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Deiveson Figueiredo reacts after being snubbed of a performance bonus at UFC 255
Adam D Martin - November 22, 2020
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo was not thrilled that he was snubbed of a 50k “Performance of the Night” bonus award at UFC 255. Figueiredo defended the 125lbs belt for the first time since winning it over Joseph Benavidez on Fight Island when he took on Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255. Though some were predicting that Perez could stylistically defeat Figueiredo with his wrestling, it turns out Figueiredo wasn’t having any of that. Soon after the fight hit the ground, Figueiredo was able to lock Perez up in a guillotine choke and finish him.
Cody Garbrandt reacts after Deiveson Figueiredo submits Alex Perez at UFC 255
Christopher Taylor - November 21, 2020
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt clearly tuned in to watch Deiveson Figueiredo square off with Alex Perez at UFC 255. ‘No Love’ was initially slated to challenge Figueiredo for his flyweight championship at tonight’s event, but was ultimately forced to withdraw from the contest after suffering a torn bicep in training.
Dana White reacts to Deiveson Figeuiredo's win at UFC 255, plans to have the champ fight again next month
Christopher Taylor - November 21, 2020
Dana White was thoroughly impressed by Deiveson Figeuiredo’s first round submission victory over Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255. Figueiredo (20-1 MMA) had captured the promotions vacant flyweight title this past July on Fight Island when he scored a first round submission victory over Joseph Benavidez.
UFC 255 Bonus Report: Antonina Shevchenko nets an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
The octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 255 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez. The highly anticipated men’s flyweight title bout did not last long. Figueiredo was able to lock up an arm-in guillotine in the early moments of the opening round and after a slight adjustment of his grip forced Perez to tapout.
UFC 255 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo submits Alex Perez (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 255 event is headlined by a flyweight title fight between reigning champ Deiveson Figueiredo and challenger Alex Perez. Figueiredo (19-1 MMA) captured the promotions vacant flyweight title this past July on Fight Island when he scored a first-round submission victory over Joseph Benavidez.
Pros react after Valentina Shevchenko defeats Jennifer Maia at UFC 255
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
A women’s flyweight title fight featuring reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko taking on challenger Jennifer Maia served as the co-main event of UFC 255. Shevchenko (20-3 MMA) had gone a perfect 5-0 since making the drop to the UFC’s flyweight division ahead of tonight’s event. During that stretch, ‘The Bullet’ captured the promotions vacant 125-pound strap by defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk and had since gone on to defend the strap on three consecutive occasions.
UFC 255 Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Jennifer Maia (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
A women’s flyweight title fight featuring reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko taking on top contender Jennifer Maia serves as the co-main event of UFC 255. Shevchenko (19-3 MMA) has gone a perfect 5-0 since making the drop to the UFC’s flyweight division. During that stretch, ‘The Bullet’ captured the promotions vacant 125-pound strap by defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk and has since gone on to defend the strap on three consecutive occasions.
Darren Till reacts after Tim Means defeats Mike Perry at UFC 255
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
Darren Till tuned in to watch his former buddy Mike Perry take on Tim Means at tonight’s UFC 255 event in Las Vegas. Till and Perry have had an up and down relationship. The pair started off as training partners and seemed to get along. However, somewhere down the road ‘Platinum’ became upset with the Liverpool native and their relationship turned sour.
UFC 255 Results: Tim Means defeats Mike Perry (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
A highly anticipated welterweight bout between Mike Perry and Tim Means takes place on tonight’s UFC 255 main card from Las Vegas. ‘Platinum’ missed weight by 4.5 pounds for tonight’s fight card and is thus forced to forfeit 30% of his purse to ‘The Dirty Bird’.
Pros react after Paul Craig stops Shogun Rua at UFC 255
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
A light heavyweight rematch between former division champion Shogun Rua and surging contender Paul Craig kicked off tonight’s UFC 255 main card. Rua (27-12-1 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past July where he scored a split-decision victory over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The former UFC and PRIDE champion, Shogun, had gone 2-0-1 over his last three fights overall, with his lone draw in the time coming to Craig.
UFC 255 Results: Paul Craig TKO's Shogun Rua (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
A light heavyweight rematch between former division champion Shogun Rua and surging contender Paul Craig kicks off tonight’s UFC 255 pay-per-view. Rua (27-11-1 MMA) is coming off a split-decision victory over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his most recent effort this past July. The former UFC and PRIDE champion, Shogun, has gone 2-0-1 over his last three fights overall, with his lone draw in the time coming to Craig.
Photo | Alan Jouban reveals injuries suffered in UFC 255 war with Jared Gooden
Christopher Taylor - November 21, 2020
UFC veteran Alan Jouban returned to the Octagon on tonight’s UFC prelims for a welterweight contest with Jared Gooden. The bout marked Jouban’s first since suffering a split-decision setback to Dwight Grant in April of 2019.
Opening odds released for Charles Oliveira vs. Tony Ferguson
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
The opening odds have been released for December’s highly anticipated lightweight scrap between Charles Oliveira and Tony Ferguson. Late yesterday evening, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto revealed on Twitter that a lightweight bout between Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira was being finalized for UFC 256 on December 12.
Michel Pereira set to return on December 19 against Khaos Williams
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
A welterweight bout between Michel Pereira and Khaos Williams has been added to December’s stacked UFC Vegas 17 lineup. The news comes from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who reported the following on Twitter:
UFC 255: 'Figueiredo vs. Perez' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2020
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 255 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez. Figueiredo (19-1 MMA) captured the promotions vacant flyweight title this past July on Fight Island when he scored a first-round submission victory over Joseph Benavidez.
Israel Adesanya goes off on MMA manager for being a “clout trout”
Adam Martin - November 20, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya went off on manager Abe Kawa in a social media rant, accusing the agent of being a “clout trout.” Adesanya will be providing analysis for next weekend’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. boxing exhibition match. However, according to Kawa, his client Jorge Masvidal was offered the opportunity to be an analyst first and he turned it down. Adesanya did not like what Kawa said and took it as an opportunity to reveal that in 2018, Kawa tried to recruit Adesanya to his stable of fighters at First Round Management. He posted screenshots, too.
Video | Alex Pereira, the lone man to KO Israel Adesanya, scores another nasty knockout
Adam Martin - November 20, 2020
GLORY kickboxing ace Alex Pereira, the lone man to knockout Israel Adesanya, made his LFA debut on Friday night and scored another nasty KO. Pereira is the GLORY kickboxing middleweight and interim light heavyweight champion at the moment, but he is also an MMA fighter with a 2-1 record. Alex recently spoke to BJPenn.com and indicated that he was planning on taking more MMA fights, as he disclosed that he can take two fights a year with LFA as part of his current GLORY deal. On Friday night at LFA 95, Pereira took advantage of that clause in his contract when he made his promotional debut against Thomas Powell, a fight where Pereira scored a crazy KO.
Watch Kayla Harrison destroy Courtney King at Invicta FC 43 and see how the pros reacted
Adam Martin - November 20, 2020
PFL star Kayla Harrison made her Invicta FC debut on Friday night and put on an incredible performance, defeating Courtney King via TKO. Harrison was allowed to go over from PFL to Invicta FC to take a fight while the Professional Fighters League is on hiatus in 2020. In her first fight with Invicta FC, Harrison made her professional women’s featherweight debut against King in what was a huge mismatch. The fight turned into a bloody mess as Harrison dominated King with her incredible grappling skills while bloodying her up on the mat for a second-round TKO.