Not likely, but he’s always a fun watch and a tough out for anyone. ET); Prelims (ESPN+ at 12 p.m. Watch the UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till Post-fight Press Conference live following the event. The absence of that fight, which has since been rescheduled for March 13, has been noticeable this week on Fight Island. The mystery of Fight Island, the UFC’s marketing spin for its events held at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island during the coronavirus pandemic, has faded. Was it a flawless victory? Sure, he’s only had 45 seconds of Octagon time, but a deeper look at the Brit shows that he has all the tools to make a lot of noise among the big boys. Recap an incredible year of UFC by the numbers. 27, 2020, UFC Fight Island 3: Robert Whittaker Post-fight Interview, UFC Fight Island 3: Khamzat Chimaev Post-fight Interview, UFC Fight Island: Francisco Trinaldo TKOs Herbert, Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved, UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra. 26, 2020 Performances of the Night. Was it a blistering back-and-forth war? UFC Fight Island 7 took place on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, live from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Up next. Oh yeah, it sure looks like it. Canada’s Tanner Boser continued his successful summer as he tallied his second knockout within a month, taking out Raphael Pessoa in the second round. Khamzat Chimaev talks about getting his second win in 10 days on Fight Island. play . Featured. ET) They might cheer the loudest for Conor McGregor. This is a comparison video before the fight!!! Did Whittaker go back to being Reckless Robert at times? Last updated on 26 July 2020 26 July 2020. Did it get ugly for the Cookie Monster at times? Jesse Ronson. Dec. 27, 2020. The first event on the UFC's second trip to Yas Island will be UFC 253 on Sept. 26. • Jul. The prelims begin from 10pm BST (5pm EST), while the main card gets underway at 1am BST (8pm EST). Vidéos connexes. No. Tom Aspinall is going to be a problem in the heavyweight division. Up next. UFC Fight Island 3 result: Robert Whittaker in bloody head injury as he narrowly beats Darren Till. So is The Reaper back? Yes. UFC Vegas 17: Stephen Thompson Post-Fight Interview. Fight Island 3: Scorecard By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi • Jul. Peter Sobotta - von der schwäbischen Provinz zur Main Card auf # UFCFightIsland 3. The current UFC Fight Island 3 full card can be found below. They might cheer the loudest for Conor McGregor. UFC Fight Island 8: Chiesa vs. Magny live results, discussion, PBP 3 things to watch as the Mavericks look to break their losing streak against the Pacers Visit site All the signs were there for Darren Till to run Robert Whittaker over on Saturday night. Recap the big winners from Fight Island 3, featuring Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi • Jul. All the signs were there for Darren Till to run Robert Whittaker over on Saturday night. The Ultimate Fighter: Through the Years. 27, 2020 Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 3 event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled on Fight Island, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Flash Forum. UFC Fight Island Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates. Paul Craig. The former UFC light heavyweight champion, Rua (26-11-1 MMA), defeated Nogueira in both of the pairs previous matchups by decision, with their second contest at UFC 190 earning ‘fight of the night‘ honors. At 6-foot-5, he’s got the size, he’s a lot faster than a man that size should be, he’s still approaching his physical prime, and with a black belt in jiu-jitsu and hands honed in past sparring sessions with Tyson Fury, he can handle himself wherever the fight goes. And the beauty of the UFC is that the level of competition will rise with every fight, and if he keeps winning, how can you deny that he’s got future champion written all over him? Keep an eye on him. Shogun Rua will enter tonight’s UFC Fight Island 3: ‘Whittaker vs. Till’ event on a two-fight unbeaten streak. Alexander Gustafsson (-350): Werdum looked awful in his last fight and Gustafsson should win, but no way you can lay -350 on him. Youth is wonderful and it’s not out of line to call combat sports a place for young men and women. Francisco Trinaldo gets a stunning 3rd-round TKO win on Fight Island. UFC Vegas 17: Stephen Thompson Post-Fight Interview. Werdum stuns Gustafsson, submits him in Round 1 (0:54) … No. There, I said it. Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 3 event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled on Fight Island, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Flash Forum. Oh yeah, it sure looks like it. That’s worth something. Get Primed For The Return Of 'The Notorious' With Some Of His Best Handiwork, A Look At The Greatest Hits From "The Diamond", Recap the big winners from Fight Island 3, featuring Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev, By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi Fans know what it looks like by now. And the beauty of the UFC is that the level of competition will rise with every fight, and if he keeps winning, how can you deny that he’s got future champion written all over him? From the section Mixed Martial Arts. There, I said it. Did Whittaker go back to being Reckless Robert at times? Get Primed For The Return Of 'The Notorious' With Some Of His Best Handiwork, A Look At The Greatest Hits From "The Diamond", Recap the big winners from Fight Island 3, featuring Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev, By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi Last updated on 26 July 2020 26 July 2020. Whittaker was coming off a devastating loss to Israel Adesanya that was preceded by a pair of wars with Yoel Romero, he had a series of injury and health issues over the years, and he took a break from the sport to get his mojo back after being burned out by the whole business. Tanner Boser. UFC Vegas 17: Jose Aldo Post-Fight Interview . UFC docked for a third time at Fight Island, and this time a pair of old rivals are primed to make the trip -- with a few thousand fans set to attend fights for the first time in 10 months.. But it was a win, her fourth straight, and she’s on the right track to getting a crack at regaining her strawweight title. Francisco Trinaldo gets a stunning 3rd-round TKO win on Fight Island. UFC Fight Island 3: Robert Whittaker beats Darren Till at final event in Abu Dhabi. So is The Reaper back? Whittaker was coming off a devastating loss to Israel Adesanya that was preceded by a pair of wars with Yoel Romero, he had a series of injury and health issues over the years, and he took a break from the sport to get his mojo back after being burned out by the whole business. UFC Vegas 17: Michel Pereira Post-Fight Interview. Some might say the hype train is out of control on Khamzat Chimaev. Recap Watch Replay Holloway vs Kattar. I say the proof is what you see on fight night, and in two one-sided wins (within 10 days no less), Chimaev has outlanded his opponents 192-2. KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV'S coach warned it 'would be smart' for the UFC to keep the champion away from Conor McGregor on Fight Island. Sure, he’s only had 45 seconds of Octagon time, but a deeper look at the Brit shows that he has all the tools to make a lot of noise among the big boys. Some might say the hype train is out of control on Khamzat Chimaev. Follow along with FanSided for all your live news and highlights. 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