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Rose Namajunas Defends Title In Close Decision Win Over Zhang Weili – UFC 268 Highlights

Rose NamajunasAnd Still. Two-time UFC strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas has secured the first successful strawweight title defense of her second reign as champion — narrowly edging out former titleholder, Zhang Weili with a split decision (49-48, 48-49, 49-46) triumph in the co-headliner of UFC 268. Taking the opening round against the Hebei native with her accurate […]

Rose Namajunas

And Still. Two-time UFC strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas has secured the first successful strawweight title defense of her second reign as champion — narrowly edging out former titleholder, Zhang Weili with a split decision (49-48, 48-49, 49-46) triumph in the co-headliner of UFC 268.

Taking the opening round against the Hebei native with her accurate striking, Namajunas managed to score a lot more with her volume striking — with Weili looking to get the fight to the ground whenever possible.

Still entirely dangerous in the pocket and in close quarters, Weili managed to wobble Wisconsin native, Namajunas, and without dropping the champion — Weili’s striking especially during drawn-out exchanges seemed to grab the attention of the defending champion, as did the constant flurry of leg kicks.

Controlling the fight for some considerable time in the fifth round, Namajunas, under the tutelage of Trevor Wittman and Pat Barry took Weili down early in the fifth and final frame — controlling the challenger for some significant time on top prior to the final klaxon.

Below, catch the highlights from Namajunas’ successful defense against Weili.

VIDEO | Francis Ngannou, Ciryl Gane Have Awkward Run-In At UFC 268

Francis NgannouAhead of their upcoming UFC 270 heavyweight title unification clash at the turn of next year, division champions, Francis Ngannou and the interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane had somewhat of an awkward run-in backstage at UFC 268 tonight. Division kingpin, Ngannou, is scheduled to headline UFC 270 in January against brief former training partner, Gane […]

Francis Ngannou

Ahead of their upcoming UFC 270 heavyweight title unification clash at the turn of next year, division champions, Francis Ngannou and the interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane had somewhat of an awkward run-in backstage at UFC 268 tonight.

Division kingpin, Ngannou, is scheduled to headline UFC 270 in January against brief former training partner, Gane in a heavyweight title unification bout — after the introduction of a hugely-controversial interim title back in August.

Undefeated in his last five consecutive outings, Batie bruiser, Ngannou managed to snatch the undisputed heavyweight title back at UFC 260 in March of this year — stopping two-time foe and two-time champion, Stipe Miocic with a thunderous second round knockout.

In the time since, Ngannou was forced to remove himself from a planned heavyweight title rematch with Derrick Lewis due to scheduling conflicts, while a suggested pairing with former two-time light heavyweight best, Jon Jones fell to the wayside, ultimately.

As a result, the UFC introduced an interim title to the heavyweight fold — with the aforenoted, Gane handing common-foe, Lewis a one-sided third round knockout loss in the main event of UFC 265 in August to set up a title unification bout with his brief former training partner, Ngannou in January coming.

Whilst much has been made of Ngannou and Gane’s past relationship, particularly as training partners, it’s paramount to note that the pair of heavyweight forces briefly trained together, under the tutelage of the mastermind head coach, Fernand Lopez in Paris, France at the MMA Factory prior to Ngannou’s move to Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas under the guidance of Erik Nicksick. 

With the pair in attendance tonight at UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, footage emerged across Twitter detailing a quite awkward run-in between the two with Ngannou making his way through the backstage corridor — passing Gane and the aforenoted, Lopez — with the latter watching on suggesting Ngannou has spotted them, but elected against interacting. 

Glover Teixeira Clinches Title, Submits Jan Blachowicz – UFC 267 Highlights

Glover TeixeiraSpectacularly, Glover Teixeira is the new undisputed UFC light heavyweight — submitting champion, Jan Blachowicz in the second round with a taut rear-naked choke in the headliner of UFC 267. Some good early work for Teixeira in the first round, who manages to score a takedown from his first attempt, and assume top position in […]

Glover Teixeira

Spectacularly, Glover Teixeira is the new undisputed UFC light heavyweight — submitting champion, Jan Blachowicz in the second round with a taut rear-naked choke in the headliner of UFC 267.

Some good early work for Teixeira in the first round, who manages to score a takedown from his first attempt, and assume top position in guard for some considerable time, taking the first round most definitely.

Stunning Blachowicz with a decent combination, Teixeira attempted to take the champion to the canvas for the second time, however, it was Blachowicz who put himself on his back via a kimura trap. Immediately establishing mount, Teixeira swiftly locked in a rear-naked choke, becoming the second oldest champion in the history of the UFC.

