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Tom Taylor - January 1, 2018

After watching Khabib Nurmagomedov eat Edson Barboza alive last night, many fight fans now believe the Russian is a nightmare matchup for Conor McGregor. While MMA analyst and current Bellator star Chael Sonnen believes this is true if Nurmagomedov can take Conor McGregor down, he believes McGregor could also pose some problems for Nurmagomedov on the feet. Here’s how Sonnen broke it down.

Tom Taylor - January 1, 2018

Back in December of 2016, Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi co-authored one of the most legendary slugfests in the history of the UFC, nay in the history of MMA outright. For three frenzied rounds, the two featherweights pelted each other with the kind of heavy artillery that would have flatlined lesser men. It was a war for the ages, a classic clash between veteran and prospect, an unforgettable display of ferocity, grit, and heart. In the end, of course, Swanson would win this fight by unanimous decision – though both he and Choi left the Octagon battled and bloodied. Despite the fact that they once fought like they were the worst of enemies, it’s clear that Swanson and Choi’s war was nothing personal. Having both been invited to UFC 219 as guest fighters, the two featherweight fan favorites posed for a picture together in the bleachers, offering nothing but smiles a little over a year after they attempted to beat each other toothless.

Chris Taylor - December 31, 2017

Bruce Buffer shares post-fight picture with “true warrior” Holly Holm! Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion of the world Holly Holm put forth a valiant effort in her bid to dethrone current UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg last night in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - December 31, 2017

UFC 219 Cyborg vs. Holm judges scorecards revealed Cris Cyborg successfully defeneded her UFC featherweight title against Holly Holm in the main event of UFC 219 last night in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - December 31, 2017

What’s next for Cris Cyborg and the other UFC 219 main card winners? Cris Cyborg successfully defended her UFC women’s featherweight title at last night’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas defeating Holly Holm via unanimous decision.

Chris Taylor - December 31, 2017

A Jackson-Wink staff member is in hot water after making disgusting comments aimed at UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg. According to reliable journalist Damon Martin, the individual in question is the official Jackson-Wink team photographer.

Chris Taylor - December 31, 2017

The UFC 219 Reebok Athlete Outfitting payouts are in! UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg earned an event-high $40,000 for her decision victory over former bantamweight champion Holly Holm who received $30,000 for her efforts.

Tom Taylor - December 31, 2017

Last night, the UFC closed out the year 2017 with UFC 219, a stacked card that went down in the fight capital of Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of this anticipated PPV, UFC women’s featherweight queen Cris Cyborg attempted her first UFC title defense opposite former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. In advance of this fight, Holm was considered one of the toughest tests of Cyborg’s incredible career thus far, and as it turns out, these suspicions proved accurate. Despite Cyborg’s fight-ending power and vaunted aggression, Holm hung in there for five, fun rounds, even popping the champ with solid strikes of her own on a few occasions. In the eyes of some fans, she even won a few rounds. In the end, however, Cyborg’s patience, volume, aggression and cage control earned her a just unanimous decision win.

Christine Allen - December 31, 2017

On December 30th, as I watched Holly Holm skip to the Octagon, a ball of nervous energy, the words of CT Fletcher, the ‘strongest man that (up until recently) you’ve never heard of’, came back to me. “People don’t understand how much it takes to just…actually get in that cage and face another man who’s trying to take your f*cking head off.” He told the listeners of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. “I remember how much it took (for me) fighting at the long beach arena…that crowd makes a big f*cking difference Joe, I got so f*cking nervous. Everything that I had learned, I f*cking forgot.”

Tom Taylor - December 31, 2017

Last night, in the co-main event of the stacked UFC 219, Dagestani lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up yet another dominant win, brutalizing the dangerous Edson Barboza for three rounds, and ultimately capturing a clear unanimous decision. With this win, Nurmagomedov is now an insane 25-0 overall. He now stands out as the top contender for either UFC undisputed lightweight champion Conor McGregor, or interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson.

