UFC 279 event was co-headlined by a 180lbs catchweight matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland. Khamzat Chimaev did not absorb a single significant strike in the fight. Despite his spectacular performance, ‘Borz’ did not receive a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus. Chimaev (12-0 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating…
Third UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev claims he wanted to continue to make weight before the UFC 279 , but doctors wouldn’t let him. “Something was wrong with my body. I wanted to keep doing the right weight, but someone called the doctors and they stopped everything. So there was nothing I could do. I told…
UFC 279 has turned into one of the most controversial and confusing events ever, with Kevin Holland in the eye of the storm. Following the main event cancelation, it seems Khamzat Chimaev could be set to face Kevin Holland, but it comes with conditions. ‘Borz’ was all set to face Nate Diaz and skyrocket his…
After making weight, Nate Diaz was informed that Khamzat Chimaev weighed 7.5 pounds over the 170lb limit. Fans are now reacting to rumors that the main event is canceled, with Tony Ferguson now likely to face his fellow veteran. ‘Borz’ approached the scale and shocked the entire MMA world when he weighed in at 178.5lbs,…
Khamzat Chimaev missed weight for the biggest fight of his career. Not only that, but the bout could have set him on the path to a welterweight title shot, and fans are now furious with the UFC star after he jokingly blamed Darren Till. ‘The Gorilla’ has been responsible for multiple weight misses himself since…
Rumors had been swirling for the past few hours that ‘Borz’ wasn’t going to make weight, and it’d be by a lot. When Chimaev finally arrived to the scale he stepped on at 178.5 pounds. The Chechen fighter then smiled and threw his arms up in the air. After putting his shorts back on he…
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns believes Nate Diaz must rely on his cardio to defeat Khamzat Chimaev and survive the early onslaught from the 28-year-old welterweight. ‘Durinho’ knows all too well what it’s like to step inside the cage with the Chechen-born Swede as he did so earlier this year. Burns was seen as the first…
Kevin Holland warned bettors about putting money on Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev. During an interview with Andrew Whitelaw, Holland was asked if he believed Diaz could pull off an upset in the main event of UFC 279. ‘Trailblazer’ made it clear that Diaz should never be counted out in a fight but thinks the…
UFC 279 press conference saw a massive altercation take place backstage between Khamzat Chimaev, Kevin Holland, and the entire team of Nate Diaz. UFC president, Dana White, announced that the meeting has been called off after he learned about the backstage incident. Dana White said: “This ain’t gonna happen (press conference) I apologize everybody. I’m…
Fans’ sympathies are with Li Jingliang after the UFC welterweight didn’t get to show off his suit due to the botched UFC 279 press conference. According to initial reports, the UFC 279 pre-fight presser was canceled due to a backstage brawl started by Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland that later spiraled out of control. While…
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