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Pros react to Mike Perry's brutal KO victory over Jake Ellenberger
Chris Taylor - April 23, 2017
Pros react to Mike Perry’s brutal KO victory over Jake Ellenberger UFC welterweight Mike Perry scored a devastating second-round knockout victory over veteran Jake Ellenberger on the main card of last night’s UFC Fight Night 108 event in Nashville.
Conor McGregor sends Artem Lobov a message following loss to Cub Swanson at UFC Nashville
Chris Taylor - April 23, 2017
Conor McGregor sends Artem Lobov a message following loss to Cub Swanson at UFC Nashville Featherweight fighters Artem Lobov and Cub Swanson went to war in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108 yesterday evening in Nashville.
"Platinum" Mike Perry: it might be time for Jake Ellenberger to retire
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2017
Last night, during the UFC’s latest trip to Nashville, Tennessee, polarizing welterweight striker “Platinum” Mike Perry picked up a knockout of the year contender, shutting the veteran Jake Ellenberger off with a slashing, second-round elbow. Given that this is the fourth strike-induced stoppage on Ellenberger’s recent record, it’s been suggested by some members of the MMA community that he would be wise to retire. In the opinion of Perry himself, who authored Ellenberger’s latest knockout loss, this may indeed be the case.
After watching UFC Nashville, retired Anthony Johnson tells fighters to "know when to hang 'em up"
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2017
Shortly after his submission loss to light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 210, Anthony Johnson surprised the combat sports world by announcing his retirement from MMA. “This was my last fight,” a teary eyed Johnson said post fight. “I didn’t tell anybody. I didn’t even tell Dana White. My coaches knew, my family knew and my friends knew. I didn’t want any distractions. But I have to thank you all for being there for me.”
Al Iaquinta unsure of UFC future after devastating KO defeat of Sanchez
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2017
Al Iaquinta looked as good as ever when he knocked out Diego Sanchez in the co-main event of UFC Nashville. Unfortunately, the New York based fighter is still at odds with the UFC, and as such, isn’t sure what the future holds as far as his fighting career goes. Iaquinta addressed this issue post-fight (via MMAFighting.com).
Pros react to Cub Swanson's action-packed defeat of Artem Lobov
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2017
Last night, the UFC touched down in “Music City,” Nashville, Tennessee, with a 13-fight card. This card featured plenty of action, as Brandon Moreno scored an epic submission win over Dustin Ortiz on the undercard, Mike Perry picked up an elbow-induced KO of the year contender over Jake Ellenberger, and Al Iaquinta crushed Diego Sanchez in the co-main event. Though the main event, which pitted the UFC’s fourth-ranked featherweight Cub Swanson against Conor McGregor training parter Artem Lobov, did not produce a stoppage, it was no exception to the exciting tone of the card. As a massive betting underdog, Lobov was given little chance against his well-established foe. That said, the Russian-born Irishman hung in there remarkably well, even arguably winning the first round. In the second, however, Swanson began to find his groove, punishing his foe with a dizzying array of strikes – from jumping switch kicks to spinning elbows. Amazingly, Lobov was able to eat everything the powerful Swanson threw at him, which meant that fans got to enjoy five wild rounds of action.
Diego Sanchez issues statement after crushing KO loss to Al Iaquinta
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2017
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Nashville, Tennessee, The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez had the opportunity to surge up the lightweight rankings with a win over disgruntled contender Al Iaquinta. Though Sanchez was as tough as ever in this fight, he would ultimately fail on his mission, eating a pair of bombs in the first round, and coming to in a dazed heap on the canvas. In the wake of this knockout loss, which marks just his second strike-induced stoppage loss, and the first time he’s been legitimately knocked out, Sanchez took to Twitter to congratulate Iaquinta on the victory and update the fans on his condition. Apparently, he’s doing just fine.
Al Iaquinta goes off on the UFC after missing out on post-fight bonus
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2017
Over the last few months, New York based lightweight Al Iaquinta has been involved in a very public contract dispute with the UFC. This dispute was severe enough to drive the lightweight into a temporary retirement, during which time he focused solely on his burgeoning real estate career. Despite this quarrel with the UFC, Iaquinta ultimately agreed to fight again – though his relationship with the UFC has not improved much. His opponent in his comeback fight was The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez. The pair met in the co-main event of the UFC’s Saturday night trip to Nashville, Tennessee.
Pros react to Al Iaquinta's brutal KO victory over Diego Sanchez
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta returned to action at tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 event in Nashville where he took on seasoned veteran Diego Sanchez. Sanchez looked good in the opening minute, landing some decent kicks and a couple of punches. However, once Al Iaquinta found his range he was able to land a brutal right hand to the face of Sanchez. Diego was able to get back up to his feet, but a second right hand from Iaquinta put him down for good (watch the finish here).
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Cub Swanson defeats Artem Lobov (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Cub Swanson vs. Artem Lobov A featherweight scrap between Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 fight card in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Al Iaquinta KO's Diego Sanchez (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Diego Sanchez vs. Al Iaquinta A lightweight bout between former title challenger Diego Sanchez and Al Iaquinta served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 fight card in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Ovince Saint Preux submits Marcos Rogerio de Lima (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Ovince Saint Preux A light heavyweight scrap between Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Ovince Saint Preux took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Stevie Ray defeats Joe Lauzon (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Joe Lauzon vs. Stevie Ray A lightweight scrap between veteran Joe Lauzon and Stevie Ray took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Mike Perry brutally KO's Jake Ellenberger (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Jake Ellenberger vs. Mike Perry A welterweight scrap between Jake Ellenberger and Mike Perry kicked off tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Thales Leites defeats Sam Alvey
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Thales Leites vs. Sam Alvey A middleweight scrap between former title challenger Thales Leites and surging contender Sam Alvey served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 prelims in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Brandon Moreno submits Dustin Ortiz (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Brandon Moreno vs. Dustin Ortiz A flyweight tilt between Brandon Moreno and Dustin Ortiz took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 prelims in Nashville.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Danielle Taylor defeats Jessica Penne (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Jessica Penne vs. Danielle Taylor A strawweight bout between former title challenger Jessica Penne and Danielle Taylor kicked off the UFC Fight Night 108 prelims on FS2.
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Alexis Davis def. Cindy Dandois via decision
Chris Taylor - April 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Cindy Dandois vs. Alexis Davis A women’s bantamweight scrap between Cindy Dandois and former title challenger Alexis Davis served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 Fight Pass prelims in Nashville.