 Whittaker-Gastelum headlines UFC 234
The UFC middleweight title will be on the line at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on February 10, as Australia's own Robert Whittaker defends his crown for the first time against Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC 234. UFC 234 airs live on Pay-Per-View.Former winners of The Ultimate Fighter, Whittaker and Gastelum kept that connection going as rival coaches on the most recent season of the reality show, and in February, they will finally meet in the Octagon, with "The Reaper" risking his belt
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Unfiltered: Forrest Griffin, Maycee Barber, Paul Felder, and Denver Recap
First, “The Future” Maycee Barber joins the show and talks to Matt and guest co-host Jamie “English” Crowder about her successful Octagon debut against Hannah Cifers at UFC Denver, wanting to fight Mackenzie Dern next, not feeling nerves going into her fights, and much more. Then, UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin calls in and discusses the UFC’s 25th anniversary, new developments at the UFC Performance Institute, grappling Shaq, and more. Finally, #15 UFC Lightweig
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Fight Night Buenos Aires: Fight-by-Fight Preview
NEIL MAGNY VS. SANTIAGO PONZINIBBIOThe winner of the first UFC event in Argentina could be knocking on the door of a top five fight as Neil Magny takes on home country favorite Santiago Ponzinibbio. Magny remains one of the most criminally underrated fighters on the entire UFC roster despite having several statement wins over the likes of Kelvin Gastelum and Carlos Condit. Magny is also no stranger to stepping into enemy territory for a fight and he'll definitely try to play spoiler again on Sat
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On the Rise: Buenos Aires Edition
Poliana Botelho of Brazil kicks Pearl Gonzalez in their womens strawweight bout during the UFC 216 event inside T-Mobile Arena on October 7, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" />I don’t know about you, but I’m still buzzing from the way Saturday night’s 25th Anniversary show in Denver ended.
I mean, how could you not be?
After an outstanding first-round submission win by Donald Cerrone in t
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Fight Night Denver: The Scorecard
Saturday’s UFC Denver event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in Colorado, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Pepsi Center.1 – Yair RodriguezThere were questions about Yair Rodriguez heading into last Saturday’s card in Denver. Was he still the phenom we all thought he was? Did Frankie Edgar take something from him in their bout that was never coming back? Did he still have the goods to challenge the elite at 145 pounds? W
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Fight Night Denver - Final Results
Who were the winners at Fight Night Denver: Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez? Click below to get the results for all the fights at Pepsi Center on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
The Korean Zombie vs Yair Rodriguez | Donald Cerrone vs Mike Perry | Raquel Pennington vs Germaine de Randamie | Beneil Dariush vs Thiago Moises | Maycee Barber vs Hannah Cifers | Michael Trizano vs Luis Pena | Ashley Yoder vs Amanda Cooper | Chas Skelly vs Bobby Moffett | Davi Ramos vs John Gunther | Devonte Smi
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Cerrone Makes History, Barber Dominates In Debut
Donald Cerrone punches Mike Perry in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Pepsi Center on November 10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" /> Before Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodriguez ended their dual absences in Saturday night’s main event, five pairs of competitors — half veterans, half promising newcomers — made the walk to the Octagon inside Pepsi Center.The collection included
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Smith, Ramos Steal The Show During Prelims
Devonte Smith celebrates after knocking out Julian Erosa in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Pepsi Center on November 10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" />The preliminary card for Saturday’s 25th Anniversary event in Denver, Colorado featured six fights contested at 155-pounds or lower and provided an opportunity to get a closer look at a couple Contender Series winners, an intriguing lightweig
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Rodriguez Comes Out On Top Of An Instant Classic
Two fighters who seemed destined to be fixtures in the featherweight division when 2017 began squared off in the main event of Saturday night’s 25th Anniversary event in Denver, Colorado, hoping to make up for lost time and set themselves up for greater opportunities as 2019 approaches.A former title challenger and divisional stalwart dating back to the WEC days, Chan Sung Jung looked primed to resume his run as a tough out and dangerous matchup for anyone seeking entry into the upper tier
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TUF Blog: Josh Parisian Part 9
On this week’s episode, Team Gastelum all got matching tattoos to represent the memory of the awesome opportunity to be on The Ultimate Fighter, as well as the bond and friendship that was built between each other. Well, all except Marciea. At the time, we had no idea why she wasn’t coming with us to the tattoo parlor, but when we returned, she let us know that she had a flight booked to leave the house early. Mostly because of the tension between her and Maurice, she felt uncomforta
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Expect The Korean Zombie To Deliver An Exciting Fight Once Again
As Chan Sung Jung watched his protégé, Jinsoo Son, compete in the Octagon for the first time against Petr Yan in September, it was almost as if “The Korean Zombie” was feeling every punch and kick thrown over 15 frantic minutes of action.
“Rather than being excited, I was really overwhelmed at the thought of having a fighter that I trained from scratch being in the Octagon,” said Jung, who didn’t have to worry about his fighter being able to hand
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Shamrock: 'It was always a fight for me.'
