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Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

The uniform deal that Reebok has locked in with the UFC has upset a lot of fighters under the promotion. While some have gained some income with Reebok’s deal, others have had a lot of money fly out the window. Vitor Belfort spoke with Sportv (transcribed by Bloody Elbow) about the Reebok sponsorship as his fight with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is coming up at UFC 198.

Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/H7xf5TegFDs Jeff Monson just tasted what could be the most bitter loss of his career.

Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan gave his take on the rumored boxing match between retired world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael Dos Anjos | Evolve Vacation

Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

Tonya Evinger with that yuck-mouth, "I just threw up" kiss to seal the night.#InvictaFC17 #AndStill pic.twitter.com/aniQNsOn5b — Lee Michaels (Liam) (@HowardK_Plop) May 8, 2016

Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

Gunnar Nelson got back to his winning ways at UFC Fight Night 87, which took place in Rotterdam over the weekend.

Russell Ess - May 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/oKQRiSTkcCo As UFC 198 approaches, take a look into one of the exciting bouts on the stacked card as former middleweight king Anderson Silva takes on Uriah Hall.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

‘UFC Fight Night 87’ in Rotterdam 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 post fight press conference.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

Gunnar Nelson scored an impressive submission victory over Albert Tumenov earlier today at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam. UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor went on Twitter to congratulate his “SBG” teammate, while adding that the victory was the result of having “complete focus” during his fight camp:

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

Check out the highlights from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 87 event headliner between Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski. http://youtu.be/xdGWQxTaTwg

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

A key heavyweight scrap between perennial contenders Alistair Overeem (41-14-1 MMA) and Andrei Arlovski (25-12 MMA) headlined today’s UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam. Round one begins and Arlovski presses forward with punches. He lands a good knee to the body of Overeem. Alistair is circling. Arlovski grabs a hold of him and Overeem lands a knee from the clinch. The fighters break and Overeem lands a knee. Arlovski with a right hand that misses. “The Reem” comes forward with punches and lands a knee from the clinch. Big right hand thrown by Arlovski but it misses. Good body kick by Alistair and then a leg kick. Arlovski misses with a right hook. He kicks the thigh of Overeem. Alistair returns fire with the same push kick. The clinch and Overeem lands a knee and then a trip. He jumps in to the guard of Arlovski and begins working some rights to the body and head. Good shot from the bottom by Arlovski. Overeem replies with a thunderous right hand. Good upkick from Andrei pushes Overeem back to his feet to end round one.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

Check out the highlights from today’s UFC Fight Night 87 co-main event fight between former title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Stefan “The Skyscraper” Struve (via FOX Sports): https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/729403673441275904

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

A welterweight bout between Gunnar Nelson (15-2-1 MMA) and Albert Tumenov (17-3 MMA) took place on the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam. Round one begins and Nelson leaps forward with punches. Tumenov with a leg kick. Gunnar with a nice left hook on the button. Tumenov with a body kick. Nice right hand counter from Albert. He follows up with a solid body shot. The fighters clinch and then break. Nelson with a good push kick to the body. He follows up with another solid kick and then a takedown. Nelson immediately moves to full mount. This is not good for Tumenov. Two minutes remain in the opening round. Nelson with a good short elbow from the top. Tumenov bucks his hips but is unable to shake Nelson. Good right elbow from Gunnar. One minute remaining in the round. Another nice elbow from Gunnar. Tumenov rolls and gets back to his feet. Good shot to the body from Albert. He leaps in with a left and then lands a side kick to the body of Nelson. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

A women’s bantamweight bout between Germaine de Randamie (6-3 MMA) and Anna Elmose (3-1 MMA) took place at today’s UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam. Round one begins and Elmose immediately ducks under for a single-leg takedown attempt. She doesn’t get it but works some good knees from the clinch. De Randamie is searching for a kimura attempt. Anna is relentless in her search for this opening takedown. She drags de Randamie to the floor but Germaine pops right back up. Good knees from the clinch by both ladies. Nice uppercuts from Anna. Germaine with a big knee. The fighters break. Big shots from de Randamie. Anna desperately shoots in for a takedown. It’s not there. Nice left hand from Germaine. She follows up with a big right and then some knees. Anna with an uppercut. More knees from Germaine. de Randamie with a huge knee to the body that floors Elmose. This one is over.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

A key lightweight tilt will take place in South Dakota on July 13, as UFC officials just announced that Michael Chiesa (14-2 MMA) will battle Tony Ferguson (20-3 MMA) in the event’s headliner. Chiesa is coming off an impressive submission victory over Beneil Dariush which he earned at April’s UFC on FOX 19 event. The victory marked “Maverick’s” third in a row, as he had previously submitted Jim Miller and earned a decision victory over Mitch Clarke.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

A light heavyweight bout between Nikita Krylov (20-4 MMA) and Francimar Barroso (18-5 MMA) took place at today’s UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam. Round one begins and the pair of light heavyweights immediately begin trading leather. They clinch and Krylov lands some good knees. Barroso is searching for a takedown but Krylov is not having it. Nikita is searching for a single leg. It’s not there. He lands some shoulder strikes and then some knees on Barroso. They break and Barroso throws out some wild punches. Good uppercut from Barroso. He shoots in for a takedown and eventually gets it. Krylov fights his way back up but eats another uppercut for his troubles. Nikita would land a nice combo finished by a head kick to end round one.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

Josh Emmett remained undefeated by picking up a decision victory over Jon Tuck at today’s UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam. Emmett had a strong opening two rounds as he was able to ‘slip and rip’ shots on his lightweight opponent.

Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016

A lightweight bout between Rustam Khabilov (20-3 MMA) and Chris Wade (11-2 MMA) took place at today’s UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam. Round one begins and Wade opens with a leg kick. He follows up with a push kick to the thigh. Khabilov replies with a kick of his own. The Russian misses with an overhand right. Good leg kick from Wade. Khabilov with a takedown attempt but Wade fights him off. Chris is pumping the jab. He lands a couple of good kicks. Rustam replies with a leg kick. Wade lands a push kick to the thigh. Khabilov misses with a spinning high kick. Good counter punch from Wade. Khabilov shoots in and scores a takedown. He has the back of Wade. Good shots from the back by Khabilov. He lands a solid hammer fist. Round one comes to an end.