Below, catch the highlights from Teixeira’s title victory against Blachowicz.

Petr Yan Takes Judging Win Over Cory Sandhagen, Earns Interim Title – UFC 267 Highlights

Petr YanFormer bantamweight champion, Petr Yan can now call himself an interim titleholder, and has earned his title rematch with Aljamain Sterling — as he takes home a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen after a technical back-and-forth in the co-headliner of UFC 267. A bright opening round from the #3 ranked, Sandhagen, who is sticking […]

Petr Yan

Former bantamweight champion, Petr Yan can now call himself an interim titleholder, and has earned his title rematch with Aljamain Sterling — as he takes home a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen after a technical back-and-forth in the co-headliner of UFC 267.

A bright opening round from the #3 ranked, Sandhagen, who is sticking on the outside as Yan looks. to press forward — launching with counters and even mixing in some takedown attempts.

Yan a bit faster out of the blocks in that second round, as he begins to cut angles and really sit down on his punches and technical boxing. Sandhagen still circling and imposing his pressure when possible.

A massive sway in the third round toward the end of the frame, With Yan landing with a spinning back-fist, and then dropping Sandhagen with a massive left hook.

Another impressive round from the former champion, who cracks Sandhagen flush time and time again in the fourth frame. Sandhagen likely in need of a finish in the fifth and final round here.

Another good round for Yan seals his championship coronation once again, who takes a unanimous deciison victory over Sandhagen.

Below, catch the highlights from Yan’s unanimous decision victory over Sandhagen.

Khamzat Chimaev Submits Li Jingliang With Rear-Naked Choke – UFC 267 Highlights

Khamzat ChimaevStill undefeated, and most likely cracking the welterweight top-15 next week, Khamzat Chimaev has scored his fourth straight UFC victory — choking the #11 ranked contender, Li Jingliang unconscious with an opening round rear-naked choke on the main card of UFC 267. Immediately scooping Jingliang off his feet before slamming him to the Octagon canvas, […]

Khamzat Chimaev

Still undefeated, and most likely cracking the welterweight top-15 next week, Khamzat Chimaev has scored his fourth straight UFC victory — choking the #11 ranked contender, Li Jingliang unconscious with an opening round rear-naked choke on the main card of UFC 267.

Immediately scooping Jingliang off his feet before slamming him to the Octagon canvas, Chimaev patiently controlled the welterweight contender on the ground, before slicing through from back position to take his back and rain down with a flurry of ground strikes from a postured position.

Khamzat Chimaev moves to 10-0 with submission win inside three minutes

Taking Jingliang’s back at the Octagon fence, Chimaev hand fought momentarily to secure his forearm beneath the neck of Jingliang — switching grips and eventually, choking arms before rendering Jingliang unconscious in a one-sided submission stoppage triumph.

Below, catch the highlights from Chimaev’s submission win over Jingliang.

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Victory Marred By Appalling Referee Performance – UFC 267 Highlights

Elizeu Zaleski dos SantosBrazilian striker, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos’ second consecutive victory this evening against promotional newcomer, Benoit Saint Denis was marred and overshadowed by a truly incompetent refereeing display from official, Vyacheslav Kiselev — who failed to bring an end to the contest in the second round with Saint Denis absorbing significant punishment. Vyacheslav Kiselev overshadows Elizeu […]

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Brazilian striker, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos’ second consecutive victory this evening against promotional newcomer, Benoit Saint Denis was marred and overshadowed by a truly incompetent refereeing display from official, Vyacheslav Kiselev — who failed to bring an end to the contest in the second round with Saint Denis absorbing significant punishment.

Vyacheslav Kiselev overshadows Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos win with brutal referring display

Kiselev, who officiated his first fight of this evening’s UFC 267, and likely his last of this weekend, was heavily criticized for his officiating in the second round bout between dos Santos and Saint Denis, as he allowed the latter to absorb a grueling level of punishment against the fence, as he was wobbled and swarmed upon by dos Santos throughout the middle stages of the frame.

dos Santos even beckoned Kiselev to call a halt to the affair following a lengthy barrage at the event, however, it proved fruitless, with the official allowing the bout to continue.

In the third round, Saint Denis explained to Kiselev following an inadvertent eye-poke from dos Santos, exclaiming that he “could not see” and rather than call a timeout and consult the Octagon-side physician for Saint Denis, he allowed the bout to continue.

Later in the frame, dos Santos appeared to land another unintentional foul, this time a groin strike at the Octagon fence, which resulted in a rather bizarre point deduction from Kiselev — with the latter going on to score a completely one-sided 29-26 unanimous decision across all three judges scorecards.