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Gokhan Saki reacts to first-round KO loss to Khalil Rountree
Thomas Taylor - July 8, 2018
When kickboxing legend Gokhan Saki stepped into the Octagon with Khalil Rountree at UFC 226, the widespread feeling was that Rountree would be very wise to get the fight to the ground as soon as possible. The longer the fight went, it was the thought, the more likely he was to get knocked out by dangerous foe. That’s not the way things went down.
Curtis Blaydes is not happy about the UFC's Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar plans
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
After watching Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou lull the combat sports world to sleep with a three-round snoozer in the UFC 226 co-main event, surging UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes felt that his status as the division’s number-one contender was solid as concrete. Neither Ngannou or Lewis wants to throw cause neither wants to gas out
Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight won't happen until at least January
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
Shortly after his history-making defeat of Stipe Miocic, UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier called out Brock Lesnar. Lesnar then lumbered into the cage for a heated encounter with Cormier, complete with bravado, profanity, shoving — all the ingredients for an awesome promo. https://twitter.com/UFCEurope/status/1015818405805342721
Daniel Cormier is prepared to leave Jon Jones behind: I hold the cards now
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
Last night, in the main event of the stacked UFC 226 card, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the UFC heavyweight title. With this outcome, Cormier made history as one of just two men to wear gold in two UFC divisions concurrently — the other being Conor McGregor. Having realized this lofty goal, Cormier now plans to fight once or twice more before hanging up the gloves in March of 2019, just before his 40th birthday.
How Brock Lesnar hijacked UFC 226
Jordy McElroy - July 8, 2018
UFC 226 was on the verge of being a historically underwhelming pay-per-view event, with the featherweight title bout being scrapped and the co-main event fight between Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis falling flat. Then Daniel Cormier grabbed the microphone, and Brock Lesnar stepped into the cage. The UFC clearly saved the best for last on Saturday night.
Blood-covered Paul Felder shares hospital selfie: "This hospital sucks"
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
Last night, on the main card of UFC 226, UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder stepped into the cage for a short-notice scrap with UFC welterweight knockout artist “Platinum” Mike Perry. Ahead of UFC 226, this fight was looked at as a sure-thing in terms of violence. And unlike Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou’s co-main event battle, it actually delivered.
Daniel Cormier talks Brock Lesnar and USADA: "I’m not going to fight this man if he’s cheating"
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
With his heavyweight title-winning knockout of Stipe Miocic in the rear-view, UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier can now look forward to a massive money-fight with former UFC champ and current WWE star Brock Lesnar. Cormier and Lesnar are expected to battle for the UFC heavyweight title sometime before the year is out. Lesnar receiving a UFC heavyweight title shot is controversial for a number of reasons. There’s the fact that he hasn’t fought since 2016, and the fact that he hasn’t legitimately won a fight since 2010. And then, of course, there’s the fact that Lesnar failed a drug test after his last fight, a 2016 no-contest with Mark Hunt.
Daniel Cormier fires back at critics of his in-cage encounter with Brock Lesnar
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
Shortly after UFC light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the heavyweight title and make history as just one of two men to hold titles in two weight classes concurrently, he called out Brock Lesnar. Lesnar, the former champ and a current WWE star, then lumbered into the cage, where a heated confrontation ensued. There was trash talk, machismo, even a few shoves. While this heated, in-cage encounter will serve as a gold mine when the UFC is assembling promotional material for Cormier and Lesnar’s controversial title fight, it generated some significant criticism from the fans. Many onlookers felt it was a little too far removed from the bushido code of the martial arts, and a little too close to the testosterone-infused world of pro wrestling.
Fighters react to Daniel Cormier knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 226
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
Daniel Cormier shocked the mixed martial arts world tonight in Las Vegas by knocking out Stipe Miocic in the very first-round to claim the UFC’s coveted heavyweight title. Cormier was able to catch Miocic with a big right hand that sent the Cleveland native crashing to the canvas. From there, Cormier would deliver some brutal ground and pound that eventually put Stipe to sleep.
Stipe Miocic issues statement following his first-round knockout loss to Daniel Cormier
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
Stipe Miocic has issued a statement shortly following his shocking first-round knockout loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 226. Cormier was able to catch Miocic with a right hand late in round one which sent Stipe crashing to the canvas. From there, “DC” would unleash some heavy ground and pound which put his opponent to sleep (watch that here).
VIDEO | Brock Lesnar enters the octagon and shoves new UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
Tonight’s UFC 226 event delivered some great fights, fantastic finishes and the return of Brock Lesnar. Despite a terribly disappointing co-main event bout between Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou, tonight’s pay-per-view showcased some promotional history as Daniel Cormier was able to become the second “champ champ” in UFC history by knocking out Stipe Miocic in the main event.
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.
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: Anthony Pettis submits Michael Chiesa (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A lightweight fight featuring former division title holder Anthony Pettis taking on Michael Chiesa found a home on tonight’s UFC 226 main card. Michael Chiesa missed weight for the fight coming in at 157.5 lbs. As a result, Chiesa will forfeit 30% of his fight purse to “Showtime”.
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: 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.