MMA News Round-Up: Conor McGregor Reacts to Jose Aldo Hof Induction; Brandon Moreno Receives Horrible Treatment; Brazilian Legends Mauricio Shogun Rua & Glover Teixeira Hang Up Gloves at UFC 283

With the UFC 283 coming to an end, it is understandable the last few hours were quite action-packed for MMA fans. Most fans would have dived into the event, but there also might be others who probably missed out. Hence, this edition of the MMA news roundup is here to keep the fans updated with all the latest happenings in the MMA world. Arguably the brightest star of MMA, Conor McGregor, once more took to social media. The Irishman gave out his opinion on the coveted event of the Hall Of Fame induction of his former rival, Jose Aldo. UFC 283 also saw a couple of retirements along with a couple of new champions as well. Lastly, the Brazilian crowd failed to maintain their calm after Brandon Moreno defeated the local boy and reigning UFC Flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo.

Conor McGregor broke character after Jose Aldo’s UFC Hall Of Fame induction

McGregor is known for his brash and overconfident attitude among UFC fans. He also was one of the most brutal trash talkers of all time in the promotion. But recently, ‘Mystic Mac’ showcased a completely different side of himself. He chose to turn humble and lauded the Hall Of Fame induction of his former rival and UFC Featherweight Champion, Jose Aldo.

McGregor tweeted from his own media organization, ‘The Mac Life’ which read, “JOSE ALDO INDUCTED INTO UFC HALL OF FAME“. He also captioned his tweet mentioning, “Earned!”

This humble spectacle from ‘Mystic Mac’ garnered massive praise from UFC fans as well.

The awesome UFC 283 presented two retirements along with two new champions

The UFC 283 main event displayed an absolute thriller of a bout between former UFC Light-Heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira, and the newly crowned champion Jamahal Hill. Teixeira, the oldest champion in the history of the UFC, chose to bid goodbye to the Octagon after a decorated career. He had also amassed a record of 33-9.

Teixeira addressed his retirement in his post-fight interview, stating, “It’s an honor to put the gloves down on the same night as Shogun. I wish we were in The Voice Gracie area where you can just go no rounds and keep going in this. But you know we’re not and I just not keeping up anymore.”

In one more Light Heavyweight fight, the noted, Mauricio Rua suffered a TKO loss against Ihor Potieria. ‘Shogun’ had already announced prior to the fight that this would be his last outing inside the octagon.

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However, he expressed his desire to have ended it all with a win. He stated, “I’m going to end my career here. I have to thank my fans, Dana [White], Lorenzo [Fertitta], and everyone in the UFC who made it happen over the years”.

Brazilian crowd turned hostile after Brandon Moreno’s win over Deiveson Figueiredo

The UFC 283 co-main event saw the local boy and reigning UFC Flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo, lose out his title to Brandon Moreno. The bout was awarded to Moreno; after Figueiredo was considered unable to battle due to a severe injury under his eye. Moreno dominated most of the three rounds, after which the fight was called to a stop.

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The Brazilian crowd lost their temper at seeing their champ dethroned. They started hurling food and drinks at the newly crowned champion, Brandon Moreno.

Moreno had to be guarded and escorted out of the UFC 283 arena by the UFC security as well.

Some more MMA news

• Gilbert Burns was all pumped up after his dominant submission victory over Neil Magny at UFC 283. The Brazilian threw a challenge towards his noted fellow Welterweight, Colby Covington.
• Ihor Potieria picked up a lot of criticism from the fans even after his UFC 283 win. His post-win dance after defeating the UFC legend, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, didn’t impress fans.