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Anthony Pettis reacts following loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
In tonight’s co-main event, former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis squared off against Nate Diaz in the UFC 241 welterweight bout. It marked Pettis’ second fight at welterweight, this after he scored a sensation knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his division debut this past March in Nashville.
Dana White reveals what he said to Daniel Cormier following loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241
Christopher Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC President Dana White spoke to media following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 241 event, where he shared his thoughts on Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic. Speaking with members of the media backstage, White had the following to say about Stipe Miocic finishing Daniel Cormier in this evenings event headliner.
Daniel Cormier reacts following title loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier put his heavyweight title on the line against Stipe Miocic in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 241 event in Anaheim. This evenings main event served as rematch, as Cormier had previosuly defeated Miocic at UFC 226 with an explosive KO in the first round.
Nate Diaz reacts to his win over Anthony Pettis, issues challenge to Jorge Masvidal
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
Nate Diaz picked up a massive win over former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis tonight in Anaheim. The Stockton native was returning to action for the first time in three years in this evenings co-main event against ‘Showtime’.
Pros react to Stipe Miocic defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 241
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier put his heavyweight title on the line against former division champion Stipe Miocic in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 241 event. Cormier and Miocic had originally met at UFC 226 in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout, thus claiming the promotions coveted heavyweight championship.
UFC 241 Results: Stipe Miocic KO's Daniel Cormier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier puts his heavyweight title on the line against former division champion Stipe Miocic in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 241 event. Cormier and Miocic originally met at UFC 226 in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout, thus claiming the promotions coveted heavyweight championship.
Pros react to Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 241
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 241 co-main event featured a welterweight battle between former lightweight standouts Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ entered the bout looking to build off the momentum of his spectacular knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut at March’s UFC event in Nashville.
UFC 241 Results: Nate Diaz defeats Anthony Pettis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
The co-main event of UFC 241 features a welterweight battle between former lightweight standouts Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ is coming off a spectacular knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut at March’s UFC Nashville event.
UFC 241 Results: Paulo Costa defeats Yoel Romero (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
A key middleweight bout between former division title challenger Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa takes place on the main card of UFC 241. ‘The Soldier of God’ will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a controversial split-decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
UFC 241 Results: Derek Brunson defeats Ian Heinisch (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
A middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch kicked off tonight’s UFC 241 main card from Anaheim. Brunson (19-7 MMA) was most recently seen in action at May’s UFC Fight Night event in Ottawa, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Elias Theodorou. That improved Derek’s record to 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances.
Breaking! Two massive fights targeted for UFC 244
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
The Octagon will return to Madison Square Garden in New York on November 2 for the promotions UFC 244 pay-per-view event. While no official headliner has been named for the fight card, two massive bouts are apparently in the works for the event.
UFC 241 Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
The Octagon returns to Anaheim this evening for UFC 241, a pay-per-view event headlined by a heavyweight title fight rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic first met at UFC 226 in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout, thus claiming the promotions heavyweight championship.
Khabib Nurmagomedov hopes teammate Daniel Cormier retires after UFC 241
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier said he was going to retire by his 40th birthday in March. Yet, tonight in the main event of UFC 241 ‘DC’ will rematch Stipe Miocic in what could be his final fight. For teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, he hopes Cormier does retire after this, especially if he can finish Miocic again.
Breaking! Amanda Nunes set to return at UFC 245
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC women’s ‘champ champ’ Amanda Nunes will return to the Octagon at December’s UFC 245 event in Las Vegas. The news comes via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who reported the following on Twitter:
Jon Jones blasts 'snake' Chael Sonnen over recent remarks
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took aim at former opponent Chael Sonnen this afternoon over some recent comments made by the Bellator star. Late Friday night, ‘The American Gangster‘ took Twitter where he posted the following message directed at ‘Bones‘.
Jorge Masvidal calls Ben Askren a "Ho" for wanting to clear the air with Anthony Pettis
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Jorge Masvidal may have knocked out Ben Askren in record-setting time at UFC 239, but that clearly has not put an end to their rivalry. Earlier today, video footage was leaked of Askren’s longtime friend and training partner Anthony Pettis telling Yoel Romero he was happy to see ‘Gamebred’ win at last month’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Jose Aldo is moving on from featherweight, wants another shot at UFC Gold
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
It is hard to imagine a scenario where mixed martial arts legend Jose Aldo would receive another shot at the UFC featherweight title. The longtime 145-pound kingpin, Aldo (28-5 MMA), has already suffered two TKO losses to reigning featherweight champion Max Holloway and most recently lost a unanimous decision to top division contender Alex Volkanovski.
Ben Askren reacts after video footage shows Anthony Pettis saying he was happy about Jorge Masvidal KO
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC standouts Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren train together on a regular basis at Roufusport Gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So it came as big surprise to many, including Askren, when video footage leaked of Pettis telling Yoel Romero that he was happy to see Jorge Masvidal win at UFC 239.