Conor McGregor officially returned to UFC after 2 years of competition
On February 5, UFC Chairman Dana White announced that the two boxers Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler would be the coach of The Ultimate Fighter season 31. After that, both will be up to the end of the year.
Thus, this is the first time Conor McGregor has returned to the upper radio since July 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier. That match, the Irish boxer was broken by the opponent, forced to give up.
Over the past 2 years, Conor McGregor has focused on treatment, but also implemented many other projects. The 34 -year -old puncher acted in Road House, encroaching on music. UFC's former 2 -class and Lightweight Champions of UFC has always been the most expected boxer UFC in the past 10 years.
Meanwhile, Michael Chandler has a MMA record of 23 wins 8 losses. The last match of this boxer was when he lost to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. Immediately after being confirmed, he will be with Conor McGregor and at the end of the year, Michael Chandler crows on Brett Okamoto: “Conor McGregor is no longer as before. I will defeat him in the second half”.
Indonesian boxers missed the opportunity to make history at UFC
At the UFC Fight Night 218, Jeka Saragih had the opportunity to become the first Indonesian boxer to attend UFC, if he won Anshul Jubli in the final. However, Jeka Saragih was completely inferior to the Indian opponent, before receiving the defeat of Knock out in the second half.
Thus, Jeka Saragih missed the opportunity to become the first Indonesian boxer to attend UFC. Earlier in Southeast Asia, only boxers from Thailand were attending this tournament. No fighter from other Southeast Asian countries has been present at UFC.
Fedor Emelianenko retired
On February 5 at the Bellator 290 event, Fedor Emelianenko lost Ryan Bader quickly in the heavy battle. This is also the match to end the career of 'Emperor MMA, Tsar Fedor'.
Fedor, full name Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko, is the Russian MMA boxer. As of 2021, Fedor defeated 7 UFC's Heavyweight MMA champion. He is considered the greatest MMA boxer who has never played for UFC.
During 23 years of MMA, Fedor Emelianenko fought 48 matches, won 40, lost 7 and 1 match without results. One of the most famous victories of 'Sa Tsans' is the Armbar lock with the giant Choi Hong Man, more than 40kg than him at the time of the two sides competed.
Canelo Alvarez wants to rematch Dmitry Bivol
Sharing with Dazn Boxing, Canelo Alvarez confirmed that he wanted to rematch Dmitry Bivol, who won him in the match taking place in May 2022 and held the WBA belt. “I will win the next time to meet him,” – Mexican boxer said.
Canelo Alvarez currently holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring title in the Super Middleweight Super Middleweight. Meanwhile, Dmitry Bivol holds heavy lower WBA belts. The match between Alvarez and Bivol 1 year ago took place in the weight of the Russian boxer.
Serghei Spivak defeated Derrick Lewis, Saint Jon Jones
At the UFC Fight Night 218 Serghei Spivak event, Derrick Lewis had to submit in the first half. This is the 3rd match in a row and the sixth victory in 7 times to enter the nearest octagon cage of Moldova boxer.
Sharing after the match, Spivak wanted to be confronted with Jon Jones, the former heavyweight champion of UFC: “I want Jon Jones. I think it's the best. Jon Jones, I always respect him. Sorry, but I'm coming here.”