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Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she broke her foot in second round of UFC Tampa main event
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on a dominant performance against Michelle Waterson in the main event of UFC Tampa, earning a lopsided unanimous decision. She did so despite suffering a nasty foot injury early in the fight. According to Jedrzejczyk, she broke her foot in the second round but managed to go the full 25 minutes with a tough Waterson anyways. Here’s what the former champ told reporters in her post-fight press conference about the injury.
Arjan Bhullar defeats Mauro Cerilli in ONE debut
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
One of the many highlights of Sunday’s ONE: Century double-header was a heavyweight showdown between former UFC talent Arjan Bhullar and former Cage Warriors heavyweight champion Mauro Cerilli. It was a razor close fight that unfurled almost exclusively on the feet, despite Bhullar’s Olympic-level wrestling accolades. And in the end, it was the Indian-Canadian that won the fight, capturing a hard-fought unanimous decision win for a successful ONE debut.
ONE: Century - Part 2 live results and highlights
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
After an action-packed morning of fights, ONE: Century continued on Sunday evening in Tokyo. The second portion of the card was topped by a light heavyweight title fight between divisional kingpin Aung La N Sang, who also owns the middleweight belt, and slimmed down heavyweight champion Brandon Vera.
Christian Lee happy to silence doubters with "Dagi" win
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
Christian Lee is the ONE lightweight champ, but many fans expected him to lose his short-notice fight with Saygid Guseyn “Dagi” Arslanaliev at ONE: Century – Part 1 in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon. Lee happily silenced his doubters by battering Dagi to a unanimous decision victory.
Demetrious Johnson wins Grand Prix title with dominant defeat of Danny Kingad
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
At Saturday’s ONE: Century card, former UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson stepped into the cage with Team Lakay star Danny Kingad in the final of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. Johnson utilized pressure from the get-go, landing multiple takedowns and gluing himself to his opponent on the mat. As the round wore down, he threatened briefly with a kimura. When the tap failed to materialize, he climbed into full mount before a scramble ended the round. While ONE Championship fights are scored in their entirety rather than round-by-round, it was a clear victory for Johnson in the first.
Michelle Waterson reacts following disappointing loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Christopher Taylor - October 12, 2019
Michelle Waterson squared off with former strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Tampa event. The fight had high stakes, with the winner being expected to serve as the first challenger to newly crowned UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang.
Pros react to Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeating Michelle Waterson at UFC Tampa
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event was headlined by a key women’s strawweight bout featuring former division title holder Joanna Jedrzejczyk taking on Michelle Waterson. The winner of tonight’s headliner is expected to receive the next shot at Weili Zhang’s UFC strawweight title.
UFC Tampa Results: Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeats Michelle Waterson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event is headlined by a key women’s strawweight battle featuring former division title holder Joanna Jedrzejczyk taking on Michelle Waterson. The winner of tonight’s headliner will likely be next in line for a shot at Weili Zhang’s UFC strawweight title.
UFC Tampa Result: Cub Swanson defeats Kron Gracie (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event is co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring veteran Cub Swanson taking on undefeated contender Kron Gracie. Cub Swanson (25-11 MMA) will enter UFC Tampa in desperate need of a win, this after losing his last four fights.
MMA Community reacts after Thomas Gifford takes unnecessary damage at UFC Tampa
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
The MMA Community was not impressed after witnessing fighter Thomas Gifford take a terrible amount of unnecessary punishment at UFC Tampa. Thomas Gifford took on Mike Davis during tonight’s UFC Tampa prelims.
ONE: Century - Part 1 live results and highlights
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
Despite the very best efforts of the ferocious Typhoon Hagibis, ONE: Century is going ahead as planned. The event, which marks ONE Champion’s 100th show, is divided into two parts. The first airs on TNT in the United States. It will be topped by an atomweight title fight between reigning champ Angela Lee and slimmed-down strawweight queen Xiong Jing Nan.
Dillon Danis purchases BJJ classes for bullied child
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis (2-0 MMA) has extended a generous offer to a child who is the recent victim of bullying. ‘El Jefe’ took to Twitter yesterday afternoon with a video showcasing a child getting bullied by his peers.
VIDEO | Anthony Pettis and Ali Abdelaziz allegedly separated by police
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Dominance MMA owner Ali Abdelaziz were forced to be separated at last night’s PFL event in Las Vegas. Late yesterday evening reports surfaced that there had been a physical altercation between Ali Abdelaziz and First Round Management Vice President Abe Kawa.
Cain Velasquez details retirement conversation with UFC President Dana White
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez shocked fans by appearing on WWE Smackdown and then announcing his retirement from MMA. Velasquez (14-3 MMA) arrived on the popular pro-wrestling program to confront his former UFC rival Brock Lesnar over recent actions involving ‘The Beast’ and Rey Mysterio.
Henry Cejudo takes aim at Conor McGregor, Max Holloway and Vasiliy Lomachenko
Adam Martin - October 12, 2019
UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo has set his aim high, calling out Conor McGregor and throwing shade at Max Holloway and Vasiliy Lomachenko. In a recent interview on ESPN’s Now or Never, Cejudo said that he wants to fight “Notorious.” Here’s what Cejudo said.
Report | Santiago Ponzinibbio forced out of UFC 245 fight with Robbie Lawler
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
December’s UFC 245 event has already taken a hit as Santiago Ponzinibbio has reportedly been forced out of his scheduled fight with Robbie Lawler. The news comes from MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn who took to Twitter with the following information.
Report | Two of MMA's top managers involved in physical altercation
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Two of the most prominent fighter managers in the sport of MMA were involved in a physical altercation in which battery was committed during Friday night’s PFL Event. Abe Kawa, who is the Vice President of First Round Management, told ESPN earlier today that Ali Abdelaziz, the CEO of Dominance MMA, approached him at Mandalay Bay and proceeded to slap him across the face.
Breaking! Cain Velasquez officially signs with WWE, retires from MMA
Adam Martin - October 11, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has officially signed a big-money, multi-year contract with the WWE. The deal will be announced at a press conference Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marc Raimondi of ESPN confirmed the news.