Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 92

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UFC Vegas 92 went down last night (Sat., May 18, 2024) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Lerone Murphy score perhaps the biggest wins of his career, defeating…


UFC Fight Night: Barboza v Murphy
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UFC Vegas 92 went down last night (Sat., May 18, 2024) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Lerone Murphy score perhaps the biggest wins of his career, defeating long-time veteran, Edson Barboza, via decision (recap here). In the co-main event, Khaos Williams stopped Carlston Harris in the second round via strikes, while Adrian Yanez scored a huge knockout win over Vinicius Salvador.

UFC Fight Night: Barboza v Murphy
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Winner: Lerone Murphy
Who He Should Face Next: Josh Emmett

Six straight wins and defeating the No. 12 ranked Featherweight on the planet should be good enough to earn a ranking spot, and that’s just where Murphy will find himself come next week. A fight against Emmett sounds good. Emmett snapped his two-fight losing streak in his previous outing by absolutely annihilating Bryce Mitchell in the very first round (see the scary scene here). This will be a good, tough test for Murphy, and a win could expedite his way up the division.


UFC Fight Night: Williams v Harris
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Winner: Khaos Williams
Who He Should Face Next: Max Griffin

Williams secured his second straight win with a knockout victory over Carlston Harris to push him to 4-1 in his last five fights. He is making great strides toward the Top 15, and a showdown (and win) over Max Griffin could help his case further. Griffin has been competing inside the Octagon for eight years now and is a respectable 5-2 in his last seven outings.


UFC Fight Night: Gorimbo v Brahimaj
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Winner: Themba Gorimbo
Who He Should Face Next: Price vs. Morono winner

Gorimbo secured a big win for himself after a rough lead-in to his fight against Ramiz Brahimaj (read all about it here). Gorimbo is now on a three-fight win streak after coming up short in his Octagon debut, and a fight against an established veteran could be on the horizon. Niko Price and Alex Morono are set to throw down at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024, and the winner of that fight could be a great test for Gorimbo.


UFC Fight Night: Yanez v Salvador
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Winner: Adrian Yanez
Who He Should Face Next: Pedro Munhoz

While he may have been robbed of an extra $50,000 at UFC Vegas 92, Yanez is smiling big after managing to snap his two-fight win streak following his destruction of Vinicius Salvador. He could be staring at a Top 15 spot come next week, and a potential pairing against Munhoz, who is currently holding down the last spot in the division. Munhoz is a legitimate, established veteran who has faced some of the best the promotion has to offer, but he has seen better days, losing back-to-back fights against Marlon Vera and Kyler Phillips.


UFC Fight Night: Pinheiro v Hill
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Winner: Angela Hill
Who She Should Face Next: Amanda Ribas

Hill earned her first-ever submission win, defeating Luana Pinheiro via guillotine and banking an extra $50,000 in the process. The No. 12-ranked Strawweight is 4-1 in her last five fights and is trending toward a Top 10 spot once again. I would like to see her matched up against Ribas next. While the Brazilian star is coming off a tough loss to former champion, Rose Namajunas, she is ranked No. 8 and would be a good test for “Overkill.” If Hill can take her out, she will definitely enter the Top 10.


For complete UFC Vegas 92 results, coverage and highlights click HERE.

Video – Melissa Gatto stuns fans with rare ‘Chest punch’ TKO in UFC Vegas 92 win against Tamires Vidal

Melissa Gatto stuns fans with unique chest punch TKO win over Tamires Vidal at UFC Vegas 92Melissa Gatto stunned the world at UFC Vegas 92 as her fight with Tamires Vidal took a very bizarre…

Melissa Gatto stuns fans with unique chest punch TKO win over Tamires Vidal at UFC Vegas 92

Melissa Gatto stunned the world at UFC Vegas 92 as her fight with Tamires Vidal took a very bizarre turn in the third round.

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Up until that point, the fight had been playing out quite normally. Both fighters were eager to get a win, and as the rounds passed, they both never abandoned hopes. The fight for Gatto was of much significance, as her last two outings would see her be defeated. She seemed to be ahead going into the third round, and that’s when things took a turn for the bizarre.

