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Pic: Alex Oliveira’s Forehead Stitched Up Following UFC 231 Loss

Alex Oliveira needed 29 stitches following UFC 231. “Cowboy” went one-on-one with Gunnar Nelson on the main card of UFC 231 this past Saturday night. The welterweight tilt took place inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. …

Alex Oliveira needed 29 stitches following UFC 231. “Cowboy” went one-on-one with Gunnar Nelson on the main card of UFC 231 this past Saturday night. The welterweight tilt took place inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Oliveira lost the bout via second-round submission, but the ending sequence was brutal. Alex Oliveira Shows The […]

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UFC 231 Medical Suspensions: Brian Ortega Out Six Months

Brian Ortega and Chad Laprise headline the list of 16 fighters that have been given time off due to UFC 231 medical suspoensions. Ortega fell short challenging featherweight champion Max Holloway for the title on Saturday night. The champion delivered a histroic beatdown to Ortega, who los for the first time in his career.  The Ontario […]

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Brian Ortega and Chad Laprise headline the list of 16 fighters that have been given time off due to UFC 231 medical suspoensions.

Ortega fell short challenging featherweight champion Max Holloway for the title on Saturday night. The champion delivered a histroic beatdown to Ortega, who los for the first time in his career.

 The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport released the event’s finalized medical suspension report earlier today (courtesy of MMA Fighting). Due to the damage sustained during his bout with Holloway 
Ortega will be forced to seek doctor’s clearance or sit out 180 days before returning to active competition, per Ontario commission officials.

Here is a complete list of UFC 231’s medical suspensions below.

  • Brian Ortega: 180 days and medical clearance
  • Chad Laprise: 180 days and medical clearance
  • Alex Oliveira: 60 days
  • Jimi Manuwa 60 days and medical clearance
  • Kyle Nelson: 60 days
  • Devin Clark: 60 days and medical clearance
  • Max Holloway: 30 days
  • Valentina Shevchenko: 30 days
  • Joanna Jedrzejczyk: 30 days
  • Gunnar Nelson: 30 days and medical clearance
  • Kyle Bochniak: 30 days and medical clearance
  • Jessica Eye: 30 days
  • Katlyn Chookagian: 30 days
  • Elias Theodorou: 30 days
  • Eryk Anders: 30 days and medical clearance
  • Matthew Lopez: 30 days
  • Hakeem Dawodu: 14 days
  • Thiago Santos: 14 days
  • Nina Ansaroff: 14 days and medical clearance
  • Claudia Gadelha: 14 days
  • Gilbert Burns: 14 days
  • Olivier Aubin-Mercier: 14 days
  • Brad Katona: 14 days
  • Dhiego Lima: 14 days
  • Diego Ferreira: 14 days
  • Aleksander Rakic: 14 days

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UFC 231 Medical Suspensions: Brian Ortega Receives Lengthy Layoff

With every decision comes a consequence and for those fighters who took part in battle at UFC 231, it’s their time to faces those consequences in the form of medical suspensions. The UFC 231 pay-per-view took place on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Scot…

With every decision comes a consequence and for those fighters who took part in battle at UFC 231, it’s their time to faces those consequences in the form of medical suspensions. The UFC 231 pay-per-view took place on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main card aired on pay-per-view at […]

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Jimi Manuwa Releases Statement Following UFC 231 KO Loss

Jimi Manuwa has taken the time to address his fans after falling short against Thiago Santos. Last night (Dec. 8), Manuwa went one-on-one with Thiago Santos inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The light heavyweight clash served as …

Jimi Manuwa has taken the time to address his fans after falling short against Thiago Santos. Last night (Dec. 8), Manuwa went one-on-one with Thiago Santos inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The light heavyweight clash served as the main card opener for UFC 231. Santos scored a second-round knockout. Jimi Manuwa Issues […]

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Brian Ortega Speaks On UFC 231 Loss To Max Holloway

Brian Ortega didn’t take long to talk about his UFC 231 loss. Last night (Dec. 8), Ortega challenged Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight championship. The bout took place inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. “T-City&#…

Brian Ortega didn’t take long to talk about his UFC 231 loss. Last night (Dec. 8), Ortega challenged Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight championship. The bout took place inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. “T-City” showed heart, but was peppered with clean shots on his way to a TKO loss before the […]

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Max Holloway Details Why He’s Not The Best Featherweight Ever

Featherweight king Max Holloway continues to impress, as he has never looked better then he did last (Dec. 8, 2018) night in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Welcome to the “Blessed Era.” Holloway was absolutely brilliant in his defense over No.1 Brian Ortega. He masterfully picked the unbeaten Gracie black belt apart for the majority of the 20-minute […]

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Featherweight king Max Holloway continues to impress, as he has never looked better then he did last (Dec. 8, 2018) night in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

Welcome to the “Blessed Era.” Holloway was absolutely brilliant in his defense over No.1 Brian Ortega. He masterfully picked the unbeaten Gracie black belt apart for the majority of the 20-minute affair.

Although many fans and media members agree that the 27-year-old Hawaiian is the greatest 145-pounder to have ever graced the Octagon, Holloway respectfully disagrees. He believes one of his former foe Jose Aldo is the true featherweight GOAT. He is honored to be mentioned in the same sentence as ‘Junior’:

“I still believe the greatest featherweight of all time is Jose Aldo,” Holloway told reporters post-fight at UFC 231. “When I’m 30 or 31 or his age then you ask me if I’m the greatest featherweight of all-time if I’m still here.”

Not the Goat Yet?

The Hawaiian could make a strong case for the featherweight GOAT if he wanted to. He currently holds a few divisional records like longest winning streak, most wins, most stoppages and more. The key area where Aldo stands out is in title defenses. He successfully defended the 145- pound strap six straight times. 

Holloway believes he could eventually catch and pass Aldo. He just needs more time.

“I’ve got to just keep winning, keep doing my job and keep winning fights and let you guys keep talking about it,” Holloway said. “Personally, for me, I think Jose still is. I’m chasing him. He set the bar, and I’m still chasing that bar, and I’ve got to break it. People are saying this is a new era. I guess I’m setting the bar for the new era. When ‘The Blessed Era’ is here, ‘The Blessed Era’ is going to be in full effect.”

For now, all Holloway can do is keep fighting. As for what division he will be competing in moving forward, no one is quite certain. UFC President Dana White has expressed a strong desire to see Holloway move up in weight. The champ, however, does seem lukewarm to the idea.

“At the end of the day I just want to be the pound-for-pound No. 1,” Holloway said. “I’m the champion, and I keep defending my belt, I’ll be No. 1. If it’s up a weight class, it’s up, If it’s defending my throne. If I get to fight one of my good friends, ‘The Daddest Man on the Plant’ (Daniel Cormier) for that title, bring it on Kung Fu Panda. I’ve got you, ‘DC.’ I can see him very soon.”

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