MMA News Roundup – Dana White Snubs Gaethje for Charles Oliveira LW Title Shot; No Contest Leads to Brawl at Walker vs. Ankalaev; Islam Makhachev Bags POTN at UFC 294

With UFC 294 concluded, things have changed for the better, and too much has happened in the prime event. It might have been difficult for the fans to keep up with every minute detail that happened at the event and after that. To make sure you miss none of it, we bring the latest developments from the world of MMA in this roundup. This installment of the roundup series will cover the news surrounding the recently concluded UFC 294.

From Charles Oliveira’s fate for the lightweight title to Islam Makhchev getting the POTN award. UFC 294 has been nothing but an action-packed and momentous event. Even the aftermath of the event was as nail-biting as the fights. Here are some of the latest developments surrounding the event.

Dana White is still confident about Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title fight.

Everyone is aware of the fact that Charles Oliveira had to pull out of his bout against Islam Makhachev due to injuries and Alexander Volkanovski had to step up to fill the shortcoming. However, Makhachev has now defeated ‘Volk’ in the event, and Makhachev might be looking forward to new opponents now.

Both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje are leading contenders for the lightweight title fight, but only one of them can face Makhachev next. Dana White, in his recent statement, may have dispelled all doubts surrounding the fate of the lightweight division.

White, while having a post-fight press conference, stated, ” Listen, you’ve got to give it to Oliveira. Oliveira is ready to go; unfortunately, he got a cut. I think we give it to Oliveira. But again, these are all questions that I really can’t answer right now. We get home, we figure it out, and see what’s next for everybody.”

UFC’s doctor almost caused an all-out brawl at Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev

During the first round, Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev showcased their intensifying grappling techniques, both of the fighters initially struggled to take each other down. In the middle of the fight, the fighters found each other cornered and suddenly Ankalaev threw a knee strike to Walker’s head while he was down. The foul knee forced the doctors to intervene for examination, which led to a quick termination of the fight.

Walker seemed disoriented during the doctor’s questions and even pushed the referee, escalating the confusion. Security and UFC figures, including Dana White and Walker’s coach John Kavanagh, stepped in to defuse the situation, but bewilderment still lingered.

Alongside Islam Makhachev, 3 other fighters got the POTN award

UFC 294 witnessed a masterclass from a number of fighters and they have received their fair share of recognition. Islam Makhachev’s performance was the most noteworthy one with a first-round KO of Alexander Volkanovski. His bout won him the POTN award. Alongside Makhachev there are 3 other fighters who won the prestigious POTN award.

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Muhammad Mokaev’s victory against Tim Elliott got him the POTN Award. Said Nurmagomedov kicked off the UFC 294 with a quick finish over Muin Gafurov which earned him a POTN. Finally, Ikram Aliskerov’s masterclass against Warlley Alves also earned a POTN Award. Considering all these stellar performances, which one stood out for you? Let us know in the comments.

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