Ken Shamrock punches Tito Ortiz during their bout at UFC 52 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 16, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" /> A quarter of a century ago, Ken Shamrock was part of a revolution in combat sports as a competitor in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Denver on November 12, 1993.It wasn’t exactly what he expected to happen at McNichols Arena.“One of my students, Scott Bessac,
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TUF Blog: Marciea Allen Part 9
It’s the first semifinal fight, and Justin really set the momentum for Team Gastelum. I’m honored to have trained with Justin and to see his progress throughout the season was truly motivational.This week’s episode also shows Team Gastelum getting a TUFC 28 tattoo. I was the only team member that did not get a tattoo. People asked if I regret not getting a tattoo and I can honestly admit that I’m okay with not getting one.The majority of my teammates already had multiple
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Five Questions With Mike 'Platinum' Perry
Mike Perry celebrates his knockout victory over Danny Roberts of England in their welterweight bout during the UFC 204 Fight Night at the Manchester Evening News Arena. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" /> With a penchant for finishing fights but never getting finished himself, Mike Perry’s entrance into the UFC coincided with him being an immediate fan favorite. The announcement that he’ll got to war with Donald ‘Cowboy’ Ce
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TUF Blog: Maurice Greene Part 9
As I suspected, some of my antics bled into this week's episode.I'm not necessarily proud of my behavior, but the TUF house does weird things to your mind and sometimes you need an outlet for all the pressure. My outlet was alcohol. You know, a lot of guys come on the show trying to be a "personality" and that was never my intention, to try to put on a front. I was just trying to be myself, highs and lows, good and bad.Anyway, I was heated up and a little drunk, and I just can't wait to put my h
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Pennington Feeling Tougher After Nunes Fight
A week before her first fight in Colorado in over six years, Raquel Pennington wasn’t sweating the small stuff, like stressing about facing former world champion Germaine de Randamie on Saturday or dealing with ticket requests from family and friends.Instead, Coach Pennington was helping lead the Academy School District 20 gymnastics team through the State tournament that saw them place fifth with several squad members qualifying for individual finals and one taking the title in three even
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Rodriguez Excited For A Fresh Start At UFC Denver
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Gracias a todos los que se presentaron ayer en los entrenamientos abiertos, muy contento por el apoyo brindado de las personas que de verdad me quieren, muchas gracias Dios los bendiga! Créditos : . @desautomatas #follow gracias por el excelente contenido hermano!
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Five Questions With Luis 'Violent Bob Ross' Pena
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Most of the world was introduced to Luis Peña on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. Despite his relatively early exit from the show due to injury, the man they call ‘Violent Bob Ross’ has continued to build a steady and devoted following. It started with his UFC debut, which earned him
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Fight Night Denver Official Weigh-In Results
Fight Night Denver celebrates 25 years of the UFC in the very city of the first UFC event. Chan Sung Jung "The Korean Zombie" and Yair "El Pantera" Rodriguez will headline the FS1 main card that gets underway at 10pm/7pm ETPT. Four prelim fights will also air on FS1 beginning at 8pm/5pm ETPT, and FIGHT PASS subscribers get two exclusive bonus prelims that kick off the evening at 7pm/4pm ETPT.Below are the official weigh-in results for Fight Night Denver.Five Round Main EventThe Korean Zombie (14
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Barber Carries Ease Of A Veteran Into UFC Debut
Maycee Barber is texting her father, trying to decide if Bruce Buffer should say she’s fighting out of Fort Collins, CO, where she’s from, or Denver, CO where she currently resides. She’s in a lighthearted, laughing, mood that stands in contrast to many of her fellow Fight Night Denver peers that are wrestling with the grouchiness of weight cutting and media obligations. Barber shrugs.
“I know there’s a lot of fighters who go through the rollercoaster of emoti
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TUF Blog: Leah Letson Part 9
Once again, Maurice Greene and his drinking stole the show this week. I didn't mind Mo's drinking in the house -- I'm not one to judge and it was entertaining sometimes -- until I realized how much it was affecting Marciea Allen. Mo's behavior, along with Marciea basically being eliminated from the tournament, almost made her leave the house before the tournament ended. Thankfully we were able to convince her to stay. Marciea is a fierce competitor and, despite not having an easy go in the TUF
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Montana on Mark De La Rosa: "We knew we'd be in UFC together"
Montana De La Rosa poses on the scale during The Ultimate Fighter Finale weigh-in inside The Pearl concert theater at Palms Casino Resort on July 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />
Mark De La Rosa returns to the Octagon for his third UFC bout on Saturday, Nov. 10 but it’s his wife, Montana, predicting Fight of the Night.While it may be expected that somebody would possess high praise for their spouse or sign
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Unfiltered: Cowboy Cerrone, Mike Perry and Denver Preview and Picks
#12 UFC Welterweight Cowboy Cerrone joins the show and talks to Jim and Matt about his UFC Denver co-main event fight against Mike Perry, his falling out with Mike WInkeljohn, training with Lando Vannata, naming his son, and more. Then, Cowboy’s opponent, “Platinum” Mike Perry calls in and predicts a first round KO of Cowboy, the vibe at Jackson-Wink MMA, the Paul Felder fight at UFC 226, aspiring to be like Jon Jones, and a lot more. Plus, the guys discuss Floyd Mayweather&rsq
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Pena Out To Prove He Would Have Been TUF Champion
“Luis, you’ve got three rounds with Khabib.”The words from AKA head coach Javier Mendez to UFC lightweight Luis Pena would have been terrifying to most people. Pena knew it was coming, though, even before Khabib Nurmagomedov won the 155-pound world title.So after a thought of, “Oh my God, I’m about to spar the champ,” Pena put the gloves on and the mouthpiece in. “This is everything I’ve wanted,” Pena recalled. “I’ve been wanting
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TUF Heavy Hitters - Episode 9 Preview
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters on JULY 19, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />Last week saw the final elimination round matchup, with Macy Chiasson finishing Larissa Pacheco to punch her ticket to the semifinals that will kick off on the next episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters.With only four fights remaining this season, the semifinals are comprised of four fighters from Team Whittaker and four fighters from T
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The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters - Episode 9 Recap
The first finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters has been determined after heavyweights Justin Frazier and Michel Batista clashed on the latest episode.Prior to the battle between Team Gastelum and Team Whittaker getting underway this week, there was still plenty to deal with from the fight that capped off the elimination round last week.Actually, the fallout wasn't as much about the fighters involved as it was Maurice Greene becoming rather loud and obnoxious after the bout was over as
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Miller-Oliveira bout heading to Milwaukee
Submission specialists Charles Oliveira and Jim Miller will make the trip to Milwaukee on December 15, as the lightweight vets square off in a Fight of the Night candidate at Fiserv Forum.In the UFC Milwaukee main event, which airs live on FOX, Kevin Lee faces Al Iaquinta in a highly-anticipated rematch.Owner of the record for most submissions in UFC history, Brazil's Oliveira used 2018 finishes of Clay Guida and Christos Giagos to move past Royce Gracie in the record books, and he'll attempt to
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UFC Denver Open Workouts Rich With Hometown History
Almost 25 years to the day, the cultural force we now know as the UFC kicked off its meteoric rise here in Denver, Colorado. Fast-forward a quarter of a century and 455 events, and the promotion returns to its Mile High birthplace to celebrate the impressive milestone.
