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Chris Taylor - April 24, 2016

Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis spoke to MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani prior to his UFC 197 bout with dangerous striker Edson Barboza.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the main event Jon Jones picked up a unanimous decision win over Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. With tonight’s win, Jones will now fight Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship in a highly anticipated rematch. The rematch could very well take place at UFC 200 depending on how quick Cormier’s leg heals.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made a successful return to the Octagon and defeated Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. With Jones’ interim light heavyweight title win, Jones will now face Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. After it was announced earlier this week that Conor McGregor would no longer be fighting Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 200, Jones vs. DC II was mentioned as a possible main event for UFC 200 if Jones defeated OSP at UFC 197 and came out of the fight unscathed.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the co-main event of UFC 197, Demetrious Johnson faced arguably the toughest test of his MMA career as he faced Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo. Johnson picked up an extremely impressive 1st round TKO win over Cejudo to retain his UFC flyweight championship. Below you can see the best reactions from fighters regarding Johnson’s win:

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

https://youtu.be/FNYuVCKzJhU In the co-main event of UFC 197, Demetrious Johnson proved once again why he is the greatest flyweight in the history of MMA. Johnson faced Henry Cejudo, who many believed to be the toughest test of his MMA career. Johnson rose to the occasion and stopped Cejudo in the 1st round via strikes after a knee to the body.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

https://youtu.be/qtyT43mtkpo In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made a successful return to the Octagon and defeated Ovince Saint Preux via decision to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought to a decision. While the fight was a rather lackluster one, Jones was awarded the unanimous decision win, and claimed the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. After the fight, Ovince Saint Preux revealed that he had hurt his arm at some point in the fight, leading many to wonder how badly injured the arm was. During a post-event interview, UFC President Dana White revealed that OSP broke his arm in either the 4th or 5th round.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought for 5 rounds to a decision. Jones, who wasn’t happy with his performance, was ultimately crowned the interim UFC light heavyweight champion, and will now face Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the co-main event of UFC 197, UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson faced Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, who many believed to be the toughest test of Johnson’s MMA career.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

In the main event of UFC 197 Jon Jones made his return to the Octagon after over a year away from the Octagon. Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought for the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. In the first round, the pair looked to find their distance during the feeling out process, with neither fighter landing major blows. Jones however did land a pair of kicks to the body of OSP which landed. With just 10 seconds left in the round Jones managed to get a trip from the clinch, however OSP immediately got back to his feet.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A flyweight title fight between UFC champion Demetrious Johnson (24-2-1 MMA) and challenger Henry Cejudo (10-1 MMA) served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 197 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Johnson lands a good shot to start. The fighters clinch and Cejudo lands a foot stomp. Nice hand by the champ on the break. They clinch up and Cejudo lands two knees and then a takedown. “Mighty Mouse” scrambles to his feet and gets back up. Good knees inside from the champion. Cejudo gets hit with a big elbow from Johnson. Demetrious stuns him with a knee and then an elbow. Big shots from “DJ”. It is all over.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A key lightweight bout between former champion Anthony Pettis (18-5 MMA) and dangerous striker Edson Barboza (15-4 MMA) took place on the UFC 197 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Barboza lands a leg kick to start. Pettis is circling to start. Barboza with a jab to the body and then a kick in the same spot. Edson with a couple of left hands that miss. Barboza with a inside leg kick. Pettis with a nice leg kick. He lands a crisp right hand on Edson. A good left hook lands for Barboza and then another. Pettis looks a little stunned from the shots. An inside leg kick scores for Barboza. Edson with a good jab to the body of Pettis. A nice right hand lands for Barboza. Pettis misses with a high kick. Nice leg kick from Edson. Round one comes to an end.

