Author: Chris Taylor

  • UFC Fight Night 92 Results: Cub Swanson defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri

    UFC Fight Night 92 Results: Cub Swanson defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri

    A featherweight bout between veterans Cub Swanson and Tatsuya Kawajiri served as the featured fight of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 92 Fight Pass prelims in Salt Lake City. Round one begins and Kawajiri starts things off with back-to-back leg kicks. He misses with a front kick attempt. Kawajiri attempts a spinning back fist but it […]

  • POLL | Who should Tyron Woodley fight in his first title defense?

    POLL | Who should Tyron Woodley fight in his first title defense?

    [poll id=”20″] Tyron Woodley realized his dream at UFC 201 this past Saturday night in Atlanta, when he defeated Robbie Lawler via first-round KO to claim the UFC’s welterweight championship. Since claiming the title at UFC 201 many MMA fans and analysts have been debating who Woodley should fight in his first UFC title defense. […]

  • Michael Bisping responds to Daniel Cormier

    Michael Bisping responds to Daniel Cormier

    Current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was recently asked by a fan on Twitter if he would ever consider fighting current UFC middleweight champion and broadcast partner Michael Bisping in the future. Cormier replied with the following: I'll smack @bisping around anytime. Next time we work I'll take him to gym and smack him […]

  • PHOTO | Khabib blasts Alvarez “You only have one UFC victory”

    PHOTO | Khabib blasts Alvarez “You only have one UFC victory”

    Khabib Nurmagomedov is not impresses with current UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez’s latest win streak. In fact, “The Eagle” is claiming that Alvarez really only has one legitimate UFC victory under his belt. Here is what Nurmagomedov had to say about Alvarez on Instagram: So Alvarerez says that I never fight with top fighters and […]

  • PHOTO | CM Punk featured in new UFC 203 Poster

    PHOTO | CM Punk featured in new UFC 203 Poster

    Former WWE champion CM Punk (0-0 MMA) will make his octagon debut at September’s UFC 203 pay-per-view event in Cleveland, Ohio. Punk is set to take on Mickey Gall (2-0 MMA) at the event, which takes place September 10 live from Quicken Loans Arena. UFC 203 is headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring current […]

  • VIDEO | Tyron Woodley sends out a message 24 hours after capturing UFC gold

    VIDEO | Tyron Woodley sends out a message 24 hours after capturing UFC gold

    Tyron Woodley realized his dream last night in Atlanta by becoming the undisputed UFC welterweight champion of the world. “The Chosen One” scored a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in a bout which served as the main event for UFC 201. One day removed from his epic victory, Tyron Woodley sent out the following […]

  • VIDEO | McGregor assists Velasquez in a flying superman punch off the cage

    VIDEO | McGregor assists Velasquez in a flying superman punch off the cage

    https://youtu.be/MDS7UdPDFBg Watch former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez try and master the leaping-off-the-cage technique made famous by “Showtime” Pettis. In the above video, Cain Velasquez attempts a flying superman punch after springing himself off of the cage wall. As you can see in the video, Cain’s timing on the strike could still use a little […]

  • Matchmaker: What’s next for the UFC 201 main card winners?

    Matchmaker: What’s next for the UFC 201 main card winners?

    Last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta delivered with some memorable fights and solid finishes. Tyron Woodley became the UFC’s undisputed welterweight champion by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in the evenings main event. In the evening’s co-main event Karolina Kowalkiewicz picked up a split-decision victory over Rose Namajunas to earn herself […]

  • Matchmaker: What is next for the UFC 201 main card losing fighters?

    Matchmaker: What is next for the UFC 201 main card losing fighters?