Fight week often feels like it’s finally kicked off with the official open workouts, and Colorado was certainly no different. With the first crack of the glove against the mitt ringing through the crisp mountain air, t
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2018 A Life-changing Year for Devonte Smith
Ohio born and raised, Devonte Smith remembers his first training trip to Colorado earlier this year.“When I first came out here to train, that altitude really got to me,” he said. “I know somebody who ain’t used to this type of air, it’s gonna get to them.”Smith hopes that somebody is Julian Erosa, the man “King Kage” will be facing in his UFC debut in Denver this Saturday. It’s a home game for Smith, who trains with the Factory X squad in En
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Borg-Benavidez scrapped from Denver card
Due to medical issues, Ray Borg has been forced out of his Saturday bout with Joseph Benavidez. There will be no replacement bout and the card will proceed with 12 fights.UFC Fight Night , which is headlined by the featherweight bout between Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodriguez, airs live on FS1 from Pepsi Center in Denver. Read the Full Article Here
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An Improved Mike Perry Wants To 'Pick Up The Torch'
Mike Perry punches Paul Felder in their welterweight fight during the UFC 226 event inside T-Mobile Arena on July 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />Six months into his time at Jackson-Wink MMA, Mike Perry couldn’t be happier.
The flamboyant fighter decamped from his Florida home for the Albuquerque, New Mexico outpost two months prior to UFC 226, where he was initially scheduled to face Yancy Medeiros be
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A Lot Has Changed, But He's Still 'The Same Old Cowboy'
The more things change with Donald Cerrone, the more things stay the same.The last six months have brought a whirlwind of changes and new experiences for the veteran UFC gunslinger but, as always, “Cowboy” is taking it all in stride and loving every minute of it.In June, he and his longtime girlfriend welcomed their first child, a son named Dacson Danger Cerrone, into the world. Six weeks later, he experienced a “total silt out” while cave diving, losing sight of the tow
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Unfiltered: Jon Anik and UFC 230 Recap
The great Jon Anik joins the show to help recap UFC 230, discuss his new four-year deal to stay on as the UFC’s lead play-by-play man, Ben Askren’s addition to the UFC Welterweight division, and much more. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss UFC 230 in-depth and review their picks, Matt talks about Jacare’s comeback win over Chris Weidman, DC’s first UFC Heavyweight title defense against Derrick Lewis, and more.
Full Episode
Anik on Paul Felder’s pay-per
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UFC Denver: Fight by Fight
CHAN SUNG JUNG VS. YAIR RODRIGUEZ
An injury to Frankie Edgar forced a change to the main event, but the featherweight fight headlining the UFC's 25th anniversary card should be a showcase for two of the most explosive fighters in the 145-pound division. “The Korean Zombie,” Chan Sung Jung, has built a reputation on his incredible offensive output and an undying will to never go away in any fight. Jung came back from more than three years away in his last fight and earned a stun
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UFC 230 Talking Points
Last weekend all eyes were on the Big Apple as Daniel Cormier put his heavyweight championship belt on the line against the dangerous Derrick Lewis. And with his second round submission victory, the champ champ made history by becoming the first fight to defend a title in two divisions.But the dominance of DC wasn’t the only thing that we need to be discussing in the aftermath of UFC 230.Here are our UFC 230 talking points:Dominant DC
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UFC 230: The Scorecard
"There are a lot of different things that can happen."The Boss @DanaWhite wraps up the action from NYC. #UFC230 pic.twitter.com/k9zpsCyXvw
— UFC (@ufc) November 5, 2018
Saturday’s UFC 230 event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in the Big Apple, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Madison Square Garden.1 - Daniel CormierYes, it was short notice. Yes, he was expected to win. But if there was ever a live underdog
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On the Rise: Denver Edition
Twenty-five years after the Octagon first appeared inside McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, the UFC cage is back in “The Mile High City” to mark the occasion with a strong collection of fights featuring current contenders and a host of potential future stars.