Melissa Gatto Defeats Tamires Vidal via Breast Punch, which turns out to be a legal blow

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In the third round, Melissa Gatto landed a punch that caught Vidal in the breast. Vidal turned away as if she expected things to maybe get stopped, and Gatto didn’t intend to stop anything. She poured on the pressure and swarmed her opponent, prompting the referee, Chris Tognoni, to stop the fight, signaling a TKO victory for Melissa Gatto.

Such a stoppage was definitely very odd, but luckily the fights were held at the UFC Apex, and things were so silent you might’ve been able to hear a pin drop. It was soon confirmed that the strike was indeed legal, albeit extremely rare. Gatto was awarded the victory, and just like that, her losing streak was officially put to rest.

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While punches to the torso are universally legal under the current rules, one might say that a punch to the breast of a woman is a bit extreme. When men are hit in the groin, a timeout is issued due to the debilitating pain. It also doesn’t take a woman to imagine that getting hit in the breast is probably a similar pain. Yet, such a thing is very rare and hasn’t really happened enough for such a special rule change to be made.

Do you think a timeout should be given for breast shots in MMA?

Usyk Vs. Fury 2 Targeted For Oct. 12

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Fight fans will be happy to know they don’t have to wait too long for a rematch between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Tyson Fury.
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Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night
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Fight fans will be happy to know they don’t have to wait too long for a rematch between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Tyson Fury.

On Saturday, the two heavyweights collided in a main event for the ages. All of the major heavyweight belts were up for grabs in order to crown the first undisputed division champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield back in 1999. That was 25 years ago, which made Fury vs. Usyk an incredible event to witness (highlights HERE).

Luckily, the fight lived up to its billing. There were massive momentums swings early on, Usyk nearly put Fury out on his feet later in the fight, and the judging was so close that it warrants an immediate rematch (official scorecard HERE). Fortunately for Fury and fight fans everywhere, that’s exactly what’s expected to happen next.

According to reports, the contract for Fury vs. Usyk includes an immediate rematch clause for “Gypsy King” if he wishes to fight the Ukrainian champion again. Fury has already revealed his plans to fight Usyk again later this year, which in the contract is stated to occur on Oct. 12. That’s less than four months away, which is great news for boxing fans.

Fury, who earned over $100 million for his main event efforts this weekend, believes he did enough to win his heavyweight superfight against Usyk. If it wasn’t for a knockdown in the ninth round then the matchup likely would have ended in a draw. It’s safe to say that a rematch is needed.

Do you think a rematch is in order? If so, who will win Usyk vs. Fury 2?

Let’s hear it!


For complete Fury vs. Usyk results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.

UFC legend Anderson Silva claims he is not fighting Terry Crews on June 15, teases his real opponent

UFC legend Anderson Silva claims he is not fighting Terry Crews on June 15, teases his real opponentAnderson Silva is NOT fighting Terry Crews. On Saturday, the former NFL player turned Hollywood actor caught the attention…

UFC legend Anderson Silva claims he is not fighting Terry Crews on June 15, teases his real opponent

Anderson Silva is NOT fighting Terry Crews.

On Saturday, the former NFL player turned Hollywood actor caught the attention of MMA fans when he claimed that on June 15, he would be heading to Brazil for a fight with UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

Silva and Crews developed a friendship after co-hosting a slew of regional variants of Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster series. Still, the announcement was a head-scratcher as Crew, who is known for his comedic chops and buffed-out build, has never once competed in combat sports. At least not professionally.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

As media outlets were still trying to figure out what the hell was going on, Silva took to social media and debunked the news that he was fighting Crews despite he himself suggesting the fight was on hours earlier.

“Everyone was expecting the fight to be me and Terry Crews, but it won’t be with Terry,” Silva said in a translated post on his Instagram Stories. “Terry is a great friend that I have. A guy that I love very much and have great affection for. Tonight at Fantastico, you will be able to find out who my opponent is in my last fight here in Brazil.”

Anderson Silva doesn’t even know who he’s fighting

So if it’s not Terry Crews, who is ‘The Spider’ fighting? Well, even he doesn’t know.

“I’m also excited to find out who it is,” Silva added. “I don’t know who it is yet, but today I’ll find out along with you.”

Was The Expendables actor ever in the running to fight Silva? Was it all a publicity stunt? Why does Silva not know who he’s fighting in less than a month? We’re so confused.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

Whoever Anderson Silva fights, the contest is expected to be under boxing rules.

