max Holloway revealed why his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov was called off. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, Nurmagomedov title fight now against Iaquinta, UFC's White: No interest in helping McGregor, McGregor charged after Barclays bus attack. It's evident right away that Shevchenko is the more powerful of the two by the way she took Jedrzejczyk down to the mat and when they were in the clinch against the cage. Bochniak by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). A pair of title fights headline one of the biggest PPVs of the year Originally, it was ' El Cucuy ' Tony Ferguson who was scheduled to face. The biggest reason that has been cited in the aftermath was problems pertaining to Holloway's weight cut. The fight has the potential to steal the show, as hard as that is to say considering what everyone saw in the main card opener. The UFC featherweight champion silenced theskeptics by battering Ortega from pillar to post Saturday nightin an emphatic TKO victory. Khabib VS Holloway Fight Breakdown | UFC 223MMA ReleaseWith Tony Ferguson out of against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223, the current UFC Featherweight champi. 'The Eagle' dominated Al Iaquinta the entire fight to become the king of the Lightweight division. Charles Oliveira: rapidly climbing towards a title shotKhabib: pic.twitter.com/1krJ8a1NhN. Khabib Vs Holloway Rebooked For Metaverse by Jesse Holland MMAmania.com Feb 11, 2022, 1:31pm EST Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway fight rebooked for Feb. 12 in the Metaverse over. This will be the fourth time Anders (11-2) has competed in 2018. Ferguson requires surgery on his lateral collateral ligament, and Nurmagomedov instead gets 145-pound champ Holloway, who has won 12 straight and will be seeking to become just the second fighter . Holloway 'unfit to fight' Khabib in UFC 223 headline bout. 3-ranked CludiaGadelhaand No. 8:03 p.m.: Welcome to Sporting News' live coverage of UFC 231. Will the issues Holloway's been through this year be too much or can he pull through? Holloway's UFC career striking differential is well above that average, but at +2.30, he still lags behind Nurmagomedov. In January, it was hinted that Nurmagomedov would be stepping away from coaching to spend more time with his family. Bochniak (8-3) is coming off a loss to Zabit Magomedsharipov in April at UFC 223. Nightmare in Manipur: Peace remains elusive in bloody battle over land, identity politics as ethnic clashes singe Indian state. Only Khabib Nurmagomedov was eligible to win the championship, as Al Iaquinta weighed in at 0.2 pounds over championship limit (155 lbs). Beating Max Holloway in 2019 for the UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski has defended the belt four times and is 3-0 against Holloway. If successful, Holloway would have become only the second fighter to be champion in two divisions simultaneously (after McGregor who won the lightweight title at UFC 205 when he was the reigning featherweight champion) as well as the fifth overall to win titles in different divisions. 9:59 p.m.: Ansaroff def. UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that was held on October 6, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Max Holloway vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is perhaps the best matchup to ever be booked in UFC Lightweight history, only to be canceled. Iaquinta was originally scheduled to face Paul Felder on the UFC 223 card. Drake Paul? Featherweight Artem Lobov, who is a teammate and close friend of McGregor, was also pulled from the card because of his involvement in the McGregor incident. Hopefully, it doesn't cost Burns as it did for Anders. In his UFC career, Nurmagomedov has landed 5.85 takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time. Holloway started out throwing combinations at will and didn't let up in the slightest bit. However, the fight did not take place after all as the New York State Athletic Commission deemed Holloway medically unfit for the bout. In terms of standing striking, Holloway has a notable advantage. Im sweating. I guess we still have a long way to go, technologically speaking. @TeamKhabib my brother I want to keep going but they are stopping me. He beeds to put it all together consistently to be a contender at 155 pounds. The shocking news for MMA fans emerged on Friday from Brooklyn, as multiple sources have confirmed that doctors have barred Holloway from taking part in the event. Carvalho, an SBG Ireland product, is 2-2 in his last four fights. [4] 11-ranked NinaAnsaroff. Brandingthe bout an "epic event" and asking fans if they were "ready to make history", Hollowayrevealed that his "friends" Nurmagomedov and the Russian's close associates, Daniel Cormier and IslamMakhachev will attend. The development came after Nurmagomedov's original opponent Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson had to pull out due to a knee injury, resulting in the fourth cancellation of the match-up. significant strikes landed per minute minus significant strikes absorbed per minute), Nurmagomedov stands apart in the lightweight division. Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to face Tony Ferguson, who was forced off the card last weekend because of a knee injury. The poster for UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta. Sorry to your team and the fans. UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor. By contrast, only 36 percent of Nurmagomedov's landed significant strikes have come in the standing position. Anytime she would throw a power shot, Shevchenko would respond with something harder or just toss the former women's strawweighttitleholder to the canvas. 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The revered 57-year-old coach died from Covid complications the previous July. [19] The pairing previously met in November 2017 at UFC 217 with Namajunas winning the title via knockout in the first round. He kept trying for takedowns to no avail and Holloway continued to batter him. Gadelha by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). A key contest in the division as the winner is likely to get a crack at the winner of the co-main event. Is this Ortega's moment? A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, 30-0! [21] Dunham faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier at the event.[22]. It's crisp, he knows how to stay at the end of Ortega's punches, demonstrates good movement and counters superbly. The lightweight Eagle retired from combat sports back in late 2020 following a submission victory over top contender Justin Gaethje. 'It was heartbreaking' - When Max Holloway revealed why his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov was called off. I think this is the future.. Sign up for the After losing two fights in a row, Ansaroff(9-5) is on a three-fight winning streak. #5 Al Iaquinta vs Khabib Nurmagomedov. [17][18], A UFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between the current champion Rose Namajunas and former champion Joanna Jdrzejczyk served as the co-headliner for this event. Poirier, 30, owns victories over the likes of Holloway, Eddie Alvarez , Justin Gaethje and . Santos will be fighting for the fifth time in 2018, going 3-1 thus far. It is unclear if Nurmagomedov will remain on the card, as Anthony Pettis stepped in as a last-minute replacement, and currently has to make the 155 pound limit within two hours. Shout outs to you and @Showtimepettis . While Nurmagomedov lands a respectable 4.11 significant strikes per minute, he sets himself apart from his contemporaries with his striking defense. ButHolloway was pulled off of the card byNew York State Athletic Commission, as the native of Hawaii was struggling to make weight. The development came after Nurmagomedov's original opponent Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson had to pull out due to a. [14] The bout between Iaquinta and Felder was originally scheduled for UFC 218. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. Shevchenko is fighting the perfect fight and looks to be hard to beat. Off to the judges' scorecards in what should be a Shevchenkovictory. Hollowaytook tohis Instagram page to announce the boxing match, which will combine virtual and augmented reality and take place in the Mozilla Hubs Metaverse online space. Sorry to your team and the fans. The UFC 223 main event faced quite a bit of a hiccup after two withdrawals. MMA is different than Muay Thai, but the fact Shevchenko did win does give her a psychological advantage. 12:51 a.m.: Round 2 to Holloway (10-9, 20-18 Holloway). Shevchenkofought flawlessly. The name of the game for Ansaroff was her striking and it all started with the jab. This is the biggest bout of Ansaroff's career because awin against a top contender will vaulthersto the top tier at 115 pounds. win. Max Holloway stepped in to face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 on six days' notice. For all of the four, five punch combinations he's throwing, Ortega is still coming forward. Nurmagomedov is eligible to win the undisputed title; Iaquinta is not because he did not weigh in at 155 pounds (he came in at 155.2) on Friday morning. 11:00 p.m.: Dawodu def. Theodorou's volume in the third round won the fight. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. With less than a week to go before UFC 223, news broke Sunday that Tony Ferguson would be unable to compete in the main event due to a leg injury. Dominant showing for Burns. 9:40p.m.: Time for the featured prelim at UFC 231, a women's strawweight contest between No. 13-ranked Alex Oliveira battles No. She would the flick the jab and then switch to a sidekick or a head kick. Chookagian(11-1) is on a good run, having won three consecutive fights. 11:55 p.m.: Round 1 to Shevchenko (10-9). She knew Jedrzejczyk was going to come out and give it her all, but still stayed aggressive and ride her bicycle around the Octagon. UFC featherweight champion Holloway had stepped in as a short-notice replacement for Ferguson, but has now been forced to pull out. ", . 