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Francis Ngannou breaks silence on disappointing UFC 226 loss
Francis Ngannou’s UFC 220 heavyweight title fight against Stipe Miocic didn’t go the way he planned, as he was dominated to a unanimous decision loss. At UFC 226, he looked to rebound from this tough loss with a win over fellow knockout artist Derrick Lewis. Unfortunately, Ngannou’s fight with Lewis was an irrefutable stinker, as […]
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Raphael Assuncao is ready for a bantamweight title shot
Raphael Assuncao is easily one of the best UFC fighters to never receive a UFC title shot. After his decisive UFC 226 decision win over the dangerous Rob Font, which extended his current win-streak to four-straight, he’s hoping that changes. The Brazilian bantamweight contender, who owns victories over current UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and surging […]
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Dana White discusses Daniel Cormier’s place in the GOAT debate
When UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic in the UFC 226 main event, he became one of just two men in UFC history to wear belts in two weight classes concurrently — the other being Conor McGregor. Perhaps even more importantly, this win over Miocic solidified Cormier as one of MMA’s […]
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Derrick Lewis opens up on his disappointing fight with Francis Ngannou: “It hurt me more than it helped me”
Derrick Lewis’ UFC 226 fight with Francis Ngannou was supposed to be a wild, heavyweight slobber-knocker. Instead, the fight was frankly terrible, as Ngannou looked like he’d been shot with tranquilizer dart during his walkout, and apparent back problems stopped Lewis from mounting any meaningful offense of his own. Speaking at the UFC 226 post-fight press […]
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Brian Ortega explains why he turned down replacement opponents for UFC 226: “I’m no yes man”
When UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced out of the UFC 226 co-main event with concussion-like symptoms, it left his opponent, undefeated challenger Brian Ortega, without a dance partner. The UFC attempted to rectify this situation by offering surging featherweight knockout artist Jeremy Stephens the chance to step in and fight Ortega for the […]
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Dana White defends choice to give Brock Lesnar a title shot: “he beat Mark Hunt”
Moments after UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 226, we learned that his next fight will pit him against former UFC heavyweight champion and long-time WWE star Brock Lesnar. Cormier called Lesnar out, Lesnar lumbered into the cage, and the pair engaged in […]
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Opinion | Dana White says Francis Ngannou has an ego problem, but has he looked in the mirror?
Note: The views expressed in this text are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent those of BJPENN.COM or its affiliates. Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou’s UFC 226 heavyweight fight, which Lewis won by unanimous decision, was objectively terrible. Although the pre-card promotional material promised we were in for a collision of planetary […]
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Gokhan Saki reacts to first-round KO loss to Khalil Rountree
When kickboxing legend Gokhan Saki stepped into the Octagon with Khalil Rountree at UFC 226, the widespread feeling was that Rountree would be very wise to get the fight to the ground as soon as possible. The longer the fight went, it was the thought, the more likely he was to get knocked out by […]
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Curtis Blaydes is not happy about the UFC’s Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar plans
After watching Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou lull the combat sports world to sleep with a three-round snoozer in the UFC 226 co-main event, surging UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes felt that his status as the division’s number-one contender was solid as concrete. Neither Ngannou or Lewis wants to throw cause neither wants to gas out […]
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Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight won’t happen until at least January
Shortly after his history-making defeat of Stipe Miocic, UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier called out Brock Lesnar. Lesnar then lumbered into the cage for a heated encounter with Cormier, complete with bravado, profanity, shoving — all the ingredients for an awesome promo. https://twitter.com/UFCEurope/status/1015818405805342721 Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that Cormier will indeed […]
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Daniel Cormier is prepared to leave Jon Jones behind: I hold the cards now
Last night, in the main event of the stacked UFC 226 card, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the UFC heavyweight title. With this outcome, Cormier made history as one of just two men to wear gold in two UFC divisions concurrently — the other being Conor McGregor. Having […]
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Dana White opens up on Conor McGregor’s immediate future
Over the last few weeks, there has been significant buzz about Conor McGregor’s possible return to the UFC’s Octagon — most likely for a lightweight title fight with reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. According to UFC President Dana White, who addressed the media after Saturday’s UFC 226 card, these reports are little more than rumors. White […]
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How Brock Lesnar hijacked UFC 226
UFC 226 was on the verge of being a historically underwhelming pay-per-view event, with the featherweight title bout being scrapped and the co-main event fight between Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis falling flat. Then Daniel Cormier grabbed the microphone, and Brock Lesnar stepped into the cage. The UFC clearly saved the best for last on […]
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Blood-covered Paul Felder shares hospital selfie: “This hospital sucks”
Last night, on the main card of UFC 226, UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder stepped into the cage for a short-notice scrap with UFC welterweight knockout artist “Platinum” Mike Perry. Ahead of UFC 226, this fight was looked at as a sure-thing in terms of violence. And unlike Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou’s co-main event […]
