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UFC 226 Results: Daniel Cormier KO's Stipe Miocic (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
Current UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic put his title on the line against reigning light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 226 event in Las Vegas. Stipe Miocic entered tonight’s contest on a six fight win streak, sporting an overall record of 18-2.
Fighters react to Derrick Lewis defeating Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A key heavyweight fight featuring former title challenger Francis Ngannou taking on perennial contender Derrick Lewis served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 226 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The Lewis vs. Ngannou fight was expected to be a barn burner, with most fans and analysts believing it would end within the first five minutes.
UFC 226 Results: Derrick Lewis defeats Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A key heavyweight fight between former title challenger Francis Ngannou and perennial contender Derrick Lewis served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 226 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Francis Ngannou entered tonight’s contest sporting an 11-2 record, with all eleven of his wins coming by form of stoppage.
UFC 226 Results: Mike Perry defeats Paul Felder via split-decision (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A welterweight scrap between Paul Felder and Mike Perry took place on tonight’s UFC 226 main card from Las Vegas. Paul Felder (15-3 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a three-fight winnning streak, his latest being a second-round knockout victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 218.
UFC 226 Results: Khalil Rountree stops Gokhan Saki in Round 1 (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A light heavyweight bout between Khalil Rountree and knockout artist Gokhan Saki kicked off tonight’s UFC 226 main card from Las Vegas. The former K1 world champion, Gokhan Saki, made his octagon debut this past September where he earned a first-round knockout victory over Henrique da Silva.
UFC 226 Results: Paulo Costa KO's Uriah Hall (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A middleweight fight between dangerous strikers Paulo Costa and Uriah Hall headlined tonight’s UFC 226 prelims on FS1. Paul Costa entered tonight’s contest sporting a perfect 11-0 record, his latest being a second-round TKO victory over former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks at UFC 217.
UFC 226 Results: Drakkar Klose defeats Lando Vannata (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A lightweight fight between Drakkar Klose and Lando Vannata took place during tonight’s UFC 226 prelims on FS1. Round one begins and Klose immediately comes forward with pressure. The fighters clinch against the fence and after a missed spinning elbow, Lando breaks free. Klose immediately rushes in again and presses Lando back against the fence. He is working hard for a double leg takedown but Vannata is doing a good job of defending. Lando breaks free but Klose continues to stay on him with pressure. The fighters clinch and Klose lands a pair of knees. Lando breaks free and lands a low kick. Drakkar with a nice kick to the body followed by a heavy low kick. He chases after Lando and lands a right hand. Klose pushes Lando back against the cage. He lands a knee and then Lando breaks free. Klose steps into the pocket and lands a low kick. Both men with a low kicks now. Drakkar lands a big right hand. Lando smiles but that one hurt him. Drakkar with another hard low kick. Just over one minute remains in the opening round. Lando goes high with a kick but Klose ducks under and then presses Lando against the cage. The fighters clinch and Klose lands some knees. Lando shares some knees of his own and now Klose is looking for a takedown. Lando won’t let him get it but eats a knee for his efforts. Klose with a left hand as they break. Round one comes to an end.
Bruce Buffer on if Daniel Cormier is the GOAT with a win over Stipe Miocic, 'You can't argue that at all'
bjpenndotcom - July 7, 2018
Article written by Mike Pendleton When Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic battle for the heavyweight title at UFC 226, it will be the biggest super fight in the history of the division, with the heavyweight champion and light heavyweight champion going to war, with the title of ‘baddest man on the planet’ up for grabs.
UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier Live Results
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
The octagon will take center stage in Las Vegas tonight for the promotions highly anticipated UFC 226 pay-per-view event. The blockbuster event is headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring current champion Stipe Miocic taking on reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.
Colby Covington reacts to Brazil being eliminated from the World Cup
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
It is safe to say that Colby Covington is not a fan of Brazil. The current UFC interim welterweight champion made headlines last year in Sao Paulo, this after he called the country a “dump” and referred to the Brazilian fans as “filthy animals” in his post-fight speech following a lopsided decision in over Demian Maia.
TUF 27 Finale Results | Israel Adesanya defeats Brad Tavares (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2018
A middleweight bout featuring streaking division contenders Brad Tavares and Israel Adesanya headlined tonight’s TUF 27 Finale event in Las Vegas. Adesanya entered the contest sporting a perfect 13-0 record while the Hawaiian, Tavares, came in at 17-5 overall.
UFC announces December PPV event in Toronto and the coaches for Season 28 of TUF
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2018
The octagon will return to Toronto, Ontario, Canada this December for the promotions UFC 231 pay-per-view event. The fight card will take place December 8 live from Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Report | UFC working to put together Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum
Drake Riggs - July 6, 2018
The question for Australia’s first UFC champion, the middleweight king, Robert Whittaker is “who’s next”? Well, we’re close to getting the answer. After an incredible fight of the year candidate with Yoel Romero in their title rematch at UFC 225, Whittaker came out on top with a split decision nod.
VIDEO | Daniel Cormier knows that his 'fan' Jon Jones will watch his fight with Stipe Miocic
Drake Riggs - July 6, 2018
“[Jon Jones] will be watching. Because…he may not like to admit it but he’s my fan. He enjoys watching me compete. He does *laughs*.
BREAKING | Max Holloway breaks silence on UFC 226 removal, responds to Nurmagomedov and McGregor
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2018
Earlier this week, unfortunate news struck the mixed martial arts world when ESPN announced that current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway had been forced out of his scheduled UFC 226 title fight with Brian Ortega. “Blessed” was hospitalized due to concussion-like symptoms and thus removed from this weekend’s highly anticipated UFC 226 pay-per-view fight card.
UFC 226 weigh-in results: Cormier heavier than Miocic, Chiesa misses weight and abandons LW division
Tom Taylor - July 6, 2018
Tomorrow night, International Fight Week will draw to a dramatic conclusion with UFC 226, one of the best UFC cards in recent memory. The card will be headlined by a bona fide superfight, as UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier returns to his former haunts in the heavyweight division to battle dominating heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
EXCLUSIVE | Valentina Shevchenko is not expecting an easy fight from Nicco Montano
Tom Taylor - July 6, 2018
Top UFC women’s flyweight contender Valentina Shevchenko has been gunning for the division’s inaugural champion Nicco Montano for months. Now that Montano is fighting fit, it looks as though the pair will be booked to fight at UFC 228 on September 8.
Colby Covington trashes new UFC Hall-of-Famer Matt Serra
Tom Taylor - July 6, 2018
The latest recipient of UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington’s venomous trash talk is former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra, who was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame last night. Covington shared his thoughts on Serra in a multi-Tweet cannonade on Thursday evening.