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VIDEO | Joe Rogan reacts to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
UFC analyst and podcast Joe Rogan reacted to the upcoming welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, which is set for Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The bout will headline UFC 244, with a special ‘BMF title’ on the line. Check out what Rogan had to say about the matchup in this video clip below.
UFC 242 bonuses: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Belal Muhammad among bonus winners
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
The UFC announced the bonus winners following the conclusion of UFC 242, and Khabib Nurmagomedov was among those collecting a $50,000 bonus check. Nurmagomedov finished Dustin Poirier in the third round of the main event to improve to 28-0 in his MMA career. Unsurprisingly, he won a bonus award for Performance of the Night for his vicious rear-naked choke finish of Poirier.
Curtis Blaydes wants Junior dos Santos next
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes picked up a huge TKO win over Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 242, and now he wants a piece of Junior dos Santos. “Razor” spoke to reporters following the event, and called his shot for his next opponent when asked what’s next for him.
Brian Ortega believes he would have finished Khabib Nurmagomedov if put in the same spot at Dustin Poirier
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega believes he would have finished Khabib Nurmagomedov if he had been put in the same spot as Dustin Poirier. For the most part, Nurmagomedov controlled Poirier for the majority of the pair’s three rounds up until the finish. But there was a point in the fight that Poirier did have the neck of Nurmagomedov and even attempted a guillotine choke, though ultimately Nurmagomedov popped out. Ortega believes that would have been the end of the fight if he had been the one who was in the cage with the champ.
PHOTO | See Cheick Kongo's eye after No Contest ending at Bellator 226
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
Cheick Kongo’s teammate Quinton “Rampage” Jackson posted a picture of his teammate’s injured eye following a disappointing conclusion to Bellator 226. Kongo’s fight against Ryan Bader ended with a No Contest in the first round after Bader was deemed to have accidentally poked his opponent in the eye, which led to the doctor stopping the fight. Some fans and media were critical of the end to the fight, believing it may have been a punch and not a poke that injured Kongo’s eye.
Quinton Jackson goes off on 'coward' Ryan Bader following Bellator 226 scuffle
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson took to social media to criticize Ryan Bader for the way his fight ended against Cheick Kongo at Bellator 226. The fight ended in the first round after Bader accidentally poked Kongo in the eye, which led to the doctor stopping the fight. It was declared a No Contest due to an accidental foul.
VIDEO | Rampage Jackson and Ryan Bader nearly brawl at Bellator 226
Adam D Martin - September 8, 2019
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Ryan Bader nearly got into a brawl following a disappointing end to Saturday night’s Bellator 226 event. With the Bellator heavyweight championship on the line, Bader and Cheick Kongo fought to a No Contest after Bader accidentally poked Kongo in the eye and the doctor stopped the fight when he couldn’t see. However, there was some controversy as many viewers and even the commentators believed it was a punch and not an eye poke that led to the damage in Kongo’s eye.
Pros react to Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo at Bellator 226
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Ryan Bader put his heavyweight title on the line against Cheick Kongo in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 226 event in San Jose. Bader (27-5 MMA) had captured the promotions vacant heavyweight title this past January at Bellator 214, defeating MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko by first round knockout.
Bellator 226 Results: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo ends in a no-contest
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Ryan Bader puts his heavyweight title on the line against Cheick Kongo in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 226 event in San Jose. Bader (27-5 MMA) captured the promotions vacant heavyweight title this past January at Bellator 214, defeating MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko by first round knockout.
Cris Cyborg gets title shot against Julia Budd in Bellator debut
Adam Martin - September 7, 2019
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg was introduced as the newest fighter on Bellator’s roster during Saturday night’s Bellator 226 event. The promotion also confirmed that Cyborg will be fighting Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd in her organizational debut. Bellator commentator “Big” John McCarthy revealed the promotion’s plans during an in-cage interview with Cris Cyborg, who signed with the Scott Coker-led organization this week after being cut last month by the UFC.
Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses what's next following UFC 242 win
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov kept his undefeated record intact at tonight’s UFC 242 event, defeating Dustin Poirier by third round submission. ‘The Eagle’ utilized his strong wrestling skills to score numerous takedowns, which he used to batter ‘The Diamond’ with ground and pound.
Conor McGregor reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov submitting Dustin Poirier
Christopher Taylor - September 7, 2019
Dana White was right that former lightweight champion Conor McGregor would be watching today’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier fight with keen interest. ‘The Eagle’ squared off with ‘The Diamond‘ in a lightweight title unification bout which headlined today’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi.
Dana White says Conor McGregor could be next for Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
UFC President Dana White believes a rematch between bitter rivals Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor could take place following UFC 242. Nurmagomedov (28-0) kept his undefeated record in check this evening in Abu Dhabi defeating now-former interim lightweight title holder Dustin Poirier by third round submission.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts following submission win over Dustin Poirier
Natasha Hooper - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov put his undefeated record to the test against interim lightweight title holder Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242. The lightweight machine, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), has been spearheading his way through the division. He has dismantled even the most respected opponents including Rafael Dos Anjos and Michael Johnson. In his last fight, ‘The Eagle’ submitted Conor McGregor in their highly anticipated grudge match at UFC 229.
Dustin Poirier reacts following loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242
Natasha Hooper - September 7, 2019
Tonight in the main event of UFC 242, Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title.Tonight in the main event of UFC 242, Dustin Poirier collided with Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions undisputed lightweight title. ‘The Diamond’ had been making moves in the lightweight division. He last fought Max Holloway for the lightweight interim title bout. Both fighters battled valiantly but Poirier ultimately claimed the victory. He was riding a four-fight win streak against notable contenders such as Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez before entering UFC 242.
Pros react to Khabib Nurmagomedov stopping Dustin Poirier at UFC 242
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier squared off for the undisputed UFC lightweight title in the headliner of today’s UFC 242 event. ‘The Eagle’ entered today’s event sporting a perfect professional record of 27-0. In his most previous effort at UFC 229 in October of 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated his nemesis Conor McGregor by fourth round submission.
Pros react to Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder 2 at UFC 242
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
A lightweight rematch between division standouts Edson Barboza and Paul Felder co-headlined today’s UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. Barboza and Felder had originally met in July of 2015, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by unanimous decision in a ‘fight of the night’ performance.
UFC 242 Results: Paul Felder defeats Edson Barboza (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2019
A lightweight rematch between division standouts Edson Barboza and Paul Felder co-headlined tonight’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi. Barboza and Felder first met in July of 2015, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by unanimous decision in a ‘fight of the night’ performance.