On that first night — November 12, 1993 — 10 different fighters crossed the threshold into the eight-sided cage in hopes of proving themselves to be the “Ultimate Fighting Champion.” Now,
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UFC Statement on Kelleher-Jackson
Due to illness, Brian Kelleher has been removed from his UFC 230 bout against Montel Jackson. The card, which airs live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, will proceed with 12 bouts beginning at 6:15pm ET. Read the Full Article Here
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UFC Announces First Quarter Schedule for 2019
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced the first dates, locations, and distribution plans for UFC events in the first quarter 2019. This new schedule marks the beginning of the historic multi-year agreement between UFC and The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-To-Consumer & International segment and ESPN that makes ESPN+ and ESPN the exclusive media homes of UFC in the United States.
The first three months of 2019 features ac
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UFC 230 main event results
Daniel Cormier is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his submission victory over Derrick Lewis in their UFC heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 230 event inside Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" /> Derrick Lewis never expected to be fighting for the UFC heavyweight title; it was never his aim, nor was it something he fixated on. While others in the division were on a quest for gold, &ldqu
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Frevola, Good Shine During UFC 230 Prelims
Matt Frevola attempts a flying knee against Lando Vannata in their lightweight bout during the UFC 230 event inside Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" /> Before the action shifted to pay-per-view, seven pairs of combatants from across the weight class spectrum stepped into the Octagon to get the crowd at Madison Square Garden keyed up for the main card.
From the heavyweight opener through
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Jacare stops Weidman; Cannonier, Adesanya make statements
Ronaldo Souza of Brazil punches Chris Weidman in their middleweight bout during the UFC 230 event inside Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2018 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" />Saturday’s main card was a middleweight showcase, as all four bouts prior to the main event were contested in the 185-pound weight class.
Bookended by Top 10 pairings and featuring crucial contests in between, the UFC 230 main card was always
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TUF Blog: Marciea Allen Part 8
Team Gastelum is finally back in the win column after the devastating finish Macy delivered in her fight.It was unfortunate that I only managed to get a week to training with Macy, but when I did, she showcased the same intensity in training sessions as she did during her fight.It’s definitely a different training methodology than what I was accustomed to doing, but a memorable one.In regards to Maurice, to nobody’s surprise his belligerent drinking became a norm. It irritated me kno
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TUF Blog: Josh Parisian Part 8
Wednesday’s episode showed Macy vs Larissa. Macy and I sparred several times before her fight and I can honestly say, she’s the only female fighter that I felt like I really had to really be careful with, otherwise she was going to sit me down on my ass. She comes at you with intensity on another level. As you could see in the episode, she doesn’t even care if she hits the mitts, she’ll just throw hard as hell in the general direction, with no regard to the mitt holder. I
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Aussie & Fancy Breakdown: UFC 230
Aussie & Fancy are back again! @MeganA_MMA and @Laura_Sanko do a deep dive on #UFC230 in their latest edition of The Aussie & Fancy Breakdown: pic.twitter.com/lWL695PS5u
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 2, 2018
UFC correspondent and host Laura Sanko and UFC featherweight Megan Anderson are back with another edition of The Aussie & Fancy Breakdown, this time analyzing UFC 230 in New York City.
Anderson, who will fight Cat Zinga
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UFC 232 Main And Co-Main Fighters Trade Jabs At Press Conference in New York City
Prior to Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins in New York City, the four combatants set to headline this year’s final Pay-Per-View took to the stage at Madison Square Garden to set the table for their twin title clashes at UFC 232.
Seated on one side of the dais were women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and Alexander Gustafsson, with featherweight titleholder Cris Cyborg and the returning Jon Jones taking up residency on the other side of the stage.
Separated by UFC
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UFC Returns to London on March 16, 2019
London, UK – UFC® today announced their eagerly anticipated return to London for Saturday, March 16, at The O2, marking the organisation's 11th live event in the English capital. With tickets in high demand each year, sports fans are encouraged to purchase early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will go on general sale Friday, February 1, via AXS and Ticketmaster. London has always been the home to landmark UFC events and has played host to some of the most memorable moments in UFC hist
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Burgos loss didn't make him hungry, it made him starving
Every fighter hates losing. But featherweight prospect Shane Burgos REALLY hates it. So much so that when he suffered a takedown to Charles Rosa in their 2017 Fight of the Night battle, he nearly considered it a defeat, even though he won the fight.So imagine how the Monroe, New York product felt after his first MMA loss to Calvin Kattar in January. Again, it was a Fight of the Night award winner, only this time it was Burgos on the short end, as he was stopped in the third round by the New Engl
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Lewis: 'None Of My Opponents Are Safe'
Derrick Lewis interacts with media during the UFC 230 ultimate media day at New York Marriott Marquis on November 1, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images" align="center" />Derrick Lewis tried to keep a straight face when asked why the UFC approached him to fight for Daniel Cormier’s heavyweight title in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 230 card at Madison Square Garden.
“I believe they’re sick of him,” Lewis said. “T
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UFC 230 Official Weigh-In Results
Check out the results of the official weigh-ins for UFC 230, happening live on Saturday November 2nd from Madison Square Garden in New York City and broadcasting on Pay-Per-View.