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2016

Yair Rodriguez with one of the greatest knockouts ever. #UFC197https://t.co/4iXmE8EQPz — OddsShark (@OddsShark) April 24, 2016

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A featherweight tilt between Yair Rodriguez (7-1 MMA) and Andre Fili (15-4 MMA) kicked off the pay-per-view portion of tonight’s UFC 197 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins Rodriguez lands a solid leg kick. Good spinning back kick to the body from Yair. Nice quick combination from Fili. Andre with a good punch but Yair lands a big kick to the body and scores a takedown. Rodriguez working from full guard and lands two big elbows. Nice axe kick from the bottom by Fili. Yair is looking for a heel hook but he gives it up works some hammer fists fro, full guard. Rodriguez moves to half guard and lands some nice left hands. Fili attempts to sweep but Yair winds up in side control. Andre scrambles and gets back to his feet. Big leg kick from Yair drops Fili. Nice left hands from Fili drops Yair. Rodriguez bounces back up. Fili with a brief takedown and round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A flyweight bout between Sergio Pettis (14-2 MMA) and Chris Kelades (9-3 MMA) served as the main attraction of tonight’s UFC 197 prelims in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Pettis lands a right jab to start. The flyweight fighters exchange left hands. Sergio with a good jab. Chris Kelades with a front kick that misses. Pettis with a nice left jab and then a leg kick. He lands another hard leg kick on Kelades. Pettis with another good left jab and then another. He lands hard leg kick on the Canadian. Kelades shoots in for a takedown attempt. Pettis stuffs it and gets pressed against the cage. Chris with a nice knee to the body. The fighters break. Pettis lands another good left jab. Kelades shoots in for a takedown but it is not there. Sergio lands a trip kick and winds up in top position on Chris. Pettis is working from full guard but decides to stand back up. Kelades charges forward and eats a jab for his effort. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A welterweight tilt between Danny Roberts (13-1 MMA) and Dominique Steele (14-7 MMA) took place during tonight’s UFC 197 prelims in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Roberts opens up with a kick to the body. Steele responds with a huge shot that drops Roberts. Steele rushes in and begins landing shots from the top. He lifts Roberts up and slams him back down. Big punches and elbows from Steele. Roberts lands a good shot from the bottom. Danny fights his way back to full guard and then gets up to his feet. Steele pushes Roberts against the fence. Danny lands a good knee to the body and the fighters break. Roberts with a good kick to the body of Steele. He follows that up with a leg kick and then a left hand that lands flush. Steele rushes in for a takedown but it is not there. They clinch and the fighters exchange knees to the body. Steele drops down for a double leg. He lifts Roberts up and takes him down. Steele working from full guard now. He lands a couple of good shots from the top position. Roberts gets back to his feet and the fighters clinch. Round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A lightweight bout between Glaico Franca (13-4 MMA) and James Vick (9-0 MMA) kicked off the UFC 197 prelims on FS1 tonight in Las Vegas. Franca opens up with a leg kick and then a big right hand that lands flush on Vick. Glaico shoots in and scores a takedown. Vick works his way to the fence and stands back up. Franca battles with Vick in the clinch and eventually drags him back down to the floor. Some decent sots from the top by Franca who moves to half guard. He lands a good shot before Vick fights his way back to the full guard position. Good butterfly guard displayed here by Vick. James gets his back against the fence and stands back up. Franca still has a hold of Vick and begins working some knees. The referee forces the fighters to break. Good leg kick from Vick but Franca lands a stiff job. Nice right hand from Vick who may have just poked Franca in the eye a few seconds ago. Nice shots to the body and then two to the head from Vick. Glaico shoots in and scores another takedown to finish round one.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2016

A heavyweight bout between Walt Harris (8-4 MMA) and Cody East (12-2 MMA) served as the final bout of the UFC 197 fight pass prelims. Round one begins and East opens up with a front kick to the body. Big leg kick from Walt Harris. Nice jab lands for Harris. He goes for a high kick but misses. East switches stances and lands an uppercut. Good jab from Walt. Both fighters miss with hooks. Excellent kick to the body of Harris by East. Walt pumps the jab but eats a right hand. A good combo and then a right hand scores for East. Cody catches Walt with a kick to the groin and action is stopped. Harris gets his bearings and we continue. East and Harris both land leg kicks. East with a big combo, Harris returns fire in what has turned in to a brawl. Super man punch from East. Harris comes forward and lands a kick to the body. Huge shot lands for Harris and drops East. Walt follows him to the ground and starts landing some brutal shots. The referee jumps in and stops the fight.