Tag: UFC 188

  • Who should be next to fight Fabricio Werdum?

    Who should be next to fight Fabricio Werdum?

    Fabricio Werdum became the undisputed baddest man on the planet Saturday night in Mexico City, this by defeating Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 188. “Vai Cavalo” was able to dismantle Cain Velasquez on the feet during the opening 10 minutes of their championship fight before eventually submitting the now former champion in […]

  • UFC 188 Bonus Report: Werdum earns an extra 50k for his upset win over Velasquez

    UFC 188 Bonus Report: Werdum earns an extra 50k for his upset win over Velasquez

    Tonight’s UFC 188 pay-per-view event in Mexico City produced some memorable fights and thrilling finishes. Four UFC fighters walked away from the event with bonuses, as Patrick Williams, Fabricio Werdum, Yair Rodriguez and Charles Rosa all pocketed and extra $50,000 for their respective efforts. Fight of the night: Rosa vs Rodriguez Yair Rodriguez showcased some […]

  • CEJUDO GETS MEXICO CITY WISH

    CEJUDO GETS MEXICO CITY WISH

    Undefeated flyweight contender Henry Cejudo put on a dominant performance earlier this month in Dallas, when he defeated former title challenger Chris Cariaso at UFC 185 via unanimous decision. The 2008 Olympic wrestling gold medalist, Cejudo, is of Mexican heritage, and wants to be a part of UFC 188 in Mexico City: “I would love […]

  • Gastelum moves up to middleweight, faces Marquardt at UFC 188

    Gastelum moves up to middleweight, faces Marquardt at UFC 188

    Kelvin Gastelum (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is returning to the UFC’s middleweight division! “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 17 winner had missed the welterweight limit of 170-pounds in two of his past three fights, prompting the decision. In his return to middleweight, Gastelum will square off with former title challenger Nate Marquardt (33-14-2 MMA) at June’s […]

  • Velasquez vs. Werdum targeted for June in Mexico

    Velasquez vs. Werdum targeted for June in Mexico

    Fabricio Werdum (19-5-1 MMA, 7-2 UFC) scored a second-round TKO victory over Mark Hunt at last weekend’s UFC 180 event in Mexico to claim the UFC’s interim Heavyweight Championship. According to UFC President Dana White, Werdum will likely get the chance to unify the heavyweight belts with Cain Velasquez this upcoming June at another event […]