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sports19 days ago•4 min saved

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

sports1 month ago•0 min saved

O'Malley snaps skid with UD over Song Yadong to re-enter bantamweight title mix at UFC 324

Sean O'Malley snapped a two-fight losing streak by earning a unanimous decision over Song Yadong in the UFC 324 co-headliner at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, returning to title contention and prompting reaction from fellow fighters.

via MMA Junkie|

#bantamweight #sean-omalley #song-yadong

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

UFC 324 Weigh-In Incident: Smotherman Collapses, Turcios Bout Scrapped

American bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed at the UFC 324 weigh-in in Las Vegas after weighing 135.5 lb; he was treated by doctors and the scheduled bantamweight bout with Ricky Turcios on the prelims was cancelled.

via BBC|

#bantamweight #collapse #fight-cancelled

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

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

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Charles Oliveira Misses Weight at UFC Rio, Reflects on Brazil's Fighting Legacy

Saimon Oliveira missed weight by eight pounds at UFC Rio weigh-ins, leading to a catchweight bout with Luan Lacerda and a purse penalty, while other fighters like Charles Oliveira and Deiveson Figueiredo made weight successfully.

via MMA Fighting|

#bantamweight #catchweight #saimon-oliveira

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Pros question if anyone can beat Merab after dominant UFC 320 win

Merab Dvalishvili defended his UFC bantamweight title with a dominant five-round unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen, showcasing relentless pressure and ground control, leading to questions about his dominance and potential GOAT status in the division.

via MMA Fighting|

#bantamweight #cory-sandhagen #fight

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Cory Sandhagen Confident in UFC 320 Bantamweight Clash

Henry Cejudo predicts Cory Sandhagen will defeat Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320, praising Sandhagen's striking and technique, and suggests Dvalishvili's fight should headline the event instead of the current main event. Cejudo also highlights Dvalishvili's status as a top bantamweight and the importance of composure for Sandhagen to succeed.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bantamweight #cory-sandhagen #henry-cejudo

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

UFC Vegas 109: Dolidze vs. Hernandez Preview, Predictions, and Results

The article reviews UFC Fight Night performances, highlighting Matsumoto's challenging fight and upcoming bout against Miles Johns, emphasizing the need for Matsumoto to rebound and improve, and also mentions Elijah Smith's promising UFC debut and potential in the bantamweight division.

via UFC.com|

#bantamweight #hernandez #matsumoto

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Petr Yan Eyes Title Shot After Key UFC Abu Dhabi Victory

Petr Yan, a former UFC Bantamweight Champion, predicts a 60-40 favorability for Merab Dvalishvili over Cory Sandhagen in their upcoming fight, expressing his interest in facing the winner after his recent victory and emphasizing his desire to stay active and provide for his large family.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bantamweight #cory-sandhagen #merab-dvalishvili

sports7 months ago•3 min saved

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

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

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

sports8 months ago•6 min saved

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

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

UFC 316: O'Malley's Challenges and Future Prospects

Merab Dvalishvili celebrated a dominant victory over Sean O'Malley in their UFC rematch, improving his winning streak and expressing openness to future fights, including a potential superfight with flyweight champion Pantoja, as he continues to dominate the bantamweight division.

via Yahoo Sports|

#bantamweight #merab-dvalishvili #rematch

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili's Next Challenge and Future Matchups

Merab Dvalishvili continues his winning streak in the UFC, with Joe Rogan questioning who can beat him, and Sandhagen suggesting the only way to defeat him is by knocking him out, as Dvalishvili nears a divisional record.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bantamweight #cory-sandhagen #joe-rogan

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Mario Bautista defeats Patchy Mix in UFC 316 debut

Patchy Mix's UFC debut at UFC 316 was disappointing, with heavy criticism from fans due to his performance against Mario Bautista, but he remains optimistic about returning stronger after reflecting on the tough night.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bantamweight #debut #loss