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Dede Pederneiras reacts after longtime pupil Jose Aldo defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44
Adam Martin - December 5, 2021
Dede Pederneiras issued a statement after his longtime pupil at Nova Uniao, Jose Aldo, defeated Rob Font in the main event of UFC Vegas 44. Pederneiras has been coaching Aldo for years at Nova Uniao in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the two have gone on several championships runs over the years in both the UFC and the WEC. On Saturday night at UFC Vegas 44, Aldo punched his ticket to a No. 1 contender fight at 135lbs as he smashed Font in a lopsided unanimous decision victory. It was an incredible victory by Aldo, who once again showed that Father Time stops for him. At age 35, Aldo continues to add to his legacy, and with Pederneiras in his corner every time, too.
Jose Aldo issues statement following dominant win over Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44
Adam Martin - December 5, 2021
UFC bantamweight champion Jose Aldo issued a statement following his dominant unanimous decision win over Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44. Aldo earned a unanimous decision victory by landing the bigger shots against Font and also controlling him for longer periods of time on the ground and moving into several dominant positions when he was on the mat. For Aldo, it was his third straight victory at 135lbs following previous victories in the division over Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera. At age 35, Aldo is once again looking like a legitimate title contender. Indeed, he believes that he can make one more title run in the UFC bantamweight division despite his advanced age.
Photo | Cheyanne Vlismas celebrates in Las Vegas following "Fight of the Night" victory at UFC Vegas 44
Adam Martin - December 5, 2021
UFC women’s strawweight contender Cheyanne Vlismas celebrated in Las Vegas following her “Fight of the Night” victory at UFC Vegas 44. Vlismas lost her UFC debut earlier this year to Montserrat Ruiz, but she has since bounced back in a big way. In her last fight, Vlismas (then known as Cheyanne Buys) knocked out Gloria de Paula with a head kick to win $50,000 for “Performance of the Night.” Against Martin at UFC Vegas 44, Vlismas put on a show for the fans as she put on a striking clinic. In what was mostly a standup fight between the two women, the UFC decided that it was the best fight of the evening and awarded both women $50,000 each for “Fight of the Night.” More importantly, however, Vlismas has now improved to 2-1 overall in the UFC.
Aljamain Sterling praises Jose Aldo for "phenomenal performance" against Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44
Adam Martin - December 5, 2021
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling praised Jose Aldo for his “phenomenal performance” against Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44. Sterling was in attendance on Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, to see Aldo defeat Font in the headliner of UFC Vegas 44. For Aldo, it was his third straight win following previous victories over Marlon Vera and Pedro Munhoz. Despite being 35 years old, somehow Aldo appears to actually be getting better in his MMA career, and his run at 135lbs as of late has been impressive. Sterling, especially, can admit he was impressed.
Jose Aldo calls out TJ Dillashaw following UFC Vegas 44 win over Rob Font
Adam Martin - December 5, 2021
UFC bantamweight contender Jose Aldo called out former champion TJ Dillashaw following his UFC Vegas 44 win over Rob Font. Aldo defeated Font via unanimous decision in what was a great fight that served as the UFC Vegas 44 main event. Although Font outstruck Aldo in terms of significant strikes, Aldo dropped Font twice and he also had more control on the ground. In the end, the judges saw the fight unanimously for Aldo with 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 scorecards. It was the biggest win of Aldo’s UFC bantamweight career thus far as he improved to 3-2 overall in the weight class. After losing fights to Marlon Moraes and Petr Yan to open up his 135lbs run, Aldo is now on a three-fight win streak over Font, Pedro Munhoz, and Marlon Vera.
Rob Font reacts following loss to Jose Aldo at UFC Vegas 44
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Rob Font was looking to earn his fifth win in a row when he squared off with Jose Aldo in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 44 event. Font (19-5 MMA) had entered the highly anticipated bantamweight contest looking to build off the momentum from his most recent victory over former division champion Cody Garbrandt.
Doctors claim Teofimo Lopez "could have died" in loss to George Kambosos Jr.
