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Arman Tsarukyan lines up UFC title rematch with Islam Makhachev: ‘I’m gonna stop him, I believe in myself’

Arman Tsarukyan calls for UFC title rematch with Islam Makhachev I'm gonna stop himUFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan sends message to Islam Makhachev following n his victory at UFC Fight night Vegas this past weekend. At just 26-years-old, Tsarukyan is one of lightweight’s best talents and has been tipped for success since entering the promotion. Fantastic grappling, nice kicking game and just a generally solid all-round fighter, Tsarukyan has […]

Arman Tsarukyan calls for UFC title rematch with Islam Makhachev I'm gonna stop him

UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan sends message to Islam Makhachev following n his victory at UFC Fight night Vegas this past weekend.

At just 26-years-old, Tsarukyan is one of lightweight’s best talents and has been tipped for success since entering the promotion. Fantastic grappling, nice kicking game and just a generally solid all-round fighter, Tsarukyan has supposedly struggled to get big name opponents. This past weekend ‘Ahalkalakets’ had to settle for unranked Joaquim Silva, coming in as a -1100 favrioute and ultimately stopping Silva in the third round.

Tsarukyan seems desperate for a big fight, and following his win called out pretty much everyone who is ranked in front of him.

Arman Tsarukyan eyes Islam Makhachev rematch

No ranked No.8, Tsarukyan is potentially just two or three wins away from a title fight, and with current form even in a over year it could very likely come against reigning 155lb ruler, Makhachev.

Tsarukyan and Makhachev have squared off before, fighting in April of 2019, which was the Arminaian’s UFC debut. While in a losing effort, Tsarukyan fought well and made it a competitive scrap, with many believing that he was Makhachev’s toughest test before coming champion.

Now a rematch is within spitting distance and Tsarukyan is fired up for it.

Definitely I have a message (for Makhachev). Islam, I’m coming, I’m coming for you,” Tsarukyan said to Full Send MMA. “The rematch definitely goes good. I think fight of the year, maybe, because my skills is good, his skills is good. If I’m gonna have a full training camp, I’m gonna stop him because I believe in myself.”

Arman Tsarukyan talks to Full Send MMA following his with over Joaquim Silva at UFC Vegas

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Israel Adesanya shares shocking reaction to former foe Jared Cannonier’s UFC Vegas 75 victory

Israel Adesanya shocking reaction to Jared Cannonier's win at UFC Vegas 75Undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya appeared wholly surprised by Jared Cannonier’s performance throughout last night’s UFC Vegas 75 headliner with Marvin Vettori – with the surging contender turning in a hugely active striking display. Adesanya, the current undisputed middleweight champion and two-time gold holder under the promotion’s banner, ended his first reign as champion with […]

Israel Adesanya shocking reaction to Jared Cannonier's win at UFC Vegas 75

Undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya appeared wholly surprised by Jared Cannonier’s performance throughout last night’s UFC Vegas 75 headliner with Marvin Vettori – with the surging contender turning in a hugely active striking display.

Adesanya, the current undisputed middleweight champion and two-time gold holder under the promotion’s banner, ended his first reign as champion with a unanimous decision win over the aforenoted, Cannonier back in July of last year, before dropping his crown to Alex Pereira back in November of last year.

Turning in a pair of impressive wins since then, Cannonier, who entered last night’s outing as the #4 ranked contender, defeated Sean Strickland back in December in headlining clash, with last night’s striking-heavy judging win over Vettori coming as his second consecutive success. 

Jared Cannonier catches Israel Adesanya’s attention again

Shutting down a fight with the undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev – unless a fight with the Chechen lands him a title fight, Cannonier’s outing appeared to surprise former opponent, Israel Adesanya – who simply tweeted, “bro” following the conclusion of UFC Vegas 75. 

Also grabbing the attention of another former opponent, ex-middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker admitted that while he expected Cannonier to defeat Vettori – the former’s performance most definitely surprised him.

