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What's next for Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier after UFC 252?

Cole Shelton - August 16, 2020

In the main event of UFC 252, Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier had their trilogy bout for the heavyweight title and perhaps being known as the greatest of all-time. Ahead of the fight, there was speculation it could be the final fight for both men but Miocic put those claims to bed. Yet, Cormier was having his retirement fight and leave the sport on top. However, that was not the case as it was Miocic winning the trilogy fight by unanimous decision in a very competitive fight.

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Marlon Vera

Henry Cejudo slams Sean O'Malley: "This two pump chump broke his nail and can’t compete"

Christopher Taylor - August 16, 2020

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo continued his verbal assault against Sean O’Malley this afternoon on social media. O’Malley squared off with Marlon Vera in the co-headliner of last night’s UFC 252 pay-per-view event. The highly anticipated fight did not last long, this after ‘Suga’ suffered a self-induced knee injury which assisted ‘Chito’ in earning a first-round finish.

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Paulo Costa

Paulo Costa reveals he is 220lbs just six weeks out of UFC 253 title fight with Israel Adesanya

Chris Taylor - August 16, 2020

Paulo Costa has really beefed up ahead of his upcoming UFC middleweight title fight with reigning division champion Israel Adesanya. During last night’s UFC 252 broadcast the promotion announced that the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Costa and Adesanya will headline UFC 253 on September 26.

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Stipe Miocic issues statement following UFC 252 win over Daniel Cormier

Chris Taylor - August 16, 2020

Stipe Miocic cemented his status as the greatest UFC heavyweight off all time by defeating Daniel Cormier in their rubber match yesterday evening. After their first two contests concluded with thrilling fight-ending finishes, last night’s trilogy bout proved to be a closely contested affair. Miocic and Cormier battled it out for twenty-five straight minutes, with both men landing some significant shots a long the way.

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Opening betting odds released for Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2

Adam Martin - August 16, 2020

The opening betting odds have been released for a potential rematch between UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 252 to cement his position as the greatest heavyweight in UFC history. Following the event, UFC president Dana White said the plan is to match Miocic up against Ngannou in a rematch for his next fight. The two previously fought at UFC 220 in January 2018, with Miocic winning the first fight against Ngannou via unanimous decision.

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Michael Chandler

Dana White "would love to talk to" free agent Michael Chandler

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020

UFC President Dana White would love to talk to former Bellator lightweight champion and new free agent “Iron” Michael Chandler. White was asked about Chandler, who recently reached the end of his latest Bellator contract, at the UFC 252 post-fight press conference.

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UFC

Daniel Cormier suffered torn cornea in UFC 252 loss to Stipe Miocic

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020

Daniel Cormier suffered a torn cornea in his UFC 252 loss to the promotion’s reigning heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic collided in the card’s main event, with ambitions to settle a 1-1 tie across their two previous fights. In the end, Miocic won the fight by unanimous decision, but the outcome was not without controversy.

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Sean O'Malley

Marlon Vera sends message to Sean O'Malley's corner after UFC 252

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020

Marlon Vera has a message for Sean O’Malley’s corner after the pair collided in the UFC 252 co-main event on Saturday night. Vera entered his fight with O’Malley as a significant betting underdog, but ultimately sprung the upset, scoring an impressive TKO win in the bout’s first round.

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Junior dos Santos

Junior dos Santos issues classy statement after UFC 252 loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos has issued a classy statement after being knocked out by Jairzinho Rozenstruik on the UFC 252 main card. Dos Santos made his statement, which thanked his fans and addressed his second-round stoppage loss at the hands of Rozenstruik, on Instagram.

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan admits it was "really hard" calling "friend" Daniel Cormier's fight at UFC 252

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020

Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan says it was difficult to call the action for his friend Daniel Cormier’s title fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. In main event of Saturday’s UFC 252 card, Cormier stepped into the Octagon for a final time challenging Miocic for the UFC heavyweight crown. In the end, the fight, which marked the pair’s third meeting, went the way of Miocic, who won by unanimous decision. Unfortunately, the bout featured a dosage of controversy, as Miocic landed an inadvertent eye-poke mid-way through the affair that reduced Cormier’s vision and his ability to perform.

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Stipe Miocic

Jon Jones reveals strategy to defeat Stipe Miocic and become "the baddest man on the planet"

Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has unveiled what he believes is the perfect strategy to unseat Stipe Miocic to become the UFC heavyweight champ. On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 252, Miocic defended the UFC heavyweight title in a tie-breaking rubber match with his fiercest rival, Daniel Cormier. Over the course of the five-round heavyweight war, Jones got quite vocal on Twitter, ultimately laying out plans to move up to heavyweight and steal Miocic’s title.

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Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley reacts following loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 252

Christopher Taylor - August 15, 2020

Tonight’s UFC 252 co-main attraction featured a key bantamweight bout between surging division contenders Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. O’Malley (12-1 MMA) entered tonight’s co-headliner looking to build off the momentum of his sensational first round knockout victory over former WEC title holder Eddie Wineland at UFC 250.

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Daniel Cormier

Dana White reacts to Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

UFC President Dana White spoke to the media shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 252 event headliner between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic threw down for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two meeting. In their initial encounter at UFC 226, ‘DC’ was able to put Miocic to sleep in the very first round. However, in the pairs second meeting at UFC 241, it was the Ohio native who scored a finish, stopping Daniel Cormier in the fourth round via TKO.

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Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou reacts to Stipe Miocic defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 252

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

Francis Ngannou was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 252 main event championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic with keen interest. Afterall, the top heavyweight contender in Ngannou (15-3 MMA) is expected to be the next man to challenge for the promotions coveted heavyweight strap.

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Stipe Miocic

Pros react to Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

Tonight’s UFC 252 event was headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), was making his final walk to the Octagon this evening in Las Vegas. ‘DC’ was returning to action for the first time since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier had scored back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.

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Stipe Miocic

UFC 252 Results: Stipe Miocic defeats Daniel Cormier (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

Tonight’s UFC 252 event is headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), will be making his final walk to the Octagon this evening. ‘DC’ has not competed since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.

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Sean O'Malley

UFC 252 Results: Marlon Vera TKO's Sean O’Malley (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

Tonight’s UFC 252 co-main attraction features a key bantamweight bout between surging division contenders Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. O’Malley (12-0 MMA) was most recently seen in action at June’s UFC 250 event where he scored a sensational first round knockout victory over former WEC title holder Eddie Wineland. Since joining the UFC ranks in December of 2017, ‘Sugar’ has gone a perfect 4-0 including two stoppage victories.

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Junior dos Santos

Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik KO's Junior dos Santos at UFC 252

Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020

A key heavyweight bout featuring former title holder Junior dos Santos taking on perennial contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik took place at tonight’s UFC 252 event. Dos Santos (21-7 MMA) had entered tonight’s pay-per-view event looking to rebound, this after suffering TKO losses to Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to the setbacks, ‘JDS’ was riding a three-fight win streak, which included wins over Blagoy Ivanov, Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis.