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Russell Ess - June 20, 2016

https://youtu.be/ptlWxChUAL0 UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is busy preparing for his rematch with his rival Nate Diaz.

Russell Ess - June 20, 2016

Former UFC featherweight title contender Chad Mendes was flagged recently for a “potential Anti-Doping Policy violation” by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The UFC released a statement saying that they were notified of the potential violation by USADA after they collected an out-of-competition sample from Mendes.

Russell Ess - June 20, 2016

[ooyala code=”Mzc3k5NDE6Q2PpD7r9u6eHj3O6cly9wA” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ auto=”true” width=”1280″ height=”1280″] Newly-crowned UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping posted a new video to his social media on Monday to prove that he has not changed since realizing his dreams of winning a UFC title.

Russell Ess - June 20, 2016

https://youtu.be/UuZCoj7ShRA “Vegas” Dave Oancea has been breaking Vegas with his recent MMA bets.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Former Strikeforce title holder Gegard Mousasi was expected to square off with rising contender Derek Brunson at July’s stacked UFC 200 event. Unfortunately for fight fans, Brunson has apparently suffered an injury that has forced him off the July 9 fight card:

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman wants a shot at newly crowned title holder Michael Bisping. “The Count” is call the shots however, and has told Weidman he is not next in line.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Donald Cerrone picked up an impressive TKO victory over Patrick Cote in the co-main event of last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 card in Ottawa. At the events post-fight press conference, “Cowboy” voiced his displeasure with his current UFC contract:

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Stephen Thompson likely secured himself a welterweight title shot at UFC Fight Night 89 last night after he scored a decision victory over Rory MacDonald in the evening’s main event. Here is how the pros reacted to “Wonderboy’s” big win:

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

During last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 broadcast the UFC paid tribute to Kimbo Slice who tragically passed away on June 6 at just 42 years of age.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Donald Cerrone earned a very impressive TKO victory over former middleweight title challenger Patrick Cote in the co-main event of last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 card in Ottawa.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Stephen Thompson defeated Rory MacDonald via decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 89 last night in Ottawa.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

Last night’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes.

Chris Taylor - June 19, 2016

‘UFC Fight Night 89’ in Ottawa delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at last night’s post fight press conference.

bjpenndotcom - June 18, 2016

https://youtu.be/gNBMQdYeiHg In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: 89’, Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald squared off in an incredible matchup that saw the welterweight #1 contender crowned.

bjpenndotcom - June 18, 2016

https://youtu.be/0oKfdqEM9K4 To kick off the main card on Fox Sports 1, Joanne Calderwood and Valerie Letourneau competed in the first UFC women’s flyweight fight. In the 3rd round, Calderwood landed a front kick to the body of Letourneau that landed clean.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A welterweight bout between former title challenger Rory MacDonald (18-4 MMA) and top contender Stephen Thompson (13-1 MMA) served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 card in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and both men start slow trying to find their range. Rory shoots in and dives on a leg attempting a rolling heel hook. He almost lands it but Thompson is able to pull his leg out. Back on the feet and “Wonderboy” lands a stiff jab. MacDonald attempts another wild leg sweep. It is not there. He gets back up and lands a jab to the body of Thompson. Stephen fires back with a leg kick. He lands another. Rory with a kick to the body. Thompson with a spinning kick to the body that just misses. Thompson lands a front kick. The fighters clinch and Rory lands an elbow. Thompson pushes Rory against the fence and lands some short punches. Both fighters land shots on the break. MacDonald with a high kick attempt. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A welterweight bout between former lightweight title challenger Donald Cerrone and former middleweight title challenger Patrick Cote served as the co-main attraction of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and Cote opens fire with a leg kick. He follows up with a nice left hand. Cerrone shoots in and lands a big takedown on Patrick. “Cowboy” begins working from full guard. He lands some shots to the body of Cote. Patrick is able to scramble and get back to his feet. Cote with a leg kick. He lands a shot to the body of Cerrone. “Cowboy” returns fire with a kick of his own. A big kick lands for Cerrone. He shoots in and scores a second takedown. Donald is working from half guard now. He takes the back of Cote. He sinks in both hooks. Patrick tries to stand up. Cerrone threatens with a choke which forces Cote back down. Cerrone locks in a body triangle. “Cowboy” is looking for a rear-naked choke. Cote looks for a Kimura. Cerrone escapes and stands up. He kicks the legs of Cote to end round one.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2016

A light heavyweight bout between Steve Bosse (12-2 MMA) and Sean O’Connell (17-8 MMA) took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 89 main card in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Round one begins and Bosse lands a big right hand. O’Connell fires back with a huge left. Bosse with another massive right hand. O’Connell replies with a leg kick. Bosse with a right hand. O’Connell rocks him with a counter. He lands another massive punch that drops Bosse. He follows Steve to the ground and starts unloading. Bosse somehow survives and returns to his feet. Bosse lands a huge right on O’Connell. Sean eats it and presses forward. He lands a leg kick on Steve. O’Connell with back to back big left hands. He follows up with a right. Bosse replies with a knee against the fence. O’Connell presses Bosse against the cage and fires an elbow. Bosse with some short shots to the body. He gets free and lands some big uppercuts to the body. Bosse hits Sean with a big left hook. These guys are tough as nails. Bosse with an uppercut and then a spinning back fist. O’Connell absorbs the punishment and clinches up. Bosse presses him against the fence and shoots for a takedown. It is not there. Round one comes to an end.