After walking away from the UFC in 2019, ‘The Spider’ has competed in four boxing matches, going 2-2 in the process. Along the way, he squared off with YouTube star Jake Paul, suffering a unanimous decision loss. His two wins came against legendary pugilist Julio César Chávez Jr. and former UFC champion Tito Ortiz.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

UFC legend Anderson Silva claims he is not fighting Terry Crews on June 15, teases his real opponent

UFC legend Anderson Silva claims he is not fighting Terry Crews on June 15, teases his real opponentAnderson Silva is NOT fighting Terry Crews. On Saturday, the former NFL player turned Hollywood actor caught the attention…

UFC legend Anderson Silva claims he is not fighting Terry Crews on June 15, teases his real opponent

Anderson Silva is NOT fighting Terry Crews.

On Saturday, the former NFL player turned Hollywood actor caught the attention of MMA fans when he claimed that on June 15, he would be heading to Brazil for a fight with UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

Silva and Crews developed a friendship after co-hosting a slew of regional variants of Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster series. Still, the announcement was a head-scratcher as Crew, who is known for his comedic chops and buffed-out build, has never once competed in combat sports. At least not professionally.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

As media outlets were still trying to figure out what the hell was going on, Silva took to social media and debunked the news that he was fighting Crews despite he himself suggesting the fight was on hours earlier.

“Everyone was expecting the fight to be me and Terry Crews, but it won’t be with Terry,” Silva said in a translated post on his Instagram Stories. “Terry is a great friend that I have. A guy that I love very much and have great affection for. Tonight at Fantastico, you will be able to find out who my opponent is in my last fight here in Brazil.”

Anderson Silva doesn’t even know who he’s fighting

So if it’s not Terry Crews, who is ‘The Spider’ fighting? Well, even he doesn’t know.

“I’m also excited to find out who it is,” Silva added. “I don’t know who it is yet, but today I’ll find out along with you.”

Was The Expendables actor ever in the running to fight Silva? Was it all a publicity stunt? Why does Silva not know who he’s fighting in less than a month? We’re so confused.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

Whoever Anderson Silva fights, the contest is expected to be under boxing rules.

After walking away from the UFC in 2019, ‘The Spider’ has competed in four boxing matches, going 2-2 in the process. Along the way, he squared off with YouTube star Jake Paul, suffering a unanimous decision loss. His two wins came against legendary pugilist Julio César Chávez Jr. and former UFC champion Tito Ortiz.

Terry Crews and Anderson Silva

Silva Vs. Crews Boxing Match Coming This June [Updated]

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— UPDATE —
Silva later posted to social media on Sunday stating that he will NOT be fighting Crews after all. The former UFC champion states that Crews is a close friend and that h…


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— UPDATE —

Silva later posted to social media on Sunday stating that he will NOT be fighting Crews after all. The former UFC champion states that Crews is a close friend and that he will announce his actual opponent shortly. See below:

— END OF UPDATE —

The headline above isn’t wrong. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight king Anderson Silva is expected to enter the boxing ring against actor Terry Crews on June 15 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It’s being called “Spider’s Grand Finale” and will air LIVE on TV Globo.

This is according to a recent report by Brazilian news outlet, @choquei.

Silva, who turned 49 this past April, has fought three times since leaving UFC back in 2020. All of those contests have come inside the boxing ring. “Spider” defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. with a huge upset decision, then knocked out Tito Ortiz with ease, and then most recently suffered a decision loss to Jake Paul in Oct. 2022. That is the last time fight fans saw Silva compete.

Since then, the UFC legend has bearded and bloated almost beyond recognition.

If this report is true and Silva will fight Crews next month in Brazil it’s not the best way to end a legendary career chock-full of real accomplishments. Crews is an in-shape actor with zero combat experience, but a massive social media following that should draw considerable interest. So even though it’s a smart move for ratings purposes, Silva will be a heavy betting favorite to handily stop Cheeseburger Eddy in his tracks.

Crews, 55, is known for his roles in movies such as White Chicks, Idiocracy, and The Longest Yard. The confident actor took to social media over the weekend to deliver a cringe-worthy callout of Silva. Check it out below:

“I’ve been training, I’m ready,” said Crews (shown above). “I will see you at fight night, on June 15th, in Brazil.”

Silva eventually took to his social media and delivered his own video for Crews. That can be seen below:

“Terry Crews, June 15 I’m waiting for you. I’m preparing myself for you,” responded Silva.