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Daniel Cormier talks Brock Lesnar and USADA: “I’m not going to fight this man if he’s cheating”
With his heavyweight title-winning knockout of Stipe Miocic in the rear-view, UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier can now look forward to a massive money-fight with former UFC champ and current WWE star Brock Lesnar. Cormier and Lesnar are expected to battle for the UFC heavyweight title sometime before the year is out. […]
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Daniel Cormier fires back at critics of his in-cage encounter with Brock Lesnar
Shortly after UFC light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the heavyweight title and make history as just one of two men to hold titles in two weight classes concurrently, he called out Brock Lesnar. Lesnar, the former champ and a current WWE star, then lumbered into the cage, where a […]
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Dana White gives his take on Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou’s UFC 226 snoozer
From the early vantage point, Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis’s UFC 226 co-main event battle was anticipated in the way that we might anticipate two asteroids colliding. The matchup seemed to guarantee violent, Octagon-shaking chaos, no matter who won. In the end, however, we got one of the worst fights ever: a slow, action-free fight […]
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Fighters react to Daniel Cormier knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 226
Daniel Cormier shocked the mixed martial arts world tonight in Las Vegas by knocking out Stipe Miocic in the very first-round to claim the UFC’s coveted heavyweight title. Cormier was able to catch Miocic with a big right hand that sent the Cleveland native crashing to the canvas. From there, Cormier would deliver some brutal […]
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Stipe Miocic issues statement following his first-round knockout loss to Daniel Cormier
Stipe Miocic has issued a statement shortly following his shocking first-round knockout loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 226. Cormier was able to catch Miocic with a right hand late in round one which sent Stipe crashing to the canvas. From there, “DC” would unleash some heavy ground and pound which put his opponent to […]
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VIDEO | Brock Lesnar enters the octagon and shoves new UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier
Tonight’s UFC 226 event delivered some great fights, fantastic finishes and the return of Brock Lesnar. Despite a terribly disappointing co-main event bout between Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou, tonight’s pay-per-view showcased some promotional history as Daniel Cormier was able to become the second “champ champ” in UFC history by knocking out Stipe Miocic in […]
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UFC 226 Results: Daniel Cormier KO’s Stipe Miocic (VIDEO)
Current UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic put his title on the line against reigning light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 226 event in Las Vegas. Stipe Miocic entered tonight’s contest on a six fight win streak, sporting an overall record of 18-2. Meanwhile, Daniel Cormier is 20-1 in sum, his […]
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Fighters react to Derrick Lewis defeating Francis Ngannou
A key heavyweight fight featuring former title challenger Francis Ngannou taking on perennial contender Derrick Lewis served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 226 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The Lewis vs. Ngannou fight was expected to be a barn burner, with most fans and analysts believing it would end within the first five minutes. […]
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UFC 226 Results: Derrick Lewis defeats Francis Ngannou
A key heavyweight fight between former title challenger Francis Ngannou and perennial contender Derrick Lewis served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 226 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Francis Ngannou entered tonight’s contest sporting an 11-2 record, with all eleven of his wins coming by form of stoppage. Meanwhile, Derrick Lewis came into tonight’s co-main […]
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UFC 226 Results: Mike Perry defeats Paul Felder via split-decision (Highlights)
A welterweight scrap between Paul Felder and Mike Perry took place on tonight’s UFC 226 main card from Las Vegas. Paul Felder (15-3 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a three-fight winnning streak, his latest being a second-round knockout victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 218. Meanwhile, Mike Perry will be looking to snap a two-fight […]
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UFC 226 Results: Anthony Pettis submits Michael Chiesa (VIDEO)
A lightweight fight featuring former division title holder Anthony Pettis taking on Michael Chiesa found a home on tonight’s UFC 226 main card. Michael Chiesa missed weight for the fight coming in at 157.5 lbs. As a result, Chiesa will forfeit 30% of his fight purse to “Showtime”. Chiesa entered tonight’s contest sporting a 14-3 […]
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UFC 226 Results: Khalil Rountree stops Gokhan Saki in Round 1 (VIDEO)
A light heavyweight bout between Khalil Rountree and knockout artist Gokhan Saki kicked off tonight’s UFC 226 main card from Las Vegas. The former K1 world champion, Gokhan Saki, made his octagon debut this past September where he earned a first-round knockout victory over Henrique da Silva. Round one begins and Saki quickly takes the […]
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UFC 226 Results: Paulo Costa KO’s Uriah Hall (VIDEO)
A middleweight fight between dangerous strikers Paulo Costa and Uriah Hall headlined tonight’s UFC 226 prelims on FS1. Paul Costa entered tonight’s contest sporting a perfect 11-0 record, his latest being a second-round TKO victory over former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks at UFC 217. Meanwhile, Uriah Hall was most recently seen in action last September […]
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UFC 226 Results: Drakkar Klose defeats Lando Vannata (Highlights)
A lightweight fight between Drakkar Klose and Lando Vannata took place during tonight’s UFC 226 prelims on FS1. Round one begins and Klose immediately comes forward with pressure. The fighters clinch against the fence and after a missed spinning elbow, Lando breaks free. Klose immediately rushes in again and presses Lando back against the fence. […]