Tom Taylor - December 31, 2017

Last night, in the co-main event of the stacked UFC 219, Dagestani lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up yet another dominant win, violating the dangerous Edson Barboza for three, lopsided rounds, and ultimately capturing a clear unanimous decision. With this win, Nurmagomedov is now an insane 25-0 overall, and could very easily be the best lightweight on earth. UFC undisputed lightweight champion Conor McGregor and interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, of course, will likely have something to say about that.

Tom Taylor - December 31, 2017

Last night, the UFC closed out the year 2017 with UFC 219, a stacked card that went down in glimmering Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of this anticipated pay-per-view, UFC women’s featherweight queen Cris Cyborg attempted her first title defense opposite former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. In advance of this fight, Holm was considered one of the toughest tests of Cyborg’s incredible career thus far, and as it turns out, these suspicions proved accurate. Despite Cyborg’s fight-ending power and vaunted aggression, Holm hung in there for five, fun rounds, even popping the champ with solid strikes of her own on a few occasions. In the eyes of some fans, she even won a few rounds. In the end, however, Cyborg’s patience, volume, aggression and cage control earned her a just unanimous decision win.

Tom Taylor - December 31, 2017

Last night, the UFC closed out the year 2017 with UFC 219, a stacked card out of Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of this anticipated pay-per-view, UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg attempted her first title defense opposite former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. In advance of this fight, Holm was considered one of the toughest tests of Cyborg’s incredible career thus far, and as it turns out, these suspicions proved accurate.

Chris Taylor - December 30, 2017

Pros react to Cris Cyborg’s victory over Holly Holm! Cris Cyborg retained her UFC featherweight championship in the main event of tonight’s UFC 219 fight card in Las Vegas by defeating Holy Holm via unanimous decision.

Chris Taylor - December 30, 2017

Pros react to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant victory over Edson Barboza! Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up a dominant decision victory over Edson Barboza in the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 219 fight card in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - December 30, 2017

A women’s featherweight title fight between current champion Cris Cyborg and former bantamweight title holder Holly Holm served as the main event of tonight’s UFC 219 fight card in Las Vegas. HERE WE GO!!#UFC219 pic.twitter.com/mNFW134MAk

Chris Taylor - December 30, 2017

A lightweight scrap between exciting fighters Marc Diakiese and Dan Hooker took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Diakiese quickly takes the center of the octagon. Hooker throws a jab that misses. He circles around the outside. Marc throws a side kick that misses. Both men are very cautious early here. Hooker feints with a low kick. Diakiese throws a side kick to the thigh that lands. Hooker with a low kick and then just misses with a high kick. Marc circles along the fence. He steps in with a side kick that partially connects. Hooker with a right hand and then slips a straight right from Marc. Hooker with a kick to the body and then catches a spinning back kick from Diakiese. Dan is doing an excellent job early here. He lands a crisp jab. Diakiese misses with a low kick. Hooker connects with one of his own. Marc circles and then lands a nice switch kick. One minute remains in round one. Hooker throws a low kick but Diakiese catches it and then lands a low kick of his own. Hooker leaps in with a nice body kick. Diakiese attempts to shoot for a takedown but Hooker sweeps him and winds up in top position. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - December 30, 2017

A key women’s strawweight scrap between surging contender Cynthia Calvillo and former champion Carla Esparza took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Esparza rushes in and lands a nice right hand over the top. Both women are swinging wildly early on here. Both ladies connect with right hands. Esparza scores with a hard low kick and then circles out. Calvillo leaps in and scores with a double leg takedown. She immediately moves to half guard and begins working some short shots. Esparza is throwing more from her back at the moment but Cynthia is working on trying to advance her position. Esparza is able to get back to full guard and then throws up an armbar attempt. Calvillo could be in trouble here. Esparza cranks the hold but Cynthia moves and breaks free. Calvillo instantly passes to side control and begins working some elbows. Still, Esparza continues to land a lot of shots from her back. Calvillo moves to mount and then tries to take the back. Esparza scrambles and winds up in top position. She lands a couple of shots before the horn sounds to end round one.