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Chris Taylor - May 15, 2016

Cristiane Justino earned an impressive first-round TKO victory over Leslie Smith in what was her UFC debut at last night’s UFC 198 pay-per-view event in Curitiba, Brazil. Following her 81-second TKO victory, “Cyborg” took to social media where she poked fun at former UFC title holder Ronda Rousey, while challenging “Rowdy” to a UFC 205 fight in New York.

Chris Taylor - May 15, 2016

Current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate was very impressed by Cristiane Justino’s octagon debut last night at UFC 198. “Cyborg” earned a dominant first-round TKO victory over Leslie Smith at yesterday’s pay-per-view event in Curitiba, Brazil.

bjpenndotcom - May 14, 2016

At the UFC 198 weigh-ins on Friday, top ranked UFC welterweight Matt Brown caused quite the ruckus as he flipped off the Brazilian MMA fans. When Brown made his walk to the Octagon on Saturday night to fight Demian Maia on the main card of UFC 198, several fans hit Brown.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

‘UFC 198’ in Curitiba, Brazil delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out three “Performance of the night” awards at last night’s UFC 198 post fight press conference.

bjpenndotcom - May 14, 2016

https://youtu.be/H6vYWwVqWpI On the preliminary card of UFC 198, Thiago Santos showcased his knockout power as he knocked out Nate Marquardt in the very first round of their scrap.

bjpenndotcom - May 14, 2016

In the main event of UFC 198, Stipe Miocic shocked the world as he knocked out Fabricio Werdum with one punch to win the UFC heavyweight championship.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor took to Instagram during last night’s UFC 198 fight card where he posted the following video: In case it rains money…

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

Phil Davis earned himself a title shot at tonight’s Bellator 154 event in San Jose by scoring a unanimous decision victory over Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal in the evening’s main event. “Mr. Wonderful” was able to smother “King Mo” for the majority of the fight, almost submitting Lawal in the bout’s third-round.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

The world is still waiting to find out who current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will fight in his next bout. It has been rumored that the UFC plans to have “Mystic Mac” rematch Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 202 later this summer.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

Former UFC middleweight title challenger Demian Maia scored a submission victory over Matt Brown at last night’s UFC 198 event in Curitiba, Brazil. Grappling beast Demian Maia does it again! A beautiful rear naked choke gets him a win over Matt Brown. #UFC198 https://t.co/MxEyI0fMj1

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum (20-6-1 MMA) put his belt on the line for the first time tonight in the main event of UFC 198 when he squared off with top contender Stipe Miocic (15-2 MMA) in his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and Miocic opens with a leg kick. Werdum responds with a leg kick of his own. Fabricio with a front kick to the body. Nice elbow lands for Stipe. Good low kick from Werdum and another. He presses forward and lands a left hand on Miocic. Stipe with a couple of leg kicks. Werdum with a nice combination. Miocic replies with a leg kick. Werdum grabs a hold of a leg but cannot secure the takedown. Miocic with a nice right hand. Werdum with two good leg kicks. Stipe with a nice short uppercut. Good right hand from Werdum. He lands another. Miocic with a huge counter right that floors Werdum. It is all over.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

A key middleweight bout between Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (23-4 MMA) and former UFC champion Vitor Belfort (25-12 MMA) served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 198 fight card in Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and Souza presses forward with a kick to the body of Belfort. Vitor with a flying knee attempt that misses. Souza shoots in for a takedown but Vitor was waiting for it. The fighters engage in the clinch. Vitor escapes the position and breaks free. “Jacare” with a leg kick. Vitor with another flying knee attempt. “Jacare” shoots in for a takedown and this time he gets it. He moves to half guard on Belfort. Big right hands from Souza. Vitor is busted up from the strikes. The referee comes in and stops the action so the doctor can check Belfort’s cut. After a brief break in the action we resume with Souza still in top position. Vitor scrambles and gets back to his feet. Souza pushes Vitor against the fence and begins landing some shots. He drops down for another takedown and gets it. Vitor more less pulled guard there. Souza with some big right hands from the top. Vitor is in all kinds of trouble. “Jacare” is in full mount. He’s blasting off on Belfort with strikes. The referee is taking a good look and calls the fight.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua (24-10 MMA) took on Corey Anderson (8-2 MMA) during tonight’s UFC 198 pay-per-view fight card in Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and “Shogun” misses with a leaping right hand. Good kick from Rua. Nice jab from Anderson but “Shogun” replies with a big leg kick. Nice uppercut from Rua. Anderson with a couple of nice jabs. Nice overhand right from Rua. Anderson with a flying knee but Rua catches him with a right hand. Anderson presses Rua against the fence and lands a nice right hand as they break. “Shogun” with a leg kick. Corey with a stiff jab. Nice left hook from Rua. Anderson with a nice shot that lands. Rua with a leg kick. Good left hand and then a leg kick by Anderson. More shots from Corey. He lands a stiff jab on Rua. “shogun” with a left hand that drops Anderson. He rushes in with huge hammer fists but the horn sounds before he can finish Corey off.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

