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Dana White gives possible date for Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou fight
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2017
Last night, in the co-main event of the stacked UFC 218, surging French heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou picked up the best win of his career thus far, knocking out the always dangerous Alistair Overeem in the very first round. With this win, the streaking contender seems to have set himself up for a shot at UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. Speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter post-fight, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Ngannou will get the next shot at the belt, and suggested that the fight could headline UFC 220 this January 20 in Boston.
Justin Gaethje reacts to Eddie Alvarez fight, first career loss
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2017
Last night, the UFC touched down in Detroit, Michigan with UFC 218. One of the highlights of this action-packed card, which was easily one of the best of the year, was Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje’s lightweight slobber-knocker. Though Gaethje certainly had his moments in this fight, he wound up losing in the third when Alvarez landed a rocket-fuelled knee on his chin. This loss is not only Gaethje’s first in the UFC’s Octagon, but his first ever, period.
You won't believe the number of UFC titles Max Holloway plans to win
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2017
Last night, in the main event of the stacked UFC 218, UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway defended his title for the first time, authoring a second consecutive win over featherweight great Jose Aldo. While this was a fantastic victory for Holloway, he did appear to endure a pretty rough cut down to the featherweight division’s 145-pound limit. Speaking at the UFC 218 post-fight press conference, the champ acknowledged this rough cut, and admitted that we could see him win titles in heavier divisions in the future. In fact, he hopes to win titles in many, many of the UFC’s toughest divisions.
Dana White has some high praise for Francis Ngannou
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2017
Last night, on the main card of the absolutely wild UFC 218, red hot heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou picked up the biggest win of his career, executing Alistair Overeem with a first-round uppercut. With this win, Ngannou seems to have positioned himself for a shot at Stipe Miocic and the UFC heavyweight title. In the opinion of UFC President Dana White, he’s also on the cusp of becoming an international rock star.
Dana White says Demetrious Johnson vs. T.J. Dillashaw is happening "Yeah, that fight 's happening"
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC President Dana White says a super fight between UFC champions Demetrious Johnson and T.J. Dillashaw is one hundred percent happening. The brash UFC boss caught up with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 218 event in Detroit where he broke the news.
Pros react to Max Holloway stopping Jose Aldo at UFC 218
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
Pros react to Max Holloway stopping Jose Aldo at UFC 218 UFC 218 delivered in a big way some amazing fights and spectacular finishes.
Pros react to Francis Ngannou's crushing knockout of Alistair Overeem
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
Former Strikeforce and Dream heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem took on surging division contender Francis Ngannou in the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 218 fight card in Detroit. As expected with two heavyweight knockout artists in the cage, the fight did not last long as “The Predator” was able to catch “The Demolition Man” with a crushing left hook that sent Overeem crashing to the canvas.
UFC 218 Results: Max Holloway finishes Jose Aldo (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Max Holloway vs. Jose Aldo A featherweight title fight rematch between current champ Max Holloway and former division kingpin Jose Aldo served as the main event of tonight’s UFC 218 fight card in Detroit.
UFC 218 Results: Henry Cejudo defeats Sergio Pettis
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Henry Cejudo vs. Sergio Pettis A key flyweight scrap between former title challenger Henry Cejudo and surging contender Sergio Pettis took place during tonight’s UFC 218 main card in Detroit.
Pros react to Eddie Alvarez's amazing KO victory over Justin Gaethje
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
The pros were quick to react to Eddie Alvarez’s impressive third-round knockout victory over Justin Gaethje. The former lightweight champion, Alvarez, was able to utilize some hard body shots and amazing uppercuts before eventually putting a very game Justin Gaethje away with a knee late in round three.
UFC 218 Results: Eddie Alvarez KO's Justin Gaethje (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Eddie Alvarez vs. Justin Gaethje A key lightweight scrap between former champion Eddie Alvarez on surging contender Justin Gaethje took place on tonight’s UFC 218 main card from Detroit.
UFC 218 Results: Tecia Torres defeats Michelle Waterson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Tecia Torres vs. Michelle Waterson A key strawweight scrap between Tecia Torres and Michelle Waterson kicked off tonight’s UFC 218 main card from Detroit, Michigan.
UFC 218 Results: Yancy Medeiros stops Alex Oliveira in round 3 (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Yancy Medeiros vs. Alex Oliveira A welterweight scrap between Yancy Medeiros and Alex Oliveira took place during tonight’s UFC 218 prelims in Detroit, Michigan.
UFC 218 Results: David Teymur defeats Drakkar Klose
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Drakkar Klose vs. David Teymur A lightweight scrap between Drakkar Klose and David Teymur took place during tonight’s UFC 218 prelims on FS1.
UFC 218 Results: Felice Herrig defeats Cortney Casey
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
A key women’s strawweight fight between Cortney Casey and Felice Herrig kicked off tonight’s UFC 218 prelims on FS1. Round one begins and Herrig comes out quickly. She is trying to close the distance on Casey. Cortney lands a nice combination that ends in a leg kick. Both women seem cool with trading leather early. Casey is countering well early. She lands a nice combination that ends in an overhand right. Herrig paws with her jab. She throws a leg kick that lands. Casey with a right hand but she gets countered beautifully be Herrig. Casey returns fire with a combination that lands. Herrig presses forward and pushes Casey up against the cage. She is able to drag Cortney to the floor and immediately moves to half guard. Casey is doing a good job of defending here. She attempts a kimura and uses the submission to escape and get back up to her feet. Herrig with a jab to the body followed by a low kick. Casey and Herrig trade bombs to end round one.
UFC 218 Results: Amanda Cooper stops Angela Magana (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
A women’s strawweight scrap between Amanda Cooper and Angela Magana served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 218 Fight Pass Prelims in Detroit, Michigan. Round one begins and Cooper immediately takes the center of the octagon. Magana lands a nice leg kick and then another. Cooper lands a left hand and then a right over the top. Magana fires back with a crisp jab. Amanda switches to southpaw and then right back to orthodox. Amanda with a nice jab. Magana throws a kick but Amanda catches it and presses her against the fence. Cooper with a takedown attempt but Magana clearly grabs the fence and stays up. More pressure from Cooper and she gets Magana to the floor. Amada immediately moves to mount and then transitions to the back of Magana. Angela rolls and Cooper winds up on top and in half guard. Magana scrambles and gets back to full guard. A big elbow now from Cooper. She moves into half guard and lands a pair of left hands. She traps one of Magana’s arms and begins raining down punishment. Cooper takes Magan’s back and locks in a choke. She lets go and begins working in more shots. Somehow Magana is able to survive round one.
UFC 218 Results: Justin Willis KO's Allen Crowder (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Results: Justin Willis KO’s Allen Crowder WHAT A START TO THE NIGHT!@BigPrettyMMA stuns then finishes Crowder in round one!!! #UFC218 pic.twitter.com/glo7LWdws2
UFC 218 Live Results
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2017
UFC 218 Live Results Thread Unable to catch tonight’s UFC 218 pay-per-view event in Detroit, Michigan? BJPENN.com has you covered! Stay glued to this page for up to the minute live results from tonight’s event.