Category: UFC Ottawa

  • Al Iaquinta details injuries he sustained against Donald Cerrone

    Al Iaquinta details injuries he sustained against Donald Cerrone

    In the main event of UFC Ottawa, Al Iaquinta was looking to secure his second career title opportunity by defeating Donald Cerrone. The 32-year-old Long Island native was riding high after beating Kevin Lee in December. However, the fight didn’t go Iaquinta’s way and he ended up losing by unanimous decision. Not only did he lose, […]

  • UFC Ottawa medical suspensions: Al Iaquinta facing long layoff

    UFC Ottawa medical suspensions: Al Iaquinta facing long layoff

    After losing a 5-round battle against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Al Iaquinta has incurred a 6 month medical suspension. MMAJunkie received a list of medical suspensions from the Ontario Office of the Athletics Commissioner, the organization responsible for regulating the UFC Fight Night 151 bout. Usually, medical suspensions can be shortened once the fighter receives medical […]

  • The biggest winners from UFC Ottawa

    The biggest winners from UFC Ottawa

    The fights are always fantastic when the Octagon stops off in Canada. Saturday’s UFC Ottawa card was no exception. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners from the card. Walt Harris At times the 35-year-old Walt Harris leaves you scratching your head. On other occasions, like his UFC Ottawa victory over Sergey Spivak, he […]

  • What’s next for UFC Ottawa main event fighters?

    What’s next for UFC Ottawa main event fighters?

    The Octagon touched down in Ottawa, Ontario last night for UFC Fight Night 151. The main event of the card was a battle between two top-10 lightweights and two fan favorites in Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta. Ultimately, ‘Cowboy’ picked apart Iaquinta and dropped him a couple of times to secure a unanimous decision win. […]

  • Pros react to Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta at UFC Ottawa

    Pros react to Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta at UFC Ottawa

    A highly anticipated lightweight fight between perennial contenders Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner with Iaquinta on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ had scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Al Iaquinta was most recently seen in […]

  • UFC Ottawa Results: Donald Cerrone defeats Al Iaquinta (Highlights)

    UFC Ottawa Results: Donald Cerrone defeats Al Iaquinta (Highlights)

    A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Al Iaquinta (14-4-1 MMA) was most recently seen in […]

  • UFC Ottawa Results: Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou (Highlights)

    UFC Ottawa Results: Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou (Highlights)

    A middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Elias Theodorou enters tonight’s contest on a three fight win streak, his latest being a split-decision victory over Eryk Anders this past December. ‘The Spartan’ has gone 16-2 thus far in his professional MMA career. Meanwhile, Derek […]

  • UFC Ottawa Results: Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson

    UFC Ottawa Results: Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson

    A featherweight contest between fan favorites Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos took place on tonight’s UFC Ottawa main card. Cub Swanson (25-10 MMA) enters tonight’s bout looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Californian is coming off setbacks to Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar and Renato Moicano in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Shane […]

  • UFC Ottawa: Cerrone vs Iaquinta Live Results

    UFC Ottawa: Cerrone vs Iaquinta Live Results

    The octagon invades Canada’s capital city tonight for UFC Ottawa, a 12-bout fight card headlined by a lightweight fight between Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, scoring stoppage wins over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances. Meanwhile, Al Iaquinta […]

  • UFC Ottawa weigh-in results: Headliners hit their mark, one fighter misses weight

    UFC Ottawa weigh-in results: Headliners hit their mark, one fighter misses weight

    On Saturday night, the UFC returns to Canada with the compelling UFC Ottawa card. This card will be topped by a lightweight contender clash between beloved action fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and surging New Yorker Al Iaquinta. The winner will be well positioned for a shot at the UFC lightweight strap. The UFC Ottawa co-main […]

  • Donald Cerrone says there is a ‘big misconception’ about pay in fighting Conor McGregor

    Donald Cerrone says there is a ‘big misconception’ about pay in fighting Conor McGregor

