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TUF 34 Premiere: Surprise Cuts, First Pick, and On-Set Drama
sports22 days ago

TUF 34 Premiere: Surprise Cuts, First Pick, and On-Set Drama

TUF 34's two-episode premiere introduces 20 bantamweight and strawweight hopefuls, but only 16 are kept after surprise pre-house cuts. Michael Bisping lands Xavier Franklin as his first pick, while behind-the-scenes drama includes Sean Mora headbutting Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu and Tina Black's complaints about house cleaning. In fights, Melissa Amaya submits Anna Melisano and Christian Strong defeats Marlon Jones, sending Amaya and Strong to the semifinals. The season streams on Paramount+ with coaches not fighting in the finale and a six-figure UFC contract up for grabs.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight#mma#sports
Weigh-In Sparks Bautista-Oliveira Showdown at UFC Fight Night
sports5 months ago

Weigh-In Sparks Bautista-Oliveira Showdown at UFC Fight Night

At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, official weigh-ins put bantamweight bout between Mario Bautista (135.5) and Vinicius Oliveira (136) in the spotlight. The card also features Albazi vs Horiguchi, Almeida vs Kuniev, Oleksiejczuk vs Barriault, Matsumoto vs Basharat, and Jacoby vs Walker, with several prelims to boot. Note a few fighters missed weight (Vasquez, Cong, Moura, Gafurov), triggering purse forfeits as indicated, and the event airs Feb. 7 at Meta APEX on Paramount+.

via UFC.com|
#bantamweight#bautista#oliveira
Umar Nurmagomedov Aims for Redemption and Title Shot at UFC 321
sports8 months ago

Umar Nurmagomedov Aims for Redemption and Title Shot at UFC 321

Umar Nurmagomedov emphasizes that his rivalry with Merab Dvalishvili is not personal and is confident about a future rematch, despite Dvalishvili's dismissive attitude. Nurmagomedov is preparing for his upcoming fight against Mario Bautista and hopes to stay active in the UFC, potentially fighting again early 2026 if both he and Dvalishvili win their next bouts.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight#merab-dvalishvili#rematch
UFC Rival Criticizes O'Malley as a 'One-Trick Pony' but Believes He Can Improve
sports1 year ago

UFC Rival Criticizes O'Malley as a 'One-Trick Pony' but Believes He Can Improve

Sean O'Malley, a top UFC bantamweight star, faces criticism from rival Cory Sandhagen who suggests he needs to make technical adjustments beyond his striking to compete effectively with top fighters, especially after consecutive losses. Sandhagen believes O'Malley can improve his game to climb back into title contention, particularly if the current champion Merab Dvalishvili loses his title, opening a potential matchup between them.

via Bloody Elbow|
#bantamweight#cory-sandhagen#fighter-adjustments
Sean O'Malley's UFC 316 Return and Career Outlook
sports1 year ago

Sean O'Malley's UFC 316 Return and Career Outlook

Sean O'Malley plans to return to UFC competition around December after a recent loss at UFC 316 to Merab Dvalishvili, with potential consideration of moving up to featherweight, where he could face top contenders like Alexander Volkanovski or Yair Rodriguez. Despite setbacks, O'Malley remains focused on future marquee fights and is not ruling out a move to featherweight.

via Bloody Elbow|
#bantamweight#featherweight#future-fights
Merab Dvalishvili's Rising Stardom and the Bantamweight GOAT Debate
sports1 year ago

Merab Dvalishvili's Rising Stardom and the Bantamweight GOAT Debate

Merab Dvalishvili's coach discusses his dominant victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, highlighting Dvalishvili's relentless pressure, strategic grappling, and the psychological impact of a key takedown that contributed to O'Malley's defeat. The coach also suggests that Dvalishvili is capable of finishing fights via submissions and knockouts, and while a third fight with O'Malley is unlikely soon, future matchups at bantamweight are being considered.

via MMA Fighting|
#bantamweight#fight-analysis#merab-dvalishvili