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Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic hints at move to Bellator MMA
Though he’s floated retirement plans several times over the last few years, heavyweight legend Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic still hasn’t hung up the gloves. And from the looks of it, that won’t be changing any time soon. After several bouts in the Rizin cage, the Croatian knockout artist recently dropped a pretty serious hint that […]
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Conor McGregor continues to take aim at “kid” Max Holloway
Conor McGregor continues to take aim at “kid” Max Holloway Current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, who will be stripped of his title as soon as Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov throw their first punch at UFC 223, paid Frankie Edgar some serious respect following “The Answer’s” first career knockout loss to Brian Ortega at […]
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Miesha Tate sounds off on the poor judging at UFC 222!
Miesha Tate sounds off on the poor judging at UFC 222! Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate was not at all happy with the judging at last night’s UFC 222 event in Las Vegas. The event showcased a total of twelve fights, five of which ended in split-decisions. The mixed results caused both fans […]
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Dana White and Cris Cyborg squash the beef following UFC 222
Dana White and Cris Cyborg squash the beef following UFC 222 UFC President Dana White and current women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg have not always had the best relationship and that is putting things lightly. With that said, it appears as if the brash UFC boss and the Brazilian bomber have finally squashed their beef. […]
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Frankie Edgar’s coach issues emotional statement following KO loss to Brian Ortega
Frankie Edgar’s coach issues emotional statement following KO loss to Brian Ortega Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar (22-6-1 MMA) suffered the first stoppage loss of his legendary mixed martial arts career to Brian Ortega at last night’s UFC 222 event in Las Vegas. Ortega was able to catch Edgar with a nasty standing elbow […]
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UFC 222 Athlete Outfitting Payouts: Sean O’Malley takes home just $3,500 in victory
UFC 222 Athlete Outfitting Payouts Fighters from last night’s UFC 222 event in Las Vegas were introduced to the promotions new “UFC Athlete Outfitting Pay”, a program that launched following the conclusion of the UFC’s deal with Reebok. UFC 222 was headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight which saw Cris Cyborg retain her championship […]
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After successful UFC debut, Mackenzie Dern eyes UFC 224 return
Last night, on the undercard of UFC 222, decorated BJJ player Mackenzie Dern made her anticipated Octagon debut opposite the game Ashley Yoder. Despite a few moments of adversity, the increasingly popular Dern was able to do enough to capture a unanimous decision victory and secure her first Octagon win. Speaking to the media after her […]
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UFC 222 salaries: Cris Cyborg pockets $500K
Last night, the UFC returned to its home turf of Las Vegas, Nevada, with the exciting UFC 222 pay-per-view. The card was headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight between champion Cris Cyborg and challenger Yana Kunitskaya. This bout that replaced the card’s originally scheduled main event, a men’s featherweight title fight between champion Max […]
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Don’t let the UFC’s Hollywood blockbuster promos fool you – there’s nothing glamorous about stepping into a cage
Let me begin this article by stating that had it not been for the UFC Official pre-fight trailers and docu style episodes of UFC Embedded, it is unlikely that I would have become so invested in not only the UFC, but in turn, mixed martial arts. It seems inconceivable to me now, but before October 2016, […]
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Hector Lombard blames referee for DQ loss to CB Dollaway, plans to appeal result
Though it was buried under the many compelling features of the main card, UFC 222 also featured an interesting middleweight showdown between former Bellator champion Hector Lombard and TUF veteran CB Dollaway. Regrettably, this fight ended in controversy, as Lombard put Dollaway down with a volley of punches that occurred split seconds after the first […]
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Despite Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes plans, Megan Anderson eyes featherweight title shot
Last night, in the main event of UFC 222, women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg emerged from her lair to feed. The ferocious champ’s latest meal was grossly outmatched UFC newbie Yana Kunitskaya, who she took down in the very first round. In the wake of this win, Cyborg once again faces the problem that has […]
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MMA community reacts to Cris Cyborg’s execution of Yana Kunitskaya
Though UFC 222 was originally expected to be headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight between champ Max Holloway and challenger Frankie Edgar, a late Holloway injury meant that the card was ultimately topped by a women’s featherweight title fight between champ Cris Cyborg and challenger Yana Kunitskaya. While Yana Kunitskaya deserves props for taking a […]
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Nate Diaz comments on Sean O’Malley’s win, O’Malley responds
Last night, on the main card of UFC 222, red-hot bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley took his latest steps into the Octagon, this time facing the dangerous Andre Soukhamthath. Despite having his leg pulverized in the final frame – at which point a Soukhamthath win looked like it was only a kick away – O’Malley ultimately […]
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Dana White updates on Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega plans
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 222, streaking featherweight contender Brian Ortega stepped into the cage with Frankie Edgar in a clear number-one contender fight. Despite the talent of his veteran foe, Ortega came through in the biggest way possible, putting Edgar down with a rocket-fuelled uppercut in the first round. It was […]
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Max Holloway sends a message to Frankie Edgar, eyes UFC 226 bout with Brian Ortega
Max Holloway sends a message to Frankie Edgar, eyes UFC 226 bout with Brian Ortega UFC featherweight Brian Ortega made history tonight in Las Vegas by becoming the first fighter in history to finish UFC legend Frankie Edgar. Ortega was able to catch Edgar with a standing elbow late in round one which had “The […]
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MMA Community reacts to Brian Ortega’s incredible knockout of Frankie Edgar!