A lightweight bout between Warlley Alves (10-1 MMA) and Bryan Barberena (12-3 MMA) kicked off the UFC 198 par-per-view card in Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and Alves charges forward and gets a hold of Barberena’s neck. He locks in a guillotine choke and it is tight. Barberena looks to be in trouble but is somehow able to scramble and wind up in top position. Alves gets back to his feet and lands a good body kick followed by a right hand. Alves with a good shot to the body of Barberena from the clinch. Barberena responds with a nice right hand. Alves misses with a high kick. Excellent body kick lands for Warlley. Barberena with a good inside leg kick and then another. Alves comes forward and lands an uppercut. Good elbow from the clinch by Barberena. The fighters break and Bryan lands a kick. He comes forward with punches. Alves with an elbow. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

A key welterweight scrap between top contenders Demian Maia (23-6 MMA) and Matt Brown (20-14 MMA) headlined the UFC 198 prelims in Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and Maia presses forward and tries a takedown. Brown stuffs it. Maia shoots in again and this time lands a double leg takedown. Brown pushes himself up against the fence and tries to stand up. Demian takes his back. Brown is on his feet but Maia is on his back. Demian locks his hooks in. This is not good for Matt. Brown falls to the floor and Maia stays on his back and locks in a body triangle. He begins landing some shots on Brown. Two minutes remain. Maia is trying to lock-up a rear-naked choke. He gives it up and starts landing some shots. Brown is defending well. Maia still has the body triangle locked in. Matt scrambles and winds up in top position. Twenty seconds remain. Brown is in full guard and round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

A middleweight tilt between Thiago Santos (13-3 MMA) and Nate Marquardt (34-16-2 MMA) took place on tonight’s UFC 198 prelims in Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and Santos starts off with some nice kicks. Thiago with a nice left kick to the body of Nate. Marquardt with a nice inside leg kick. Both fighters land kicks. Marquardt with another big leg kick. Santos with a big left kick but Nate blocks it. Huge left hand drops Marquardt. Santos jumps in to Nate’s guard. Marquardt scrambles to his feet. Huge left hand from Santos. Marquardt is hurt. More punches from Santos and Nate is down. It is all over.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

A bantamweight bout between John Lineker (27-7 MMA) and Rob Font (12-2 MMA) kicked off the televised portion of tonight’s UFC 198 prelims in Curitiba, Brazil. Round one begins and Font opens up with a front kick to the body of Lineker. Rob with a high kick that misses. Good counter right to the body by John. Lineker lands a solid leg kick. Good jabs from Font. He lands an uppercut. Lineker is having trouble closing the distance. He charges forward with punches but nothing lands. Font with a jab but Lineker is able to counter with a left hand. Good leg kick scores for Font. Good combination from John. He goes to the body of Font. Rob retreats and pumps his jab. Lineker is stalking him. He charges forward. Lineker with a leg kick that drops Font. Rob pops right back to his feet and lands a jab. Lineker comes forward and lands some big shots to the body and head of Font. Lineker shoots in and lands a takedown. He’s working from half guard and landing some nice shots. Font fights his way back to his feet. Lineker charges forward and lands some big shots to the body. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2016

The final bout of tonight’s UFC 198 Fight Pass Prelims featured a light heavyweight tilt between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (22-7 MMA) and Patrick Cummins (8-4 MMA). Round one begins and Cummins starts things off with a leg kick. Pat throws a high kick that misses. He follows up with another leg kick. Cummins shoots in for a takedown but Lil Nog stuffs it. Nogueira paws with the jab. Cummins with a good leg kick and then one to the body. Pat is keeping his distance well. He lands another inside leg kick on Rogerio. Good jab from Nogueira. He follows that up with a left hook. Cummins shoots in but can’t secure the takedown. Good kicks from Cummins. Nice uppercut scores for Cummins. He follows that up with a solid leg kick. Nice combo from Nogueira lands. Cummins with a short right hand. Nogueira with a big left and then a right hand. Cummins is hurt. Lil Nog with another big shot that drops Pat. Cummins is getting battered. He gets up to his feet and start absorbing huge shots. Finally the referee steps in and calls it.