12:07 a.m.: Round 3 to Shevchenko(10-9, 30-27 Shevchenko). As for Holloway, hes on standby for the upcoming title fight between Alex Volkanovski and The Korean Zombie at UFC 273. You dont deserve this. The revered 57-year-old coach died from Covid complications the previous July. He was later arrested alongside SBG teammate Cian Cowley and charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief. WOW what a week. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? [28] They were released with a bail of $50,000 and $25,000, respectively. Manuwa by knockout at 0:42 of the second round. We offer you the possibility to receive RT's news highlights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by email. Jedrzejczykneeds to really pick it up, as Shevchenkodoesn't look to be slowing down. Brian Ortega had $75 to his name when he began MMA training. This is number one. Autonomous Nonprofit Organization TV-Novosti, 20052023. Holloway is out of UFC 223. Holloway's mission to keep this fight standing might end up being easier said than done. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Max Holloway Full Fight - UFC FIGHT CLUBSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvwcONL1fBGreSv14rolbA?sub_confirmation=1Gentlemen, welcome to Fight Club. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Holloway will need to show that strong defensive wrestling against Nurmagomedov or else will find himself stuck on the bottom absorbing strikes. With blood gushing down his nose from Oliveira busting it up in the previous round, Nelson threw an elbow with everything he had and blood poured out like a geyser from Oliveira's forehead, Oliveira rolled over and Nelson immediately secured the choke and the Brazilian tapped out instantly. Nurmagomedov and Holloway will participate in what's being advertised as the first . Oliveira by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:17 of the second round. The promotion moved quickly and tabbed featherweight champion Max Holloway to fill in against Khabib Nurmagomedov in the lightweight championship bout. Back in 2018 when Holloway was still the featherweight champion, he was tapped to step in on short-notice against Khabib at UFC 223 to vie for the vacant lightweight title. 11:49p.m.: It is time for the co-main event of UFC 231 as No. Time to see Theodorouagainst a top ten opponent and see if there can be a new contender at 185 pounds. Shevchenko and Jedrzejczyk fought three times in Muay Thai bouts with the former winning every bout. In Holloway, he faces a man who recently had to scrap a trilogy bout with Alexander Volkanovski because he had aggravated a previous injury. Gadelha's now training in the United States to help climb over the hurdle and win UFC gold. Nurmagomedov and McGregor settled their differences later that year at UFC 229, withNurmagomedovearning a brutal fourth-round submission win prior to a post-fight brawl that saw both men receive suspensions and fines. @TeamKhabib my brother I want to keep going but they are stopping me. She should get the winner of the title fight later in the show betweenValentinaShevchenkoandJoannaJedrzejczyk. [5][6][7] Due to the inactivity of former UFC Featherweight Champion and current lightweight champion Conor McGregor, the promotion has indicated that he would be stripped of his title and that the winner of the proposed Ferguson/Nurmagomedov bout would become the undisputed champion. UFC 223 results, live stream play-by-play updates for the "Khabib vs. Iaquinta" pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for this Saturday night (April 7, 2018) inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New More Max Holloway vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov News, FS1 PRELIMS 8PM/5PM ETPT, PPV MAIN CARD 10PM/7PM ETPT, Khabib Vs Holloway Rebooked For Metaverse, Holloway Thanks McGregor, Khabib For UFC 226 Support. NYSAC later made an official statement on the matter, although the organization did not divulge much detail about why they arrived at the decision. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway fight rebooked for Feb. 12 in the Metaverse over UFC and Super Bowl Weekend, courtesy of NFT peddlers Legionfarm. Aubin-Merciervia unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). . McGregor was released from police custody on $50,000 bond Friday after a brief arraignment. Henry Kissinger tried to end the Cold War. Gadelha's won three of her last four fights and is comingoff of a fantastic split decision win over Carla Esparza at UFC 225. Instead of continuing to hit Aubin-Mercier, Burns went for a rear-naked choke. All the latest. Please logout and login again. Oliveira tried anything and everything to get out of it, but couldn't escape. 