MMA Community reacts to Brian Ortega’s incredible knockout of Frankie Edgar! UFC featherweight Brian Ortega shocked the world tonight when he became the first fighter in history to finish UFC legend Frankie Edgar. Ortega caught Edgar with a solid elbow that put Frankie on wobbly legs. From there, “T-City” was able to land a huge […]
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UFC 222 Results: Cris Cyborg stops Yana Kunitskaya (VIDEO)
UFC 222 Results: Cris Cyborg stops Yana Kunitskaya A women’s featherweight title fight between current champion Cris Cyborg and UFC newcomer Yana Kunitskaya served as the main event of tonight’s UFC 222 fight card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Kunitskaya comes out quickly. Cyborg lands a right hand followed by a body shot. […]
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UFC 222 Results: Brian Ortega KO’s Frankie Edgar (VIDEO)
UFC 222 Results: Brian Ortega KO’s Frankie Edgar A key featherweight bout between top division contenders Frankie Edgar and Brian Ortega served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 222 fight card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Edgar comes out quickly. Ortega keeps him at bay by pumping his jab. Edgar with a […]
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UFC 222 Results: Sean O’Malley defeats Andre Soukhamthath (Highlights)
UFC 222 Results: Sean O’Malley defeats Andre Soukhamthath A bantamweight fight between Sean O’Malley and Andre Soukhamthath took place on tonight’s UFC 222 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Andre and Sean meet in the center of the cage. Soukhamthath is circling early here trying to find his way inside. Andre with […]
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UFC 222 Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Stefan Struve (Highlights)
UFC 222 Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Stefan Struve A heavyweight tilt between former division champion Andrei Arlovski and perennial contender Stefan Struve took place on tonight’s UFC 222 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Arlovski lands a nice low kick to start. Struve returns fire with one of his own. Stefan attempts […]
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UFC 222 Results: Ketlen Vieira defeats Cat Zingano (Highlights)
UFC 222 Results: Ketlen Vieira defeats Cat Zingano A women’s bantamweight fight between Ketlen Vieira and Cat Zingano kicked off tonight’s UFC 222 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Zingano quickly takes the center of the cage and lands a low kick. Ketlen lands a nice counter right hand over the top. […]
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UFC 222 Results: Mackenzie Dern defeats Ashley Yoder (Highlights)
UFC 222 Results: Mackenzie Dern defeats Ashley Yoder A women’s strawweight fight between Mackenzie Dern and Ashley Yoder served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 222 prelims in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Dern lands a pair of low kicks early. She charges forward with a flurry of punches and then pushes Yoder […]
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UFC 222 Results: John Dodson defeats Pedro Munhoz via split-decision
UFC 222 Results: John Dodson defeats Pedro Munhoz A bantamweight tilt between John Dodson and Pedro Munhoz took place during tonight’s UFC 22 prelims on FS1. Round one begins and Dodson starts off quickly with a right hand. Pedro circles and then fires off a low kick. Dodson looks noticeably smaller than Munhoz. Dodson throws […]
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UFC 222 Results: C.B. Dollaway defeats Hector Lombard via DQ (VIDEO)
UFC 222 Results: C.B. Dollaway defeats Hector Lombard via DQ A middleweight fight between veterans Hector Lombard and C.B. Dollaway kicked off tonight’s UFC 222 prelims on FS1. Round one begins and Dollaway misses with a head kick to start things off. Lombard fires off a low kick that connects. Dollaway circles along the fence. […]
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UFC 222 Fighter Salaries
UFC 222 Fighter Salaries Current UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will earn $500k whether she wins or loses in tonight’s UFC 222 main event against Yana Kunitskaya. As for Yana, the former Invicta FC bantamweight champion is guaranteed $100k for her efforts this evening. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news earlier this evening on […]
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UFC 222 Live Results
UFC 222 Live Results Tonight’s UFC 222 pay-per-view event was expected to be headlined by a featherweight title fight between current champ Max Holloway and top contender Frankie Edgar. Unfortunately for fight fans, the Hawaiian champion suffered a leg injury and was forced to pull out of his highly anticipated title fight with “The Answer”. […]
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VIDEO | Brian Ortega is Starting His Own Foundation and Scholarship Program to Give Back
.@briantcity reveals he’w starting the Brian Ortega Foundation and T-City Scholarship to give back to the kids in his community: “I just want to make them smile and have some fun with them.” #UFC #UFC222 pic.twitter.com/0VK4eH7L3X — José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) March 1, 2018 Brian Ortega will face his toughest test to date tonight against Frankie […]
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Ronda Rousey Inducted in Sports Hall of Fame on Anniversary of Her Strikeforce Title Win
Ronda Rousey has moved on from the UFC and an MMA career to pursue a new chapter in the WWE, but her accomplishments in MMA and before that in judo can never be forgotten. Today, she was honored for those acheivements alongside her mother. Not only was she inducted into the International Sports Hall of […]