    Last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta delivered with some memorable fights and solid finishes. Tyron Woodley became the UFC’s undisputed welterweight champion by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in the evenings main event. In the evening’s co-main event Karolina Kowalkiewicz picked up a split-decision victory over Rose Namajunas to earn herself […]

  • Stephen Thompson: “Woodley wants the money fight, but I’ll put this foot upside his head”

    Stephen Thompson: “Woodley wants the money fight, but I’ll put this foot upside his head”

    Tyron Woodley became the UFC’s new welterweight champion at last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler. Following his impressive victory over Lawler, Woodley stated that he was eyeing a fight with former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz. “The Chosen One” believes that a fight with Nick Diaz […]

  • UFC 201 Reebok Fighter Pay: Lawler takes home biggest payout

    UFC 201 Reebok Fighter Pay: Lawler takes home biggest payout

    The fighters from last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta took home a combined $205,000 from the promotions athlete outfitting deal with Reebok. In the evenings main event Tyron Woodley defeated Robbie Lawler via knockout to become the UFC welterweight champion. “The Chosen One” received $30,000 from Reebok, while “Ruthless” took home a $40,000 payout. […]

  • UFC 201 Bonus Report

    UFC 201 Bonus Report

    UFC 201 in Atlanta delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at tonight’s UFC 201 post fight press conference. Those $50,000 ‘UFC 201’ bonuses went to the following fighters: Performance of the night bonus – Tyron Woodley earned a “Performance […]

  • VIDEO | UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2 – I Know You

    VIDEO | UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2 – I Know You

    https://youtu.be/AqOTK-xHzYI A welterweight rematch between perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz and current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will headline next month’s highly anticipated UFC 202 fight card in Las Vegas. Diaz defeated McGregor via second-round submission earlier this year at UFC 196 and Conor has been obsessed with avenging the loss ever since. Check out […]

  • VIDEO | Watch this New extended UFC 202 preview

    VIDEO | Watch this New extended UFC 202 preview

    Perennial UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz shocked the world by defeating current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout at UFC 196 earlier this year. Diaz and McGregor will square off for a second time in the main event of UFC 202 next month in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out this new extended […]

  • VIDEO | Tyron Woodley’s UFC 201 backstage interview

    VIDEO | Tyron Woodley’s UFC 201 backstage interview

    Tyron Woodley earned the UFC welterweight championship at last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in the evenings main event. Woodley spoke about his impressive performance backstage in the above video. “The Chose One” will likely make his first title defense against surging contender Stephen “Wonderboy” […]

  • VIDEO | UFC 201 Post-Fight Press Conference (Highlights)

    VIDEO | UFC 201 Post-Fight Press Conference (Highlights)

    Tyron Woodley defeated Robbie Lawler via first-round knockout in the main event of last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta. See what “The Chosen One” and other UFC 201 main card competitors had to say at last night’s post-fight press conference in the above video. Who would you like to see newly crowned champion Tyron […]

  • VIDEO | Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler Post-Fight Octagon Interviews

    VIDEO | Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler Post-Fight Octagon Interviews

    Tyron Woodley became the UFC welterweight champion at last night’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta by knocking out Robbie Lawler in the very first-round of their main event title fight. “The Chosen One” has now won three fights in a row and four of his last five overall. Meanwhile, the loss put an end to […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Tyron Woodley KO’s Robbie Lawler

    UFC 201 Results: Tyron Woodley KO’s Robbie Lawler

    A welterweight title fight between champion Robbie Lawler and challenger Tyron Woodley served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta. Round one begins and Lawler takes the center of the octagon. Woodley has his hands low to start. Tyron comes forward with a big right. Lawler partially lands a high kick. The […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeats Rose Namajunas

    UFC 201 Results: Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeats Rose Namajunas

    A key strawweight bout between Rose Namajunas and Karolina Kowalkiewicz served as the co-main event of UFC 201 tonight in Atlanta. Round one begins and Rose starts things off by pumping her jab. Nice leg kicks early from Rose. Karolina replies with a leg kick but Rose counters with a jab. Namajunas lands a stiff […]

