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What's next for UFC Brooklyn's headliners?
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2019
Last night, the UFC held its first show on ESPN and ESPN+, in Brooklyn, New York. The card was headlined by a flyweight title fight between current flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. Cejudo needed only 32 seconds to put Dillashaw away. Meanwhile, headlining the ESPN portion of the card was a lightweight fight between Alexander Hernandez and Donald Cerrone. ‘Cowboy’ was back at lightweight and looking to start off his title run with a win. In the end, he put on a masterful performance and won a performance bonus and fight of the night bonus.
Henry Cejudo defends "great stoppage" in TJ Dillashaw fight
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2019
Henry Cejudo needed just 32 seconds to defend his UFC flyweight title against UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw in Saturday night’s UFC Brooklyn main event. Unfortunately for him, some members of the MMA community — Dillashaw and UFC President Dana White included — feel the referee intervened a little too early in this fight. Despite this controversy, Henry Cejudo says he is fine with the stoppage. In fact, he considers it a “great” stoppage.
Dana White gives his take on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw stoppage
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2019
Henry Cejudo needed only 32 seconds to defend his UFC flyweight title against UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw in Saturday night’s UFC Brooklyn main event. Regrettably, Cejudo’s stoppage victory was somewhat controversial, as some members of the MMA community felt the referee stepped in early. Dillashaw certainly feels this way — and apparently he told UFC President Dana White as much when the fight ended. “He just yelled at me while I was doing an interview when he walked by, ‘That’s bullshit,’” White said post-fight (transcript via MMA Fighting). “I thought it was an early stoppage too.
Conor McGregor gives interesting perspective on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw fight
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2019
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s first card on ESPN, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo made a lightning quick defense of his title, stopping slimmed down bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw in just 32 seconds. In the wake of this shockingly short super fight, fans seem to be divided. There are some fans who are simply impressed with the dominant performance of Henry Cejudo, while others seem to feel the fight was stopped early and that TJ Dillashaw should have been given more time.
TJ Dillashaw disputes "ridiculous" Henry Cejudo loss
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s first show on ESPN+, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw dropped down to the flyweight division to challenge Henry Cejudo in a bid to become a two-division champion. Unfortunately for Dillashaw, this mission didn’t go as planned. Less than a minute into the first round, Henry Cejudo was being peeled off the bantamweight champion for a TKO victory. TJ Dillashaw, however, assures he was not in any real danger — not even close.
Fighters react to Henry Cejudo defeating TJ Dillashaw in Brooklyn
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo squared off for the UFC flyweight title in the main event of tonight’s UFC on ESPN+1 event in Brooklyn. The highly anticipated super fight lasted less than a minute, this after Henry Cejudo clipped TJ Dillashaw with a right hand just seconds into the opening round.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Henry Cejudo TKO's TJ Dillashaw
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN+1 event was headlined by a flyweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. TJ Dillashaw entered tonight’s title fight with the former Olympic Gold medalist on a four-fight win streak. TJ’s most recent victories both came against Cody Garbrandt, who he knocked out at both UFC 217 and UFC 227.
Fighters react to Greg Hardy being disqualified in his UFC debut
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Former NFL player Greg Hardy made his octagon debut at tonight’s UFC on ESPN+1 event in Brooklyn against Allen Crowder. After a chaotic opening five minutes the heavyweights appeared to settle down in round two.
Fighters react to Paige VanZant stopping Rachael Ostovich
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Paige VanZant picked up her first victory since August of 2016 this evening, submitting Rachael Ostovich at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn. After a strong opening round for Ostovich, Paige VanZant was able to turn the tide in round two.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A women’s strawweight bout between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich took place during tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Paige VanZant was last seen in action 12 months ago where she suffered a decision loss and broken arm to Jessica-Rose Clark.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Glover Teixeira submits Karl Roberson
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A light heavyweight bout between Glover Teixeira and Karl Roberson kicked off tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Former title challenger Glover Teixeira enters tonight’s contest having gone 2-3 over his past five fights. In his most recent effort in July, Glover suffered a unanimous decision loss to perennial division contender Corey Anderson.
Fighters react to Donald Cerrone stopping Alexander Hernandez
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Donald Cerrone picked up yet another incredible finish at tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event stopping Alexander Hernandez in round two. “Cowboy” landed one of his infamous head kicks which sent “The Great” crashing to the canvas with just over a minute to go in the second round.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Joanne Calderwood defeats Ariane Lipski (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A women’s strawweight bout between Joanne Calderwood and Ariane Lipski took place on tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 prelims from Brooklyn. Joanne Calderwood (12-3 MMA) was last seen in action at August’s UFC event in Lincoln, where she scored a submission victory over Kalindra Faria.
Jerry Jones told Dana White that Greg Hardy was the meanest 'SOB' to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Jerry Jones apparrently called Dana White to tell him that Greg Hardy was the meanest ‘SOB’ to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys. The UFC President detailed the phone call in a recent interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Live Results: Dillashaw vs. Cejudo
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
The octagon will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this evening for the promotions inaugural event on ESPN. The fight card is headlined by a flyweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. TJ Dillashaw will enter his title fight with the former Olympic Gold medalist on a four-fight win streak. TJ’s most recent wins came against Cody Garbrandt who he knocked out at both UFC 217 and UFC 227.
Paulie Malignaggi puts 'dirtbag' UFC President Dana White on absolute blast!
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Former boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi doesn’t understand how UFC President Dana White has gone this long without getting his butt kicked. The “Magic Man” recently sat down with MMAJunkie Radio where he shared his thoughts on the brash UFC boss.
VIDEO | TJ Dillashaw was 'feeling ALIVE' minutes after making weight
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Conor McGregor claims he is "back", Al Iaquinta responds!
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Perennial UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta continues to troll former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor on social media. Yesterday afternoon the UFC unveiled it’s new “Legacy Belts” on Twitter.
Bellator boss Scott Coker shares his thoughts on the new UFC title belts
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Add Bellator boss Scott Coker to the growing list of individuals who are not impressed by the new UFC title belts. The Ultimate Fighting Champion unveiled their new “Legacy Belts” yesterday afternoon in Brooklyn, which spawned a ton of reactions on social media.