UFC 269’s Kai Kara-France: Cody Garbrandt “Didn’t Take Me Serious”
Las Vegas, NV — Flyweight Kai Kara-France shocked many with his stunning TKO of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269. Garbrandt most of all, no doubt. But in this particular case, you can't say Kara-France (23-9, 1NC) didn't warn his opponent. "I...
UFC 269: Dustin Poirier to Donate 20K to Charles Oliveira’s Hometown Following Loss
Las Vegas, NV — There's losing with grace, and then there's Dustin Poirier. Poirier came up short against Charles Oliveira in the UFC 269 main event, submitted in the third round of their lightweight title fight. Yet despite the loss,...
UFC 269: Tai Tuivasa Credits “Loving My Work” For Recent Success
Las Vegas, NV — It's now four in a row for Tai Tuivasa following UFC 269. Four wins, four knockouts. Or three KOs and a TKO, if you want to get really technical. Regardless, Tuivasa's recent success is one of...
UFC 269: Charles Oliveira Says He’s “Here to Make History,” “Build A Legacy”
Las Vegas, NV — A standing rear-naked choke in the third round, forcing Dustin Poirier to tap, cemented Charles Oliveira's first defense of his lightweight title at UFC 269. It also extended two impressive records held by the Brazilian: Most...
Dana White: After UFC 269, Gaethje Next for “Tough” Oliveira, But Will It Be...
Las Vegas, NV — Following a successful title defense by Charles Oliveira to cap off the action-packed UFC 269 card, UFC President Dana White has credited "Do Bronx" as a tough fighter, and confirmed he has a date with...
Nunes vs. Pena, and the 10 Biggest Upsets in UFC History
The final UFC pay-per-view of 2021, UFC 269, included one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as Julianna Pena shocked the world when she submitted Amanda Nunes in the second round to become the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. It’s...
UFC 269 Bonuses: Eight Fighters Rewarded Following Thrilling Event
UFC 269 was very much a "home run" according to Dana White, and the promotion rewarded a number of fighters accordingly. During White's post-fight press conference, the UFC President revealed that a full eight fighters from Saturday's final PPV event...
The Pro Take: Charles Oliveira Still Undisputed as UFC Lightweight Champion Following UFC 269
The UFC 269 main event between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier was not only a major fight for the UFC’s lightweight division, but also a beautiful reminder that despite setbacks, and now how many times people write you off,...
After UFC 269 Win, Sean O’Malley Latest to Criticize Cormier’s Broadcast Work
Las Vegas, NV — If there was one man who wasn't surprised to see Sean O'Malley finish Raulian Paiva in the opening round at UFC 269, it was the "Suga Show" fighter himself. "To be honest, any time I get...
Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 Officially Announced for UFC 271
One of the worst kept secrets in MMA over the past several weeks has been made official: Israel Adesanya will defend his middleweight title against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 next February. UFC officials announced the news Saturday. The event...
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