Main Event
UFC Heavyweight Title Bout, 5 Rounds Daniel Cormier (251.2) vs Derrick Lewis (264.6)Main Card, 10pm/7pm ETPTChris Weidman (186) vs Jacare Souza (185.4)David Branch (185.6) vs Jared Cannonier (184.8)Karl Roberson (184.6) vs Jack Marshman (185.4)Dere
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UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis Final Results
Who were the winners at UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis? Click below to get the results for all the fights at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Cormier vs Lewis | Weidman vs Souza | Branch vs Cannonier | Roberson vs Marshman | Brunson vs Adesanya | Knight vs Rinaldi | Eubanks vs Modafferi | Arce vs Moraes | Good vs Saunders | Frevola vs Vannata | Burgos vs Holobaugh | Wieczorek vs De Lima
UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis main card
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TUF Blog: Leah Letson Part 8
If you blinked, you may have missed me in this week's episode -- but I still think it was one of the most entertaining episodes of the season.I really like Mo Greene, first of all. He was really kind and supportive of me in the TUF house, despite not being on the same team, and he always kept things interesting, which is important on this show. He's a hard-working family man, and he's doing a really good job with his MMA career.Mo is great.That said, I can't imagine why anyone would be drinking
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Cormier: People Can Love Lewis But He's Going To Lose At UFC 230
"This is a guy who believes in himself and believes in that one punch ability to the point that he doesn’t quit whenever he is getting absolutely beat up and that makes him super dangerous." Hear what @DC_MMA thinks about his opponent @TheBeast_UFC #UFC230 pic.twitter.com/RL2CPTdXMT
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 1, 2018
There is no doubt that Daniel Cormier deserves to be in the G.O.A.T. conversation. And on Saturday he has the opportunity to defend the heavyweigh
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Patient Arce Taking It One Fight At A Time
Julio Arce may be in the middle when it comes to overall fight experience among the trio of Tiger Schulmann Fight Team members competing on Saturday’s UFC 230 card at Madison Square Garden. But if we’re talking competing at the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” Arce has that distinction locked down over teammates Lyman Good and Shane Burgos.“I had the accomplishment of winning the 2011 Golden Gloves at the Garden,” Arce explains. “I did Glory Kickboxing
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Cormier on top of the world heading into UFC 230
Ain’t it funny how life works? In 2008, Daniel Cormier wasn’t at a crossroads following the Summer Olympics in Beijing; he was at a dead end. His wrestling career done, the next step was a mystery.“I just knew that I needed something competitively,” Cormier said. “After the Olympics, I tried to retire and it didn’t work.” Enter mixed martial arts, an outlet that “was something new and something that truly excited” the Louisiana native. But by
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Lewis: "I can end the fight at any time if I want to"
Hear what @TheBeast_UFC thinks about his match-up with DC and what he plans on ordering from @PopeyesChicken after the fight pic.twitter.com/bSP62hMNvp
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 1, 2018
After winning nine of his last ten fights, the surging Derrick Lewis is taking a shot at double champion Daniel Cormier and a shot at winning the UFC heavyweight belt. His recent rise is overdue after stunning performances against Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura. Lewis spen
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Unfiltered: Chris Weidman, Israel Adesanya, Chris Camozzi, and UFC 230 Preview and Picks
Former UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman calls in, with guest appearances by Ray Longo an Gian Villante, and talks to the guys about his UFC 230 co-main event bout against Jacare Souza, Luke Rockhold having to withdraw from the fight, Whittaker vs. Gastelum, and fighting in New York for the fourth straight time. At the end of the show, “The Last Stylebender”, Israel Adesanya, calls in and discusses the meaning of his nickname, the bad blood between himself and Derek Brunson, ev
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Nothing Rattles Brunson, Including Adesanya
As a professional fighter who puts it all on the line in front of the world every time he competes, Derek Brunson wasn’t likely to be the one evacuating when Hurricane Florence hit his native North Carolina in September.“It was a mandatory evacuation, but I didn’t leave,” said Wilmington’s Brunson. “That’s probably a problem. (Laughs) As fighters, we really don’t have too many fears. We go in front of millions and fight.” So as the storm came
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Brunson: "I'm not impressed by Adesanya's style"
Check out what @DerekBrunson had to say about his #UFC230 opponent Israel Adesanya pic.twitter.com/zQ9hqamo2y
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 1, 2018
Derek Brunson sat down with UFC.com to discuss his upcoming matchup with Israel Adesanya, fighting at Madison Square Garden and much more.
UFC: What’s it going to be like for you to fight in Madison Square Garden on such a big stage?
Brunson: The Garden is a historic place and to have the opportunity
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Branch Is Out To Seize The Opportunity In Front Of Him At UFC 230
Coming off a blistering first-round stoppage win over Thiago Santos in April, sporting a 11-1 record over the last five years, and featured prominently on this weekend’s middleweight-heavy UFC 230 main card, you would think that more people would be talking about David Branch as a serious player in the 185-pound weight class.Yet despite his sterling record over his last dozen fights and originally being slated to face Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza this weekend at Madison Square Garden
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Eubanks expects a title shot after a dominant performance on Saturday
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A liiiittle too high... #ufc230 Live at the World Famous @thegarden November 3!!
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Sijara Eubanks sat down with UFC.com to discuss her history with Roxanne Modafferi, their upcoming matchup and much more ahead of UFC 230.
UFC: How did you mentally get past having to pull out of the
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UFC 230 Open Workouts Take Place In Madison Square Garden
There is just something magical about Madison Square Garden in New York City. And when the main event and co-main event fighters of UFC 230 held open workouts on the legendary hardwood, that same MSG magic brought energy and respect with each combination.Starting things off was heavyweight title contender Derrick Lewis, who decided to hold a Q&A session for fans instead of a workout. The fans loved it as Lewis and his unique personality prompted the crowd to burst out in laughter on multiple
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The 10: Busy November Offers A Number Of Intriguing Fights
Derek Brunson and Israel Adesanya face off during the UFC press conference inside the Orpheum Theater on August 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" /> As a sports fan, this is my favorite time of the year. The NFL is in full swing, the NBA is moving into the second month of the season and the UFC is sitting at the start of a two-month sprint to the end of the year.
