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Video | Daniel Cormier confirms retirement following UFC 252 loss to Stipe Miocic: "That'll be it for me"
Christopher Taylor - August 15, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier confirmed his plans to retire following tonight’s unanimous decision loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. ‘DC’ was squaring off with Miocic for a third and final time at tonight’s event in Las Vegas, with the winner taking home the promotions coveted heavyweight title.
Dana White reacts to Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
UFC President Dana White spoke to the media shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 252 event headliner between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic threw down for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two meeting. In their initial encounter at UFC 226, ‘DC’ was able to put Miocic to sleep in the very first round. However, in the pairs second meeting at UFC 241, it was the Ohio native who scored a finish, stopping Daniel Cormier in the fourth round via TKO.
Francis Ngannou reacts to Stipe Miocic defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Francis Ngannou was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 252 main event championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic with keen interest. Afterall, the top heavyweight contender in Ngannou (15-3 MMA) is expected to be the next man to challenge for the promotions coveted heavyweight strap.
Pros react to Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 event was headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), was making his final walk to the Octagon this evening in Las Vegas. ‘DC’ was returning to action for the first time since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier had scored back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.
Pros react after Marlon Vera stops Sean O'Malley at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 co-main attraction featured a key bantamweight bout between surging division contenders Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. O’Malley (12-0 MMA) was most previously seen in action at June’s UFC 250 event where he scored a sensational first round knockout victory over former WEC title holder Eddie Wineland. Since joining the UFC ranks in December of 2017, ‘Sugar’ has gone a perfect 4-0 including two stoppage victories.
UFC 252 Results: Marlon Vera TKO's Sean O’Malley (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 co-main attraction features a key bantamweight bout between surging division contenders Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. O’Malley (12-0 MMA) was most recently seen in action at June’s UFC 250 event where he scored a sensational first round knockout victory over former WEC title holder Eddie Wineland. Since joining the UFC ranks in December of 2017, ‘Sugar’ has gone a perfect 4-0 including two stoppage victories.
Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik KO's Junior dos Santos at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
A key heavyweight bout featuring former title holder Junior dos Santos taking on perennial contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik took place at tonight’s UFC 252 event. Dos Santos (21-7 MMA) had entered tonight’s pay-per-view event looking to rebound, this after suffering TKO losses to Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to the setbacks, ‘JDS’ was riding a three-fight win streak, which included wins over Blagoy Ivanov, Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis.
UFC 252 Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik KO's Junior dos Santos (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
A key heavyweight bout featuring former title holder Junior dos Santos taking on perennial contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes place on tonight’s UFC 252 main card. Dos Santos (21-7 MMA) will enter tonight’s pay-per-view event looking to rebound, this after suffering TKO losses to Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to the setbacks, ‘JDS’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included wins over Blagoy Ivanov, Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis.
Two massive UFC lightweight fights in the works for fall 2020
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Two massive UFC lightweight fights are now slated for the fall of 2020, in addition to October’s title unification bout. At UFC 254 on October 24 reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to keep his perfect record intact when he squares off with interim title holder Justin Gaethje.
Breaking! Korean Zombie vs. Brian Ortega slated to main event October 17 UFC event
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Former UFC featherweight title challengers The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega will finally collide inside of the Octagon on October 17. The bout was initially reported by @CCLegaspi on Twitter and later confirmed to be in the works by sources close to BJPENN.com.
Khabib Nurmagomedov on potential Geoerges St-Pierre fight: "This is a fight between my dreams and my father"
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to have his heart set on a future showdown with fellow MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. The undefeated Russian is set to engage in a title-unification bout with Justin Gaethje this October at UFC 254. If ‘The Eagle’ can emerge victorious against ‘The Highlight’ this fall, he hopes that his next Octagon appearance will come against ‘GSP’.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his Fighting IQ tells him Conor McGregor is better standing than Justin Gaethje
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that his former foe Conor McGregor is a better standing fighter than his upcoming opponent Justin Gaethje. The undefeated UFC lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), is set to square off with the promotions interim lightweight title holder Justin Gaethje in the headliner of UFC 254 on October 24.
Khabib Nurmagomedov details weight-cut assistance from Justin Gaethje: "I have no ill will toward him."
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to keep his perfect record intact on October 24 when he squares off with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The highly anticipated lightweight title unification bout is considered by many to be the toughest challenge of Nurmagomedov’s career.
Report | Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Yair Rodriguez rescheduled for UFC 254
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2020
Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez have been rebooked to fight. The two have been linked to a bout for years and they were booked once again to headline the August 29 card. Yet, Rodriguez was forced to withdrew due to a high ankle sprain. Magomedsharipov then went back to Russia after not getting a replacement opponent.
Ray Borg issues lengthy statement after being released by the UFC
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2020
Ray Borg has opened up on his UFC release. Borg was cut from the promotion following him pulling out of his August 1 fight against Nathan Maness. Borg has dealt with a ton of problems from a sick child to weight cut issues. So, after pulling out of another fight, the Las Vegas-based promotion decided to cut the former flyweight title challenger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains what Conor McGregor needs to do to earn a rematch
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be open to the idea of rematching Conor McGregor. In October of 2018, in the main event of UFC 229, Nurmagomedov was looking for his first title defense when he took on McGregor. The lead up to the fight was intense and filled with trash-talk. But, it was Nurmagomedov getting the last laugh as he submitted the Irishman to defend his belt.
Breaking: Donald Cerrone set to return on September 19 against Niko Price
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
Donald Cerrone is set to return to the Octagon on September 19, when he takes on another all-action fighter in Niko Price. News of this matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN.
Stipe Miocic says he's been hit “way harder” than he was in KO loss to Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic says he’s been hit “way harder” than he was in his 2018 knockout loss to Daniel Cormier. Miocic and Cormier’s 2018 meeting marked the beginning of one of the greatest heavyweight rivalries in MMA history. In that fight, Cormier, the light heavyweight champion, moved up to heavyweight to challenge Miocic, the heavyweight champ, for his title. Cormier wound up winning that fight by first-round knockout, but in hindsight, Miocic doesn’t believe the fight-ending blow was particularly hard.