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After first UFC win, Greg Hardy compares himself to Michael Jordan
Tom Taylor - April 28, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Fort Lauderdale, disgraced NFL veteran Greg Hardy picked up his first victory in the UFC’s Octagon, thumping the outmatched Dmitrii Smoliakov to a TKO win. In the wake of this victory, Hardy is very excited about the future holds, and believes he’s capable of realizing mammoth heights in the cage.
What's next for UFC Fort Lauderdale main event fighters?
Cole Shelton - April 28, 2019
The Octagon returned to Florida last night for UFC Fort Lauderdale. Originally, this card was supposed to be a big ESPN card, but after numerous changes to the main event — Jack Hermansson ultimately stepped in to take on Jacare Souza — the card was bumped to ESPN+. Hermansson dominated Souza and won four rounds on one judge’s scorecards, while the other two gave him three rounds. It was a performance that should get Hermansson ranked in the top-five. As for Jacare, things are less certain.
VIDEO | Chaotic, three-on-three brawl at URCC 77
Tom Taylor - April 28, 2019
UFC Fort Lauderdale and Bellator 220 certainly produced some interesting moments, but the weirdest MMA moment of the weekend came from URCC 77 in the Philippines, which featured a wild, three-on-three brawl. This team MMA bout pitted three fighters from the Philippines and three from China, and ended in bizarre fashion as one fighter seemed to be rattled by an illegal shot to the back of the head. These things tend to happen when there are six people fighting in one cage. See it in the video below:
UFC Fort Lauderdale bonus report: Mike Perry, Alex Oliveira rewarded for war
Tom Taylor - April 28, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to ESPN+ with the action packed UFC Fort Lauderdale card. As is so often the case with thrilling cards of this sort, the UFC brass had an unenviable task on their hands when it came time to hand out the bonuses for the evening’s best fight, but in the end, they decided on a main card welterweight bout between “Platinum” Mike Perry and Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira. This thrilling showdown, which Mike Perry won by unanimous decision, earned both men $50,000 bonuses.
Jimmy Smith explains why he turned down offer from ONE Championship
Tom Taylor - April 28, 2019
After his UFC contract expired, popular cage-side commentator Jimmy Smith was offered a gig with Singapore-based martial arts powerhouse ONE Championship. In the end, however, he accepted a job with North American promotion Invicta Fighting Championship instead. Jimmy Smith explained why he made this decision in a recent post to his YouTube channel.
Jon Fitch not sure where to go after draw at Bellator 220, contemplates retirement
Drake Riggs - April 28, 2019
The Bellator welterweight title was on the line in the main event of Bellator 220 in San Jose, California on Saturday night. In the bout was the defending champion, Rory MacDonald as he took on the seasoned UFC veteran and former World Series of Fighting champ, Jon Fitch. In a very closely contested battle, the scorecards would reflect that as the fight wound up being a majority draw. Because of the fact that MacDonald didn’t lose, he remained the champion and will advance to the welterweight Grand Prix semifinals to take on Neiman Gracie.
Bellator 220 results: Rory MacDonald draws with Jon Fitch (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2019
Bellator has brought back life to their old school style of tournaments with their world title Grand Prix’s. And for the welterweight tournament, Bellator 220 hosted the first title fight as the champion, Rory MacDonald, made his first return after an unsuccessful attempt at capturing middleweight gold in his last time out. The extremely season veteran, Jon Fitch looked to make it two losses in a row for the Canadian. MacDonald rushes forward immediately and cracks Fitch with a hard right hand that stuns him. Fitch retaliates with a single leg attempt. He gets it down slowly as MacDonald threatens with a kimura as he stands back up. Fitch keeps grinding on him but MacDonald goes back for the kimura. They separate and MacDonald throws some shots before defending a Fitch takedown attempt. Another big right from MacDonald lands. Fitch has a cut in his hair somewhere. MacDonald backs Fitch up and is stalking. Fitch shoots for a takedown and gets it big this time. Fitch works ground and pound to the body as the round closes.
Pros react to Ronaldo Souza vs Jack Hermansson at UFC Fort Lauderdale
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event was headlined by a key middleweight bout featuring perennial contenders Ronaldo Souza and Jack Hermansson. Ronaldo Souza was most previously seen inside the octagon at November’s UFC 230 event, where he scored a spectacular knockout victory over former champ Chris Weidman.
