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Economic Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Jordan Leavitt puts opponent to sleep in 99 seconds at UFC Vegas 107
Leavitt showcased his aggressive fighting style and grappling skills right from the start, pushing for a takedown. After a brief exchange, he brought Holobaugh to the mat and locked in an anaconda choke. Holobaugh couldn't escape, and the referee intervened at 1:29 of Round 1 after he went unconscious. (Image courtesy: UFC/X) "The Monkey King", Jordan Leavitt returns with an easy win after 18 months in the octagon, at UFC Vegas 107. He submitted Kurt Holobaugh in the first round with a slick anaconda choke, putting him to lightweight bout took place on Saturday, May 31, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Leavitt, known for his aggressive and unusual fighting style and grappling skills, wasted no time showing his strengths. From the opening bell, he pushed forward, looking for a takedown. After a brief exchange on the feet, Leavitt dragged Holobaugh to the mat. He quickly locked in an anaconda choke, a tight submission that cuts off blood flow to the brain. Holobaugh tried to escape but failed. The referee stepped in at 1:29 minutes of Round 1 after Holobaugh went unconscious. This was Leavitt's second win in a row and a strong reminder of his submission skills. The 29-year-old now has a record of 12 wins and two losses. He is best known for his 2022 loss to Paddy Pimblett, but he has bounced back well since then. Speaking after the fight, Leavitt said he was happy with the finish. 'I knew he'd come out aggressive, so I waited for my moment,' he said. 'Once I had the grip, I knew it was over.' Holobaugh, a former "The Ultimate Fighter" finalist, dropped to 20 wins and eight losses. He had come into the fight with high hopes but had no answer to Leavitt's ground win could open new doors for Leavitt in the UFC's stacked lightweight division. UFC Vegas 107 featured several exciting finishes, but Leavitt's submission stood out as one of the best. It also served as a reminder that he is still a dangerous fighter with the ability to end fights quickly. With this aggressive performance, Leavitt may be eyeing a rematch with old rival Paddy Pimblett, whom he lost to in 2022, or a shot at a top-15 opponent next.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jordan Leavitt puts opponent to sleep in 99 seconds at UFC Vegas 107
Jordan Leavitt, also known as 'The Monkey King', secured a swift victory at UFC Vegas 107. He defeated Kurt Holobaugh with an anaconda choke in the first round. The lightweight match occurred on May 31 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Leavitt's aggressive style led to a quick takedown and submission. Leavitt showcased his aggressive fighting style and grappling skills right from the start, pushing for a takedown. After a brief exchange, he brought Holobaugh to the mat and locked in an anaconda choke. Holobaugh couldn't escape, and the referee intervened at 1:29 of Round 1 after he went unconscious. (Image courtesy: UFC/X) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads "The Monkey King", Jordan Leavitt returns with an easy win after 18 months in the octagon, at UFC Vegas 107 . He submitted Kurt Holobaugh in the first round with a slick anaconda choke, putting him to lightweight bout took place on Saturday, May 31, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas Leavitt , known for his aggressive and unusual fighting style and grappling skills, wasted no time showing his strengths. From the opening bell, he pushed forward, looking for a a brief exchange on the feet, Leavitt dragged Holobaugh to the mat. He quickly locked in an anaconda choke, a tight submission that cuts off blood flow to the brain. Holobaugh tried to escape but failed. The referee stepped in at 1:29 minutes of Round 1 after Holobaugh went was Leavitt's second win in a row and a strong reminder of his submission skills. The 29-year-old now has a record of 12 wins and two losses. He is best known for his 2022 loss to Paddy Pimblett , but he has bounced back well since after the fight, Leavitt said he was happy with the finish. 'I knew he'd come out aggressive, so I waited for my moment,' he said. 'Once I had the grip, I knew it was over.'Holobaugh, a former "The Ultimate Fighter" finalist, dropped to 20 wins and eight losses. He had come into the fight with high hopes but had no answer to Leavitt's ground win could open new doors for Leavitt in the UFC's stacked lightweight Vegas 107 featured several exciting finishes, but Leavitt's submission stood out as one of the best. It also served as a reminder that he is still a dangerous fighter with the ability to end fights this aggressive performance, Leavitt may be eyeing a rematch with old rival Paddy Pimblett , whom he lost to in 2022, or a shot at a top-15 opponent next.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Video Q&A: 'The Ultimate Fighter' 20-year celebration with Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen
