Manuwa and Santos began the second round the same way they ended the first, throwing every shot with evil intentions. Oliveira (19-5-1) has won four of his last five, with all four wins coming by stoppage. She never Jedrzejczykgarner any type of momentum. It got to the point that Ortega couldn't see out of his left eye as it was swollen shut. 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. This appears to be a showcase for Dawodu, but never sell Bochniak short. American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez says Khabib Nurmagomedov is still heavily involved in his teammates' training camps. Bochniak (8-3) is coming off a loss to Zabit Magomedsharipov in April at UFC 223. Jedrzejczyk needs to come up with something quick. The revered 57-year-old coach died from Covid complications the previous July. He may not get another chance. 10:42p.m.: Up next at UFC 231, Hakeem Dawodu takes on Kyle Bochniak in featherweight action. 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. Holloway landed the harder shots and wobbled Ortega with a right hand near the end of the round. Fighter On Fighter: Breaking Down Kara-France And Albazi! What a fourth round for Holloway. Henry Kissinger tried to end the Cold War. [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). Michael Chiesa absorbs a full strike more on a per-minute basis (2.52) and still has the second-best rate. Autonomous Nonprofit Organization TV-Novosti, 20052023. 14-ranked Elias Theodorou taking on Eryk Andersin middleweight action. 8:59 p.m.: Eye def. Im sweating. 1? "Is there anyone else?" Gadelha by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The much-anticipated lightweight fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway has been removed from the card at UFC 223, after the latter was declared medically unfit to take part in the bout. Gadelha's won three of her last four fights and is comingoff of a fantastic split decision win over Carla Esparza at UFC 225. All rights reserved. The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club. He has only gotten better -- he allowed 16 takedowns in his first nine UFC fights but has not been taken down since 2014. In terms of standing striking, Holloway has a notable advantage. What an upset. He kept trying for takedowns to no avail and Holloway continued to batter him. 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. Im tired. NYSAC later made an official statement on the matter, although the organization did not divulge much detail about why they arrived at the decision. The Black Sea grain deal has worked in the interests of the rich, not the poor would Russia be within its rights to withdraw? 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. Please take 30 seconds to answer this survey so that we can better understand how to serve your MMA needs. Face Off! 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. Ortega was desperate. At the end of the day, this came to down power and skill. Ortega (14-0, one no contest) last fought at UFC 222 when he stopped Frankie Edgar after steppingfor the injured Holloway. Will the issues Holloway's been through this year be too much or can he pull through? 1 ranked ValentinaShevchenkosquares off with JoannaJedrzejczykfor the vacant women's flyweight title. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 11:55 p.m.: Round 1 to Shevchenko (10-9). Fifth rule: One fight at a time, fellas.Sixth rule: No shirts, no shoes. 1? 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. Only Khabib Nurmagomedov was eligible to win the championship, as Al Iaquinta weighed in at 0.2 pounds over championship limit (155 lbs). Poirier, 30, owns victories over the likes of Holloway, Eddie Alvarez , Justin Gaethje and . 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. The following statistical categories show those key differences, which might end up being the difference on Saturday. 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. He also offered to step in on short notice to challenge lightweight kingpinKhabibNurmagomedovat UFC 223. The revered 57-year-old coach died from Covid complications the previous July. I think this is the future.. Instead of continuing to hit Aubin-Mercier, Burns went for a rear-naked choke. [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. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway fight rebooked for Feb. 12 in the Metaverse over UFC and Super Bowl Weekend, courtesy of NFT peddlers Legionfarm. The lightweight Eagle retired from combat sports back in late 2020 following a submission victory over top contender Justin Gaethje. 11:14p.m.: Coming up next at UFC 231, No. 12:24 a.m.: Shevchenko def. Sorry to your team and the fans. Jedrzejczykneeds to really pick it up, as Shevchenkodoesn't look to be slowing down. Gadelha's now training in the United States to help climb over the hurdle and win UFC gold. However, Taisumov withdrew from the fight on March 9 over visa delays. [28] They were released with a bail of $50,000 and $25,000, respectively. Max Holloway vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is perhaps the best matchup to ever be booked in UFC Lightweight history, only to be canceled. The UFC featherweight champion silenced theskeptics by battering Ortega from pillar to post Saturday nightin an emphatic TKO victory. Nightmare in Manipur: Peace remains elusive in bloody battle over land, identity politics as ethnic clashes singe Indian state. Nurmagomedov and two teammates were inside that bus. Shevchenko is just that good. BREAKING: Max Holloway has been declared medically unfit to fight. 