12:24 a.m.: Shevchenko def. She never Jedrzejczykgarner any type of momentum. Since returning to 125 pounds earlier this year, Eye(13-6, one no contest) has won both of her fights. pic.twitter.com/Qap80y4AQZ, Be the first one to comment on this story. The fight never materialized, but how much was fun the @TeamKhabib and @BlessedMMA press conference? Feb 14, 2022 Khabib Nurmagomedov and former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway finally went to battle in the metaverse. The fight was competitive early, but Holloway's high-volume striking eventually wore down T-City. He rocked Theodorou on more than one occasion and didn't try to finish him. You never how a fighter is going to react after being sidelined for a significant amount of time and then lose the opening round and get bloodied up in the process. Pettis did not weigh in for a second time after missing the championship weight by 2 pounds on his first attempt. Well demand Ferguson fight as long as hes alive Khabib Nurmagomedovs coach. Holloway's pair of fights against the great Jose Aldo showed the versatility of his jab. A great way to begin the main card. Here is what happened at UFC 231 in Toronto ( alltimes Eastern): 1:06a.m.: Holloway def. who had been preparing for entirely different opponents in Ferguson and Holloway. Every time it looks like Jedrzejczykis starting to gain momentum and control, Shevchenkoroars back with a head or spinning back kick to keep Jedrzejczyk at bay. This website uses cookies. Team Faber Finale, UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans and UFC 209). Watch Khabib knockout Max Holloway in Metaverse boxing match (Video), Chin-Tapping Chandler Wont Do As Hes Told. It started to wear Holloway down. This is number one. Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov knocked out ex-UFC featherweight titleholder Max Holloway in their history-making boxing match staged last weekend in the much-ballyhooed Metaverse. If Holloway can avoid Khabib for the first minute or two, the jab should be able to come into play more. Javier Mendez clarifies that Khabib Nurmagomedov still coaches, just won't corner fighters. MMA great Khabib Nurmagomedov will make history on Saturday by taking on fellow former UFC champion Max Holloway in the first-ever metaverse fight. Oliveira won the first round after reversing Nelson's body triangle and laid down hard ground and pound punches at will for the majority of the round. Holloway has already publically apologized to Nurmagomedov, although he mentioned that it was as a result of the decision from the New York State Athletic Commission, rather than from his team. Here's why . About two minutes into the second, Nelson took Oliveira down to the mat and immediately went into mount position. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between interim champion and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. In 18 UFC fights, he has allowed his opponents to land only 30 significant strikes while grounded. Former UFC heavyweight campion Daniel Cormier provided his usual annoying commentary for last weekends virtual slugfest. . Three straight wins for Eye since she returned to 125 pounds. Autonomous Nonprofit Organization TV-Novosti, 20052023. Thank you Ragin Al for demanding this fight and thank u Khabib for being willing to fight ANYONE all week!!! Former UFC champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway will finally face off in the Octagon. 1? Holloway and Ortega each had their moments, but the champion had more of them. 10:42p.m.: Up next at UFC 231, Hakeem Dawodu takes on Kyle Bochniak in featherweight action. Nurmagomedov-Iaquinta will be a five-round championship fight. Face Off! We offer you the possibility to receive RT's news highlights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by email. Per Dana White. [4] Nurmagomedov (25-0) successfully made championship weight on Friday. However, Holloway was forced to withdraw from the competition after a botched weight cut. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Highly entertaining opening round. Can Aubin-Mercierput on a show for his countrymen or can Burns spoil the party? Khabib vs. McGregor Oct. 06, 2018 SUB Neck Crank 4 3:03 win. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Louisiana native defeated Max Holloway to win the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 236 in April. What a fourth round for Holloway. Holloway, however, has been able to hold his own defensively on the ground. Even though the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway did not happen, it is widely regarded by MMA fans as one of the best-booked UFC fights ever. Oliveira (19-5-1) has won four of his last five, with all four wins coming by stoppage. Holloway asked during his postfight interview. BREAKING: Max Holloway has been declared medically unfit to fight. More than 15 monthslater, Khabib returns to fighting on Saturday in a fashion. He threw the harder shots, controlled the Octagon and kept coming forward. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "The Eagle" also absorbs most of his damage while on the feet: Ninety-seven percent of the significant strikes he has absorbed in the UFC have come either at distance or in the clinch. Holloway and Ortega are leaving it all in there. Brian Ortega explains to Sporting News that he anticipates an all-time classic vs. Max Holloway. All rights reserved. Something went wrong. Nurmagomedov and Holloway were participating in a sponsored event from Legionfarm, a gaming platform that connects pros with joes. Ortega needs to stay composed and not overcommit. The lost opportunity by Anders in the second round cost him. The "Bullet" era has now begun. Lightweight Michael Chiesa and flyweight Ray Borg were forced to withdraw from their respective bouts because of injuries sustained during an attack on their bus by UFC star Conor McGregor. Three fights, three wins in 2018 for the Canadian. [11] The UFC targeted former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis as his replacement, after Pettis' bout against Michael Chiesa was scrapped due to an incident caused by McGregor (see section below). Pettis was scheduled to fight another lightweight, Michael Chiesa, who had to be removed from the card after receiving facial cuts caused by shattered glass when Conor McGregor attacked the bus carrying fighters from the UFC 223 card on Thursday. He may not get another chance. TheUFC featherweight champion was unable to cut weight in time for his fight with Nurmagomedov, a day after McGregor's bus attack . The retired 29-0 lightweight icon will take on former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway. 9:19p.m.: Like what we saw in the first fight, Burns had a chance to finish Aubin-Mercier in the first round after blasting him with a left hook and a series of vicious ground and pound punches. Rapper Hits Pads, Fans Hit Back. Conor McGregor . Detailing the series of events that led to his dismissal from the UFC 223 main card, Max Holloway told Joe Rogan -, Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov praise Max Holloway as he is declared medically unfit to fight at UFC 223. pic.twitter.com/iwrfBUAmop. 'Blessed' stepped in on 6 days' notice, while he was the UFC Featherweight champion, to face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223. On April 5, following the event's media day, Conor McGregor and his crew attacked a bus containing several fighters scheduled to compete at the event, just as it was leaving the arena following a press conference. Jedrzejczyk needs to be constantly throwing and commit to her shots. Santos and Manuwa threw the heavy artillery in every way possible and showed chins of steel. Right now, Shevchenkois controlling every facet. 7-ranked Manuwa (17-4) has struggled as of late, having lost his last two fights. Was pretty much an even round until Shevchenko took Jedrzejczykdown twice with about 90 seconds left. Had that come to fruition at UFC 272, Holloway . It would be a disservice to Nurmagomedov and a clich to call this a "striker vs. wrestler" match, but if this turns into a battle of standing strikes, Holloway should be able to pick apart his opponent. You dont deserve this. newsletter, staged last weekend in the much-ballyhooed Metaverse, Holloway Pulled From Khabib Fight At UFC 223, White: Holloway vs Khabib Biggest Trending Fight Since UFC 205, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey. But when the opportunity is there, take it. Fighter On Fighter: Breaking Down Kara-France And Albazi! Team dos Santos welterweight winner Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally expected to headline this event. Max Holloway 0 0 53 23 4 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen . MMA historians will remember thatthe pair came close to a fight in April 2018, whenNurmagomedov was on the cusp of winning the lightweight title for the first time. It got to the point that Ortega couldn't see out of his left eye as it was swollen shut. The Black Sea grain deal has worked in the interests of the rich, not the poor would Russia be within its rights to withdraw? Jedrzejczyk (15-2) is the former women's strawweight champion and won her last fight, defeating Tecia Torres by unanimous decision. "Lets go. "Is there anyone else?" Burns(13-3) has been uneven as of late, as he's gone 2-2. She was the aggressor and continuously pushed the pace with inside leg kicks and throwing two, three and four-punch combinations. Ortega was desperate. "(Khabib), my brother, I want to keep going but they are stopping me," he tweeted. This is number one. 11:14p.m.: Coming up next at UFC 231, No. She's competing at 125 pounds for the first time. [8] Despite confirming on January 19 that the winner of this bout would become the de facto champion, UFC president Dana White did not confirm if McGregor would be stripped. 12:14 a.m.: Round 4 to Shevchenko(40-36 Shevchenko). Holloway lands at a better rate (6.20 SLpM) but absorbs many more strikes (3.90 SApM). Nelson possesses some of the best ground work in the sport. Max Holloway recently featured on UFC color commentator Joe Rogan's podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience', where he detailed all that went down before UFC 223. The pay-per-view event, which was widely considered to be one of the best lineups of the year, has taken multiple hits in recent days. Holloway says he's good to go for UFC 231 and ready to make a statement to close out 2018. You can share this story on social media: Subscribe to RT newsletter to get news highlights of the day right in your mailbox, Zelensky discusses peace summit with Scholz, India calls for UN Security Council reform, AI drone killed its operator during virtual test USAF official, Politician calls for end to childrens homework. [9], For the fourth time in four years, the bout fell apart, as Ferguson pulled out of the