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Brandon Vera issues statement following loss at ONE: Century
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
ONE Championship star Brandon Vera has issued a statement following his second-round TKO loss to Aung La N Sang at ONE: Century. Vera was finished in the second round to mark the end of a thrilling battle between the two men for the ONE light heavyweight title. It was an amazing fight that drew praise from fans all over the world. Despite the loss, Vera’s stock arguably rose in defeat.
Cub Swanson wants a rematch with Doo Ho Choi
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson snapped his four-fight losing streak with a decision win over Kron Gracie at UFC Tampa. Now he’s eyeing a rematch with Doo Ho Choi. Speaking to reporters backstage following UFC Tampa, Swanson was asked if he would be interested in a rematch against “The Korean Superboy.” The two fought back in December 2016 at UFC 206 in an incredible fight that won many accolades including “Fight of the Night” and the 2016 “Fight of the Year.” Swanson believes fans would love to see a rematch between the two, and he’s open to running it back.
Aung La N Sang stops Brandon Vera in thrilling brawl
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
The main event of Sunday’s ONE: Century card was big — both in terms of the size of the competitors and the scale of the fight. The matchup saw ONE light heavyweight champ Aung La N Sang, who also owns the promotion’s middleweight belt, attempt to thwart the challenge of heavyweight champ Brandon Vera. The result was an absolutely thrilling contest.
Michelle Waterson breaks down into tears following loss at UFC Tampa
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC women’s strawweight contender Michelle Waterson broke down in tears following her unanimous decision loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the main event of UFC Tampa. Speaking to reporters backstage after the event, Waterson couldn’t hold back the tears when she discussed the disappointment of losing the biggest fight of her UFC career to date.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she broke her foot in second round of UFC Tampa main event
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on a dominant performance against Michelle Waterson in the main event of UFC Tampa, earning a lopsided unanimous decision. She did so despite suffering a nasty foot injury early in the fight. According to Jedrzejczyk, she broke her foot in the second round but managed to go the full 25 minutes with a tough Waterson anyways. Here’s what the former champ told reporters in her post-fight press conference about the injury.
Arjan Bhullar defeats Mauro Cerilli in ONE debut
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
One of the many highlights of Sunday’s ONE: Century double-header was a heavyweight showdown between former UFC talent Arjan Bhullar and former Cage Warriors heavyweight champion Mauro Cerilli. It was a razor close fight that unfurled almost exclusively on the feet, despite Bhullar’s Olympic-level wrestling accolades. And in the end, it was the Indian-Canadian that won the fight, capturing a hard-fought unanimous decision win for a successful ONE debut.
ONE: Century - Part 2 live results and highlights
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
After an action-packed morning of fights, ONE: Century continued on Sunday evening in Tokyo. The second portion of the card was topped by a light heavyweight title fight between divisional kingpin Aung La N Sang, who also owns the middleweight belt, and slimmed down heavyweight champion Brandon Vera.
Christian Lee happy to silence doubters with "Dagi" win
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
Christian Lee is the ONE lightweight champ, but many fans expected him to lose his short-notice fight with Saygid Guseyn “Dagi” Arslanaliev at ONE: Century – Part 1 in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon. Lee happily silenced his doubters by battering Dagi to a unanimous decision victory.
Demetrious Johnson wins Grand Prix title with dominant defeat of Danny Kingad
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
At Saturday’s ONE: Century card, former UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson stepped into the cage with Team Lakay star Danny Kingad in the final of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. Johnson utilized pressure from the get-go, landing multiple takedowns and gluing himself to his opponent on the mat. As the round wore down, he threatened briefly with a kimura. When the tap failed to materialize, he climbed into full mount before a scramble ended the round. While ONE Championship fights are scored in their entirety rather than round-by-round, it was a clear victory for Johnson in the first.
Michelle Waterson reacts following disappointing loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Christopher Taylor - October 12, 2019
Michelle Waterson squared off with former strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Tampa event. The fight had high stakes, with the winner being expected to serve as the first challenger to newly crowned UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang.
Pros react to Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeating Michelle Waterson at UFC Tampa
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event was headlined by a key women’s strawweight bout featuring former division title holder Joanna Jedrzejczyk taking on Michelle Waterson. The winner of tonight’s headliner is expected to receive the next shot at Weili Zhang’s UFC strawweight title.
UFC Tampa Results: Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeats Michelle Waterson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event is headlined by a key women’s strawweight battle featuring former division title holder Joanna Jedrzejczyk taking on Michelle Waterson. The winner of tonight’s headliner will likely be next in line for a shot at Weili Zhang’s UFC strawweight title.
UFC Tampa Result: Cub Swanson defeats Kron Gracie (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event is co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring veteran Cub Swanson taking on undefeated contender Kron Gracie. Cub Swanson (25-11 MMA) will enter UFC Tampa in desperate need of a win, this after losing his last four fights.
MMA Community reacts after Thomas Gifford takes unnecessary damage at UFC Tampa
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
The MMA Community was not impressed after witnessing fighter Thomas Gifford take a terrible amount of unnecessary punishment at UFC Tampa. Thomas Gifford took on Mike Davis during tonight’s UFC Tampa prelims.
ONE: Century - Part 1 live results and highlights
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
Despite the very best efforts of the ferocious Typhoon Hagibis, ONE: Century is going ahead as planned. The event, which marks ONE Champion’s 100th show, is divided into two parts. The first airs on TNT in the United States. It will be topped by an atomweight title fight between reigning champ Angela Lee and slimmed-down strawweight queen Xiong Jing Nan.
Dillon Danis purchases BJJ classes for bullied child
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis (2-0 MMA) has extended a generous offer to a child who is the recent victim of bullying. ‘El Jefe’ took to Twitter yesterday afternoon with a video showcasing a child getting bullied by his peers.
VIDEO | Anthony Pettis and Ali Abdelaziz allegedly separated by police
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Dominance MMA owner Ali Abdelaziz were forced to be separated at last night’s PFL event in Las Vegas. Late yesterday evening reports surfaced that there had been a physical altercation between Ali Abdelaziz and First Round Management Vice President Abe Kawa.
Cain Velasquez details retirement conversation with UFC President Dana White
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez shocked fans by appearing on WWE Smackdown and then announcing his retirement from MMA. Velasquez (14-3 MMA) arrived on the popular pro-wrestling program to confront his former UFC rival Brock Lesnar over recent actions involving ‘The Beast’ and Rey Mysterio.