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Steve Garcia extended his winning streak to seven with a dominant first-round TKO of David Onama at UFC Vegas 110, showcasing overwhelming pressure and striking, and called out Max Holloway for a 'BMF' title fight, despite the unlikelihood.
Steve Garcia delivered a dominant first-round knockout victory over David Onama at UFC Vegas 110, extending his winning streak to seven with a powerful performance that showcased his striking skills and aggressive style, and expressed a desire to compete for a BMF title against Max Holloway.
The article previews the UFC Vegas 110 fight between featherweight contenders Steve Garcia and David Onama, highlighting their recent performances, fighting styles, odds, and predictions, with Garcia favored to win by knockout in a competitive match.
Alexander Volkanovski is considering multiple options for his next UFC featherweight title defense, with Aljamain Sterling expressing his desire for a shot at the title and challenging the current contenders, despite not being the immediate next in line.
Lerone Murphy, an undefeated UFC featherweight, delivered a knockout win at UFC 319 and is now being strongly considered for a title shot by Dana White, especially with Alexander Volkanovski expressing interest in fighting him in December.
Alexander Volkanovski criticizes Ilia Topuria for vacating the featherweight title after one defense to pursue success in lightweight, arguing it diminishes his chances of being considered a featherweight GOAT and emphasizing the importance of title defenses for legacy. Volkanovski also notes Topuria's commitment to stay at lightweight for now, citing a promise made to the UFC.
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.
Max Holloway reflects on being counted out as a UFC 300 underdog before delivering a last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje, asserting that people needed to be reminded of his capabilities. He expressed willingness to engage in a slugfest and emphasized his readiness to face any opponent in any weight class. With various options ahead, including a potential return to featherweight, Holloway is poised for significant opportunities following his career-defining victory at UFC 300.
Alexander Volkanovski suffered a devastating loss at UFC 298, marking his first defeat at 145 pounds and dropping his record to 1-3 in his last four fights. Despite his dominant reign and five title defenses, Volkanovski's immediate rematch plea may not materialize, as his opponent, Topuria, is likely to defend or lose the title before Volkanovski returns. The former champion should take time off to regroup before his next fight.
Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his UFC 298 fight, expressed willingness to headline UFC 300, but only against a Lightweight opponent due to the short notice. Despite his previous last-minute loss, he is confident in his ability to perform better this time and is open to the challenge.
Josh Emmett delivers a shocking first-round knockout against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296, securing a late Knockout of the Year contender. Despite Mitchell being favored due to his reach and grappling skills, Emmett dropped him with an overhand right to the jaw. This win is significant for Emmett, who had a 0-2 record in 2023, and it marks his first stoppage victory since 2019.
Featherweight fighter Josh Emmett delivered a powerful right punch that knocked out Bryce Mitchell during their bout at UFC 296, causing Mitchell to experience convulsions on the mat. After losing his previous two fights, Emmett celebrated his victory and declared himself the most powerful featherweight. Originally scheduled to face Giga Chikadze, Emmett thanked Mitchell for stepping in on short notice. The loss drops Mitchell's record to 16-2.
Little-known Mexican featherweight contender Rafael Espinoza pulled off a stunning upset by defeating two-time Olympic Gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez to claim the WBO championship. Espinoza, with a pristine professional record, threw nearly 1,000 punches over 12 rounds and won a majority decision. Despite being knocked down in the fifth round, Espinoza's volume and relentless attack overwhelmed Ramirez, who was the favorite going into the fight. In another bout, Xander Zayas showcased his skills with a fifth-round stoppage victory over Jorge Fortea, setting up a future fight against Patrick Teixeira.
Luis Alberto Lopez, the IBF featherweight champion, will face Joet Gonzalez in a fight that could set up a possible world title unification bout. Lopez, known for his unorthodox style, aims to continue his fine form and secure a victory that could lead to a matchup against Leigh Wood, the WBA featherweight champion. The undercard also features promising fighters such as Xander Zayas, Jamaine Ortiz, Robson Conceicao, Ruben Villa, Delante "Tiger" Johnson, and Emiliano Vargas.
UFC featherweight fighter Alex Caceres suffered a broken forearm during his bout against Giga Chikadze at UFC Fight Night 225 in Singapore. Caceres blocked a head kick with his left forearm in the first round, causing a fracture. Despite the injury, he continued to fight but ultimately lost by unanimous decision. Caceres shared an X-ray of his broken forearm on Instagram and will be sidelined until cleared to compete again.