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VIDEO | Referee Dan Miragliotta did not look impressed with Greg Hardy
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
Leon Edwards issues statement following win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC San Antonio
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
UFC welterweight Leon Edwards picked up the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC San Antonio. After the victory, the Brit took to Twitter to release a statement to his fans. https://twitter.com/Leon_edwardsmma/status/1152817945170628608
Juan Adams issues statement after acting 'horribly' in defeat to Greg Hardy
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Juan Adams was not happy with the referee stoppage in his loss to former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy at tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. The heavyweight showdown last all of 45-seconds. After Hardy landed a crisp jab, Adams made the decision to shoot in for a takedown. Hardy was able to avoid the shot and wound up taking top position after Juan stumbled to the canvas. From there, Greg Hardy would unleash a plethora of strikes, which eventually prompted the referee to step in and call a stop to the action.
Jorge Masvidal responds to callout from Leon Edwards
Christopher Taylor - July 20, 2019
Leon Edwards called out Jorge Masvidal following his unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos at tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. The surging British contender, Edwards, is now riding an eight fight winning streak and wants a chance to settle his beef with ‘Gamebred’.
Pros react to Rafael dos Anjos vs. Leon Edwards at UFC San Antonio
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Rafael dos Anjos taking on Leon Edwards. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (29-12 MMA) returned to action this evening for the first time since submitting Kevin Lee at May’s UFC event in Rochester. ‘RDA’ had entered tonight’s fight sporting a 4-2 record inside the UFC’s welterweight division.
UFC San Antonio Results: Walt Harris KO's Aleksei Oleinik in mere seconds (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio event is co-headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik taking on Walt Harris. ‘The Big Ticket’, Harris (12-7 MMA), will enter tonight’s contest looking to build on the momentum of his first round knockout victory over Sergey Spivak at UFC Ottawa.
Pros react to Greg Hardy stopping Juan Adams at UFC San Antonio
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
A heavyweight fight between Juan Adams and former NFL player Greg Hardy took place at tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. The former Dallas Cowboy, Hardy (4-1 MMA), returned to action for the first time since April’s UFC event in Sunrise, where he had scored a first round TKO victory over Dmitry Smolyakov.
UFC San Antonio Results: Greg Hardy TKO's Juan Adams (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
A heavyweight bout between former Contender Series standout Juan Adams and former NFL player Greg Hardy took place at tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. The former Dallas Cowboy, Hardy (4-1 MMA), was most recently seen in action at April’s UFC event in Sunrise, where he scored a first round TKO victory over Dmitry Smolyakov.
Pros react to Dan Hooker flooring James Vick at UFC San Antonio
Christopher Taylor - July 20, 2019
A lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and James Vick took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. Dan Hooker (17-8 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after having his recent four-fight win streak snapped by Edson Barboza this past December.
Pros react to Andrei Arlovski defeating Ben Rothwell at UFC San Antonio
Christopher Taylor - July 20, 2019
A heavyweight scrap between former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski and seasoned veteran Ben Rothwell kicked off tonight’s UFC San Antonio main card. Tonight’s bout served as a rematch, as Arlovski and Rothwell had previously met under the Affliction banner in July of 2008, with ‘The Pitbull’ emerging victorious by way of knockout.
UFC San Antonio Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Ben Rothwell (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
A heavyweight bout featuring former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski taking on seasoned veteran Ben Rothwell kicked off tonight’s UFC San Antonio main card. Tonight’s fight will serve as a rematch, as Arlovski and Rothwell previously met under the Affliction banner in July of 2008, with ‘The Pitbull’ emerging victorious by way of knockout.
UFC San Antonio Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
The octagon returns to the great state of Texas this evening for UFC San Antonio, a televised event headlined by a welterweight fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Leon Edwards. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (29-11 MMA) returned to the win column in May, scoring a submission victory over Kevin Lee at UFC Rochester. ‘RDA’ has gone 4-2 since making the jump to welterweight.
Michael Bisping shares his take on why the UFC won't book Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes the promotion is not interested in booking Jorge Masvidal against Conor McGregor because they already have plans for the Irishman. During the most recent episode of the ‘Believe You Me‘ podcast, ‘The Count‘ shared his take on why UFC officials are not interested in booking a fight between ‘Mystic Mac’ and ‘Gamebred’.
Michael Bisping has some high praise for Donald Cerrone following Justin Gaethje booking
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Like many of us, former middleweight champion Michael Bisping was thrilled to learn that the UFC had booked a fight between Donald Cerrone and Justin Gaethje. The perennial lightweight contenders, Cerrone and Gaethje, will headline the promotions return to Vancouver, Canada, on September 14.
The Korean Zombie demands answers from Brian Ortega
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
The Korean Zombie is looking to score a fight with Brian Ortega and has even offered ‘T-City’ his choice of event and venue. ‘TKZ’ is coming off a sensational first round finish of Renato Moicano, and believes a fight with the Californian is the next best thing to being offered a title shot.
Max Holloway throws shade at Conor McGregor following Bottle Cap Challenge
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
The feud between former UFC featherweight title holder Conor McGregor and reigning 145-pound champion Max Holloway continues to build. Holloway, who will put his featherweight strap on the line against Frankie Edgar in next weekend’s UFC 240 main event, recently tossed some shade towards ‘Mystic Mac’ for his “Bottle Cap Challenge” video.
Miesha Tate slams Greg Hardy over recent GOAT comments
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2019
Greg Hardy recently said that he believes he could be the greatest combat sports heavyweight of all-time. Those comments did not sit well with former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate.
Chael Sonnen thinks Dana White is goading Conor McGregor to fight Jorge Masvidal
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 19, 2019
Chael Sonnen believes there’s more to Dana White seemingly blowing off a Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal fight than meets the eye. Masvidal’s momentum has never been stronger. His five-second knockout victory over Ben Askren along with his post-fight antics and comments have boosted “Gamebred’s” popularity. It appears Masvidal is well aware of the situation as he’s calling for a UFC welterweight title shot or a money fight with McGregor.
Dana White intrigued by potential Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya matchup
Mike Heck - July 19, 2019
Add UFC president Dana White to the list of people who are intrigued by a future dream matchup between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Since April, a back-and-forth — through the media and online — between Jones and Adesanya has been ongoing. With all of the words spouted off by both champions, White was asked by TMZ Sports if he would be interested in the potential showdown. Of course, that’s if “The Last Stylebender” can get through his next test in October.