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Former champ Rashad Evans to join UFC Hall of Fame
Tom Taylor - May 19, 2019
The UFC Hall of Fame continues to grow. During the UFC Rochester broadcast on Saturday, it was announced that former UFC light heavyweight champion and Ultimate Fighter season two winner Rashad Evans will be inducted into Hall of Fame’s Modern Era wing on July 5. “Rashad and I have been close since Season 2 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ and we’ve had an amazing relationship,” UFC president Dana White said of Evans. “It has been fun to see him succeed and grow as a fighter, become a world champion and then a respected coach for up-and-coming fighters, and then to see him retire last year. I love to see him still involved with UFC. I couldn’t be prouder of Rashad than I am right now with him being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.”
Conor McGregor takes shot at Rafael dos Anjos after UFC Rochester
Tom Taylor - May 19, 2019
Last night, the UFC returned to our screens with the UFC Rochester card. In the main event of this card, former UFC lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos defeated Kevin Lee by submission— and as is so often the case, long-absent star Conor McGregor had something to say about it on Twitter. Conor McGregor was briefly scheduled to fight Rafael dos Anjos in 2016. At the time, the Irishman was the UFC featherweight champion, and dos Anjos still held the lightweight title. Unfortunately, dos Anjos was forced out of their planned contest with a foot injury at the last minute. McGregor then accepted a short-notice fight with Nate Diaz — and lost — kickstarting his wild rivalry with Stockton based fighter.
Kevin Lee issues statement after submission loss to Rafael dos Anjos
Tom Taylor - May 19, 2019
When Kevin Lee moved up to the welterweight division to fight Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester, his hope was to separate himself from a tough lightweight loss to Al Iaquinta and simultaneously assert himself as a top welterweight contender. Unfortunately, his mission did not go as planned, as he was submitted by dos Anjos in the fourth round of the UFC Rochester main event.
Rafael dos Anjos was 'under a lot of pressure' before Kevin Lee victory
Tom Taylor - May 19, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Rochester, former UFC lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos corrected a two-fight losing streak, submitting Kevin Lee in a welterweight contender bout. Dos Anjos has never lost more than two fights in a row, so the pressure was high heading into this fight. To say he’s relieved to have returned to winning ways would be a bit of an understatement.
UFC Rochester Results: Rafael dos Anjos submits Kevin Lee (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
A welterweight bout featuring former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos taking on Kevin Lee headlined tonight’s UFC Rochester event. Rafael dos Anjos will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington in his most recent octagon appearances.
Sage Northcutt Reacts to ONE Championship Knockout Loss
Nolan King - May 18, 2019
Friday morning was a rough one for former UFC fighter Sage Northcutt. In his promotional debut, the popular middleweight was brutally knocked out at ONE Championship: Enter The Dragon. Facing off against Cosmo Alexandre, Northcutt ate a vicious punch just seconds into the fight.
UFC Rochester Results: Ian Heinisch defeats Antonio Carlos Junior
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
A middleweight bout between Antonio Carlos Junior and Ian Heinisch served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Rochester event. Antonio Carlos Junior (10-2 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Tim Boetsch. The Brazilian black belt has scored four submission wins over his past five octagon appearances.
UFC Rochester Results: Felicia Spencer submits Megan Anderson in Round 1 (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
A key women’s featherweight bout between former Invicta FC champions Megan Anderson and Felicia Spencer took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Rochester event. Megan Anderson (9-3 MMA) for the first time since December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles, where she scored a bizarre TKO victory over Cat Zingano.
UFC Rochester Results: Charles Oliveira finishes Nik Lentz (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
A lightweight bout between rivals Charles Oliveira and Nik Lentz took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Rochester event. This will mark the third time that Lentz and Oliveira have squared off inside the octagon.
UFC Rochester Results: Aspen Ladd defeats Sijara Eubanks (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
A key women’s bantamweight fight between Aspen Ladd and Sijara Eubanks served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Rochester prelims. Tonight’s contest will serve as a rematch, as Ladd and Eubanks originally collided under the Invicta banner in January of 2017, with Aspen emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
VIDEO | Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked from behind at event in South Africa
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
An unknown man assaulted Hollywood Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday. The incident occurred while the former California Governor, Schwarzenegger, was attempting to film children at a sporting event in Johannesburg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting at UFC 242 could hinge on Wednesday's NSAC meeting
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
The octagon will return to Abu Dhabi on September 7 for UFC 242, and a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier is expected to headline the card. With that said, Khabib’s willingness to participate on the Abu Dhabi fight card could hinge on the upcoming Nevada State Athletic Commisssion meeting set for May 22.
UFC Rochester: Lee vs. Dos Anjos Live Results
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
The octagon returns to New York this evening for UFC Rochester, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight scrap between Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee. Rafael dos Anjos will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington in his most recent octagon appearances.
Darren Till and Tyson Fury dish on recent meeting
Thomas Taylor - May 18, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Darren Till recently had the chance to meet one of his personal heroes in heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury. Till and Fury crossed paths in England and posed for a picture together, which the former shared on his Instagram page.
Rafael dos Anjos says there is only one fight that would bring him back to lightweight
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2019
Rafael dos Anjos will return to the octagon in the headliner of tonight’s UFC event in Rochester for a welterweight contest with Kevin Lee. The former lightweight champion, ‘RDA’, has gone 3-2 since joining the promotions 170-pound ranks in June of 2017.
Jon Jones responds to ‘roider’ comments from Thiago Santos
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will put his title on the line in the main event of UFC 239 against surging division contender Thiago Santos. Santos recently made headlines when he trashed Jones suggesting he would be remembered as a ‘roider’ and a ‘drunk’.
Tyron Woodley explains why he pulled out of Robbie Lawler rematch
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2019
Earlier today it was reported that Tyron Woodley was forced to pull out of his scheduled UFC Minneapolis main event fight against Robbie Lawler. The two were set to run it back following their first encounter at UFC 201. There, Woodley knocked out Lawler in the first round to become the new champion. “The Chosen One” was looking to get back on track after losing his belt to Kamaru Usman in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC 235. But, a hand injury has forced Woodley to pull out of the fight and he explained why on Instagram live.
Jon Jones eyes three more light heavyweight fights
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2019
Jon Jones is set to once again defend his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 239 when he takes on Thiago Santos. “Bones” is coming off of a decision win at UFC 235 over Anthony Smith to defend his title. There is no question the Brazilian will be a tough fight for Jones. Santos has tremendous knockout power, which he has showcased since making the move up to light heavyweight.