
Chelsea: No shots, no tackles for 30 minutes, out-run in 34 consecutive matches
Chelsea faces another defeat, losing 3-0 to Brighton, with no shots for 30 minutes.
Brian Ortega addresses the recent controversies surrounding Cortez. The article highlights key UFC news and upcoming fight cards.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 23: Brian Ortega prepares to face Aljamain Sterling in a 153-pound catchweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Shanghai Indoor Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Three years after their breakup, Brian Ortega opens up about his toxic relationship with UFC Flyweight Tracy Cortez. I look forward to the response …
Brian Ortega opened up about his past relationship with Tracy Cortez:
"Shortly into that, I was like 'damn, I f*cked up'. But because I already left the kids and family… it was the ego.
I was never at peace. I was like bro, this girl is [crazy]… Now guys like Alex Pereira… pic.twitter.com/liNBnXJ8kq
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 21, 2026
Brian Ortega broke his silence on the recent controversies involving Cortez, discussing the implications and reactions.
The biggest stories include Conor McGregor's struggles with his leg injury, a last-minute bout added to UFC Vegas 116, and the announcement of Bryce Mitchell vs. Victor Henry at UFC Vegas 118.
Conor McGregor is reportedly still haunted by his catastrophic leg break, which may affect his mental readiness ahead of UFC 329.
UFC Vegas 118 will feature an intriguing matchup between Bryce Mitchell and Victor Henry, with both fighters bringing unique challenges to the octagon.

Chelsea faces another defeat, losing 3-0 to Brighton, with no shots for 30 minutes.
Dolphins' new regime to showcase strategy in 2026 NFL Draft.
Claudio Ranieri stays at Roma with Friedkin's support amid Gasperini's interest.

LeBron James leads Lakers to victory while Wembanyama suffers concussion

Hoy, Nasser Al-Khelaifi cumple 800 partidos al frente del PSG desde 2011.
Saints hope to draft Ohio State star Carnell Tate for Tyler Shough
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Matt Frevola is not sad to see Shem Rock depart the UFC roster.
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) April 21, 2026
Bantamweight banger alert! I favor McGhee here, but Wiklacz is quite the opportunist.
Marcus McGhee will fight Jakub Wikłacz at #UFCVegas118 on June 6th. (first rep. Krazy Kev) #UFC#MMA#UFCParamount#UFConParamount#UFC2026pic.twitter.com/bRK2jgYIah
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) April 21, 2026
34-year-old veteran on a losing streak teasing a drop in weight — what’s the worst that could happen?!?
Bantamweight? 🤔
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) April 18, 2026
Times have changed quite a bit since the great Flyweight purge of 2018.
🤔Dana White is asked if he prefers UFC heavyweights or flyweights
🗣️Dana: “I’m a flyweight guy”
via @CBSMorningspic.twitter.com/5cWvbdjdQV
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) April 17, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk still having fun in the gym after however many decades of boxing.
Tanner Boser reacts to his return knockout loss at UFC Winnipeg. At least it was a fun scrap!
Tanner Boser reacts to his knockout loss at #UFCWinnipegpic.twitter.com/nz8ZCDXwcS
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) April 19, 2026
This promotion allows jumping stomps but not submissions — fascinating!
MMA fighter tried to do a jumping stomp on his opponents face 😬 pic.twitter.com/fCv277BdAw
— MrTestoestrogen (@MrTestoestrogen) April 21, 2026
Heavyweight MMA peaked over 20 years ago. Look how fast some of these exchanges were …
Fedor Emelianenko x Mirko Cro Cop. Two of mma’s greatest icons collide in front of 47,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena in one of the biggest fights in mma history. (8.28.2005) 🌟 pic.twitter.com/BLEF8BDFrp
— Vintage MMA ☠️ (@TheVintageMMA) April 21, 2026
At 45 years of age, Saenchai is still shocking fast and mobile with his high kicks.
Saenchai just killed the jobber #THAIFIGHTpic.twitter.com/oASFqX0Mq3
— Half Dead Frank (@Halfdeadfrank69) April 19, 2026
Anybody else watching The Pitt?
the pitt video game actually looks pretty cool pic.twitter.com/THBvicHeEW
— Michael Kandel (@K_A_N_D_E_L) April 17, 2026
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