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Tecia Torres says Raquel Pennington agrees with decision to return for fifth round
Tom Taylor - May 14, 2018
Last Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 224, Raquel Pennington got her long-awaited shot at Amanda Nunes and the UFC women’s bantamweight belt. Regrettably, this title shot didn’t go as planned for Pennington, as she was stopped by the champion in the fifth round. Unfortunately, Pennington’s dashed title dreams are also accompanied by a bit of controversy, as she could be heard telling her corner she was “done” between the fourth and fifth rounds, and was encouraged to return for a fifth round all the same.
Ezekiel choke specialist Alexey Oleynik eyes showdown with Fabricio Werdum
Tom Taylor - May 14, 2018
On Saturday night, on the undercard of UFC 224, 40-year-old Ukrainian-Russian submission specialist Alexey Oleynik did it again — he pulled off a win with an Ezekiel choke. Remarkably, this Ezekiel choke victory, which came at the expense of Brazil’s Junior Albini, was the 12th on Oleynik’s record. Given this absurd statistic, it should come as no surprise that the extremely experienced veteran is quickly developing a reputation as one of the heavyweight division’s best grapplers.
Nate Diaz shuts down Georges St-Pierre rumors but assures he is "ready to get back to fighting"
Tom Taylor - May 14, 2018
Over the last few weeks, there has been significant buzz about a rumored UFC 227 lightweight scrap between former UFC welterweight and middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre, and long-time lightweight contender Nate Diaz. These rumors reached a crescendo when UFC President Dana White claimed the promotion was actually working on the fight.
Dominick Cruz: Mackenzie Dern was "basically cheating" at UFC 224
Tom Taylor - May 14, 2018
On Saturday night, on the main card of UFC 224, Mackenzie Dern picked up her second UFC win, submitting Amanda Bobby Cooper in the first round. At a glance, Dern’s win was incredibly impressive. As any one who followed the buildup to UFC 224 knows, however, the win was not without controversy.
Miesha Tate defends Raquel Pennington's corner after UFC 224 controversy
Tom Taylor - May 14, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 224, Raquel Pennington failed to capture the UFC women’s bantamweight belt from Amanda Nunes, succumbing to a volley of fifth-round strikes. Unfortunately, Pennington’s title bid was also steeped in controversy, as her corner encouraged her to return for a fifth-round after she told them she was “done” between the fourth and fifth frames. In the wake of this controversy, many fans, pundits and fighters have berated Pennington’s corner for their choice to force her off the stool after she told them she was done. Not everybody, however, feels the fighter’s corner made an error.
Rampage Jackson reacts to King Mo's 15-second KO loss to Ryan Bader
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (37-13 MMA) was more than just a little happy to witness former rival Muhammed Lawal get knocked out by Ryan Bader in just 15-seconds at last night’s Bellator 199 event. The 39-year-old MMA legend took to his Instagram last night where he posted the following video while taking aim at “King Mo” Lawal.
Amanda Nunes says Raquel Pennington's corner "failed" at UFC 224
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
Last night’s UFC 224 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was headlined by a women’s bantamweight title fight featuring current champion Amanda Nunes taking on surging division contender Raquel Pennington. “The Lioness” was able to utilize some heavy low kicks throughout the course of the fight to soften up “Rocky”.
Kelvin Gastelum eyes title shot following split-decision victory over Ronaldo Souza
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
Kelvin Gastelum (15-3 MMA, 1 no-contest) added another huge name to his resume at last night’s UFC 224 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil scoring a hard fought split-decision victory over perennial middleweight contender Ronadlo “Jacare” Souza. The win marked Kelvin’s second in a row, as he had previously starched Michael Bisping this past November in Shanghai, China.
Lyoto Machida eyes a fight with "The Count" following sensational KO victory over Vitor Belfort
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida (24-8 MMA) added another spectacular knockout to his highlight reel at last night’s UFC 224 event in Brazil. “The Dragon” starched former UFC champion Vitor Belfort with a front kick that sent “The Phenom” crashing to the canvas and into retirement.
UFC 224 Promotional Guidelines Compliance Payouts
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
The octagon returned to Rio de Janairo, Brazil last night for the promotions UFC 224 pay-per-view event. The thirteen-bout fight card was headlined by a women’s bantamweight title fight featuring current champion Amanda Nunes defending her title against surging contender Raquel Pennington.
