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Junior Dos Santos calls out Brock Lesnar
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos took to Twitter to congratulate Brock Lesnar on his UFC 200 victory over Mark Hunt and to ask “The Beast” for a future fight: Congratulations on your victory Brock.
VIDEO | Triple H and Vince McMahon react to Brock Lesnar's UFC 200 win
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
https://youtu.be/cqVNZ4QOK20 Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made a successful return to the octagon at last night’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt.
VIDEO | Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne (highlights)
bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016
https://youtu.be/-iR0QEcm2QU The main card of UFC 200 kicked off with a bang as former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returned to the Octagon for the first time since losing the title to Fabricio Werdum.
Dana White says Bisping vs. Henderson 2 is definitely next
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
Newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will defend his title for the first time in a rematch against Dan Henderson according to UFC president Dana White. White broke the news on FS1 following last night’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas.
VIDEO | Anderson Silva vs. Daniel Cormier (highlights)
bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016
https://youtu.be/AxLmtgNneYw It was an emotional rollercoaster of a week for Daniel Cormier, who went from fighting Jon Jones for the light heavyweight championship, to fighting Anderson Silva in a 3 round non-main event fight.
UFC 200 Bonus Report
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
UFC 200 in Las Vegas delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at tonight’s UFC 200 post fight press conference.
Brock Lesnar: "I'm the toughest 'SOB' in the game!"
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
During tonight’s UFC 200 post-fight press conference former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was asked if he will ever fight again in the UFC and if the decision would be based on his employers at the WWE. Brock, who defeated former title challenger Mark Hunt in the evenings co-main event via decision, responded with the following statement: “Let’s get one thing clear, Brock Lesnar does want Brock Lesnar wants to do.”
VIDEO | Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt (highlights)
bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016
https://youtu.be/w_zVIZbqBto In the co-main event of UFC 200, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar stepped into the Octagon for the first time in 5 years to fight #8 ranked heavyweight Mark Hunt.
MMA community reacts to Amanda Nunes defeating Miesha Tate
bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016
In the main event of UFC 200, Amanda Nunes shocked the world as she rocked Miesha Tate in the first round, and then proceeded to submit the champ with a rear naked choke to win the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Immediately, the MMA community went wild on Twitter reacting to the bout. The best reactions are below:
MMA community reacts to Brock Lesnar's successful return
bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016
In the co-main event of UFC 200, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returned to the Octagon after nearly 5 years. Lesnar shocked the world as he not only defeated Mark Hunt, but dominated the fight from bell to bell with his wrestling. Immediately after the win, the MMA community went wild on Twitter. See the best reactions below:
VIDEO | Jose Aldo reacts to Conor McGregor intensely watching Frankie Edgar fight
bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016
On the main card of UFC 200, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar squared off in a highly anticipated rematch for the interim featherweight championship, with the winner getting a crack at Conor McGregor. Aldo got the better of Edgar, winning the fight via unanimous decision, and earning himself a rematch with Conor McGregor.
Brock Lesnar earned the highest guaranteed payday ever at UFC 200
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (6-3 MMA) made a successful return to the octagon at tonight’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt. Lesnar utilized his ground game to smother and batter Mark Hunt for the better portion of both rounds one and three.
Clip | Brock Lesnar slams Mark Hunt to the floor
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
What goes up, must come down! #BrockSmash #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/5t1Rn5Ak9e — UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) July 10, 2016
UFC 200 Results: Brock Lesnar defeats Mark Hunt
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
In the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (6-3 MMA) took on former title challenger Mark Hunt (12-11-1 MMA). Round one begins and Hunt takes the center of the octagon. Brock is circling trying to find a way inside on Hunt. Mark has his right hand ready to fire. Lesnar with a leg kick. Brock misses with a huge right hand. He lands a nice outside leg kick. Lesnar shoots in and gets double under hooks. Lesnar sends Hunt to the floor. Mark quickly bounces back to his feet. Brock has him pressed against the cage. Hunt with some short shots. Brock lands a takedown and moves to side control. Hunt is landing some shot from the bottom. Mark scrambles but gives up his back. Shots from the top by Lesnar. He lands a huge knee to the body. Big shots from the top. Hunt scrambles back up to his feet. Lesnar slams him back down. He moves to mount. Brock is unable to land any big shots from the position as the horn sounds to end round one.
Clip | Daniel Cormier lands a big right hand on Anderson Silva
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
The champ lands a right! #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/IHU4H7h3Rq — UFC (@ufc) July 10, 2016
UFC 200 Results: Daniel Cormier defeats Anderson Silva
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier squared off with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva in a non-title bout during tonight’s UFC 200 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Silva is circling trying to keep Daniel on the outside. Anderson with a leg kick. Cormier is pressing forward. He shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cormier is working from full guard. Anderson tries to secure an armbar but it is not there. Daniel tries to pass to half guard but Silva will not let him. Cormier presses Anderson against the cage and postures up. He is able to move to half guard and begins landing some short elbows. Anderson does not like those. Silva is doing a decent job of defending. Daniel is finally able to posture up and lands some big punches. Cormier is trying to move in to full mount. Anderson does a good job keeping Daniel in half guard. Thirty seconds remain in round one. Cormier is smothering Anderson but not landing any big strikes.
UFC 200 Results: Cain Velasquez TKO's Travis Browne
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
A heavyweight bout between former title holder Cain Velasquez (14-2 MMA) and perennial contender Travis Browne (18-4-1 MMA) kicked off tonight’s UFC 200 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Velasquez quickly takes the center of the octagon. Browne with a nice right hand over the top. Cain comes back with a leg kick. Velasquez presses forward with some jabs. He lands another leg kick. Travis responds with a knee to the body. Cain fires back with a knee in the clinch position. He presses Travis against he cage. More knees score for Cain. He lands some short shots inside on Browne. They break. Travis misses with a right. Cain with a leg kick and then another. Browne circles away. Cain with another leg kick. He throws a combination and gets inside. Velasquez tags Browne with a big punch. Travis falls to the floor. Cain follows him. He begins landing punches from top position. Nice short elbows from Velasquez. He gets a hold of the neck but Browne is able to defend. Nice shots from the top by Cain. Browne is able to stand back up but Cain has his back. Browne scrambles free. He eats a left hook from Cain and is wobbled. Back to the ground and Cain is all over him. He flattens him out and begins hammering Travis with punches. It is all over.
UFC 200 Results: Julianna Pena defeats Cat Zingano
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016
A key women’s bantamweight bout between two of the divisions top contenders Cat Zingano (9-2 MMA) and Julianna Pena (8-2 MMA) served as the featured bout of the UFC 200 prelims in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Zingano presses forward with punches she uses the momentum to score an early takedown. Pena is able to get back to her feet but it is short lived as Cat lands another solid takedown. Pena scrambles but eats some shots as she returns to her feet. Julianna clinches up and is able to secure a takedown of her own. She begins working from half guard. Pena tries for a guillotine but it is not there and she gives up top position. Cat now working from full guard. Pena is landing strikes from the bottom. Cat finally lands an elbow. More shots from the bottom by Pena. She is doing an excellent job of wrapping up Zingano and landing short shots. Julianna is searching for a sweep. Cat lands a big elbow. Julianna scrambles and gets back to her feet. Round one comes to an end as Pena lands a nice shot.