“I picked (Jared) Cannonier to win this fight, but I didn’t pick ‘this’ Cannonier,” Robert Whittaker told ESPN. “I didn’t envision seeing this pressure fighting Cannonier who just crowds and closing the gap. You sway during the fight Cannonier had Marvin’s hands a lot of the times because he was that close. I didn’t pick him coming out with this approach but it obviously worked to great effect.” (H/T MMA Mania)

En route to a title fight with the aforenoted, Israel Adesanya, Cannonier would turn in consecutive victories over both Kelvin Gastelum, as well as a brutal third round ground elbows KO win against common-foe, Derek Brunson. 

Jared Cannonier shuts down Khamzat Chimaev fight after UFC Vegas 75 win: ‘He’s not even ranked’

Jared Cannonier shuts down Khamzat Chimaev after UFC Vegas 75 he's not even rankedOff the back of his impressive unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori in last night’s UFC Vegas 75 headliner, one-time middleweight title challenger, Jared Cannonier has sights set on fighting for the division crown again, shutting down an immediate clash with undefeated welterweight, Khamzat Chimaev. Cannonier, who entered last night’s headlining clash with Vettori as […]

Jared Cannonier shuts down Khamzat Chimaev after UFC Vegas 75 he's not even ranked

Off the back of his impressive unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori in last night’s UFC Vegas 75 headliner, one-time middleweight title challenger, Jared Cannonier has sights set on fighting for the division crown again, shutting down an immediate clash with undefeated welterweight, Khamzat Chimaev.

Cannonier, who entered last night’s headlining clash with Vettori as the #4 ranked middleweight contender, turned in a dominant victory over the Italian contender, adding to a prior win over Sean Strickland in a debated split decision performance back in December of last year.

Previously challenging for undisputed middleweight gold back in July of last year during International Fight Week, Cannonier suffered a unanimous decision loss to current gold holder, Israel Adesanya in a largely uneventful headlining clash. 

Jared Cannonier lays down path to a Khamzat Chimaev fight

Expected to enter a title-eliminator in his next outing following his win over Vettori last night, Cannonier, who stressed his intention to fight for the middleweight title again, shut down suggestion of a fight with the unranked, Chimaev.

“Does that fight [with Khamzat Chimaev] give me a title shot?” Jared Cannonier asked assembled media following his UFC Vegas 75 win. “I don’t know, he’s not even ranked in middleweight. So, I mean, I know he’s popular. Everybody wants to see him do his thing and stuff like that. If they call me and say, ‘Hey, how’s that for contenders match?’ That’s a yes.”

“I’m trying to get to the title,” Jared Cannonier explained. “I’m not just fighting to entertain you people. You know what I mean? I know you guys want to see it. I know it will be a good fight. If that fights get me the title shot, yes. I just beat number three.”

“I’m not looking back. I’m looking forward. I’m looking at the champion, So if Dana (White) and Hunter (Campbell) say he’s between you and a champion, then that’s something we can talk about. But if you saying would you fight Khamzat and welcome him in the division, I’m like, does that give me to the title? That’s the question I’d have for you.” 

Jared Cannonier batters Marvin Vettori in Fight of the Year contender – UFC Vegas 75 Highlights

Marvin VettoriIn the UFC Vegas 75 main event, top five ranked middleweight contenders Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori met inside The APEX for a high-stakes contest with serious title implications. Cannonier walked into the contest looking to string together a couple of wins in hopes of getting back to a UFC middleweight title rematch with reigning […]

Marvin Vettori

In the UFC Vegas 75 main event, top five ranked middleweight contenders Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori met inside The APEX for a high-stakes contest with serious title implications.

Cannonier walked into the contest looking to string together a couple of wins in hopes of getting back to a UFC middleweight title rematch with reigning champion Israel Adesanya.

Thirty seconds into the contest, Marvin Vettori blasted Cannonier with a big left hand that had the ‘Killa Gorilla’ reeling. Vettori moved in to capitalize, but Cannonier was able to recover and re-center himself inside the Octagon. With his head clear, Cannonier landed a solid right hand of his own that popped Vettori’s head back.