Bellator 220 results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane slices Veta Arteaga to remain champion (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2019
The first of Bellator 220’s two title fights went down within the always fun flyweight division as the undefeated champ, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane took on the hungry challenger, Veta Arteaga. Arteaga pushes the action instantly but Macfarlane stops the forward momentum with a single leg attempt that takes them to the cage. Arteaga tries to land what she can in tight but Macfarlane eventually gets the action down before Arteaga finds a sprawl to better her position and get back up. Against the fence again they go. Macfarlane pulls her away and gets the takedown. She’s now on Arteaga’s back but gets thrown off fairly quickly. Now working from the bottom, an armbar turns to an ankle lock attempt with Arteaga throwing body punches the whole time. Arteaga stands up with Macfarlane still on her leg. Macfarlane lets go, up to the feet they go. Arteaga continues to be relentless with her attack. She gets Macfarlane to the cage now where she lands knees to the body. The two break and stand in the center. Round ends after Arteaga stops a takedown.
Pros react to Greg Hardy finishing Dmitri Smoliakov at UFC Fort Lauderdale
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2019
A heavyweight bout featuring former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy taking on Dmitri Smoliakov co-headlined tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event. Greg Hardy (3-1 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a disqualification loss to Allen Crowder in his octagon debut.
Bellator 220 results: Benson Henderson edges Adam Piccolotti in thriller (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2019
Following the first match-up featuring former champions, Bellator 220’s main card rolled on as the former WEC and UFC lightweight king, Benson Henderson returned. Standing across from him was the rising contender, Adam Piccolotti. Each fighter was looking to extend their winning streaks to three straight and make their cases for the next shot at the 155-pound crown.
UFC Fort Lauderdale Results: Greg Hardy KO’s Dmitrii Smoliakov (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2019
A heavyweight bout between Greg Hardy and Dmitrii Smoliakov served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event. The former Dallas Cowboy, Hardy (3-1 MMA) enters tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a DQ loss to Allen Crowder in his most recent effort.
UFC Fort Lauderdale Results: Mike Perry defeats Alex Oliveira (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2019
A welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Alex Oliveira took place on tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale main card. Mike Perry will enter tonight’s fight with Alex Oliveira looking to rebound, this after being submitted by Donald Cerrone in his most recent effort this past November.
Bellator 220 results: Phil Davis finishes Liam McGeary (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2019
After the Bellator 220 main card action was kicked off by lightweights Gaston Bolanos and Nathan Stolen, we got to the big boys at light heavyweight for a rematch. In November 2016, “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis dominated the then champion, Liam McGeary over the course of five rounds. It was now McGeary’s chance to seek revenge.
UFC Fort Lauderdale Results: Glover Teixeira submits Ion Cutelaba (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2019
A light heavyweight bout between former division title challenger Glover Teixeira and Ion Cutelaba took place at tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event. Glover Teixeira is coming off a submission win over Karl Roberson in his most recent effort. The 39-year-old Brazilian has gone 3-3 over his past six fights.
Bellator 220 results: Gaston Bolanos TKOs Nathan Stolen in the first (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2019
Kicking off the main card of Bellator 220 was a fun lightweight match-up that saw Muay Thai star, Gaston Bolanos return against Nathan Stolen. The action starts with Stolen pushing the pace and taking a leg kick before the two trade punches. Each land nicely as Bolanos keeps adding in his leg kicks. He lands a nice combo that results in a Stolen takedown attempt that’s thwarted. The two clinch up and Stolen hits a trip. Bolanos quickly sweeps it before they get back up. Each fighters land big bombs but Bolanos does the more damage and drops Stolen as Bolanos follows up and finishes it.
UFC Fort Lauderdale Results: Augusto Sakai defeats Andrei Arlovski (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2019
A heavyweight contest featuring former division champion Andrei Arlovski taking on Augusto Sakai took place at tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event. Andrei Arlovski enters tonight’s contest looking to snap a three fight winless streak. The former baddest man on the planet has lost 7 of his past 10 fights overall.
Bellator 220: MacDonald vs Fitch Live Results (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2019
Bellator MMA is back with another great card in Bellator 220 that is topped off by two title fights. One of which takes place in one of their Grand Prix’s. In the featured attraction, the welterweight title Grand Prix continues onward as we get to find out who advances to face Neiman Gracie in the semifinals.