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‘I slapped you’… Ilia Topuria accuses Arman Tsarukyan of ‘acting gangster’ at UFC Qatar

‘I slapped you’… Ilia Topuria accuses Arman Tsarukyan of ‘acting gangster’ at UFC Qatar

Ilia Topuria has reacted to Arman Tsarukyan calling him out at UFC Qatar. The UFC lightweight champion cornered his brother, Aleksandre Topuria, to victory in Doha on Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 23

Georges St-Pierre slams Islam Makhachev’s ignorant critics after ‘freaking brilliant’ UFC 322 win

Georges St-Pierre doesn’t want to hear any negativity about Islam Makhachev after UFC 322. The former lightweight champion made it look easy as he won the welterweight title last weekend.

Dan Hooker News / HITC / November 23
Dan Hooker sets fresh UFC goal after accepting championship hopes are gone

Dan Hooker sets fresh UFC goal after accepting championship hopes are gone

Dan Hooker has broken his silence following his defeat at UFC Qatar. Arman Tsarukyan forced the veteran to tap in the second round of their bout on Saturday night.

Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / November 23
Khamzat Chimaev reveals the reason behind his shove on Ian Machado Garry

Khamzat Chimaev reveals the reason behind his shove on Ian Machado Garry

Khamzat Chimaev has given his perspective on the altercation with Ian Machado Garry. Chimaev was at UFC Qatar, working in Arman Tsarukyan’s corner during his submission victory over Dan Hooker.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 23
Ian Garry Plans to Use Team Ilia Topuria Against Islam Makhachev in Potential Title Fight

Ian Garry Plans to Use Team Ilia Topuria Against Islam Makhachev in Potential Title Fight

Last night at UFC Qatar, Ian Garry produced a masterclass performance and successfully defeated former champion Belal Muhammad. The Irish fighter used his long stature expertly to defend Muhammad’s takedown attempts and kept the fight on the feet.

Arman Tsarukyan News / FirstSportz / November 23
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Plans To Spend $50K Bonus on Luxury Addition

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Plans To Spend $50K Bonus on Luxury Addition

Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses are often the most rewarding parts of a UFC athlete’s evening, offering both financial and professional boosts.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 23
Ian Garry Seeks Ilia Topuria’s Help to End Islam Makhachev’s UFC Welterweight Title Reign

Ian Garry Seeks Ilia Topuria’s Help to End Islam Makhachev’s UFC Welterweight Title Reign

Ian Machado Garry didn’t just step into UFC Qatar looking for a win, he stepped in looking for validation. With Islam Makhachev now ruling the welterweight division after dismantling Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, Garry knew he needed more than a solid performance, he needed a statement.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 23
Khamzat Chimaev Adds Pressure on Ilia Topuria as Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC Qatar Win Boosts Title Campaign

Khamzat Chimaev Adds Pressure on Ilia Topuria as Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC Qatar Win Boosts Title Campaign

Ilia Topuria didn’t have to fight at UFC Qatar to feel the walls of his division closing in. All he had to do was sit cageside and watch Arman Tsarukyan turn a high-stakes main event into a dominant, two-round suffocation of Dan Hooker, the kind of win that forces a champion to pay attention whether he wants to or not.

Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA Weekly / November 22
Ian Machado Garry disparages Khamzat Chimaev's manhood after UFC Qatar altercation

Ian Machado Garry disparages Khamzat Chimaev's manhood after UFC Qatar altercation

Ian Machado Garry just picked up arguably the biggest win of his career in the sport. Still, the headlines are focusing on a different matter involving the rising contender at UFC Qatar.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Ian Garry’s Title Run Receives Boost From UFC Commentator as Islam Makhachev Remains Adamant on Kamaru Usman

Ian Garry’s Title Run Receives Boost From UFC Commentator as Islam Makhachev Remains Adamant on Kamaru Usman

Ian Machado Garry walked out of UFC Qatar with the kind of win that forces the division to stop and take notice. He stuffed every takedown Belal Muhammad attempted, outstruck him for three rounds, and earned a clean sweep on the scorecards, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28, against the former welterweight champion.

