-
Derrick Lewis drops ‘excuse my French’ line at UFC 265 presser
Derrick Lewis is no stranger to dropping some classic lines when he has a mic in his hand. The UFC 265 presser was no different. When asked by a journalist, “Derrick, how it would feel to get beat by a Frenchman in front of your fans?” The Houston native replied, “You going to have to […]
-
Report | Derrick Lewis to face Alexey Oleinik in main event on August 8
Derrick Lewis is reportedly back in action for the UFC’s heavyweight division. According to Ariel Helwani of ESPN, citing multiple sources, Lewis will be in the main event for a fight night event scheduled on August 8, and will take on Alexey Oleinik. The fight has not been made official by the UFC yet, but […]
-
Derrick Lewis: MMA Saved My Life
Derrick Lewis spoke with the media at the TUF 19 post fight press conference about his past and how MMA essentially saved his life. Lewis had just picked up a win over Guto Inocente earlier that night.
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Edgar Finishes Penn in Round 3, Penn Retires After Fight
The trilogy may be over, but BJ Penn’s legacy will live forever in the UFC Hall of Fame. Frankie Edgar, on the other hand, could stumble upon some UFC gold in his future with his win tonight. While standing, Penn looked light on his feet and ready to stuff the takedown. Edgar, on the other […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Anderson Inks UFC Contract by Finishing Van Buren In 1 Minute
It has been the finale of finishes! This was the second Ultimate Fighter Tournament final tonight and it was the second finish in a row. This time, it was Corey Anderson knocking Matt Van Buren out cold to earn a UFC contract. Anderson caught Van Buren off guard with a right-left combination when they met […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Gordon KOs Lima in Round 1, Earns UFC Contract
Eddie Gordon’s nickname “The Truck” is fitting. His truck of an overhand right won him a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship tonight. Gordon backed Lima up against the fence and landed a devastating, loud overhand right. If it wasn’t for the fence holding Lima up, he would have fallen straight to the mat. With […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Lewis Knocks Inocente Out in Round 1
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis has scary power. Lewis caught a leg kick and turned it into a takedown. As he was towering over Inocente, he tried to land a diving shot but he met nothing but canvas. From Inocente’s half-guard, Lewis blasted him with three right hands. Inocente became limper with every shot Lewis […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Ortiz Picks Up Decision Win Over Scoggins
Dustin Ortiz and Justin Scoggins lived up to the reputation of flyweights in the octagon; They go as hard in round three as they do in round one! Dustin Ortiz found success early with takedowns and utilized them to gain some momentum. He almost walked into an armbar but he powered through it and escaped […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Lee Outlasts Ronson and Earns Decision Win
This bout may not have lived up to the expectations it had as the main-event of the preliminaries, but it was a great display of each man neutralizing their opponent’s offense. Jesse Ronson found his range early and was able to land a couple lead uppercuts before Kevin Lee adapted to it. Since Lee adjusted, […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Issa Traps Tuerxun in an Armbar, Gets Win in Round 3
Leandro Issa may have broken the rules in the second round, but he almost broke his opponent’s arm in the third. After a successful first round, Issa took two steps backward in the second when he grabbed the fence to complete a sweep on Tuerxun. Referee Mario Yamasaki paused the fight and stood both individuals […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Martins Brutally KOs Puig in First Round
Adriano Martins is a BJJ specialist, but he just dished out one of the best knockouts of the weekend. Martins had no problem getting within striking distance of Puig. As Puig was stepping in for a strike, Martins countered with a short right hook that sent Puig crashing to the mat. Puig was out cold […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Walsh Smothers Spohn, Picks Up Decision Win
Both light heavyweights were contestants on “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 19 and had a chance to prove themselves to Dana White tonight. Daniel Spohn proved that he is not great off his back and Patrick Walsh proved he is great at controlling his opponent while on top. Walsh dominated this fight by smothering Spohn with […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Moras Beats Dufresne by way of Unanimous Decision
This bout was all about mat-work. Alexis Dufresne was content with taking the fight to the ground and had almost triple the top-control time her opponent did. Moras was active off of her back and kept working for better positioning while Dufresne was contempt with laying on top of her. Dufresne performed well in the […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Drysdale Forces Berish to Submit In Round 1
We kicked off the night with a quick submission win from Robert Drysdale. Keith Berish submitted while in a rear naked choke, but it was likely a leg injury that forced him to tap. Drysdale was hanging onto a standing Berish like a backpack with a body triangle while working for a rear naked choke. […]
-
“TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar 3” Live Results
For the second day in a row, the Mandalay Bay Events Center will play host to the UFC! Tonight we see “The Prodigy” BJ Penn in action against “The Answer” Frankie Edgar for the third time. This will be their first bout against each other at featherweight. We will also see the culmination of the […]
-
.gif | UFC on FOX 11: Lewis Ground-and-Pounds May’s Face In
How much money would you ask for to be on the receiving end of Derrick Lewis’ ground and pound? I don’t know if Jack May asked for enough money tonight as he took some brutal punishment once the fight went to the ground. May allegedly suffered a knee injury which caused this fight to go […]