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Dana White Wants Security To Guard Weigh-Ins Scales After UFC 274 Chaos

Dana White Security Weigh-Ins UFC 274UFC 274 was a night of electric insanity. The contagious spark of the great fights traveled throughout fans and reverberated globally, worldwide. But, for Dana White, this event could have been much better for him and the UFC. Preceding the night of fights were the weigh-ins, of course. However, things were going to be different […]

Dana White Security Weigh-Ins UFC 274

UFC 274 was a night of electric insanity. The contagious spark of the great fights traveled throughout fans and reverberated globally, worldwide. But, for Dana White, this event could have been much better for him and the UFC.

Preceding the night of fights were the weigh-ins, of course. However, things were going to be different this time around in an extremely historical way, as apparently the scales were 0.5lbs off, causing UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira to miss weight by a half-pound.

This resulted in him being stripped of his belt, which meant that at UFC 274, if he won (as he did), he would not retain his title or even gain it back. Instead, he would now just be the number one contender. As you can imagine, for Dana White and the UFC, this was the last thing they could’ve wanted.

Dana White Speaks on UFC 274 Weigh-Ins Fiasco, Wants Security Guard for Weigh-Ins Scales

Speaking at the post-fight press conference, White opened up about the situation and disclosed how hard it is to remain perfect while operating a beastly machine such as the UFC.

“It’s a nightmare,” He stated (as transcribed by SCMP). “We have this issue where guys come out and will start checking the scale the night before, and all the Europeans and guys from other parts of the world do kilos, so they all start f****** with the scale.”

“There are so many moving parts to this beast of a machine we run every week,” White continued. “We’ve got to have a security guard with the scale now.”

Dana White would later share his thoughts about the main event, stating that Charles Oliveira proved “That he’s the best (lightweight), he really is.”

Charles Oliveira improved to 33-8 last night, with his submission victory of Justin Gaethje being the 22nd UFC victory and the 16th via submission for ‘do Bronx’.

Watch Dana White’s full post-fight press conference interview:

Who do you want to see Charles Oliveira fight for the vacant lightweight title, and what are your thoughts on Dana White’s comments about security for the weigh-in scales?

Dana White Calls The Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler Fight a ‘Good One’

Dana WhiteDana White is on board for a possible match between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler had one of the most vicious knockouts we have ever seen in the history of the lightweight division when he front head kicked Tony Ferguson. No one had ever knocked out Ferguson cold before Chandler did at UFC […]

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Dana White is on board for a possible match between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.

Michael Chandler had one of the most vicious knockouts we have ever seen in the history of the lightweight division when he front head kicked Tony Ferguson. No one had ever knocked out Ferguson cold before Chandler did at UFC 274.

Michael Chandler followed up his amazing knock out with a fantastic call out of Conor McGregor.

“I got one dude on my mind. Conor McGregor! You gotta come back and fight someone!I am him! The most dangerous lightweight on the planet. I wanna up the stakes Conor. I want you at the biggest, I want you at the baddest, and I want you at your best. You and me at 170. This summer, this Fall, This Winter, holla at your boy!” Chandler said while being interviewed by Joe Rogan.

McGregor had an answer for Chandler.

“I’d have a nice knock off this guy, no doubt about it. A firework spectacle. I like the 170 shout also. Tipped him over. I’m definitely game to fight this guy at some stage in my career. I see it happening after tonight. Congrats on a solid win Michael and another barnstormer.” McGregor tweeted.

Dana White is down to for Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at 170

“Yeah that’s a fun one, I mean who the hell wouldn’t wanna see that fight? That’s the one, but Conor’s not ready yet. Conor’s hurt. Y know, when Conor is 100% and can actually really start training for a fight, then we can start talking about Conor.” White said at the poss fight press conference.

White seemed excited and interested in the fight and even took a poll of all the media members in attendance. McGregor had been rumored to be fighting sometime in the near future, so we shall see what lies ahead of him.

Do you want to see McGregor vs Chandler at 170?

Fighters React To Chandler’s Brutal KO Of Ferguson At UFC 274

Michael Chandler landed what will likely be the KO of the year to defeat Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 tonight. A wild first round saw Ferguson rock Chandler several times, before Chandler got a huge takedown and proceeded to inflict some nasty ground and pound. Then only 17 seconds into round two, Chandler landed a…

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Michael Chandler landed what will likely be the KO of the year to defeat Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 tonight.

A wild first round saw Ferguson rock Chandler several times, before Chandler got a huge takedown and proceeded to inflict some nasty ground and pound. Then only 17 seconds into round two, Chandler landed a spectacular soccer kick to the chin that knocked Ferguson out cold. On a high from that spectacular KO, Chandler passionately called out Conor McGregor in his post-fight interview.

It was Chandler’s first win in three fights, having previously lost to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira. He’s now 2-2 since making his UFC debut in January last year. Ferguson, meanwhile, is now on a four-fight skid, having previously racked up losses to Beneil Dariush, Oliveira, and Gaethje.

You can catch all the highlights of the fight below.

This was Chandler’s first win in three fights, and his second in the UFC.

Now, let’s see how fighters reacted to Chandler’s victory over Ferguson at UFC 274.

UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje Results & Highlights

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The Real Winners and Losers from UFC 274

UFC 274 went down on Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona, and while the card looked like a blockbuster from the early vantage point, it was ultimately saved by a handful of fights on the line-up…

UFC 274 went down on Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona, and while the card looked like a blockbuster from the early vantage point, it was ultimately saved by a handful of fights on the line-up…

Michael Chandler Lands Stunning Front Kick KO Win Over Tony Ferguson – UFC 274 Highlights

Michael ChandlerRecording one of the most spectacular knockouts in the history of the UFC tonight — one-time title challenger, Michael Chandler has snapped his two-fight losing run with a shocking front kick knockout win over former interim titleholder, Tony Ferguson on the main card of UFC 274 tonight in Phoenix, Arizona. Michael Chandler, who had suffered […]

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Recording one of the most spectacular knockouts in the history of the UFC tonight — one-time title challenger, Michael Chandler has snapped his two-fight losing run with a shocking front kick knockout win over former interim titleholder, Tony Ferguson on the main card of UFC 274 tonight in Phoenix, Arizona.

Michael Chandler, who had suffered a pair of losses to both Charles Oliveira, and Justin Gaethje entering tonight’s clash with Ferguson — and got off to a less than ideal fight in the process, suffering a knockdown courtesy of a massive sweeping left hook, and ate a series of other shots before managing to relieve some pressure with a double-leg takedown.

Slicing Ferguson with some heavy ground strikes before the close of the frame, within 20 seconds of the second round, Chandler had recorded one of the most devastating knockout wins in recent Octagon memory — springing with a brutal front kick as Ferguson looked to enter an exchange, dropping the Onxard native unconscious.

Following the victory, Chandler called for either a lightweight title rematch against Charles Oliveira or Justin Gaethje, as well as cutting a promo and welcoming a welterweight fight against former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor.

Below, catch the highlights from Michael Chandler’s stunning front kick knockout win over Tony Ferguson