fight on April 1 due to a knee injury. As soon as Ortega walked back to the corner, the ringside doctor took a look at the eye and wouldn't allow him to go out for the fifth round. The UFC 223 event still has a strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club. 9-ranked Jessica Eye in women's flyweight action. He absorbs only 1.52 significant strikes per minute, by far the tops among ranked lightweights. UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway statistical breakdown The degree of Khabib Nurmagomedov's success while fighting on the canvas has been astounding: He has outlanded his opponents 289 . Holloway was scheduled to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC's lightweight championship. [3], A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between interim champion and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. ", MORE:Join DAZN and watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding on Dec. 15. An unbelievable fight. After the cancellation, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dana White heaped praise on Max Holloway, then-UFC featherweight champion, for stepping in and taking the fight on such short notice. [16] Both Felder and Pettis were also off the event. The second rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club. The first round is in the conversation of 2018's round of the year. Consistent back-and-forth action, but Eye gained the decision because of her activity. Khabib Nurmagomedov ultimately won the fight, although Iaquinta pushed . Striking on the ground is an essential element of Nurmagomedov's game, and the degree of his success in that position has been astounding. You can share this story on social media: Subscribe to RT newsletter to get news highlights of the day right in your mailbox, Khabib Nurmagomedov (left) and Max Holloway Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images, Zelensky discusses peace summit with Scholz, India calls for UN Security Council reform, AI drone killed its operator during virtual test USAF official, Politician calls for end to childrens homework. Nightmare in Manipur: Peace remains elusive in bloody battle over land, identity politics as ethnic clashes singe Indian state. Manuwa and Santos began the second round the same way they ended the first, throwing every shot with evil intentions. You dont deserve this. Well, sort of. Holloway's striking is some of the best in the sport right now. 8:18 p.m.: Not a fan of Anders' game plan in the second round. Ortega by fourth-round TKO to retain the featherweight title. In his past nine UFC fights, he has allowed only one significant strike on the floor. The talent is there. 12:57 a.m.: Round 3 to Ortega (10-9, 29-28 Holloway). In his UFC bouts, 89 percent of Holloway's landed significant strikes have come on the feet. Theodorou (16-2) comes in having won back-to-back fights and four of his last five overall. 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Ortega got himself back into the fight. At the conclusionof one of the most hectic fight weeks the elite promotion has ever seen,Nurmagomedov eventually fought and beatAl Iaquinta after McGregorthrew a metal dolly at a bus Nurmagomedov was on backstage at the Barclays Center. Volkanovski's last fight was a unanimous decision win in . Oscar De La Hoya fires back at Ryan Garcia for comments "The Flash" made about the "Golden Boy" promoter in the wake of his Gervonta Davis loss in Las Vegas. Nurmagomedov and two teammates were inside that bus. He doesn't get paid by the hour and is always looking for the finish. Aubin-Mercier(11-3) had his four-fight winning streak snapped in July when he lost to Alexander Hernandez. Please logout and login again. It is an educated jab which can be flicked out or hammered in, and is worked in doubles, can be used at multiple levels, and hides between feints. Oliveira is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. Jedrzejczyk needs to come up with something quick. In Holloway's place will be Al Iaquinta, who was named the replacement Friday afternoon -- just over 24 hours before the fight. Someone to definitely keep your eye on in the featherweight division. 'It was heartbreaking' - When Max Holloway revealed why his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov was called off. Henry Kissinger tried to end the Cold War. The following statistical categories show those key differences, which might end up being the difference on Saturday. Im tired. We have a fight, ladies and gentleman. His retirement honored a promise to his mother not to continue his career without father and trainer Abdulmanap in his corner. [13] The UFC booked Felder's opponent Al Iaquinta instead. Please take 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs. Dawodu (8-1-1) suffered the first loss of his career in March to Danny Henry, but bounced back to defeat Austin Arnett. Max Holloway stepped in to face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 on six days' notice. Khabib wins the belt, Conor is stripped, Khabib gets injured and is out for a year, Khabib gets stripped, Conor beats Diaz/Holloway/Whoever for the 155lb belt, 165lb division opens up, GSP's stomach is better, beats Conor for the 165lb title, Khabib is healthy and moves to 165lbs, GSP vacates again, Bellator books Dan Henderson vs Michael Bisping 3, Luke Rockhold fights Gufstasson and gets his . Holloway landed the harder shots and wobbled Ortega with a right hand near the end of the round. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. They were exchanging with Manuwa's back against the fence when Santos connected on a vicious left uppercut followed by a blistering left hook to knock out Manuwa to earn the tenth knockout win of his career and put the light heavyweight division on notice. Max Holloway was not the original competitor chosen to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC Lightweight title at UFC 223. UFC Abruptly Severs Ties With Lightweight Fan Favorite. Nurmagomedov, a 30-year-old Russian, won the first round . pic.twitter.com/oDqC30FdES. At the end of the day, this came to down power and skill. Holloway does have outstanding takedown defense; he has stopped 83 percent of his opponents' attempts. Although Holloway has shown an ability to avoid ground strikes, he would be wise to keep the fight on the feet. Give Shevchenko credit. The Metaverse has been championed by figuresincluding Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg, who changed his social media company's name to Meta Platforms in 2021. Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov praise Max Holloway as he is declared medically unfit to fight at UFC 223. pic.twitter.com/iwrfBUAmop. Shevchenko (15-3) was supposed to face Nicco Montano at UFC 228 for the belt, but Montano was hospitalized and subsequently pulled from the fight and stripped of the title. Khabib Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight championship at UFC 229 in Las Vegas, but not without some post-match ugliness. Both guys looking to end 2018 on a winning note. Now, he's on the verge of becoming the UFC featherweight champion. UFC 231 results: Holloway overwhelms Ortega to defend featherweight title; Shevchenko women's flyweight champ, Join DAZN and watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding on Dec. 15, Max Holloway(c) vs. Brian Ortega for Holloway's featherweight title, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczykfor the vacant women's flyweight title, Alex Oliveira vs. Gunnar Nelson; welterweights, Hakeem Dawodu vs. Kyle Bochniak; featherweights, Jimi Manuwa vs. Thiago Santos; light heavyweights, Claudia Gadelha vs. Nina Ansaroff; women's strawweights, Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jessica Eye; women's flyweights, Eryk Anders vs. Elias Theodorou; middleweights, Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Gilbert Burns; lightweights, Devin Clark vs. Aleksandar Rakic; light heavyweights, Brad Katona vs. Matthew Lopez; bantamweights, Chad Laprise vs. Dhiego Lima; welterweights, Carlos Diego Ferreira vs. Jesse Ronson; lightweights. He also offered to step in on short notice to challenge lightweight kingpinKhabibNurmagomedovat UFC 223. "Sorry to your team and the fans. Your login session has expired. Conor McGregor Donald Cerrone 1 0 19 0 0 0 . This is the first-ever professional boxing match to be held in . [4] The pairing had previously been scheduled and cancelled for various reasons on three occasions over the previous three years (The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. That rate is far and away the best among ranked lightweights. He has only gotten better -- he allowed 16 takedowns in his first nine UFC fights but has not been taken down since 2014. 12:01 a.m.: Round 2 to Shevchenko(10-9, 20-18 Shevchenko). Why did those who came after him in Washington seek to restart the conflict. A post shared by Max Holloway (@blessedmma). Holloway is out of UFC 223. In the fourth round, Holloway cranked up the pressure and belted his previously unbeaten opponent with punches to the head and body. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to meet Tony Ferguson at UFC 223 in Brooklyn for the vacant 155lbs strap Conor McGregor was stripped of for crossing over to boxing to fight Floyd Mayweather and being inactive. 8:38p.m.: Right now at UFC 231, No. Chookagianby split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). The lightweight unification bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje will be the main event of UFC 255 on Oct. 24 at a location to be determined, UFC. With Ortega's face a bloody mess, the fight sapped out of him and his left eye swollen shut, the ringside doctor determined that Ortega was unable to continue. Among ranked lightweights with at least three UFC fights, he has the best striking differential. Santos started it off by almost finishing Manuwa with a left and right hook. While Nurmagomedov forces opponents into positions where it is hard to land strikes, Holloway is more than willing to engage on even terrain. 1? Per Dana White. Back in April 2018, Holloway accepted a bout to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the vacant UFC lightweight title on six days' notice at UFC 223 at the Barclays Center in New York. 737 likes, 11 comments - Strictly MMA (@_strictly_mma_) on Instagram: "BREAKING NEWS: Word is the winner of Ortega vs Korean Zombie will face the winner of Holloway vs . Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to face interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, who also had to pull out from the bout due to a knee injury on April 1. It has been a rough 2018 for Max Holloway. However, Taisumov withdrew from the fight on March 9 over visa delays. Team dos Santos, The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Iaquinta replaces Holloway in UFC's main event, Sources: Blaydes, Almeida to fight on Nov. 4, UFC's Dvalishvili (hand) to miss several months, McKee vs. 'Pitbull' headlines Bellator-Rizin event, Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win, O'Malley's coach praises UFC champ Sterling, NSAC: 9 PFL fighters banned for failed drug tests, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31, How a former NFL All-Pro and an ex-UFC fighter teamed up to help wounded veterans. [14] Due to weighing 0.2 lb over the championship weight limit, Iaquinta would not be officially eligible for the title in case he won, but UFC president Dana White expressed that he would be considered champion by the UFC, and treated as such to the extent possible under regulations. Steven Muehlhausen is a contributing writer for DAZN News. 1 ranked ValentinaShevchenkosquares off with JoannaJedrzejczykfor the vacant women's flyweight title. This website uses cookies. Dont blink because this wont last long as Manuwa and Santos are two of the hardest punchers in the sport. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, Guide to UFC 223: Predictions and analysis, Coming to grips with grappling control: Nurmagomedov on top. He controlled the action on the feet and the ground. Give the fans what they deserve. Let's see if Burns can now get on a winning streak. Ortega (14-0, one no contest) last fought at UFC 222 when he stopped Frankie Edgar after steppingfor the injured Holloway. 3-ranked KatlynChookagianfights No. Please enter a valid email and try again. He showed exemplary Muay Thai from start to finish and never let Bochniak get started. After Tony Ferguson blew out his knee back in early 2018, then-featherweight champion Max Holloway agreed to step in and fight top lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC 223. Even though he was downon the scorecards, Bochniak left it all on the line and showed a lot of heart by absorbing a ton of punishment and never giving up. Team dos Santos welterweight winner Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally expected to headline this event. If Nurmagomedov is able to impose his will in this fight, in terms of position, he will be the one landing strikes while evading blows from Holloway. LegionFarm announced today that MMA Legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway will fight in the main event on February 12th, 2022. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Max Holloway Full Fight - UFC FIGHT CLUBSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvwcONL1fBGreSv14rolbA?sub_confirmation=1Gen. American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez says Khabib Nurmagomedov is still heavily involved in his teammates' training camps. And the eighth and final rule: If this is your first night at Fight Club, you have to fight.#khabib #khabibtime #maxholloway #ufc #mma #khabibnurmagomedovufc, ufc fight club The first Metaverse fight in history features Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on Max Holloway By Harry Kettle - February 11, 2022 The once-proposed UFC 223 main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Max Holloway, will happen in the Metaverse this Saturday. When it comes to striking differential (i.e. Thankfully, that did not make a difference as Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably picked up a unanimous decision win to become the new undisputed lightweight champion. UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway responds to Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov after the two fighters wished him a full recovery from his UFC 226 fallout. Oops. Unfortunately, Ferguson had to pull out of the fight due to a knee injury, bringing about the fourth cancelation between the pair. The UFC tried to book Anthony Pettis as Khabib Nurmagomedov's opponent after his bout with Michael Chiesa was scrapped due to the Conor McGregor bus incident. Give the fans what they deserve. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? If there's anyone who is sneaking into UFC 231, it isAleksandar Rakic. Nelson (16-3-1) returns for the first time since July 2017 due to injury, but lost his previous fight toSantiago Ponzinibbio by first round knockout. More than 15 months later, Khabib returns to fighting on Saturday in a fashion. Nurmagomedov and Holloway faced off in the virtual reality boxing. What an upset. [15] The NYSAC later reaffirmed that Iaquinta could not be officially recognized as champion. Politics as ethnic clashes singe Indian state 's punches, demonstrates good movement and superbly. 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