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Teofimo Lopez could have died during his loss to George Kambosos Jr. according to Dr. Linda Dahl, an otolaryngologist at three Manhattan hospitals. Lopez (16-1) took to the squared circle last weekend at Madison Square Garden where he put his undefeated record and four lightweight belts on the line against Kambosos Jr. (20-0).
UFC Vegas 44 Bonus Report: Clay Guida among six fighters to take home a bonus
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jose Aldo vs. Rob Font. The highly anticipated bantamweight main event proved to be a thrilling five round war. Rob Font was seemingly able to get off the better volume of punches throughout the fight, but it was the powerful kicks and right hands of ‘The King of Rio’ that proved to be the difference. Jose Aldo was able to drop the American on multiple occasions during the contest, cruising to a unanimous decision win. It was a vintage performance from Aldo and following the fight he called out former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw.
UFC Vegas 44 Results: Jose Aldo defeats Rob Font (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event is headlined by a key bantamweight matchup featuring Jose Aldo taking on Rob Font. Aldo (30-7 MMA), the promotions former featherweight kingpin, will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak. The MMA legend has scored impressive unanimous decision victories over Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera in his most recent efforts.
Jon Jones on the probability of Conor McGregor returning to UFC champion status: "With all of his energy in the right place, that man could move mountains"
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Jon Jones shared some high praise for Conor McGregor when asked if he believed the Irish star could return to UFC champion status. The former UFC light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), engaged in a Q&A with fight fans this afternoon where he addressed a number of topics including his highly anticipated return.
Previous stab victim Darren Till sends powerful message in wake of Ava White's tragic death
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
9 years ago UFC star Darren Till was the victim of a stabbing and today he issued a powerful message in wake of Ava White’s tragic death. Till’s hometown of Liverpool, England, has struggled to contain knife crime and on November 25 a 12-year-old by the name of Ava White was stabbed and killed in the city.
Jon Jones reveals he previously turned down a $80,000 per month deal with Hennessey's sister company
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Former UFC champion Jon Jones revealed that he previously turned down a $80,000 per month deal with Hennessey’s sister company. Jones (26-1 MMA), has not competed since February of 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision to successfully defend the UFC light heavyweight title. Later that same year, ‘Bones’ announced that he would be vacating his 205lbs title in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.
UFC Vegas 44: 'Font vs. Aldo' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jose Aldo vs. Rob Font. Aldo (30-7 MMA), the promotions former featherweight kingpin, will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak. The MMA legend has scored impressive unanimous decision victories over Pedro Munhoz and Marlon Vera in his most recent efforts.
Kyoji Horiguchi provides update following nasty KO loss to Sergio Pettis
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Kyoji Horiguchi has provided fans with an update following his nasty knockout loss to Sergio Pettis last night at Bellator 272. Pettis (21-5 MMA) and Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) squared off yesterday evening in Connecticut with the Bellator bantamweight title on the line.
UFC Vegas 44 is down to thirteen bouts following last minute cancellation
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 44 event is down to a total of thirteen contests following a last minute fight cancellation. On Saturday afternoon, welterweight Jeremiah Wells took to Instagram where he revealed the unfortunate news that he was forced to withdraw from his slated bout with Jake Matthews.
Dana White responds after Nate Diaz shoots down fight with "rookie" Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White has responded after Nate Diaz rejected a proposed fight with “rookie” Khamzat Chimaev. Diaz (20-13 MMA), who is currently on the last fight of his contract with the UFC, recently revealed that the promotion had offered him a bout with Chimaev.
Pros react after Sergio Pettis sleeps Kyoji Horiguchi with spinning backfist
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2021
Tonight’s Bellator 272 event was headlined by a highly anticipated title fight featuring Sergio Pettis taking on Kyoji Horiguchi. Pettis (21-5 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on former champion Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) this evening.
Sergio Pettis pulls off incredible comeback with brutal KO of Kyoji Horiguchi (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2021
Sergio Pettis pulled off one of the craziest comebacks in recent memory when he knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in tonight’s Bellator 272 main event. Pettis (21-5 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on former champion Horiguchi (29-3 MMA) this evening.