12:57 a.m.: Round 3 to Ortega (10-9, 29-28 Holloway). Unfortunately, Ferguson had to pull out of the fight due to a knee injury, bringing about the fourth cancelation between the pair. "[Khabib], my brother, I want to keep going but they are stopping me,"the Hawaii native said at the time. The LHW division's newest nightmare. You dont deserve this. We offer you the possibility to receive RT's news highlights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by email. More than 15 monthslater, Khabib returns to fighting on Saturday in a fashion. The first round is in the conversation of 2018's round of the year. 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. Henry Kissinger tried to end the Cold War. Nurmagomedov and Holloway were participating in a sponsored event from Legionfarm, a gaming platform that connects pros with joes. 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. 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. 13-ranked Alex Oliveira battles No. 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. Brian Ortega explains to Sporting News that he anticipates an all-time classic vs. Max Holloway. Hopefully, it doesn't cost Burns as it did for Anders. Khabib Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight championship at UFC 229 in Las Vegas, but not without some post-match ugliness. 12:36a.m.: It is now time for the main event of UFC 231: Max Holloway puts his featherweight title on the line against No. Not only does Nurmagomedov do a good job taking opponents down, but he also uses his wrestling to hold controlling positions for long stretches. . 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. Khabib vs. McGregor Oct. 06, 2018 SUB Neck Crank 4 3:03 win. Shevchenkofought flawlessly. 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. 10:19p.m.: Kicking off the main card of UFC 231 are light heavyweights Jimi Manuwa and Thiago Santos. REA MORE: Conor McGregor attacks UFC 223 fighters' bus hunting for Khabib Nurmagomedov (VIDEO). 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 . [15] The NYSAC later reaffirmed that Iaquinta could not be officially recognized as champion. He threw the harder shots, controlled the Octagon and kept coming forward. The staredownbetween the two with blood pouring down Ortega's face was unbelievable. Holloway is out of UFC 223. . 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. [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. Holloway's mission to keep this fight standing might end up being easier said than done. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. The talent is there. 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 . 9-ranked Jessica Eye in women's flyweight action. Holloway's striking is some of the best in the sport right now. Jedrzejczyk needs to be constantly throwing and commit to her shots. Holloway lands at a better rate (6.20 SLpM) but absorbs many more strikes (3.90 SApM). 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. Charles Oliveira: rapidly climbing towards a title shotKhabib: pic.twitter.com/1krJ8a1NhN. 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. [30][31][32], The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[34]. 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. Khabib Nurmagomedov & Artem Lobov in explosive confrontation but what sparked it? Had that come to fruition at UFC 272, Holloway . 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Aubin-Merciervia unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). 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 . 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. 8:38p.m.: Right now at UFC 231, No. Oliveira is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. Holloway started out throwing combinations at will and didn't let up in the slightest bit. 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. 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. "Lets go. Iaquinta was originally scheduled to face Paul Felder on the UFC 223 card. Good performance for Dawodu. Aubin-Mercier(11-3) had his four-fight winning streak snapped in July when he lost to Alexander Hernandez. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? Give Shevchenko credit. This is number one. Holloway does have outstanding takedown defense; he has stopped 83 percent of his opponents' attempts. He beeds to put it all together consistently to be a contender at 155 pounds. Pico, still just 26 years old, has won seven of his last eight fights with the lone loss coming via injury. Team dos Santos welterweight winner Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally expected to headline this event. [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. UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor. 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. 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. 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Beating Max Holloway in 2019 for the UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski has defended the belt four times and is 3-0 against Holloway. Anders by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). The "Bullet" era has now begun. 8:18 p.m.: Not a fan of Anders' game plan in the second round. UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith. 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. Surprised Jedrzejczykdidn't come out more aggressive as she was in the final minute of the round considering she'd lost every round. Third rule of Fight Club: Someone yells \"Stop!\", goes limp, taps out, the fight is over. Nurmagomedov (25-0) successfully made championship weight on Friday. This has a legitimate chance to be the greatest featherweight title fight of all time. 