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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.

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.

bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016

Following a historic night of fights at UFC 200, UFC President Dana White revealed on Fox Sports that Michael Bisping would fight Dan Henderson for his first middleweight title defense.

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.

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.”

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.

bjpenndotcom - July 9, 2016

In the main event of UFC 200, Amanda Nunes shocked the world as she defeated Miesha Tate to win the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Tunes rocked Tate early on in the fight with big blows before proceeding to submit the champ with a rear naked choke.

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:

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.

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.

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (18-6 MMA) put her title on the line for the first time against top contender Amanda Nunes (13-4 MMA) in the main event of UFC 200. Round one begins and Tate takes the center of the octagon. Nunes with a nice leg kick. Both fighters land left hands. Nunes with a leg kick but Tate takes it and lands a takedown. Amanda immediately gets back to her feet. Nunes with a nice jab. She just misses Tate with a knee. Nunes with a couple of really nice jabs. She is peppering Miesha. Tate is backing up in defense mode. Huge shots from Nunes. She is all over Tate. A big knee lands. Amanda with another combination. She takes Tate down and gets her back. Hammer fists from Nunes. She sinks in both hooks and submits Tate with a rear-naked choke.

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

What goes up, must come down! #BrockSmash #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/5t1Rn5Ak9e — UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) July 10, 2016

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

The champ lands a right! #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/IHU4H7h3Rq — UFC (@ufc) July 10, 2016

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.

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

Former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar (20-5-1 MMA) squared off with former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (26-2 MMA) for the promotions interim 145-pound title on tonight’s UFC 200 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Edgar opens things up with a leg kick. He presses forward and lands another low kick. Frankie is circling Aldo and lands another leg kick and another. Good jab from Frankie. Aldo fires a jab that is blocked. Edgar presses forward with shots and then lands a leg kick. Aldo with a jab. Frankie misses with a front kick but lands a nice follow up combo. Aldo with a nice right hand. Jose throws a combination. Frankie is moving well but Aldo seems to be finding his range now. Frankie shoots in for a takedown and gets Aldo down to one knee before Jose springs back up. Nice combination from Edgar. He is bouncing around and using a ton of movement. Aldo with a nice left and then a big right hand. Frankie eats it and presses forward. Aldo lands a nice knee to the body of Edgar. He throws a flying knee that partially connects. Aldo with another shot as that drops Frankie who was flying in. Edgar gets back up. Round one comes to an end.

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.

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

A key welterweight bout between former champ Johny Hendricks (17-5 MMA) and Kelvin Gastelum (12-2 MMA) took place during tonight’s UFC 200 preliminary card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Gastelum opens things up with a high kick that misses. He quickly takes the center of the octagon. Johny comes in with a combination. Kelvin lands a nice left hand over the top. He presses forward and lands a leg kick. Hendricks comes back with a leg kick of his own. Kelvin responds with two leg kicks and then a left hand. A nice right jab scores for Gastelum. Johny with a nice body kick inside. Gastelum with a nice combination. Johny is pressing forward now. Kelvin lands a counter left. Hendricks with an uppercut. Both men miss with jabs. A nice punch kick combo lands for Kelvin. He lands another combination and another. He is lighting Johny up now. Hendricks ducks under a punch and press Kelvin against the cage. Johny with some knees inside before Kelvin breaks free and lands a leg kick. Hendricks lands a nice left hand. Kelvin continues to push the pace. Gastelum with a nice straight left hand. Hendricks is trying to utilize head movement but it is not working. Good shots from both fighters. Johny with a kick to the body. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - July 9, 2016

A key bantamweight bout between former title holder T.J. Dillashaw (13-3 MMA) and Raphael Assuncao (23-5 MMA) took place on tonight’s UFC 200 preliminary card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Assuncao takes the center of the octagon. TJ lands a good leg kick. Dillashaw is utilizing a lot of movement early. Raphael misses with a a wild right. TJ with a leg kick. Assuncao returns fire with one of his own. Nice right lands for TJ. The fighters exchange leg kicks. Nice spinning back kick from Assuncao. He follows up with a leg kick. TJ lands a double jab. Raphael catches a kick and lands a knee. Solid leg kick lands for Dillashaw. Assuncao presses forward with punches and attempts a takedown. It is not there. Nice leg kick and then a body kick from Assuncao. TJ shoots in for a takedown but it is not there. Excellent right hand from TJ. He presses forward but eats a punch from Assuncao. Round one comes to an end.