VIDEO | Watch Ryan Bader KO King Mo in just 15 seconds at Bellator 199
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
Ryan Bader (25-5 MMA) advanced to the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament semifinals last night by picking up a quick fifteen-second knockout victory over Muhammed Lawal (21-7 MMA). The current Bellator light heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader, was able to drop “King Mo” with a left hand before eventually finishing Lawal off with ground and pound.
VIDEO | Listen to Paul Daley talk smack while being "Fitched" at Bellator 199
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2018
Jon Fitch (31-7-1 MMA) picked up one of the biggest wins of his career in his Bellator debut last night scoring a decision victory over feared knockout artist Paul Daley (40-16-2 MMA). Fitch was able to utilize his superior wrestling skills to frustrate the hard-hitting British fighter on route to a lopsided unanimous decision win (29-27, 29-26 x2).
MMA Community reacts to Lyoto Machida's insane knockout of Vitor Belfort
Chris Taylor - May 12, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort squared off in the first bout of tonight’s UFC 224 pay-per-view main card from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After a tentative opening round of action, “The Dragon” proceeded to turn up the heat in round number two.
MMA Community reacts to Amanda Nunes win and Raquel Pennington's corner forcing their athlete to continue fighting
Chris Taylor - May 12, 2018
A women’s bantamweight title fight between champion Amanda Nunes and top contender Raquel Pennington headlined tonight’s UFC 224 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Amanda Nunes utilized some nasty low kicks to batter the legs of her opponent early and often throughout the course of their championship bout.
UFC 224 Results: Amanda Nunes finishes Raquel Pennington (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 12, 2018
A women’s bantamweight title fight headlined tonight’s UFC 224 event as Amanda Nunes put her title on the line against Raquel Pennington. Round one begins and Nunes starts off quickly by taking the center of the octagon. She leaps in with a left that fails to hit the mark. Nunes with a huge low kick that sends Pennington flying and crashing to the floor. She gets back up but Nunes is there to greet her with punches and then a pair of low kicks. Pennington fakes a kick to the body. Nunes lands a jab followed by another leg kick that sends Rocky to the floor. Pennington gets back up but Nunes greets her with a jab to the body. Amanda continues to fire off low kicks. Pennington ducks under a punch but misses with a counter left hook attempt. Both women decide to stand and trade in the pocket. Nunes side steps and then fires off a right hand. Another good combination from Nunes. Pennington eats it and then fires back with a nice uppercut. Nunes continues to press the pace here in round one. She lands another heavy low kick. Pennington comes forward with a combination. Nunes avoids and then lands a low kick. She lands another. Pennington charges forward with a flurry. Round one comes to an end.
MMA Community reacts to Kelvin Gastelum's UFC 224 win over Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza
Chris Taylor - May 12, 2018
A key middleweight scrap between Kelvin Gastelum and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 224 event in Brazil. Souza was almost able to end the fight with an armbar in round one, but Gastelum managed to survive the submission attempt.
MMA Community reacts to another incredible Ezekiel choke submission from Alexey Oleynik
Chris Taylor - May 12, 2018
40-year-old UFC heavyweight Alexey Oleynik (53-11-1 MMA) picked up the eleventh Ezekiel choke submission victory of his career at tonight’s UFC 224 event submitting his opponent Junior Albini in the very first-round. “The Boa Constrictor” is the only man to ever record an Ezekiel choke submission win in UFC history and he has now done it twice.
UFC 224 Results: Alexey Oleynik submits Junior Albini (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 12, 2018
A heavyweight fight between Alexey Oleynik and Junior Albini took place during tonight’s UFC 224 prelims from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Round one begins and Oleynik misses with a jab to the body. A follow up punch does land and the fighters clinch. Alexey presses Albini against the cage. That doesn’t last long as Junior breaks free. Albini with a nice right hand. Alexey is cut and bleeding. He circles and then comes forward with a right hand. Albini connects with a counter left hook. Alexey opts to clinch up. He drops down to the floor and pulls Junior with him. Could we see another Ezekiel choke? Yes we can as Alexey locks it in tight. Albini has nowhere to go. This one is all over. Albini is forced to tapout.