As for the UFC 254 matchup, a smile creeps onto Whittaker's face when Cannonier's comments around oblique kicks are mentioned. Tuivasa, 27, snapped a three-fight losing streak. An ESPN + subscription is required to order and watch UFC 254 this Saturday. Hawes, who fights out of Sanford MMA, staggered Malkoun with a right hand to the temple and then knocked him unconscious with a follow-up left hook. 7-ranked flyweight, also made her case for a title shot afterward, saying she has only fought ranked opponents and this finish should be enough to get champion Valentina Shevchenko next. For fans without a subscription, the best way to save money is by purchasing the special UFC 254 & ESPN+ Bundle. "I've just got to take my time and wait to land, and I landed," Hawes said. After purchasing an ESPN + subscription and ordering UFC 254 on ESPN +, fans can then watch the UFC 254 live stream on Saturday. The UFC will host five events at Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi starting at the end of September with UFC 253 and culminating with UFC 254 on Oct. 24, sources confirmed to ESPN … He did look fatigued in the third, however, and surrendered the costly takedown late. The 6-foot-7 Volkov, a kickboxer, whipped a front kick to Harris' body, which abruptly ended the bout via TKO at 1:15 of the second round. Murphy dictated the pace throughout the fight, backing Shakirova to the cage and landing combinations, particularly some solid knees to the body. • Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje will be available to watch on ESPN+. Instead, Murphy took her down in the second round, got her back and finished with the choke. -- Raimondi, Light heavyweight: Da Un Jung (13-2-1, 2-0-1 UFC) and Sam Alvey (33-14-1, 10-9-1 UFC) fight to a split-draw. The 185-pounder might be in line for a quick turnaround after this performance. That put him in the full guard of Alvarez, who clamped on a guillotine choke. I thought he would try to grapple a little bit more, and I thought I would myself, but I was having fun in there throwing down on the feet. Watch Khabib vs. Gaethje on Saturday . Maverick's shots were clearly heavier, however, and she began to build momentum as the round played out. ", The bout was relatively competitive early on, as Maverick and Jojua exchanged strikes on the feet. You've been invited to join a group and play ESPN's UFC 254 Pick'em. This was his fifth career defeat by armbar. While Harris landed some hard shots in both rounds, Volkov was more effective. But the stoppage never came -- Alvey survived. Oliveira, who is excellent in the clinch, turned Rakhmonov down and put him against the fence. • Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cuțelaba Alvarez starts UFC 254 with an armbar (0:46) Joel Alvarez locks in an armbar on Alexander Yakovlev and forces him to tap in the first round. NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONS BY SPONSOR WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE, THE ESPN APP AND THE FANTASY APP. "The next time I step in this cage, it will be to fight for the UFC belt," Murphy said. Referee Lukasz Bosacki was quick to step in and end the fight. Harris grabbed his solar plexus immediately and dropped to the mat. The Uzbekistan native, who trains out of Kazakhstan, is a former M-1 welterweight champion. The 205-pound matchup had been in the works since February, when Ankalaev beat Cutelaba via TKO in the opening minute of a fight in Virginia. I'll go home, celebrate with my family, my people, share the joy with them. ESPN. UFC 254 results, analysis: Alexander Volkov, Phil Hawes come up big on Fight Island. The bundle costs $84.99 and includes the UFC 254 PPV ($64.99) and one-year of ESPN + ($49.99). Tears streamed from his eyes. The UFC has a legit, new prospect in the welterweight division. I beat a Brazilian cowboy, maybe an American cowboy is next. Justin Gaethje speaks with Megan Olivi on the UFC 254 Post Show on ESPN+ about his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. He has already fought three times in 2020. It was only the third draw in UFC light heavyweight history. It took the better part of 2020, but Ankalaev will finally get to move past the Cutelaba chapter of his career. Officials stopped the 125-pound bout after the first round after inspecting a nasty cut on the bridge of Jojua's nose. Middleweights Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier will square … "I'll take a rest first, get together with my team, think about what's next. The Alaska native's initial opponent was supposed to be fellow contender Cynthia Calvillo, but Calvillo tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to withdraw. Get Best ESPN+ Deal. This was Rakhmonov's UFC debut against Oliveira, a grizzled veteran who has five years in the UFC fighting against tough competition. Group Type Public. You've been invited to join a group and play ESPN's UFC 254 Pick'em. Murphy, 37, has won four straight. "Just like I said before the fight, if he's going to make a mistake, I'm going to capitalize on it," Rakhmonov said. That was the last time a UFC pay-per-view began during daytime. It's been awhile for me, so it's good to be back, very good to be back. The typically stoic champion's emotions got the better of him. Alvey, a 34-year-old California resident, snapped a four-fight losing streak but has not won in five straight fights. The burden he had been carrying for the past three months had been released. That was one round out of three," Maverick said. Referee Jason Herzog stepped in with Struve eating shots and just covering up right before the first-round bell. Don't blink or you might miss this fight. The UFC 254 main card starts at 2 p.m. It was the 16th submission among his 18 career wins. UFC 254 coverage. • Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Justin Gaethje (ic) • Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier • Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris • Jacob Malkoun vs. Phil Hawes • Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova Learn More. The UFC has added a heavyweight matchup between Alexander Volkov and Walt Harris to its UFC 254 pay-per-view lineup in October, sources confirmed to ESPN. After winning the stand-up battle early, including a nice knee to the body, Rakhmonov looked to clinch and take Oliveira down against the cage. UFC 254 is … He found a home for the straight left, especially in the first round, and converted a key takedown in the third to secure the win. Oliveira tried to take Rakhmonov down, but Rakhmonov snatched a tight guillotine on the way to the mat. The undefeated Rakhmonov, 26, has finished every one of his pro victories.