Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf Its my life., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Johnny Walker brings back his famous worm dancing celebration after a submission Ion Cutelaba. UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including an early preview of UFC 279 below. Either way, Ferguson has been such a ready-and-willing warrior for UFC for so many years that the chance to do so has been earned. Tony Ferguson via fourth-round submission (guillotine choke) Khamzat Chimaev def. Three late takedowns by Reed made the difference in a fight between two women who spent much of their 15 minutes in the cage together in striking exchanges. Toward the end of the frame, Chiasson was looking for a choke while landing hard strikes from the top. But the idea of Ferguson's career falling off a cliff just as he was finally closing in on an elusive title shot didn't seem realistic at the time. And with that, the lore of Diaz -- one of the most popular, unconventional fighters in MMA history -- continues. After Weeks' original opponent dropped out, he took this fight on short notice. He now falls to 2-4 in the UFC. And how exactly does each fight end? Weeks was the aggressor for most of the 15 minutes but could not land much on his elusive opponent. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC)rallied to knock out Israel Adesanya in Round 5 this past Saturday at UFC 281, claiming the 185-pound title in Madison Square Garden. Alex Pereira responds to Khamzat Chimaevs callouts, even revealing he offered to fight Chimaev at UFC 283 in Rio at 205 pounds. Also featured are highlights of Irene Aldanasunique up-kick body shot finish of Macy Chiasson, Johnny Walkers first-round submission of Ion Cutelaba, Jailton Almeidas bonus-winning submission of Anton Turkalj, Chris BarnettsTKO of Jake Collier and more. This was Pickett's second consecutive loss. But Li was the quicker man, and even though he was significantly smaller, the Chinese fighter landed the punches that appeared to have the more significant impact. Oops. JAKE PAUL TO FIGHT FORMER UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION ANDERSON SILVA: REPORT, Khamzat Chimaev of Russia poses on a scale during the UFC 279 official weigh-in at UFC APEX Sept. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. At Friday's weigh-ins, he became just the second heavyweight in UFC history to miss the 266-pound limit; he surrendered 20% of his purse for a fight that ended up being contested at a catchweight. Dawodu, a 31-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, tried to play catchup but could never halt his opponent's momentum. No. I care about my family. It didnt take long for Khamzat Chimaev to call out newly-crowned UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/ufc-279-news-khamzat-chimaev-dismisses-fan-backlash-for-weight-miss, Dana White fires back at 'f*cking lunatics' who think UFC 279 card shuffle was staged, Conor McGregor: Khamzat Chimaev should've been pulled from UFC 279 after massive weight miss, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Twitter reacts to Raufeon Stots' Bellator 289 split decision win, judge's 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard, UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For just the fifth time in UFC history, a title fight ended in a draw but this one leaves the light heavyweight division without a champ. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. The two got into a brief scuffle earlier in the week, prior to a UFC 279 press conference in Las Vegas. UFC 279 fight card, odds. Diaz was initially supposed to fight Chimaev, but Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds Friday, coming in at 178.5 for a 171-pound-limit bout. If he says heavyweight, we go to heavyweight. The 31-year-old Brazilian was coming off a split decision loss to Macy Chiasson at UFC 274 in May. Imagine Nate Diaz Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC), who originally was scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 279 main event, fought Tony Ferguson at T-Mobile Arena, instead, in what may have been his final fight in the octagon. Marina Rodriguez also dropped out of the Top 10 and Erin Blanchfield, who was so impressive in a dominant victory over Molly McCann at UFC 281, and Manon Fiorot entered. In the build-up to UFC 279, Dana White tried selling everyone on the notion that Nate Diaz, who was unranked and hadnt won in three years, fighting top welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev made complete sense. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, Khamzat Chimaev of Russia punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in their welterweight fight during UFC 273 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena April 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Collier, a 36-year-old from Cuba, Missouri, has lost two in a row. The finish came after Walker escaped an early armbar attempt by Cutelaba and worked his way to the back. However, he might have been too aggressive in his advances on the ground, as Walker scrambled to his back after escaping Cutelaba's submission attempt. But the reality is that Diaz was tired of being put on ice by UFC brass. Was the promotion simply offering Diaz fights it knew he wouldn't accept in hopes of awaiting Conor McGregor's return from injury for a trilogy fight? No, Ferguson never did get the chance to finally challenge former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov after five attempts by the UFC to schedule the fight. @KChimaev responds to Alex Pereira claiming he asked to fight him at 205 in January pic.twitter.com/VCVVIGtKrE. Chiasson defended, but Aldana was on top and landed hard ground and pound before working for another armbar. And so began the reshuffled portion of the evening's fight card. Follow the UFC 282 live blog for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev, the light heavyweight title fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. But that did not prevent him from losing for the second time in his last three fights. Please check your email for a confirmation. At 37 years old, its unclear whether Diaz will be back. Afterward, he said he's been working his ground game in Las Vegas to finish fights on the ground and the feet. He was able to bloody up Ferguson and eventually submitted him in Round 4. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. It's been a tough stretch for Walker over the last two years, but Saturday's performance was a throwback to what once made him a standout prospect at 205 pounds. 2022 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. WebKhamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) most recently competed at Septembers UFC 279 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Kevin Holland in a 180lbs catchweight contest. : Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland 170 lbs. Dumont beat up Wolf on the feet and schooled her on the ground for a clear, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) on the UFC 279 prelims. Lainesse, a 30-year-old from Saint-Bruno, Quebec, Canada, had suffered his first career defeat in his Octagon debut in April. Rodriguez, who enters having won 12 of his last 13, returns from a 13-month layoff due to a hand injury when he welcomes the brash Holland, who is 2-0 since cutting down from middleweight. Rodriguez, of California, is primarily a striker, not a wrestler. Then, during the UFC 279 news conference, Chimaev kicked Kevin Holland, who is scheduled to fight Daniel Rodriguez on the card Saturday. UFC president Dana White was critical of Jared Gordon's approach to the final round against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282. Ferguson, 38, won 12 straight fights from 2013 to 2019, and is tied for the UFC lightweight record streak with Khabib Nurmagomedov. I'm ready.". But Holland loves to throw hands just as much as he loves to talk and one can expect "D-Rod" to be a willing dance partner. The fact that Diaz enters the final fight of his UFC deal -- with the expectation being that he exits the Octagon for good -- has only added to the soap opera elements of the fight card, which lacks a title bout of any kind and is anything but deep on paper. Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez Legal Statement. Chimaev, a 28-year-old who is undefeated at 11-0-0 in his UFC career, is set to face Diaz, who is in his final fight on his current contract. Buckle up. Holland, of Fort Worth, Texas, falls to 7-3 overall in the UFC. Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson He then rained down big shots until the referee jumped in at 2:24. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Is it impossible? Holland has a history of issues with takedown defense, but he came into this fight on a two-fight win streak at welterweight. Walker, of Brazil, tapped Cutelaba with a rear-naked choke with just 23 seconds remaining in the opening round. After some exchanges on the feet, Chiasson got the takedown. 12:00 pm ET, Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 279, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283, Pimblett remains undefeated, beats Gordon, Rosas Jr. becomes youngest winner in UFC history, UFC 282 odds, parlay, best bets, prop picks, Rosas Jr., 18, sets record in UFC debut with victory, Former champion Dillashaw retires, per reports, Pavlovich smashes Tuivasa in under one minute, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, McGregor set to return at UFC 246 in January vs. 'Cowboy'. Chiasson, a 31-year-old from New Orleans who trains out of Dallas, has dropped two of three. Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba After an afternoon of scrambling to fix the fight card, UFC president Dana White has solved the problems brought on by Khamzat Chimaev missing weight for UFC 279. Raimondi: Diaz submits Ferguson, vows return to UFC | Watch Diaz vs. Ferguson on ESPN+. One day theyre with me, one day theyre not with me. WebSubscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJpExperience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook. Despite being hurt early and outstruck for most of the fight, he stood his ground and exchanged with his opponent, landing some shots but never one that was a difference maker. Market data provided by Factset. Chimaev last competed at Septembers UFC 279 event where he finished Kevin Holland via submission in the first round, although Holland wasnt his original opponent. Ready to fight in Brazil @AlexPereiraUFC lets go champ. There were several chants for "Mexico" during the bout to support Aldana. It appeared like the third might go the same way. The suffocating Brazilian grappler seems like someone who will have a fast trajectory in the heavyweight division. He tried to scramble and separate, but once Chimaev had a grip on him, he wasn't letting go. All three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two going for Lainesse. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC), who originally was scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 279 main event, fought Tony Ferguson at T-Mobile Arena, instead, in what may have been his final fight in the octagon. According to Chimaev, he purposely eschewed his dominant wrestling attack in order to showcase just how much of a savage brawler he can be if the moment calls for it. He has just one UFC win in the last six years. The UFC scrambled and bumped Ferguson up from the co-feature. SHAQ PALS AROUND WITH HASBULLA MAGOMEDOV IN AUSTRALIA: ALMOST KNOCKED ME OUT. With Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC)missing the welterweight mark by a whopping 7.5 pounds in his past outing at UFC 279, middleweight seems to be his next move. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He just goes after what is impossible. In fact, back in 2019, he looked to be one win away from an improbable title shot after opening his UFC career with a trio of first-round finishes. It was a stunning TKO -- one the crowd loved. Barnett got smashed early on, wobbled by big punches that bloodied his face, puffed up and closed his left eye and left his mouth sagging open as if he'd suffered a jaw injury. Ferguson (26-8) has dropped five in a row, most recently a knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274 in May. Barnett, who is 36 and fights out of Tampa, Florida, has won two of his last three fights in the UFC. So this is a big problem, and Chimaev needs to cut that weight in time for Saturdays final weigh-in. UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz is now days away, and MMA News is here to continue getting you prepared with our expert staff predictions!. The UFC star doesnt care about the backlash and criticism that has been thrown his way following his big weight miss for UFC 279.Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) was supposed to take on Nate Diaz in the main event of the card, but he came in 7.5 pounds over the Both fighters weighed in at 170. It's a welterweight matchup (contested at a catchweight of 180 pounds) that hardcore UFC fans rejoiced upon hearing. Things went from bad to worse for Holland as the fight progressed. Wolf, a 39-year-old training out of California, is a neophyte MMA fighter and former national Golden Gloves champion boxer who earned her way onto the UFC last year from Dana White's Contender Series. Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson give the fans their money's worth in the main event of UFC 279. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. The second round was the reverse. Dan Hardy wasnt buying the UFC presidents words then and he certainly isnt buying them now. Diaz understandably opted not to fight an opponent who was so overweight. Well see, I have to go back and listen to my coach. Rodriguez got the nod from two of the three judges likely because he remained busy for three rounds and was the aggressor, walking down Li for much of the fight. Its been done before, and Chimaev shrugged his shoulders when his weight came in. Market data provided by Factset. So Reed smartly went to her grappling game to secure the win (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), her second in the UFC. Pereira stopped longtime rival Israel Adesanya earlier this month in the fifth round to win the title earlier this month at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Khamzat Chimaev Admits UFC 279 Hostility Gave Him Extra Juice. Khamzat Chimaev of Russia poses on a scale during the UFC 279 official weigh-in at UFC APEX Sept. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa If this fight doesnt go on, then the bout between Tony Ferguson and Li Jingliang, who also fight welterweight, will be the main event as it is scheduled as a co-main event at the moment. It was just over two years ago that "El Cucuy" was riding a 12-fight win streak in arguably the sport's most dangerous division. Almeida big-brothered Turkalj over the course of the first round before finally locking in a rear-naked choke submission at 4:27. "I want to be a heavyweight," Almeida said. Alatengheili vs. Chad Anheliger Dumont, 31, has won four of her last five fights. Weeks, who is 28 and from Sedalia, Missouri, has lost all three of his Octagon bouts after coming to the UFC undefeated. Chimaev is a heavy favorite to win this matchup. Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Khamzat Chimaev is determined to fight in Brazil, even if it means running it back with Gilbert Burns. Just ask newly crowned welterweight champion Leon Edwards. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-khamzat-chimaev-wants-champ-alex-pereira-brazil-calls-easy-money. Reed, a 29-year-old from Princeton, New Jersey, appeared to have sustained damage to her upper left leg in the third round due to Martinez's kicks. All three judges scored the bout 29-28. Legal Statement. Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 279, all from the incomparable expert who's up more than $13,000 on MMA in the past three years, and find out. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Ill do my training camp, train hard and never stop. While Khamzat Chimaev made quick work of Kevin Holland in the co-main event. He didn't go down without a fight, though. If he says 170, we go 170. Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo: Live round-by-round updates. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Khamzat last fought at UFC 279 where he submitted former middleweight contender Kevin Holland with a brabo choke in the first round. Of course, I did that before, why not? Chimaev said when asked if he can make welterweight again. In as unique a pay-per-view main event as the promotion has produced in some time, UFC 279 touches down in Las Vegas on Saturday headlined by a crossroads welterweight bout pairing new sensation Khamzat Chimaev against legendary warrior Nate Diaz. It is Walker's second win in his last six appearances and first by submission since 2017. The fight played out primarily on the feet, but the former kickboxers also hit the mat on multiple occasions. Chimaev is interested in fighting Covington but also wants a shot at newly crowned UFC middleweight champion If the PPV is purchased, all fights from UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson will be available to watch on ESPN+. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). This was most fun I've had in long time. Kevin Holland via first-round submission (D'Arce choke) newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. He was originally scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez in a 180-pound catchweight. Khamzat Chimaev has a two-fight plan which includes the middleweight title and Colby Covington.. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) wants newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC 283 on Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro, then he wants to move back down to welterweight to take on former title challenger Covington Rodriguez, a 35-year-old from Alhambra, California, has won four contests in a row and 12 of his last 14. Stephen Thompson gives Colby Covington the edge vs. Khamzat Chimaev if they fight five rounds.. Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) and Chimaev have been linked to a bout for a while now, but neither man has been booked yet. UFC 279 PPV Main Event On ESPN+:. But Ferguson is suddenly 38 and riding a four-fight losing skid, which has included two devastating stoppage losses. Chimaev came in at 178 pounds, which is 7 pounds heavier than his 171-pound limit in the welterweight class. Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Kevin Holland vs. Khamzat Chimaev Chimaev not impressed with Adesanya and Pereira's wrestling, Chimaev envisions a quick finish over Pereira, Chimaev willing to challenge Pereira in enemy territory, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Twitter reacts to Raufeon Stots' Bellator 289 split decision win, judge's 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard, UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Update: Chimaev just responded on social media to Pereiras claims. But Chimaev missed weight massively, coming in 7.5 pounds over the 171 limit. Khamzat Chimaev Gilbert Burns 1 Khamzat Chimaev John Phillips 0 0 43 1 2 0 1 0 UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Jul. 2022 FOX News Network, LLC. Almeida, 31, is now 3-0 in the UFC with three first-round finishes. In a since deleted Tweet, Chimaev claimed to have accepted a fight with Pereira at UFC 282 on Dec. 10. Martinez, 25 from Mexico, entered her UFC debut undefeated. The Diaz fight will be Chimaev's first attempt at the five-round limit and it just so happens to come against a fighter fit and dogged enough to never be truly out of a fight until it's over. Chimaev is putting the fight at UFC Apex in jeopardy. (James Gilbert/Getty Images). A post shared by Khamzat Chimaev (@khamzat_chimaev), Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) November 13, 2022, Let me fight with this guy, 1 road finish him , Ready to fight in Brazil @AlexPereiraUFC lets go champ , New champ Alex Pereira "is ready to fight anybody," and that includes Khamzat Chimaev.#UFC281 | Full video: https://t.co/LHUzawrJe8 pic.twitter.com/oinX3QagCH, MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) November 13, 2022, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Ferguson was scheduled to fight Li Jingliang, who was shifted to a fight with Daniel Rodriguez. Not fake people going one way or going the other way.. The UFC star doesnt care about the backlash and criticism that has been thrown his way following his big weight miss for UFC 279. The 6-foot-5 Walker once seemed to never meet a spinning strike he couldn't turn into a highlight-reel knockout. LAS VEGAS - When this week started, Nate Diaz's opponent was the dominant rising star Khamzat Chimaev - a little parting gift from the UFC as Diaz heads out the door. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But the challenger Ferguson is taking on is very much an uphill battle. Paulo Costa, a middleweight fighter, got into a verbal altercation with Chimaev Wednesday. "We train all kinds of techniques," Aldana said. Something went wrong. It was a wild contest in which Diaz pulled out some of his old tricks, like turning his back to walk away before resuming the fight. 170 lbs. Let's start with Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev. (1:02). Aldana had a great first round, landing combos. Aldana, 34, has won two straight and four of her last five. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Khamzat Chimaev prepares to take on Gilbert Burns at UFC 273. Chimaev and Burns co-authored one of 2022's craziest fights at UFC 273 in April, with the native of Chechnya, Russia, coming away with a close unanimous decision after three rounds. Both fighters had difficulty getting much offense going. When she postured and stood up to get better position, Aldana let fly with upkicks - and landed one to Chiasson's right side, just under her ribs. I care about my career. Diaz weighed in perfectly at 171 pounds. Khamzat Chimaev thinks hed have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira. Chimaev is coming off a quick win over Kevin Holland at UFC 279 in September after missing weight to face Nate Diaz on the fight card. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Follow Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo live round-by-round updates for their exhibition clash Saturday. As soon as the fight starts Khamzat Chimaev immediately pursues a takedown on Kevin Holland. Erosa hurt his opponent in the standup in the first round, showed off his grappling prowess in the second and utilized both in the final round to secure a clear decision victory. Chiasson shot for a takedown against the cage, and Aldana reversed it and ended up in position for an armbar. UFC 279 fight card, results Nate Diaz def. Most recently, the Allstars Training Center product submitted Kevin Holland in the opening round of their clash at UFC 279 on Sept. 10. So, I like the people that are real. 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