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Dana White gives his take on Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou's UFC 226 snoozer
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2018
From the early vantage point, Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis’s UFC 226 co-main event battle was anticipated in the way that we might anticipate two asteroids colliding. The matchup seemed to guarantee violent, Octagon-shaking chaos, no matter who won. In the end, however, we got one of the worst fights ever: a slow, action-free fight between two gun-shy heavyweights who looked more like line dancing partners than opponents.
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.
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: 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: 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 Results: Dan Hooker KO's Gilbert Burns (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2018
A lightweight scrap between Dan Hooker and Gilbert Burns served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 226 Fight Pass prelims. Dan Hooker (17-7 MMA) entered tonight’s bout on a three fight win streak, his latest being a brutal first-round knockout victory over Jim Miller this past April.
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.
UFC 226 Fighter Salaries Revealed: Stipe Miocic set to earn an event high $750k
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2018
The UFC 226 fighter salaries have been revealed and current UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (18-2 MMA) will take home an event high $750,000 for his efforts on Saturday night. As for Miocic’s UFC 226 opponent, current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (20-1 MMA), “DC” will pocket a cool $500,000 for the pairs highly anticipated super fight.
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.