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Nazim Sadykhov finishes Terrance McKinney with a second-round RNC – UFC Vegas 77 Highlights

Terrance McKinneyThe ‘Black Wolf’ Nazim Sadykhov scored his second-straight win inside the Octagon, finishing Terrance McKinney in the second round of their main card matchup at UFC Vegas 77. What started as a fairly competitive contest in the opening round, quickly evolved into a dominant second round for Sadykhov, only needing 67 seconds in round two […]

Terrance McKinney

The ‘Black Wolf’ Nazim Sadykhov scored his second-straight win inside the Octagon, finishing Terrance McKinney in the second round of their main card matchup at UFC Vegas 77.

What started as a fairly competitive contest in the opening round, quickly evolved into a dominant second round for Sadykhov, only needing 67 seconds in round two to make ‘T-Wrecks’ tap out. The ending came when McKinney attempted a takedown but was quickly overpowered, allowing Sadykhov to reverse position and end up in mount. McKinney gave up his back in an effort to escape the unfavorable position. In the process, McKinney’s arm became trapped behind him, allowing ‘Black Wolf’ to cinch in a rear-naked choke and force McKinney to submit.

Official Result: Nazim Sadykhov def. Terrance McKinney via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:07 of Round 2.

After dropping his first career mixed martial arts bout, Sadykhov is riding a nine-fight winning streak, the last two coming inside the Octagon. With the loss, McKinney falls to 3-3 under the UFC banner, dropping three of his last four contests.

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Istela Nunes suffers horrific elbow injury against Viktoriya Dudakova – UFC Vegas 77 Highlights

Istela NunesStrawweight standout Istela Nunes saw her night end early and in horrific fashion in her prelim bout against Viktoriya Dudakova on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 77. Nunes entered the bout 0-3 inside the Octagon and was desperate to score her first win in the UFC. Sadly, that moment would not come, but that was […]

Istela Nunes

Strawweight standout Istela Nunes saw her night end early and in horrific fashion in her prelim bout against Viktoriya Dudakova on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 77.

Nunes entered the bout 0-3 inside the Octagon and was desperate to score her first win in the UFC. Sadly, that moment would not come, but that was the least of her concerns after suffering a brutal dislocated elbow injury less than a minute into the bout. As both women moved toward the center of the cage, Dudakova shot in for a single-leg takedown. In an attempt to defend, Nunes twisted her body and attempted to post on her left arm to stay upright. Almost instantly, Nunes’ elbow popped out of place, forcing the referee to step in and call for the stoppage immediately.

Nunes’ screamed out in agony as the broadcast offered up another look at the grueling injury via instant replay.

Official Result: Viktoriya Dudakova def. Istela Nunes via TKO (elbow injury) at 0:34 of Round 1.

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Holly Holm defends Amanda Nunes’ UFC retirement: ‘She didn’t retire because she’s scared of Julianna Peña’

Holly Holm claims Amanda Nunes is not scared of Julianna Peña retirement UFCAhead of her own return tonight in the main event of UFC Vegas 77, former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm has stressed that former foe and former two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes has no fear toward former gold holder, Julianna Peña – in the wake of her retirement last month. Holm, a former undisputed bantamweight champion, returns […]

Holly Holm claims Amanda Nunes is not scared of Julianna Peña retirement UFC

Ahead of her own return tonight in the main event of UFC Vegas 77, former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm has stressed that former foe and former two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes has no fear toward former gold holder, Julianna Peña – in the wake of her retirement last month.

Holm, a former undisputed bantamweight champion, returns to the Octagon for the second time this year, headlining against surging Brazilian grappler, Mayra Bueno Silva – attempting to land her second consecutive victory following a unanimous decision win over Russian veteran, Yana Santos at UFC Fight Night San Antonio back in March.

As for Nunes, the Bahia native headlined UFC 288 back in June against common-foe, Irene Aldana, defeating the Mexican in a one-sided unanimous decision win to defend her bantamweight crown – before announcing her retirement from competition with immediate effect.

And in the aftermath of Nunes’ decision to walk away from the sport, Washington native, Peña claimed that the Brazilian was fearful of defeat against her, claiming she skirted a championship trilogy rubber match. 

Holly Holm defends Amanda Nunes’ decision to retire following UFC 288

However, as far as Albuquerque veteran, Holly Holm is concerned, Nunes’ decision to retire was not influenced by an apparent fear of ex-champion, Peña.

“(Amanda) Nunes didn’t retire because she’s scared of (Julianna) Peña,” Holly Holm told MMA Fighting ahead of UFC Vegas 77. “We all know that. But Peña beat Nunes fair and square. Who knows what was going on. I’m not trying to take away from Peña at all. She went in and she won that night, so I take nothing away from that, but Nunes is not scared of Peña.” 

15-6 as a professional, Holm, the current number three ranked bantamweight contender, became just the second bantamweight champion in the history of the UFC back in December 2015, knocking out inaugural champion, Ronda Rousey with a brutal second round high-kick KO in Australia. 