Video Q&A: 'The Ultimate Fighter' 20-year celebration with Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen Show Caption Hide Caption Relive the "The Ultimate Fighter" 20-Year Celebration & Season 33 Q&A A special 20-Year Celebration of The Ultimate Fighter as key figures from show's history sit down for a powerful panel discussion and Season 33 Q&A LAS VEGAS – "The Ultimate Fighter" continues to rage on. The UFC's long-running reality TV series is a staple of the promotion. To kick off Season 33, coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen joined TUF 1 winner Forrest Griffin and co-creater Craig Piligian for a Q&A panel with host Karyn Bryant. The panel discussed the evolution of TUF over the years, personal stories from past experiences on the show and memorable moments over the show's 20-year run. Check out the full Q&A panel in the video above.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Michael Chandler still wants Conor McGregor fight, but won't 'lose sleep at night' over it
Michael Chandler still wants Conor McGregor fight, but won't 'lose sleep at night' over it Show Caption Hide Caption Michael Chandler breaks silence on Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor Michael Chandler talks to MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn in his first interview since his loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314. Michael Chandler isn't giving up on the idea of a fight against Conor McGregor, but he isn't losing any sleep over it either. After coaching opposite one another on "The Ultimate Fighter," Chandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) and McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) were supposed to put a cap on the season by meeting in the octagon. Although the fight was trending towards becoming a reality as contracts were drawn up for last June, the fight never materialized. "I get asked about it in every single interview, and rightfully so," Chandler told MMA Junkie. "The Conor-Chandler thing just stays alive, right? Just a couple of weeks ago, all of a sudden, he said, 'Iron' Michael Chandler, unfinished business.' It's not just the fact that we had the contract that we were supposed to fight in June, we did 'The Ultimate Fighter,' we have to finish 'The Ultimate Fighter.' It's just like staying alive." Chandler decided to move on after sitting on the sidelines for two years while waiting for McGregor to make it to the octagon. After a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022, Chandler returned to action at UFC 309 in November 2024, where he dropped a unanimous decision in a rematch against Charles Oliveira. Chandler's most recent outing was at UFC 314, where Paddy Pimblett stopped him in the third round. It's been a rough stretch for Chandler. While the interest in a McGregor matchup isn't nearly as high as it once was, talk of the potential fight continues. McGregor hasn't been active since a gruesome injury in a trilogy bout against Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The intrigue remains due to the personalities and their ability to create excitement in the cage. While Chandler himself still wants the fight to happen, he learned his lesson about waiting around before for the former two-division UFC champ. If it happens, it happens. "It's one of those deals where I'm not losing sleep at night, trying to get the Conor fight, wanting to get the Conor fight," Chandler said. "If me and Conor are supposed to fight, and he's supposed to come back, it's gonna happen and I don't need to force it. With that being said, if I'm a betting man, I'm not sure if he comes back. Do I want to fight him? Do I want to finish 'The Ultimate Fighter 31'? Absolutely. So, we'll see. "All I know is, I'm going to enjoy my family over the summertime, work on some big time business that I've been working on for the last couple weeks since the fight, and see how this whole thing unfolds. ... If that Conor fight is out there and that needs to happen in January, that makes a lot of sense, so we'll see."
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tony Ferguson explains what makes Islam Makhachev better than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tony Ferguson explains what makes Islam Makhachev better than Khabib Nurmagomedov Tony Ferguson never hesitates to take aim at his former UFC rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson saw five fight bookings with Nurmagomedov fall through but still hopes to settle the score in some shape or form. He suggested coaching "The Ultimate Fighter" against him, then partaking in a grappling match. When assessing Nurmagomedov's protege, Islam Makhachev, and his decision to move up to 170 pounds, Ferguson made a bold claim. "Somebody was telling me, who do you think is a better wrestler? Is it Makhachev or is it Khabib?" Ferguson told Helen Yee. "I think Makhachev is the better grappler, honestly. I think he's a little bit faster. I think with Khabib, I think he's just a little bit more not timid of the freestyle that Makhachev presents, but I think Makhachev, he's not going to do so bad at 170. I think he'll be all right." Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is moving to welterweight after breaking the UFC record for most lightweight title defenses at four. Former interim lightweight champion Ferguson supports his decision. "OK, so you have Islam Makhachev that went up north to 170 and then you have Ilia Topuria from '45, he's going to go up to '55 to fight Chuck (Oliveira)," Ferguson said. "Look, when it goes into it, you have to have somebody f*cking fight for the belt. I mean, Makhachev fought how many times at '55? That's much more, and he made weight. When you have that (four title defenses), I think that's a smart move. When you go up, you're going to try to build legacy, you're going to do certain things like that – and he's going to run like his cousin."