In recent years, that has meant a plethora of shows w
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Kelleher To Kick Off UFC 230 Prelims With A 'Boom'
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In season one of “Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight,” Kelleher’s spinning backfist knockout of Josh Robinson was enough to impress the UFC President.Although White’s back was to the action when the blow landed, the combination of Matt Serra’s excitement o
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TUF Heavy Hitters - Episode 8 Preview
It's been a back-and-forth battle all season long between Team Whittaker and Team Gastelum on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters, but the final fight of the opening round is ready to go down this week before the semifinal matchups are announced at the end of the episode.Last week saw Juan Espino from Team Whittaker outgrapple noted striker Ben Sosoli from Team Gastelum in the final heavyweight matchup of the elimination round. The win by Espino also put middleweight champion Robert Whittaker up
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Weidman has his sights set on multiple belts, but it all starts in MSG
New York, New York. So nice, they named it twice. But the last time Chris Weidman made the walk to the Octagon at Madison Square Garden, it was a forgettable experience for the former middleweight champion, as he was on the receiving end of a vicious flying knee from Yoel Romero that ended his night 24 seconds into the third round.Yet as he approaches his second visit as a UFC fighter to the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” the Long Islander is still as excited as he’s ever b
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Morales vs Shelton Added To UFC Denver
A flyweight bout between Joseph Morales and Eric Shelton completes the November 10 fight night card at Pepsi Center in Denver. UFC Denver, which is headlined by the featherweight bout between Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodriguez, airs live on FS1. Both Morales and Shelton will be looking to crash back into the win column, making next week's bout a pivotal one for both 125-pounders. Read the Full Article Here
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Brunson Sees A Lot Of Holes In Adesanya's Game
Fighters continued to trickle into New York City on the latest episode of UFC 230 Embedded.
Middleweight Derek Brunson was shown getting loose as he prepares to take on undefeated Israel Adesanya on November 3. Adesanya has received plenty of hype since making his UFC debut less than a year ago, but Brunson has been a mainstay in the top-10 of the middleweight division.
“I think he’s a solid striker, very rangy,” Brunson said of his opponent. “I se
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TUF: Heavy Hitters - Episode 8 Recap
The elimination round of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters is officially wrapped up, with the semifinal round matchups determined in the latest episode.Before the semifinals were announced, there was still one more fight to go this week as Macy Chiasson, the top overall pick from the women’s featherweight division for Team Gastelum, looked to even the score for her squad when she faced Larissa Pacheco from Team Whittaker.The ebb and flow this season has seen the momentum shift from Team
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'Merc With A Mouth' Adesanya Ready To Put On A Show
Israel Adesanya is the total package — an undefeated upstart with an exciting style, charisma for days and an undefined ceiling.In less than a year, “The Last Stylebender” has gone from making his promotional debut to manning a place in the middleweight Top 10 and competing this weekend on the main card of the UFC’s annual stop at Madison Square Garden. Fans that followed him into the Octagon from kickboxing were buzzing about his arrival before he’d even set foot i
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Souza Is Focused On Making The Most Of This Opportunity
Ronaldo Souza of Brazil kicks Derek Brunson in their middleweight bout during a UFC Fight Night event at Spectrum Center on January 27, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" />Two weeks before he was set to return to action at UFC 230, a change in opponents moved perennial contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza up the fight card and one step closer to challenging for middleweight gold.
Initially scheduled to face Da
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Unfiltered: Daniel Cormier In-Studio and UFC Moncton Recap
The Double Champ, Daniel Cormier, joins Jim and Matt in-studio for the first half of the show and talks about his UFC 230 Heavyweight title defense against Derrick Lewis, the possibility of fighting Jon Jones or Brock Lesnar next, his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Demetrious Johnson/Ben Askren “trade”, and much more. Plus, the guys break down all the action from Moncton, Yair Rodriguez replacing Frankie Edgar against The Korean Zombie at UFC Denver, and Mighty Mouse and
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Roxanne Modafferi: UFC 230 Q&A
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Thrilled to be here in New York City, baby! WHOOO!!! #bigwoodmma @bigwoodmma702 #monsterenergy
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Roxanne Modafferi sat down with UFC.com to discuss her history with Sijara Eubanks, their upcoming matchup and much more ahead of UFC 230.
UFC: The cast on y...
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Weidman's Fight Week Secret: 'Two Haircuts'
Entering the final full training session of his fight camp, returning middleweight contender Chris Weidman is leaving nothing to chance.Since it was announced that Jacare Souza would step in for an injured Luke Rockhold, Weidman has been busy tweaking his strategy for his new co-main opponent, and Episode 2 of UFC 230 Embedded caught 'All-American' working through some tough ground-and-pound reps to wrap up fight camp. Ray Longo, Weidman's head coach, didn't want him to overdo it, and ensur
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The Ever Confident Adesanya Expects A First Or Second Round Finish
The first time somebody watches Israel Adesanya fight, his rangy limbs and unpredictable striking style might remind a UFC fan of one of the best mixed martial artists ever: Jon Jones.
Confidence radiates off Adesanya, who holds a 14-0 MMA record and is 3-0 in the UFC, and he isn’t shy about sharing what he thinks of the comparison.
“When (Jones) came to the scene, he was compared to Anderson Silva, who was the all-time great at the time,” Adesanya told UFC.co
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Fight by Fight: UFC 230 Preview
DANIEL CORMIER VS. DERRICK LEWIS
Just four months after becoming the second fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously, Daniel Cormier makes his return to defend the heavyweight championship for the first time. Undefeated at heavyweight, Cormier is coming off a first-round knockout over Stipe Miocic, and he'll look to stamp his title reign with a first defense on Saturday night.
