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Elias Theodorou issues statement on Derek Brunson loss
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Ottawa, Canada’s Elias Theodorou took on one of his toughest tests to date in long-time middleweight contender Derek Brunson. Unfortunately for Theodorou and his dedicated fans, this mission didn’t go as planned, as he was out-worked to a unanimous decision loss. Speaking on Instagram on Saturday night Elias Theodorou issued a quick statement on this loss to Derek Brunson. The Canadian was as classy as ever, offering his respect to his opponent, and vowed to come back stronger.
Donald Cerrone set another record at UFC Ottawa
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
Donald Cerrone is the owner of a long list of UFC records, and in his Saturday night unanimous decision victory over Al Iaquinta, he set another. By knocking Iaquinta down on two occasions in the fight, Cerrone surpassed both Anderson Silva and Jeremy Stephens and set the record for the most knock downs by any fighter in UFC history. His count now stands at a whopping 20.
Derek Brunson took care not to knock himself out in Elias Theodorou fight
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Ottawa, Derek Brunson picked up a decision victory over Canada’s Elias Theodorou. Mid-way through this fight, Brunson hoisted his foe into the air and slammed him into the canvas. We’ve seen similar slams in the Octagon before — and once with disastrous consequences.
Donald Cerrone wants title shot or Conor McGregor next
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
After his thrilling decision victory over Al Iaquinta in the UFC Ottawa main event, Donald Cerrone wants one of two fights next: a title shot, or a fight with Conor McGregor. Cerrone outlined his hopes for his next matchup post-fight, beginning by explaining that he’ll be ready to step in and replace Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier should one of them sustain an injury ahead of UFC 242.
Donald Cerrone on UFC Ottawa win: ‘Today was my worst day'
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
Donald Cerrone picked up a huge win in the Ottawa main event, defeating Al Iaquinta by unanimous decision and cementing himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC lightweight division. From the sounds of it, however, he didn’t enter the fight in a great frame of mind.
Gennady Golovkin blasts Canelo Alvarez for ‘boring’ win over Daniel Jacobs
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2019
Gennady Golovkin was not impressed by Canelo Alvarez’s ‘boring’ unanimous decision victory over Daniel Jacobs last night in Las Vegas. Canelo was able to outpoint Jacobs and with the victory unified the WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight titles.
Canelo Alvarez defeats Daniel Jacobs
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A highly anticipated middleweight title unification bout between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs headlined tonight’s DAZN boxing event in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez enters tonight’s contest sporting a sensational professional record of 51-1-2, his latest being a third round TKO victory over Rocky Fielding.
Pros react to Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta at UFC Ottawa
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A highly anticipated lightweight fight between perennial contenders Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner with Iaquinta on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ had scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC Ottawa Results: Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Elias Theodorou enters tonight’s contest on a three fight win streak, his latest being a split-decision victory over Eryk Anders this past December.
UFC Ottawa Results: Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A featherweight contest between fan favorites Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos took place on tonight’s UFC Ottawa main card. Cub Swanson (25-10 MMA) enters tonight’s bout looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Californian is coming off setbacks to Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar and Renato Moicano in his most recent octagon appearances.
Breaking! Daniel Cormier returns at UFC 241 for rematch with Stipe Miocic
Christopher Taylor - May 4, 2019
UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier will return to the octagon on August 17 at UFC 241 for a rematch with former title holder Stipe Miocic. The promotion officially announced the news during tonight’s UFC Ottawa broadcast.
Bellator Birmingham produces two knockout of the year contenders
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Tonight’s Bellator Birmingham event produced some amazing fights including a pair of KO’s that are already being touted as potential knockout of the year candidates. Kickboxing sensation Raymond Daniels made his second career MMA appearance at tonight’s event and scored one of the most flashy knockouts in recent memory.
VIDEO: Gennady Golovkin responds to ruthless question regarding Canelo Alvarez contract
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Gennady Golovkin was asked a ruthless question regarding Canelo Alvarez during today’s press conference for his upcoming bout with Steve Rolls. Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KO’s), who lost his WBA, WBC and IBO titles to Canelo via controversial decision in September 2018, was asked the following eyebrow raising question at today’s presser.
Nate Diaz believes he should be boxing: “I’m stuck in a cage though”
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would like to be boxing Canelo Alvarez or Daniel Jacobs, but instead is “stuck in a cage”. Alvarez and Jacobs will meet in a highly anticipated title unification bout this evening in Las Vegas. That event will air live on DAZN at 9pm est.
Al Iaquinta accuses Justin Gaethje of fouling Edson Barboza at UFC Philadelphia
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Al Iaquinta has fired back at fellow UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje, this after ‘The Highlight’ accused ‘Raging Al’ of “being scared” to fight. Iaquinta, who faces Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this evening, responded to Gaethje during a recent media scrum.
Rocky says Conor McGregor ‘absolutely’ deserves UFC ownership
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Does former two-division champion Conor McGregor deserve shares in the Ultimate Fighting Championship? Well, if you ask ‘Rocky’ the answer is “absolutely”. Sylvester Stallone, who is one of many celebrity owners who hold stakes in the UFC, recently spoke to TMZ Sports where he was asked if Conor McGregor deserved to own shares in the promotion.
Invicta Phoenix Rising 1 Live Results
Drake Riggs - May 3, 2019
It has finally arrived! Invicta FC’s ultimate innovative throwback to the UFC early days is here; the Phoenix Rising series. Kicking off the new one-night tournament format will be the strawweight division as eight of Invicta’s best 115-pounders will fight there way through multiple opponents to try and become the new champion of the division.
Israel Adesanya criticizes Yoel Romero who 'never makes weight'
Drake Riggs - May 3, 2019
Israel Adesanya is on top of the world after his massive UFC interim middleweight title victory at UFC 236 in Atlanta, Georgia in early April. However, that doesn’t make him immune to continued critique. The undefeated Nigeria native and kickboxing sensation in Adesanya would go to war with Kelvin Gastelum over the course of their five-round co-main event. In the end, it would be Adesanya who picked up the victory via unanimous decision.