Despite the brief scare in the opening round, Jared Cannonier pushed the pace in round two, walking down Vettori from the get-go. Vettori continued to move well, but Cannonier’s relentless pressure appeared to fatigue Vettori halfway through the second. Cannonier fired a leg kick that sent Vettori to the mat. Cannonier unleashed a flurry of strikes, but ‘The Italian Dream’ worked his way back up and managed to keep Cannonier at bay long enough to get out of the round.

The next two rounds saw Cannonier continue to march forward and deliver a record-breaking number of significant strikes for a middleweight matchup, but it wasn’t enough to finish Vettori. Looking to close things out in the fifth round, Cannonier once again poured on the pressure, but Vettori’s durability was on point, taking everything the ‘Killa Gorilla’ had and asking for more. In the end, Cannonier landed a record 249 significant strikes, the most in middleweight history, but not a single one of them could put Marvin Vettori to sleep.

Official Result: Jared Cannonier def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 48-46)

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Arman Tsarukyan smashes Joaquim Silva en route to third-round TKO – UFC Vegas 75 Highlights

Arman TsarukyanOn Saturday night, No. 8 ranked lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan returned to the Octagon to continue his climb up the 155-pound ladder at UFC Vegas 75. Tsarukyan entered the evening as the biggest favorite on the card, listed as high as a ten-to-one favorite, but his opponent, Joaquim Silva, walked into the bout with an […]

Arman Tsarukyan

On Saturday night, No. 8 ranked lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan returned to the Octagon to continue his climb up the 155-pound ladder at UFC Vegas 75. Tsarukyan entered the evening as the biggest favorite on the card, listed as high as a ten-to-one favorite, but his opponent, Joaquim Silva, walked into the bout with an upset on his mind.

The opening round went pretty much the way fans expected, with Arman Tsarukyan landing a stiff body kick followed by a successful takedown attempt in the opening minute. From there, Tsarukyan controlled things with ease, keeping Silva on the mat throughout the entire round. In the second, Silva managed to keep things standing, giving him a puncher’s chance. It nearly paid off with just over a minute remaining in the round as Silva blasted Tsarukyan with a massive left hand that had the Armenian standout struggling to stay on his feet.

Smelling blood in the water, Silva moved in, but Tsarukyan managed to score a desperation takedown and right out the remainder of the round on the mat.

Finding himself in danger during the penultimate round, Tsarukyan had no interest in standing and trading with Silva in the third. Putting on the pressure early, Tsarukyan managed to back his opponent against the fence and drag him to the canvas. Silva worked his way back up near the halfway point, but it was just a matter of time before Tsarukyan dumped Silva once again. Once he had his man bac k on the mat, Tsarukyan unleashed a flurry of elbow strikes and ground and pound from the mount forcing the referee to step in and call for the stoppage.

Official Result: Arman Tsarukyan def. Joaquim Silva via TKO (strikes) at 3:25 of Round 3.

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Carlos Hernandez unloads multiple uncontested elbows in vicious last-second finish – UFC Vegas 75 Highlights

Carlos HernandezCarlos Hernandez scored a brutal knockout against Denys Bondar in the very last second of their highly entertaining three-round war at UFC Vegas 75 though it didn’t come without a healthy dose of controversy. Mere seconds away from the final bell of the bout, Hernandez landed a big takedown, but in the process, his head […]

Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez scored a brutal knockout against Denys Bondar in the very last second of their highly entertaining three-round war at UFC Vegas 75 though it didn’t come without a healthy dose of controversy.

Mere seconds away from the final bell of the bout, Hernandez landed a big takedown, but in the process, his head connected with Bondar’s and clearly had Bondar compromised. From there, Hernandez unleashed a series of vicious elbows that were completely uncontested, with the referee content to stand by and look on as the onslaught ensued. With one second left in the fight, the referee finally stepped in and called for the stoppage.

Initially, the bout appeared to be a knockout in favor of Hernandez, but due to the accidental head clash, the bout was stopped with one second to go leaving the judges to determine the winner via a technical decision.

Official Result: Carlos Hernandez def. Denys Bondar via unanimous technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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