    Donald Cerrone was so close to fighting Conor McGregor in what would have arguably been the biggest fight of his career. Had a fight with the Irish superstar come to fruition, many assumed Cerrone would have received a ‘red panty night’ for the occasion. However, apparently that was not the case. ‘Cowboy’ recently explained that […]

  • More reasons to watch UFC Ottawa

    More reasons to watch UFC Ottawa

    The UFC returns to the Great White North this Saturday with UFC Ottawa. Both Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta, who meet in the main event, are fan friendly fighters that always put on a show. Adding to the intrigue, these two men could potentially be going to war with each other for five rounds. The […]

  • UFC Ottawa | Pro fighters make their picks for Donald Cerrone vs. Al Iaquinta

    UFC Ottawa | Pro fighters make their picks for Donald Cerrone vs. Al Iaquinta

    In the main event of UFC Ottawa this Saturday, Donald Cerrone is set to take on Al Iaquinta in a fight that promises to bring fireworks. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. The majority believe ‘Cowboy’ will win the fight, but all are […]

  • Donald Cerrone says he is no longer chasing Conor McGregor fight

    Donald Cerrone says he is no longer chasing Conor McGregor fight

    Donald Cerrone will be taking on Al Iaquinta in the headliner of this weekend’s UFC Ottawa event. While Iaquinta has proven to be a top contender in the 155-pound division, a fight with ‘Raging Al’ wasn’t exactly what Cerrone had planned following his most recent win. After ‘Cowboy’ beat Alexander Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn, the […]

  • UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta says he almost fought ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone eight years ago

    UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta says he almost fought ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone eight years ago

    Al Iaquinta will take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this weekend. Although it is a fresh matchup, ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Raging Al’ nearly collided eight years ago. Back in 2011, at UFC 131, Iaquinta almost stepped in on short notice to take on Cerrone. “I remember watching him in the WEC […]

  • UFC Ottawa official fight card and start time

    UFC Ottawa official fight card and start time

    On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with its second offering from the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Canada. Featuring a key lightweight contender bout, and some of Canada’s top MMA talent, this UFC Ottawa card looks like it could be a solid night of fights. The card will be topped by a […]

  • Cub Swanson makes his return at UFC Ottawa to take on Shane Burgos

    Cub Swanson makes his return at UFC Ottawa to take on Shane Burgos

    One of the featherweight division’s all-time most exciting fighters is without a doubt Cub Swanson (25-10). And after some time off, the veteran is back. First reported by The Toronto Sun and now confirmed by the UFC, the Palm Springs native is set to make his Octagon return at UFC Ottawa on May 4 when […]

  • Report | Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta in the works for UFC Ottawa

    Report | Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta in the works for UFC Ottawa

    The UFC lightweight division is full of super talented competitors from top to bottom and the argument is constantly being made for it as the best division in the sport overall. As top heavy as it is, fighters from all across the rankings have proven to be competitive with one another no matter the number […]

  • UFC returns to Ottawa in May, first bouts added to card

    UFC returns to Ottawa in May, first bouts added to card

    On May 4, the UFC will return to the capital city of Canada. The promotion officially announced this long rumored UFC Ottawa card on Wednesday. As first reported by BJPenn.com’s Cole Shelton, this UFC Ottawa card will feature a middleweight contender bout between Canada’s Elias Theodorou and American wrestling specialist Derek Brunson. This bout could […]

  • Report | Elias Theodorou vs. Derek Brunson possible for UFC Ottawa main event

    Report | Elias Theodorou vs. Derek Brunson possible for UFC Ottawa main event

    The UFC is heading back to Canada’s national capital in Ottawa, Ontario on May 4. Although the card has yet to be officially announced, the main event is expected to see Canadian Elias Theodorou taking on Derek Brunson, sources close to the booking told BJPENN.com’s Cole Shelton. Currently, the fight is in the negotiation period, […]