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. It's crisp, he knows how to stay at the end of Ortega's punches, demonstrates good movement and counters superbly. After losing two fights in a row, Ansaroff(9-5) is on a three-fight winning streak. Conor McGregor Donald Cerrone 1 0 19 0 0 0 . Right now, Shevchenkois controlling every facet. 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. Holloway, however, has been able to hold his own defensively on the ground. His retirement honored a promise to his mother not to continue his career without father and trainer Abdulmanap in his corner. Theodorou's volume in the third round won the fight. The UFC 223 main event faced quite a bit of a hiccup after two withdrawals. Read: 'It was heartbreaking' - When Max Holloway revealed why his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov was called off. At +2.59, he is well ahead of Evan Dunham, who has the second-highest rate at +1.95. TheUFC featherweight champion was unable to cut weight in time for his fight with Nurmagomedov, a day after McGregor's bus attack . Why did the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway not happen? [13] The UFC booked Felder's opponent Al Iaquinta instead. Pettis weighed in at 155.2 pounds in his first attempt, and despite being given extra time to make the championship weight limit of 155 pounds, he did not weigh in again. Recent interim title challenger Kevin Lee has the second-best takedown average, at 3.45. 12:01 a.m.: Round 2 to Shevchenko(10-9, 20-18 Shevchenko). Ortega goes through the journey with SN. He showed exemplary Muay Thai from start to finish and never let Bochniak get started. Holloway needs to keep his hands up. Dominant showing for Burns. [3], A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between interim champion and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. 'The Eagle' dominated Al Iaquinta the entire fight to become the king of the Lightweight division. In 18 UFC fights, he has allowed his opponents to land only 30 significant strikes while grounded. But when the opportunity is there, take it. Per Dana White. Holloway says he's good to go for UFC 231 and ready to make a statement to close out 2018. Team dos Santos welterweight winner Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally expected to headline this event. Santos will be fighting for the fifth time in 2018, going 3-1 thus far. 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. 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 . Sign up for the Max Holloway 0 0 53 23 4 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen . 14-ranked Gunnar Nelson. Seventh rule: Fights will go on as long as they have to. 10:31 p.m.: Santos def. Nurmagomedov, a 30-year-old Russian, won the first round . He rocked Theodorou on more than one occasion and didn't try to finish him. [20], Mairbek Taisumov was expected to face Evan Dunham at the event. Ortega needs to stay composed and not overcommit. She's competing at 125 pounds for the first time. 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. That rate is far and away the best among ranked lightweights. UFC featherweight champion Holloway had stepped in as a short-notice replacement for Ferguson, but has now been forced to pull out. How was this a split decision? Shout outs to you and @Showtimepettis . [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. Former UFC heavyweight campion Daniel Cormier provided his usual annoying commentary for last weekends virtual slugfest. Shevchenko is fighting the perfect fight and looks to be hard to beat. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. 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. Jedrzejczyk (15-2) is the former women's strawweight champion and won her last fight, defeating Tecia Torres by unanimous decision. Please enter a valid email and try again. ESPN's Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news, citing UFC president Dana White. He was later arrested alongside SBG teammate Cian Cowley and charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief. win. This website uses cookies. Dont Blink Stares Down The Prince In Vegas! By contrast, only 36 percent of Nurmagomedov's landed significant strikes have come in the standing position. Max Holloway was not the original competitor chosen to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC Lightweight title at UFC 223. The fight never materialized, but how much was fun the @TeamKhabib and @BlessedMMA press conference? Ortega by fourth-round TKO to retain the featherweight title. I guess we still have a long way to go, technologically speaking. 12:20 a.m.: Round 5 to Shevchenko(10-9, 50-45 Shevchenko). Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. WOW what a week. LegionFarm announced today that MMA Legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway will fight in the main event on February 12th, 2022. It started to wear Holloway down. Please logout and login again. 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. He came right out and let Ortega know that the third round was an illusion. Paul Felder was offered the fight, but NYSAC declined that as well since 'The Irish Dragon' was unranked at the time. Why did those who came after him in Washington seek to restart the conflict. If Holloway can avoid Khabib for the first minute or two, the jab should be able to come into play more. 7-ranked Manuwa (17-4) has struggled as of late, having lost his last two fights. ButHolloway was pulled off of the card byNew York State Athletic Commission, as the native of Hawaii was struggling to make weight. Holloway's UFC career striking differential is well above that average, but at +2.30, he still lags behind Nurmagomedov. 11:49p.m.: It is time for the co-main event of UFC 231 as No. [4] Brian Ortega had $75 to his name when he began MMA training. You dont deserve this. [21] Dunham faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier at the event.