When his career is over, Cormier may go down as one of the best fighters in the history of t
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Weidman talks rehab, Jacare and more ahead of UFC 230
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Eyes on the prize #Nov3 #MSG
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Chris Weidman sat down with UFC.com to discuss his rehab from thumb surgery, his opponent at UFC 230, Jacare Souza, and much more.
It’s been over a year since we’ve seen you last, how excited are you to get back in the Octagon?
Weidman: I&rs
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Kelleher expects to reflect one day on the honor of fighting at MSG
After fighting three of his five UFC bouts against fine folks from Brazil, with two of those matchups taking place in the South American MMA hotbed, Brian Kelleher is back home in New York and actually taking on a fellow American when he faces Montel Jackson on Saturday’s UFC 230 card in Madison Square Garden.“It’s nice to not have to go through all that travel for the weight cut,” said Kelleher, who is coming off a May loss to John Lineker in Rio de Janeiro. Instead, he
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Jackson Ready To Bet It All On Himself
Consider the reality of this week’s situation, a short-notice call to face “Boom” in his hometown that comes on the heels of another short-notice bout against Ricky Simon in August. So is “Quik” ever going to take a fight with a full training camp?“I’m training all the time, so it’s not really a short-notice fight,” he said. “When I was coming up as an amateur and in a little bit of my pro career, I was looking for a fight almost every
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UFC Moncton: The Scorecard
Anthony Smith secures a rear choke submission against Volkan Oezdemir of Switzerland in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Avenir Centre on October 27, 2018 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center"" />Saturday’s UFC Moncton event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in Canada, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Avenir Arena.
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On the Rise: UFC 230 Edition
Most of the time, this series shines a spotlight on athletes in the very early stages of their UFC careers — fighters who are either making their promotional debuts or only have one or two Octagon appearances under their belt and are therefore a little ways away from title contention.Occasionally, however, those two separate circles overlap to create a Venn Diagram version of On the Rise — one where one or more of the competitors are both relatively new to the promotion, but also mak
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Cormier: 'There's no fear in Derrick Lewis.'
Before Derrick Lewis takes his heavyweight title shot in Madison Square Garden on November 3, he walked into the Toyota Center in Houston to take a different kind of shot. Before the Houston Rockets played the Los Angeles Clippers, Lewis took the First Shot of the game.
In the first episode of UFC 230 Embedded, Lewis’ trainer, Bob Perez, talked about his fighter and his singular focus heading into his bout with two-division champion Daniel Cormier.
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Rodriguez to face The Korean Zombie in Denver main event
Due to injury, Frankie Edgar has been forced to withdraw from his November 10 bout against Chan Sung Jung. Stepping in for Edgar against "The Korean Zombie" in the five-round featherweight main event at Pepsi Center in Denver will be Mexico's Yair Rodriguez.The card, which celebrates the UFC's 25th anniversary, airs live on FS1.Back in action for the first time since a May 2017 loss to Edgar, the No. 15-ranked Rodriguez is one of the UFC's top rising stars, having won six of his seven Octagon bo
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Johnson, Cirkunov Shine On The UFC Moncton Main Card
JOHNSON vs LOBOV
UD win for @FollowTheMenace!#UFCMoncton pic.twitter.com/zYPoy1K75y
— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2018
Late notice was no issue for Michael Johnson, who stepped in for Saturday’s UFC Moncton co-main event on less than two weeks’ notice and won a three-round unanimous decision over Artem Lobov to pick up his second win at 145 pounds.Scores were 29-28 twice and 30-27 for Johnson, who replaced Zubaira Tukhugov.Johnson entered the fi
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UFC Moncton: Final results
Who were the winners at Fight Night Moncton? Click below to get the results for all the fights at Avenir Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on Saturday, October 27, 2018.
Volkan Oezdemir vs Anthony Smith | Michael Johnson vs Artem Lobov | Misha Cirkunov vs Patrick Cummins | Andre Soukhamthath vs Jonathan Martinez | Gian Villante vs Ed Herman | Alex Garcia vs Court McGee | Nordine Taleb vs Sean Strickland | Thibault Gouti vs Nasrat Haqparast | Calvin Kattar vs Chris Fishgold | Sa
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Strickland, Kattar, Madge Impress With Big Finishes On UFC Moncton Prelims
STRICKLAND vs TALEB
Right hand lands for Strickland and drops Taleb! #UFCMoncton @SStricklandMMA pic.twitter.com/rrweCRvA23
— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2018
Sean Strickland got back in the win column in UFC Moncton prelim action at Avenir Centre Saturday night, stopping Canada’s Nordine Taleb in the second round of their welterweight bout.After getting his striking range down in the first round, California’s Strickland began dropping right hand bomb
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Smith's Rise Doesn't Stop In Moncton; Defeats Volkan
SMITH vs OEZDEMIR
"I want a title shot."@LionheartSmith thinks he's earned the next crack at the LHW title. Do you? #UFCMoncton pic.twitter.com/gE4RJv2zOb
— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2018
Anthony Smith continued to impress in his run at light heavyweight, as he submitted No. 2-ranked Volkan Oezdemir in the third round of their UFC Moncton main event at Avenir Centre to improve to 3-0 in the 205-pound weight class.Smith threw a wrench into the works almost immed
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TUF Blog: Marciea Allen Part 7
I feel sorry for my next victim. Need I say anything else? Team #Blckwdw pic.twitter.com/gpbRPNrMcp
— Marciea Allen (@MarcieaAllen) October 25, 2018
