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Jiri Prochazka reacts after hearing news that he could face the winner of Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira: “Whoa, okay, that's a big honor for me”
Adam D Martin - May 2, 2021
Jiri Prochazka reacts after hearing that he could face the winner of Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira for the UFC light heavyweight belt. Prochazka finished former title contender Dominick Reyes with an insane spinning back elbow near the end of the second round of their UFC Vegas 25 main event fight. It was another phenomenal showing by Prochazka, who improved to 2-0 in the UFC with a previous knockout win over Volkan Oezdemir. Overall, Prochazka is currently riding an incredible 12-fight win streak as he appears to be a serious title contender at 205lbs.
Henry Cejudo continues to troll Aljamain Sterling following DQ at UFC Vegas 25: “The Funkmaster era is upon us”
Adam D Martin - May 2, 2021
Henry Cejudo continues to troll Aljamain Sterling following the DQ we witnessed at UFC Vegas 25, saying that “The Funkmaster era is upon us.” In a women’s strawweight bout that took place on the prelims, Brazilian newcomer Luana Pinheiro was absolutely dominating veteran Randa Markos until being kicked in the face with an illegal upkick while she was grounded, leaving her unable to continue and seeing the fight called a DQ. Ironically, the referee in the fight was Mark Smith, who was the same referee in the Petr Yan vs. Sterling title fight back at UFC 259 in March. Just like at that event when he DQed Yan for an illegal knee, Smith DQed Markos for the illegal upkick.
Jiri Prochazka details his insane KO of Dominick Reyes: "That's why I have this antenna, to catch these ideas."
Adam D Martin - May 2, 2021
Jiri Prochazka detailed his insane KO of Dominick Reyes at UFC Vegas 25, saying “that’s why I have this antenna, to catch these ideas.” Prochazka had an amazing showing on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 25 as he put on an absolute striking clinic against Reyes en route to a second-round KO win. Prochazka came out extremely aggressive in the first round and he had Reyes rocked multiple times on the feet with his strikes, only to finally land the finishing blow in the second round via spinning back elbow KO. It was an absolutely phenomenal performance by Prochazka, who appears to be a serious title contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight division just two fights in to his promotional career. With this type of KO power, he could go very far in this sport.
Michael Bisping slams Dillon Danis over street fight threat: "That little weasel attention whore is really threatening me in a street fight?"
Christopher Taylor - May 2, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping could not help but chuckle after receiving a street fight threat from Bellator’s Dillon Danis. Bisping was on commentary duty for tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event and as usual managed to entertain fans both on and off the air. During this evenings main card lineup, ‘The Count’ replied to one fight fans criticism with “Why don’t you cry about it?”.
Jan Blachowicz reacts after Jiri Prochazka destroys Dominick Reyes at UFC Vegas 25
Christopher Taylor - May 1, 2021
Jan Blachowicz clearly tuned in to watch former RIZIN champion Jiri Prochazka take on his former opponent Dominick Reyes at UFC Vegas 25. Blachowicz (28-8) had of course captured the promotions vacant light heavyweight title by scoring a second round TKO victory over Reyes (12-3 MMA) at UFC 253. The Polish champion has since gone on to successfully defend his title on one occasion, scoring a dominant victory over the previously undefeated Israel Adesanya back in March.
UFC Vegas 25 Bonus Report: Jiri Prochazka nets an extra $100k for nasty KO of Dominick Reyes
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Dominick Reyes vs. Jiri Prochazka. The highly anticipated light heavyweight main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth affair. Jiri Prochazka was seemingly getting the better of the standup in round one, but ‘The Devastator’ still managed to get off some hard shots of his own. Then, in the second round, the Czech fighter had Reyes backing up and proceeded to landing a brutal spinning elbow that put the American down for good (see that here).
Pros react after Jiri Prochazka KO's Dominick Reyes at UFC Vegas 25
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event was headlined by a light heavyweight bout featuring former division title challenger Dominick Reyes taking on Jiri Prochazka. Reyes (12-3 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he squared off with Prochazka this evening. ‘The Devestator’ had suffered back-to-back title fight losses to Jan Blachowicz and Jon Jones in his most recent efforts. Prior to those setbacks, Dominick Reyes had gone a perfect 12-0 in his MMA career, which included a nasty knockout win over Chris Weidman.