Holly Holm welcomes future rematch with ex-UFC champion Ronda Rousey despite nixed Octagon return

Holly Holm welcomes rematch with Ronda Rousey despite nixed UFC returnDespite rumors of a potential Octagon comeback of inaugural bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey put to bed earlier today, former opponent and fellow prior titleholder, Holly Holm has welcomed the possibility of a rematch with the Californian in the future.  Holm, the current number three ranked bantamweight contender, is slated to make her Octagon return this […]

Holly Holm welcomes rematch with Ronda Rousey despite nixed UFC return

Despite rumors of a potential Octagon comeback of inaugural bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey put to bed earlier today, former opponent and fellow prior titleholder, Holly Holm has welcomed the possibility of a rematch with the Californian in the future. 

Holm, the current number three ranked bantamweight contender, is slated to make her Octagon return this weekend atop a UFC Vegas 77 card at the UFC Apex facility, taking on surging Brazilian upstart, Mayra Bueno Silva. 

Booking her second Octagon walk of the year, Albuquerque veteran, Holm most recently returned at UFC Fight Night San Antonio back in March, turning in a unanimous decision win over former featherweight title challenger, Yana Santos.

Turning in a memorable championship outing against the then-undefeated, Rousey back in 2015 at UFC 190 in Australia, former boxing world champion and Hall of Fame inductee, stopped the undefeated title reign of the former with a second round high-kick KO. 

As for Rousey, the Californian professional wrestler – who has been continually linked with an Octagon return in recent weeks, particularly in a potential featherweight limit landing, is reportedly “not considering” a return to mixed martial arts at the time of publication. 

Holly Holm entertains potential re-run with arch-rival, Ronda Rousey

However, speaking during her media availability ahead of UFC Vegas 77 this weekend, Holm, who is chasing a vacant bantamweight title fight with a victory over Silva this weekend, has welcomed the possibility of a future re-run with Rousey.

“I don’t know if she’ll (Ronda Rousey) really come back,” Holly Holm told assembled media. “I mean, who knows if it’s just talk? I know she’s a very competitive person. There’s a reason why she was an Olympian and there’s a reason why she was a champion for so long.”

“I would absolutely revisit that fight and at either weight [bantamweight or featherweight],” Holly Holm explained. “I don’t really think that’s an advantage or disadvantage depending on the weight. We’ll see if she comes back. I know that she’s been pretty busy with her life and whatever she wants to do. More power to her – but if she comes back, that would be great to fight again.” (Transcribed by Sportskeeda)

Chelsea Chandler says she’s heard ex-UFC champion Ronda Rousey is expected to make featherweight return

Ronda Rousey expected to make featherweight return in UFC comeback Chelsea ChandlerAhead of her own Octagon return this weekend at UFC Vegas 77, Chelsea Chandler has revealed that she has heard that inaugural bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey is expected to make good on a speculated return to the sport – at the featherweight limit to boot. Chandler, the current number fifteen ranked bantamweight contender, is slated […]

Ronda Rousey expected to make featherweight return in UFC comeback Chelsea Chandler

Ahead of her own Octagon return this weekend at UFC Vegas 77, Chelsea Chandler has revealed that she has heard that inaugural bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey is expected to make good on a speculated return to the sport – at the featherweight limit to boot.

Chandler, the current number fifteen ranked bantamweight contender, is slated to a featherweight walk this weekend at UFC Vegas 77, taking on Brazilian contender, Norma Dumont at the UFC Apex facility.

Landing in the Octagon back in October of last year, Chandler debuted with a first round knockout win over Julija Stoliarenko – earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

Chelsea Chandler claims she’s heard rumblings of a Ronda Rousey return to UFC

And during her media availability today ahead of her clash with Dumont at the featherweight limit, Chandler has claimed she has heard how current WWE (World Wreslting Entertainment) star, Ronda Rousey, is in line for a much-rumored return to UFC – making a featherweight division climb to boot.

“Yeah, they’re really is no bantamweight champion,” Chelsea Chandler told assembled media ahead of UFC Vegas 77. “But, I’ve been hearing that Ronda (Rousey) is coming back. And I’ve heard she’s coming back at ‘45 (145 pounds). So, you never know.” 

Sidelined from mixed martial arts competition since UFC 207 back in December of 2016, Ronda Rousey suffered a stunning first round TKO loss to former two-weight champion, Amanda Nunes in the event headliner.

The year prior, the Californian dropped her undisputed bantamweight crown in a spectacular second round high-kick KO loss to incoming event headliner, Holly Holm. 

Boasting a 12-2 professional record, Rousey, 35, a former Strikeforce bantamweight champion and inaugural UFC bantamweight gold holder, had racked up successful title defenses against Liz Carmouche, Miesha Tate, Sara McMann, Alexis Davis, Cat Zingano, and most recently, Bethe Correia. 

In recent weeks, Rousey has been continually linked with a return to the Octagon – reflecting on her 2014 stoppage win over the above-mentioned, Davis, just yesterday on her official Twitter account to boot.