Now we’re on a three-fight losing streak. I’m no longer in the competition and I’m unable to train, but somehow still trying to figure out my contribution to the team.In regards of the last several fights, it seems as though Team Whittaker has one thing going for them, and that’s showcasing their grou
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Smith Enjoying The Process; Letting His Performances Do The Talking
We caught up with @LionheartSmith at the @UFCPI to discuss his preparation for #UFCMoncton, what makes him a force at light heavyweight and more : pic.twitter.com/e3dOsbxnm5
— UFC News (@UFCNews) October 23, 2018
There’s no question that Anthony Smith’s rise to the light heavyweight top ten and a second main event slot against Volkan Oezdemir this Saturday is one of the best stories of 2018. But if we’re playing a game of “can you top that,”
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TUF Blog: Josh Parisian Part 7
This most recent episode of The Ultimate Fighter showed Ben and Juan’s fight, as well as a lot of the drama between Juan and Maurice. I hadn’t had a clue why Juan and Maurice had any issues with each other at the time but, to be honest, I was actually enjoying it, as it was some entertainment that broke up the monotony of the daily wake up, go train, train again, and go to sleep grind. As far as the fight with Ben and Juan, it was apparent that Ben was going into it as the better str
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Fight Night Moncton: Official Weigh-In Results
The UFC returns Saturday to visit Moncton, Canada. Fight Night Moncton features 13 bouts headlined by the five-round light heavyweight showdown between Volkan Oezdemir and Anthony Smith. Michael Johnson and Artem Lobov will handle the co-main duties. Three exclusive UFC FIGHT PASS prelims get the evening underway at 6:30pm ET before moving over to FS2 at 8pm ET for the four additional prelim fights. FS1 takes over at 10pm ET with a six-bout main card.Here are your official weigh-in results:
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Villante Looking To Impress Old Middle School Teacher
Gian Villante punches Ilir Latifi in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gian Villante; Ilir Latifi" align="center"" /> While the pre-fight social media presence of UFC fighters usually sports a combination of daring stares, flexed abs and bold predictions, Gian Villante’s profile comes across a little different. Dress
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Anderson and Sanko Make Their Moncton Picks
Made your picks for #UFCMoncton yet? The great @MeganA_mma and @laura_sanko have! See how your picks compare as they go deep into the fight card on the latest Aussie & Fancy Breakdown: pic.twitter.com/DGwpnDtmSD
— UFC News (@UFCNews) October 26, 2018
Aussie and Fancy have returned, and this time they have Moncton in their sights.For the uninitiated, the Aussie & Fancy Breakdown is regular, self-produced YouTube series from "Aussie" Megan A
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TUF Blog: Maurice Greene Part 7
I've been told I look pretty intimidating but, really, I'm a nice guy that just likes to have a good time. That being said, I'm a pretty assertive person, and I'm more than happy to tell you when I'm unhappy.That may have been part of the reason why I was casted for the show, and that's what we saw last night.Of course the alcohol in the TUF house played a part, but I had a legitimate issue with Juan. When I met him at tryouts, he seemed like a cool guy. We got along well, so I was hoping that h
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Moncton Will See A More Mature Version Of Volkan Oezdemir
Not many people have enjoyed a better rookie campaign inside the Octagon than Volkan Oezdemir.Debuting on the Super Bowl Saturday fight card in Houston in February 2017, the Swiss standout defeated Ovince Saint Preux on short notice in his first foray into the UFC cage before adding first-round stoppage wins over Misha Cirkunov and Jimi Manuwa in May and July respectively to establish himself as one of the top contenders in the light heavyweight division.Six months later and two weeks prior to t
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Unfiltered: Derrick Lewis, Volkan Oezdemir, and Calvin Kattar, with Frank Grillo In-Studio
“The Black Beast” Derrick Lewis calls in at the top of the show and talks about his upcoming UFC 230 Heavyweight title fight against Double Champ Daniel Cormier, his amazing come-from-behind KO victory of Alexander Volkov at UFC 229, how his back is feeling, how much time he really spends training, his classic post-fight interviews, and a lot more. Then, Calvin Kattar joins the show to talk about his UFC Moncton fight against newcomer Chris Fishgold, owning his own fight promotion in
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TUF Blog: Leah Letson Part 7
First, my apologies to anyone who was eating during my segment on this week's episode.Second, as I hope you know, I'm the kind of fighter who will do anything to get the win in the Octagon …and I think my face proved that this week.That was easily the most damage I've ever taken in a fight, and it showed. When I realized I was cut with an elbow, I knew it was going to be messy. Then she threw a lot of punches after that, and they definitely added up, as you could see. In the Octagon, I wa
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Stevie Ray plans on taking U turn ahead of 'do or die' situation
Stevie Ray of Scotland kicks Ross Pearson of England in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the SSE Arena on November 19, 2016 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC)" align="center" /> Where exactly did things take a wrong turn for Stevie Ray? It hasn’t been long, a little more than a year to be precise, since the Scottish bomber was one of the hottest fighters in the UFC’s notoriously crowded lightweight division. Then, a single violent ou
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Reasons To Watch Fight Night Moncton
After a brief hiatus, the UFC kicks off an epic run of autumn events this Saturday in Canada. While a frequent visitor to the Great White North, Fight Night Moncton will mark the promotion’s first ever visit to New Brunswick.
For the occasion, the matchmakers have put together a sneaky-great selection of fireworks, fisticuffs and feuds to celebrate our long-overdue province debut.
These are the reasons to watch Fight Night Moncton.
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