UFC Vegas 25 Results: Jiri Prochazka KO's Dominick Reyes (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event is headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring former division title challenger Dominick Reyes taking on Jiri Prochazka. Reyes (12-2 MMA) will be looking to snap his two-fight losing skid when he squares off with Prochazka this evening. ‘The Devastator’ is coming off back-to-back title fight losses to Jan Blachowicz and Jon Jones in his most recent efforts. Prior to those setbacks, Dominick Reyes had gone a perfect 12-0 in his MMA career, including a nasty knockout win over Chris Weidman.
UFC Vegas 25 Results: Giga Chikadze stops Cub Swanson in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
A featherweight bout featuring fan favorite Cub Swanson taking on Giga Chikadze serves as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event. Swanson (27-11 MMA) will enter tonight’s co-main event on a two-fight win streak, his latest being a knockout win over Daniel Pineda at UFC 256. ‘Killer Cub’ has gone 2-4 over his past six Octagon appearances overall.
Pros react after Ion Cutelaba vs. Dustin Jacoby is ruled a split draw at UFC Vegas 25
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
A light heavyweight bout featuring Ion Cutelaba squaring off with Dustin Jacoby took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event. Cutelaba (15-6 MMA), who got physical with Jacoby at Friday’s faceoff, was hoping to snap a two-fight losing skid when he took to the Octagon this evening. The Moldovan native was coming off back-to-back stoppage losses at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev.
UFC Vegas 25 Results: Ion Cutelaba vs. Dustin Jacoby ruled a split draw (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
A light heavyweight bout featuring Ion Cutelaba taking on Dustin Jacoby takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event. Cutelaba (15-6 MMA), who got physical with Jacoby at Friday’s faceoff, will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. The Moldovan native is coming off back-to-back stoppage losses at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev.
Diego Sanchez opens up on UFC release: "Dana White won’t answer my calls now, I’m never gonna get sh*t from them"
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez has opened up on his UFC release claiming that promotional President Dana White will no longer answer his calls. Earlier this week it was announced that Sanchez (30-13 MMA) had been pulled from his scheduled May 8 bout with Donald Cerrone. That news was followed by the rather shocking announcement that ‘The Nightmare’ had received his walking papers from UFC officials.
Video | Dana White drops the ball during Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby faceoff
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
Dana White seemingly dropped the ball during Friday’s UFC Vegas 25 faceoff between light heavyweight fighters Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby. Just two weeks after blaming matchmaker Sean Shelby for allowing “wild man” Jeremy Stephens to push and injure Drakker Klose at the UFC Vegas 24 weigh-ins, the promotional President found himself standing in similar shoes on Friday afternoon.
Diaz manager on Khamzat Chimaev: “He’s a good prospect, respectfully, but he hasn’t earned the right to a mega-fight vs. Nick Diaz”
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
Nick Diaz will not be making his highly anticipated Octagon return against Khamzat Chimaev according to his manager Kevin Mubenga. Earlier this week, Chris Taylor of BJPENN.com reported that the eldest Diaz brother had been formally offered a fight with Chimaev for later this summer.
Jon Jones unloads after Francis Ngannou suggests he is just a "decision fighter"
Chris Taylor - May 1, 2021
The online sparring between Jon Jones and current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou continued on Saturday afternoon. Prior to UFC 260, it was thought that the winner of Ngannou vs. Miocic 2 would defend their title against Jones next. ‘Bones’ of course had vacated the promotions light heavyweight strap back in the summer of 2020, citing his intentions of pursuing the UFC’s heavyweight crown.
Anthony Johnson receives new opponent for Bellator 258, set to face Jose Augusto Azevedo Barros
Alfredo Zullino - May 1, 2021
With Yoel Romero out of his fight against Anthony Johnson, the latter has found a new opponent in Jose Augusto Azevedo Barros for the upcoming Bellator light heavyweight grand prix. The news was originally reported by ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani on Friday.
Joshua Fabia leaks phone call with UFC’s chief legal officer Hunter Campbell regarding Diego Sanchez's medicals
Christopher Taylor - April 30, 2021
Diego Sanchez may have parted ways with the UFC but that is not stopping his coach Joshua Fabia from creating some final drama. The former TUF 1 winner, Sanchez (30-13 MMA), was slated to make his final Octagon appearance on May 8 against former training partner Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone.
Francis Ngannou responds to Jon Jones "motivate me more" request: "I shouldn’t have to motivate you Jonny... if it’s not in you already you’ve already lost."
Christopher Taylor - April 30, 2021
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has responded to Jon Jones, this after ‘Bones’ requested ‘The Predator’ motivate him more for a potential fight. The promotions former light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), was expected to face the winner of UFC 260’s Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic rematch.