Chuck Liddell News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Chuck Liddell capped off 10-fight streak with a brutal head kick KO to earn his first UFC title shot

Chuck Liddell capped off 10-fight streak with a brutal head kick KO to earn his first UFC title shot

One of MMA’s biggest fan-favorites delivered a violent performance 23 years ago today. When it comes to the biggest entertainers, knockout artists, and overall best fighters in UFC history, no discussion can take place without the inclusion of Chuck Liddell.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Arman Tsarukyan Demands Ilia Topuria to Vacate UFC Title if He Doesn’t Fight Him Next

Arman Tsarukyan Demands Ilia Topuria to Vacate UFC Title if He Doesn’t Fight Him Next

Arman Tsarukyan walked into UFC Qatar knowing exactly what he needed to do. After nearly a year and a half without a fight, a back injury before UFC 311, backup duty at UFC 317, and months of watching the lightweight division reshuffle itself, he finally had the chance to reclaim his momentum.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Ian Garry Ignored for Islam Makhachev Title Fight as Ex-Two-Division Champ Campaigns for Kamaru Usman

Ian Garry Ignored for Islam Makhachev Title Fight as Ex-Two-Division Champ Campaigns for Kamaru Usman

The dust had barely settled in Qatar when Ian Machado Garry began calling for the fight he believes he has already earned. A clean sweep on the scorecards.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he shoved Ian Machado Garry: ‘That guy is trying to be Conor McGregor’

Khamzat Chimaev explains why he shoved Ian Machado Garry: ‘That guy is trying to be Conor McGregor’

Khamzat Chimaev has shared his side of the story after clashing with Ian Machado Garry. The middleweight champion was in Arman Tsarukyan‘s corner for his submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar on Saturday night.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Field Level Media / November 22
UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was validated after a 589-day absence from the Octagon Saturday, securing an arm-triangle-choke submission against Dan Hooker in the second round of the main event of UFC Fight Night in Doha, Qatar.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Khamzat Chimaev puts hands on Ian Machado Garry during angry backstage clash at UFC Qatar

Khamzat Chimaev puts hands on Ian Machado Garry during angry backstage clash at UFC Qatar

Ian Machado Garry almost had two fights in one night at UFC Qatar. ‘The Future’ called for a welterweight title shot after beating ex-champion Belal Muhammad over three rounds on Saturday in Doha.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22
Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev

Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry secured the biggest win of his career, defeating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Qatar.

Belal Muhammad News / MMA Weekly / November 22
Ian Machado Garry decisions Belal Muhammad in UFC Qatar co-main event

Ian Machado Garry decisions Belal Muhammad in UFC Qatar co-main event

Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad entered the octagon in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Saturday looking to rebound from losing the title in his last outing.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 22
Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta has officially entered the realm of MMA legend. After accepting a last-minute fight 72 hours prior, flying 18 hours across the globe,

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 22
Dricus Du Plessis Relates to Jack Della Maddalena’s Suffering: 'These Guys’ Style Needs to Be Figured Out'

Dricus Du Plessis Relates to Jack Della Maddalena’s Suffering: 'These Guys’ Style Needs to Be Figured Out'

Wrestling and grappling-heavy fighters have found significant success in recent years, consistently dictating pace and control in high-level MMA bouts.

Islam Makhachev News / HITC / November 22
Ian Machado Garry outlines unexpected plan to prepare for Islam Makhachev fight

Ian Machado Garry outlines unexpected plan to prepare for Islam Makhachev fight

Ahead of UFC Qatar, the unbeaten Irish contender outlined his plan for earning a title shot — and the surprising strategy he believes could give him the edge against the welterweight champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22
Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall’s Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out’

Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall’s Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out’

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has accused the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his eye injuries sustained in his no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

Clay Guida News / MMA on SI / November 21
UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida previews RAF debut, reflects on 22-year MMA career

UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida previews RAF debut, reflects on 22-year MMA career

Clay Guida continues to enjoy the ride. The former UFC fan favorite has fully settled into his post-MMA career, taking on a new opportunity with Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF).

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