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sportsmma1 year ago

"UFC Vegas 85: McCann's Strawweight Debut Win and Belbita's Grisly Armbar Injury Update"

Diana Belbita suffered a gruesome armbar injury during her fight against Molly McCann at UFC Vegas 85, but a CT scan revealed no broken bones. Belbita suspects a torn ligament and plans to undergo an MRI upon returning to Canada. The recovery time for her injury is uncertain, but it could range from two months for non-surgical treatment to over nine months if surgery is required. This loss puts Belbita at 0-2 against McCann, and she has struggled with a 2-4 record in her last six UFC fights.

sports1 year ago

"UFC Vegas 85 Recap: Imavov and Moicano Shine, Dolidze vs. Imavov Results"

Nassourdine Imavov secured a main event victory over Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 85, while Renato Moicano made a successful return to the octagon in the co-main event against Drew Dober. The post-fight show discusses Imavov's win, verbal exchanges with Chris Curtis, scoring, and illegal knee, as well as Moicano's decision victory and other standout moments from the event.

sports1 year ago

Renato Moicano's Memorable Moments in UFC Fight Nights

Renato Moicano returned from a long layoff to defeat Drew Dober in the UFC Vegas 85 co-main event with a dominant grappling performance, securing his second win in a row. Despite Dober's heavy punches and a cut over Moicano's eye, the Brazilian controlled the fight with takedowns and ground and pound, showcasing his resilience after a year-plus absence due to a knee injury.

sports1 year ago

"UFC Vegas 85: Dolidze vs. Imavov Fight Night Predictions and Weigh-in Photos"

UFC Vegas 85 features a middleweight clash between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov, with Dolidze favored to win. The co-main event sees Renato Moicano facing Drew Dober in a highly anticipated lightweight bout. Other matchups include Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov, Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia Silva, Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov, and Gilbert Urbina vs. Charlie Radtke. The event takes place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, with the preliminary card starting at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and the main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

sports1 year ago

"UFC Vegas 85: Dolidze vs. Imavov Fight Card, Start Time, and Predictions"

UFC Vegas 85, featuring a Middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov as the main event, will take place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-main event will see Renato Moicano facing Drew Dober in a Lightweight matchup. The event will also feature several other exciting fights, including the debut of Thomas Petersen and a bout between Molly McCann and Diana Belbita, both in need of a win.

sports1 year ago

"UFC Vegas 85 Weigh-In Results and Predictions: Dolidze vs. Imavov"

UFC Vegas 85's early weigh-ins have taken place, with all 26 fighters hitting the scale ahead of the event headlined by Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov and featuring a co-headliner between Renato Moicano and Drew Dober. The main card and prelims card fighters successfully made weight, except for Luana Carolina. The event will be streamed live on ESPN+ from Las Vegas, Nevada, and is set to feature an exciting lineup of matchups.

sports1 year ago

"Nassourdine Imavov: France's Rising Middleweight Star at UFC Vegas 85"

Nassourdine Imavov, also known as the "Sniper," is set to face Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 85, aiming to rebuild momentum after a challenging year. With a strong kickboxing style influenced by his training at MMA Factory in Paris, Imavov possesses impressive striking abilities and a willingness to mix takedowns into his attack. He has also demonstrated proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, finishing four fights via tapout. Imavov's athleticism and striking ability position him as a top talent in the Middleweight division, and this upcoming bout presents an opportunity for him to showcase improvement and handle elite fighters' pace for five rounds.

sports1 year ago

"Molly McCann's UFC Journey: From Contemplating Retirement to Strawweight Expectations"

Molly McCann almost retired after a devastating loss at UFC London, but her coach convinced her to give it one more shot at 115 pounds. She will make her women’s Strawweight debut against Diana Belbita at UFC Vegas 85, aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks and regain the support of UK fans. Despite feeling the backlash, McCann has focused on improving her ground game and is determined to master winning after mastering losing.