[22]. 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. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Chookagianby split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). This is the first-ever professional boxing match to be held in . ", . After Max Holloway was forced to pull out of the fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Al Iaquinta took his place. The former University of Alabama football has gone 1-2 so far. 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. "Sorry to your team and the fans. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Max Holloway Full Fight - UFC FIGHT CLUBSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvwcONL1fBGreSv14rolbA?sub_confirmation=1Gentlemen, welcome to Fight Club. ", MORE:Join DAZN and watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding on Dec. 15. [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. 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. You dont deserve this.". 8:27 p.m.: Theodoroudef. 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. He doesn't get paid by the hour and is always looking for the finish. [14] The bout between Iaquinta and Felder was originally scheduled for UFC 218. Three straight wins for Eye since she returned to 125 pounds. However, the fight did not take place after all as the New York State Athletic Commission deemed Holloway medically unfit for the bout. Something went wrong. BREAKING: Max Holloway has been declared medically unfit to fight. Santos started it off by almost finishing Manuwa with a left and right hook. 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. Per Dana White. 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. This is like, real deal, a winded Nurmagomedov said after the fight. Holloway and Ortega are leaving it all in there. "Blessed" was set to face Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, but was unable to competebecause ofan injury. The Metaverse has been championed by figuresincluding Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg, who changed his social media company's name to Meta Platforms in 2021. Holloway and Ortega each had their moments, but the champion had more of them. Many were doubting Max Holloway heading into his UFC 231 main-event fight against Brian Ortega because he had a hard time making weight when he was going to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedovat UFC 223and because health issues forced him to pull out of UFC 226. Please logout and login again. 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. 3-ranked KatlynChookagianfights No. Off to the judges' scorecards in what should be a Shevchenkovictory. Consistent back-and-forth action, but Eye gained the decision because of her activity. Why did those who came after him in Washington seek to restart the conflict. For all of the four, five punch combinations he's throwing, Ortega is still coming forward. 'Blessed' stepped in on 6 days' notice, while he was the UFC Featherweight champion, to face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223. In his past nine UFC fights, he has allowed only one significant strike on the floor. A key contest in the division as the winner is likely to get a crack at the winner of the co-main event. You dont deserve this. Nurmagomedov and Holloway faced off in the virtual reality boxing. 12:51 a.m.: Round 2 to Holloway (10-9, 20-18 Holloway). Give the fans what they deserve. She was the aggressor and continuously pushed the pace with inside leg kicks and throwing two, three and four-punch combinations. We offer you the possibility to receive RT's news highlights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by email. McGregor was released from police custody on $50,000 bond Friday after a brief arraignment. The lost opportunity by Anders in the second round cost him. Max Holloway was not the original competitor chosen to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC Lightweight title at UFC 223. This is number one. 9:40p.m.: Time for the featured prelim at UFC 231, a women's strawweight contest between No. Nightmare in Manipur: Peace remains elusive in bloody battle over land, identity politics as ethnic clashes singe Indian state. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. MMA is different than Muay Thai, but the fact Shevchenko did win does give her a psychological advantage. Very interesting. Someone to definitely keep your eye on in the featherweight division. Theodorou (16-2) comes in having won back-to-back fights and four of his last five overall. Holloway asked during his postfight interview. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. An unbelievable fight. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Holloway was scheduled to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC's lightweight championship. Fourth rule: Only two guys to a fight. Give the fans what they deserve. In January, it was hinted that Nurmagomedov would be stepping away from coaching to spend more time with his family. Among ranked lightweights with at least three UFC fights, he has the best striking differential. Max Holloway stepped in to face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 on six days' notice. Dawodu (8-1-1) suffered the first loss of his career in March to Danny Henry, but bounced back to defeat Austin Arnett. When it comes to striking differential (i.e. Here is what happened at UFC 231 in Toronto ( alltimes Eastern): 1:06a.m.: Holloway def. 9:11 p.m.: Next at UFC 228,OlivierAubin-MercierfacesGilbert Burns in lightweight action. Which might end up being the difference on Saturday Washington seek to restart the.. 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