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Chris Taylor - October 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/gN-8SAqhp74 “Yeah life sucks in bear country,” Todd Orr stated after just surviving two grizzly bear attacks.

Chris Taylor - October 2, 2016

‘UFC Fight Night 96’ in Portland, Oregon, delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, four “Performance of the night” awards were handed out at last night’s post fight press conference.

Chris Taylor - October 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/VZmp0R-jBtQ UFC welterweight contender Donald Cerrone claims that current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is very different when the cameras are off.

Chris Taylor - October 2, 2016

UFC 205, which is scheduled for November 12 in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, is arguably the most highly anticipated fight card in the promotions history. The UFC 205 lineup is absolutely stacked with talent and includes a “super fight” between current UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and current UFC featherweight title holder Conor McGregor for the promotions 155-pound strap.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016

Earlier this month, on the main card of UFC 203, former WWE star CM Punk made his long-awaited first steps into the Octagon. Unfortunately, those steps would not go as he planned, as he was put away by Mickey Gall in the first frame. Despite this emphatic loss, however, Punk seems hellbent on getting back on the horse and taking another fight – whether that fight is inside the UFC’s Octagon, or in the cage of another promotion like Bellator. In fact, the pro wrestling star is already training to that end, sharpening his tools alongside monsters like former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis and current UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley at Duke Roufus’ Milwaukee gym.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016

In the main event of August’s UFC 202, Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz by majority decision, avenging an early 2016 loss to the same man in the process. Yet McGregor would leave Las Vegas with a whole hell of a lot more than his vengeance. While McGregor’s disclosed purse was $3 million – hardly a meagre amount on its own – it’s estimated that he walked away from the fight something in the area of $15 million dollars richer. Considering he’s been paid fortunes for several of his previous fights, and is seemingly always making money through various endeavours on the side, it’s safe to say that McGregor is doing quite well for himself. So well, in fact, that he estimates he’ll close out 2016 $40 million dollars richer than he was when the year started.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016

Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Portland, Oregon, John Lineker (29-7) scored a split decision win over John Dodson in a very competitive – and very entertaining – encounter. With the win, Lineker is now 4-0 since moving from flyweight to bantamweight, having defeating Francisco Rivera, Rob Font and Michael McDonald before besting Donald. This streak has led the stone-fisted Brazilian to begin campaigning for a title shot against reigning UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016

Bad news. Yet another fighter has been involved in an ugly bout of domestic violence. This time around, the offending party is Australian bantamweight Julian “Julz the Jackal” Wallace.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016

Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Portland, Brazil’s Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira secured what was by far the biggest win of his 21-fight career, TKOing former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks in the third round. In doing so, Oliveira became just the second man ever to defeat Brooks. Unfortunately, there are some real asterisks attached to the Brazilian’s massive win.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016

Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s return to Portland, Oregon, John Lineker and John Dodson engaged in a memorable, five-round battle. Over the course of the fight, which was contested entirely on the feet, both brick-fisted bantamweights had their moments. In the end however, Lineker walked away with a hard-fought split decision – an outcome that is likely to be debated for some time.

bjpenndotcom - October 1, 2016

https://youtu.be/yU-M68Movs4 In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Portland’ former top ranked flyweights John Lineker and John Dodson stepped into the Octagon in a pivotal bantamweight showdown.

bjpenndotcom - October 1, 2016

https://youtu.be/kikhfHsk9_M Saturday night in Portland Oregon, #11 ranked lightweight Will Brooks stepped into the Octagon to square off against Alex ‘Cowboy’ Oliveira, who was making his lightweight debut.

Chris Taylor - October 1, 2016

A lightweight bout between former Bellator champion Will Brooks and Alex Oliveira served as the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 96 tonight in Portland, Oregon. Round one begins and Brooks shoots in for a takedown. Alex stuffs the attempt. Oliveira presses Brooks against the cage and begins working short shots and some knees. Brooks fires back with a knee. Alex drops down for a double leg but Will shakes off the takedown attempt. Brooks is able to switch the position and he scores a nice takedown. Oliveira is quick to get back up to his feet. The fighters exchange knees in the clinch. Alex presses Brooks against the fence. Will switches the position and scores a trip. Alex once again pops right back up to his feet. Will presses Alex against the fence and scores a takedown. Oliveira secures a guillotine choke but Brooks defends the choke until the horn sounds to end round one.

Chris Taylor - October 1, 2016

A welterweight bout between Josh Burkman and Zak Ottow took place on the main card of UFC Fight Night 96 tonight in Portland, Oregon. Round one begins and Burkman lands a jab to the body followed by a left hand upstairs. Josh comes forward and lands a right hand and then a low kick. Ottow replies with back-to-back leg kicks. Burkman presses forward but eats a jab to the body from Ottow. Zak lands another hard leg kick. He presses forward with a combination followed by a leg kick. Burkman fires back with a low kick. He feints and lands another inside leg kick. Ottow comes forward and kicks Burkman but it lands low. The referee steps in and allows Josh to recover. We restart and Josh misses with a hook. Both men are happy to exchange in the pocket here. Ottow lands a nice kick to the body. He circles away and switches his stance. Burkman is using a wide stance here. Ottow throws a hard low kick. Burkman presses forward and lands a front kick. Zak replies with a kick and then a right hand. Burkman circles away and then comes back with a jab to the body. Zak lands another nice kick to end round one.

Chris Taylor - October 1, 2016

A flyweight bout between Louis Smolka and Brandon Moreno kicked off the UFC Fight Night 96 main card in Portland, Oregon. Round one begins and Smolka comes forward but eats a combination from Moreno. Louis comes in with a body kick but Brandon eats it and dives in with a takedown. Moreno begins working from full guard. Smolka lands some elbows and short punches from the bottom. Moreno lands a right hand from the top. He steps up and lands a second big shot. Louis scrambles back to his feet but give up his neck. Moreno locks in a guillotine choke and drops to the ground. It is tight. He adjusts the choke. Louis tries to fight it off but he is forced to tapout. What an upset!

Chris Taylor - October 1, 2016

A scrap between Joachim Christensen and Luis Henrique da Silva served as the featured bout of the UFC Fight Night 96 prelims tonight in Portland, Oregon. Joachim Christensen was able to drop da Silva with a knee midway through the second-round.

Chris Taylor - October 1, 2016

A heavyweight bout between Shamir Abdurakhimov and Walt Harris took place during the UFC Fight Night 96 prelims tonight in Portland, Oregon. Round one begins and Abdurakhimov begins closing the distance. Abdurakhimov is looking to land his right hand. Abdurakhimov ducks under a punch and looks for a takedown but it is not there. Harris with a low kick but it leads to an easy takedown for Abdurakhimov. He quickly advances to side control and fires off and elbow. Harris scrambles back up. He lands a knee on Abdurakhimov. Harris with a nice body kick. An overhand right misses for Abdurakhimov. Harris returns fire with a knee up the middle on another takedown attempt. Harris misses with a straight left and Abdurakhimov grabs the clinch. The fighters break. Harris tries to go high with a kick. A right hand scores for Abdurakhimov. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - October 1, 2016

A bout between Keita Nakamura and Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos kicked off the UFC Fight Night 96 prelims on FS2. Keita Nakamura was able to dominate most of round one on the ground after scoring an early takedown. However, Dos Santos got back to his feet late in the opening frame and unleashed some solid punches and leg kicks before the buzzer.