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EXCLUSIVE | Islam Makhachev recalls 'hard sparring' with Khabib Nurmagomedov
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON MAR 06, 2021 02:59 PM IST
- Makhachev has an impressive record of 18 wins and only one loss and is a former teammate of retired lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis floors Curtis Blaydes with powerful uppercut
By YASH BHATI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 12:44 PM IST
Lewis connected on just seven total strikes -- compared to 28 for Blaydes -- but he made the last one count, earning the KO/TKO at 1:26 of the second round to improve to 25-7.
UFC 258: There is a reason why Kamaru Usman hasn't been beaten since 2013
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2021 01:33 PM IST
With the victory, Usman (18-1) has now won 17 consecutive fights, including all 13 of his UFC bouts. That tops former longtime champion Georges St-Pierre's record win streak in the welterweight division. It was Usman's third successful defense of the belt.
UFC 258: Gilbert Burns has 'got a couple of traps' ready for Kamaru Usman
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON FEB 11, 2021 01:44 PM IST
- Burns was scheduled to fight for the title but he was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus days before the event and the match-up had to be postponed.
Volkov floors Alistair Overeem, stakes his claim as top UFC heavyweight
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 07, 2021 03:23 PM IST
The 6-foot-7 Volkov (33-8) dropped Overeem (47-19) with a left hook at 2:06 of the second, prompting the ref to call the bout at the UFC Apex.
If we can find one of the baddest dudes in the world and he is Indian: UFC boss
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 28, 2021 03:24 PM IST
- Several big companies are looking at India as a big market for their sports. Football clubs from Europe are signing deals with Indian clubs, professional wrestling giants WWE have made special plans for the country, and now UFC is also looking to go big with India.
How the Conor McGregor MMA show stalled
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 12:48 PM IST
- The Irishman was fighting for only the third time in the last five years. Since his rise to superstardom, McGregor’s activity inside the Octagon had started to decline. He fought 8 times in the 2014-2016 period. But in the next 4 years, McGregor had only 3 MMA fights.
UFC chief thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov could return: Report
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 23, 2021 09:36 AM IST
Despite repeated claims by Khabib Nurmagomedov that he intends to remain retired, UFC president White said Friday that he believes the undefeated UFC lightweight champion -- who stunned the sport by tearfully retiring after his previous match -- "still wants to fight."
EXCLUSIVE | I think that might go the distance: Hooker on Poirier vs McGregor
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2021 12:33 PM IST
- The lightweight division will see another exciting match-up as Kiwi fighter Dan Hooker (20-9) faces former Bellator champion Michael Chandler (21-5).
UFC: 445 strikes landed in one fight-Holloway is making his hands do the talking
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2021 11:50 AM IST
- It came to such a stage that the commentators were suggesting for Kattar’s coaches to throw the towel in to save the fighter from further damage.
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UFC and its complicated history with marijuana
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 01:04 PM IST
- USADA has announced that it has struck the use of marijuana as a punishable offence. USADA is the anti-doping partner of UFC and has seen several fighters being flagged for its use.
Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23
Associated Press | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 08:35 AM IST
UFC President Dana White confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that McGregor has ended his latest retirement from mixed martial arts by signing an agreement for a 155-pound fight with Poirier.
‘May the Almighty disfigure the face of this creature’: UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov harshly criticises French President Emmanuel Macron over anti-Islam remarks
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON OCT 31, 2020 12:37 PM IST
Legendary MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov posts a picture of a boot print on French President Emmanuel Macron’s face, issues strongly-worded statement after the latter’s defence on the cartoons of Prophet Muhammad as well as his anti-Islam comments
Khabib Nurmagomedov retires after choking out Gaethje at UFC 254
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON OCT 25, 2020 08:06 AM IST
The undefeated 32-year-old Dagestani collapsed in the centre of the octagon and sobbed following his defeat of Gaethje. On getting up he took off his gloves and said: “This is my last fight in the UFC.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov can be greatest of all time, says UFC’s White
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2020 01:04 PM IST
Russian Nurmagomedov will put his belt and a 28-0 win-loss record on the line on Saturday when he faces American interim champion Gaethje in a unification bout at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.
‘I want to fight him at some point for sure,’ UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan has TJ Dillashaw in sight
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON SEP 29, 2020 07:36 PM IST
In just over 2 years after making his UFC debut, the Russian fighter captured the bantamweight title after beating MMA legend Jose Aldo. It wasn’t just the fight that captured the imagination of the MMA world but the way Yan defeated a UFC stalwart like Aldo.
Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor to fight in 2021
MANILA | By Reuters
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2020 11:33 AM IST
Both fighters are “getting ready for this one epic last boxing fight,” said Jayke Joson, special assistant to Pacquiao, who is also a Philippine senator.
UFC 253 results: Israel Adesanya displays ‘gulf’ in class between himself and Paulo Costa
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2020 11:57 AM IST
Adesanya again defended the title against the unbeaten Paulo Costa at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi. There was bad blood between the two undefeated fighters as they exchanged ‘pleasantries’ at every opportunity they got. But when it came to the Octagon, there was only one winner.
UFC 253: Jan Błachowicz knocks out Dominick Reyes to win vacant light heavyweight title
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2020 10:38 AM IST
The 37-year-old Błachowicz (27-8) capped his late-career surge by winning his first UFC title on Fight Island, the mixed martial arts promotion’s bubble performance venue in the Middle East.
Champion Adesanya gets redemption chance vs Costa at UFC 253
Associated Press | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON SEP 25, 2020 12:35 PM IST
Six months after his desultory win over Yoel Romero in Las Vegas, Adesanya (19-0, 14 KOs) is on the other side of the globe to defend his middleweight belt against longtime antagonist Paulo Costa (13-0, 11 KOs) in the main event of UFC 253 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Exclusive: Amanda Ribas wants Carla Esparza fight ‘to happen as soon as possible’
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2020 08:48 PM IST
It took only 2 minutes and 21 seconds for the Brazilian to lock in an armbar and overcome VanZant at UFC Fight Island. White was in awe of Ribas’ personality as he said that everyone was ‘blowing me up saying how awesome she is’.
Jon Jones says he is vacating UFC light heavyweight title
Los Angeles | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON AUG 18, 2020 09:45 AM IST
Jones and the UFC have both acknowledged contentious negotiations in recent weeks about the long-reigning champ’s next bout and the direction of the 205-pound division.
UFC 252: Stipe Miocic retains heavyweight crown with decision over Daniel Cormier
Las Vegas | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 16, 2020 01:52 PM IST
Miocic tagged Cormier with a vicious poke to his left eye late in the third round that sent the challenger staggering to his corner. Cormier’s eye was about swollen shut, but he gamely fought on the final two rounds in the main event of UFC 252 at the UFC APEX complex in Las Vegas.
My journey has been a dream: Daniel Cormier
HT Mumbai | By Nishad Neelambaran
UPDATED ON AUG 14, 2020 12:51 AM IST
In an exclusive interview, the 41-year-old American MMA artist talks about his UFC career as he prepares to walk to the octagon for one last time this Sunday for a UFC 252 match against Stipe Miocic
UFC Fight Island 3: Figueiredo finally lands the ‘killer’ choke
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Yash Bhati
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2020 07:37 AM IST
We have heard the phrase ‘keep on trying till you succeed’ and on Sunday, Figueiredo put that to use magnificently. He missed out on several choke attempts on Benavidez but with 12 seconds remaining in the first round, Figueiredo finally landed the ‘killer’ choke.
UFC 251 Results: Kamaru Usman beats Jorge Masvidal in underwhelming fight
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JUL 12, 2020 02:34 PM IST
Fans were hyped for the return of ‘Gamebred’ after the pullout of Gilbert Burns due to Covid-19. However, Masvidal came up short against a marauding Usman.
UFC Fight Island: Petr Yan destroys Jose Aldo, claims vacant UFC bantamweight belt
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JUL 12, 2020 10:24 AM IST
Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas also avenged her loss to Jéssica Andrade with a split-decision victory over Andrade in their rematch on Yas Island, the UAE tourist destination turned into a secure bubble by the UFC this month during the coronavius pandemic.
‘Brock was tired of being broke’: Jim Ross remembers another story of Lesnar signing with WWE
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUL 06, 2020 04:41 PM IST
After a successful collegiate wrestling career, Brock joined WWE and became a premier name in the business after capturing the eye of owner Vince McMahon. He left the WWE in 2005 and wrestled for New Japan Professional Wrestling before joined UFC in 2007.
UFC results: Curtis Blaydes continues winning streak with dominant win over Alexander Volkov
Las Vegas | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2020 12:07 PM IST
Featherweight Josh Emmett won a unanimous decision over Shane Burgos in a thrilling joint performance during the penultimate bout of the latest show from the fan-free UFC Apex gym in the mixed martial arts promotion’s hometown.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman reveals he ate 2.7 kg chicken per day and had 0.3% body fat
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Yash Bhati
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2020 11:54 PM IST
The ‘real-life version of The Hulk’, as people used to call Ronnie Coleman due to his superhuman physiques, won Mr. Olympia a record eight times.