  • VIDEO | Jake Ellenberger TKO’s Matt Brown at UFC 201

    VIDEO | Jake Ellenberger TKO’s Matt Brown at UFC 201

    UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger picked up a much needed win tonight in Atlanta by scoring a first round TKO victory over Matt Brown. Watch Jake knock Matt down early on route to the TKO win below: WOAH! @EllenbergerMMA wasted ZERO time! #UFC201 https://t.co/6Odh6fgFm1 — UFC (@ufc) July 31, 2016 That was a HUGE victory for […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Jake Ellenberger finishes Matt Brown

    UFC 201 Results: Jake Ellenberger finishes Matt Brown

    A welterweight bout between Matt Brown and Jake Ellenberger took place on tonight’s UFC 201 main card in Atlanta. Round one begins and Ellenberger lands a huge punch right away that drops Brown. Jake immediately rushes in with punches from the top. He lands some big blows. Brown gets up to his feet but eats […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Erik Perez defeats Francisco Rivera via decision

    UFC 201 Results: Erik Perez defeats Francisco Rivera via decision

    A bantamweight bout between Francisco Rivera (11-7 MMA) and Erik Perez (16-6 MMA) took place on tonight’s UFC 201 main card in Atlanta. Round one begins and Perez misses with a front kick. Rivera lands a nice left hand. Perez throws a leg kick but eats another solid right hand from Rivera. Francisco with a […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Ryan Benoit defeats Fredy Serrano via split-decision

    UFC 201 Results: Ryan Benoit defeats Fredy Serrano via split-decision

    A flyweight bout between Ryan Benoit and Fredy Serrano kicked off tonight’s UFC 201 main card in Atlanta. Round one begins and Benoit misses with a leg kick. Ryan throws another kick that connects. Serrano just misses with an axe kick. Benoit throws a kick that Fredy catches and uses to score a takedown. Serrano […]

  • VIDEO | Watch Nikita Krylov KO Ed Herman with a brutal head kick

    VIDEO | Watch Nikita Krylov KO Ed Herman with a brutal head kick

    UFC light heavyweight Nikita Krylov scored an amazing head kick KO over Ed Herman in the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 201 prelims in Atlanta. Check it out: TIMBERRRRRR! @KrylovUFC puts Ed Herman to sleep with a massive headkick knockout! #UFC201 https://t.co/24eQqCy13o — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 31, 2016 For those of you in […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Nikita Krylov KO’s Ed Herman

    UFC 201 Results: Nikita Krylov KO’s Ed Herman

    A light heavyweight bout between Ed Herman and Nikita Krylov served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 201 prelims in Atlanta. Round one begins and Krylov opens things up with a nice switch kick. He lands a jab and then another kick, this time to the leg of Herman. Both men trade leg kicks. […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Jorge Masvidal defeats Ross Pearson via decision

    UFC 201 Results: Jorge Masvidal defeats Ross Pearson via decision

    A welterweight bout between former lightweights Jorge Masvidal and Ross Pearson took place on tonight’s UFC 201 prelims in Atlanta. Round one begins and Pearson starts things off with a kick to the body of Jorge. Ross lands a couple of nice leg kicks. Jorge fires back with a leg kick of his own. He […]

  • Video | Watch Anthony Hamilton earn a 14-second KO at UFC 201

    Video | Watch Anthony Hamilton earn a 14-second KO at UFC 201

    Anthony Hamilton lived up to his nickname at tonight’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta! The “Freight Train” scored a thrilling 14-second knockout victory over Damian Grabowski on the UFC 201 prelims. Here is the video: BRUTAL knockout by @AHamilton_MMA. S-A-V-A-G-E. #UFC201 https://t.co/NfiKFZXvnl — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 31, 2016 For those of you in […]

  • UFC 201 Results: Anthony Hamilton KO’s Damian Grabowski

    UFC 201 Results: Anthony Hamilton KO’s Damian Grabowski

    A heavyweight bout between Anthony Hamilton (15-5 MMA) and Damian Grabowski (20-4 MMA)took place during tonight’s UFC 201 prelims in Atlanta. Round one begins and Grabowski misses with a big punch. Hamilton connects with a right and then an uppercut. He follows up with some more big shots. Grabowski drops to the canvas. Hamilton with […]