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What's next for the stars of UFC 241?
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2019
UFC 241 has come and gone. In the main event of this stacked pay-per-view card, we saw Stipe Miocic challenge Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight title. The card also featured the return of the fan favorite Nate Diaz, who took on Anthony Pettis in the co-main event. In the end, Miocic TKO’d Cormier in the fourth round to reclaim the heavyweight title. Diaz, meanwhile, beat Pettis by unanimous decision to get back into the win column.
Anthony Smith believes he would get a rematch against Jon Jones right now if he was healthy
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2019
Anthony Smith is confident that, if he were healthy, he could be getting a rematch against Jon Jones immediately. The two fought back at UFC 235. Jones won the fight by unanimous decision. Since then, “Lionheart” has submitted Alexander Gustafsson, while “Bones” beat Thiago Santos.
Accuser of Jon Jones speaks out: 'This person gets away with everything'
Mike Heck - August 19, 2019
A new video has been released showing the woman accusing Jon Jones of battery speaking with police, detailing the incident and explaining her hesitation about pressing charges. The woman, who wished to have her identity protected, told officers that she was afraid to report the alleged incident that took place at a strip club in April because she felt everyone wanted to protect the UFC light heavyweight champion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends heartfelt message to Daniel Cormier following UFC 241 loss
Natasha Hooper - August 19, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov shared some words of praise for his American Kickboxing Academy training partner Daniel Cormier after Cormier lost to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241. Miocic stunned fans this weekend when he achieved a TKO victory towards the end of round four, reclaiming the heavyweight title that Cormier took from him when they first fought at UFC 226.
Joe Rogan dubs Nate Diaz the most under appreciated super star on the UFC roster
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan had a front row seat for last night’s UFC 241 co-main event between Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ and ‘Showtime’ met in a welterweight bout that was arguably the most anticipated fight of last night’s event.
Joe Rogan on Yoel Romero: "The man is made out of some other worldly material"
Christopher Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was cageside for last night’s UFC 241 middleweight war between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa. The highly anticipated bout lived up to expectations as ‘The Soldier of God’ and ‘The Eraser’ proceeded to exchange bombs for fifteen straight minutes.
WATCH | Kyoji Horiguchi gets shockingly knocked out in 68 seconds at RIZIN 18
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2019
RIZIN FF and Bellator bantamweight champion, Kyoji Horiguchi returned to the cage in the main event of RIZIN 18. There, the champ was taking Kai Asakura in a non-title bout.
Joe Rogan explains decision to interview Daniel Cormier following TKO loss at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 18, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan decided to interview Daniel Cormier immediately following his TKO loss to Stipe Miocic in last night’s UFC 241 main event. That decision apparently spawned some backlash from fight fans, as Rogan felt compelled to explain his actions in a post on Facebook.
UFC 241 salaries: Stipe Miocic banks $750,000, Daniel Cormier makes $500,000
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
The disclosed salaries have been released for UFC 241, and new UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic led the way with a $750,000 payday. Miocic knocked out Daniel Cormier in the fourth round to win back the title he lost last year. He received no win bonus for the victory. The man he took the belt from, DC, banked $500,000 in the loss. In the co-main event, Nate Diaz took home $250,000 for his unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis. There was no win bonus awarded to Diaz. “Showtime” took home $155,000 in the loss.
VIDEO | Irish pub owners pour Conor McGregor’s whiskey down toilet
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Irish pub owners in Florida have given up on Conor McGregor as a video of one owner pouring bottles of Proper No. 12 whiskey down the toilet has emerged. Staff at Salty Shamrock pub in Apollo Beach, Florida posted a video of them pouring their supply of Proper No. 12 whiskey down the drain. Owner Sean Rice was at the forefront of the pouring, in retaliation to the video of McGregor allegedly punching an elderly man.
Stipe Miocic says he regrets 'Frank the Tank Old School' celebration
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic regrets the post-fight celebratory dance he did after he knocked out Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 241. After finishing DC with strikes in the fourth round, Miocic did a little jig in the center of the Octagon. Speaking to reporters at the post-fight press conference, Miocic says he watched the movie “Old School” earlier in the day and tried to copy the dance moves of Will Ferrell’s ‘Frank the Tank’ character.
Dillon Danis gives his respect to Nate Diaz for outstanding UFC 241 performance
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Outspoken Bellator star Dillon Danis took to social media to give his respect to Nate Diaz for his outstanding performance at UFC 241. Diaz outstruck and outwrestled Anthony Pettis en route to a unanimous decision win in the co-main event of the UFC’s blockbuster pay-per-view. After the event was over Danis went on Twitter to share a congratulatory message to his rival.
Daniel Cormier says coaches begged him to wrestle Stipe Miocic, but he didn't listen
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Daniel Cormier says that his coaches told him to wrestle against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 241 but he chose not to do that and it ended up costing him the fight. Cormier suffered a fourth-round TKO loss to Miocic and lost the UFC heavyweight title in the process. After the event was over, he spoke to the media and reflected on the loss.
PHOTO | Anthony Pettis broke foot in first round against Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
UFC lightweight Anthony Pettis broke his foot in the first round of his UFC 241 co-main event bout against Nate Diaz, which he lost via unanimous decision. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that Duke Roufus, the coach of Pettis, told him that Pettis broke his foot and might need surgery. Pettis will know more about the severity of his injury once he goes back home to Milwaukee.
UFC 241 bonuses: Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz fail to collect
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Despite putting on one of the most entertaining fights at UFC 241, Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis were not rewarded with a post-fight bonus check. The UFC revealed the bonus winners following the event. The following fighters won $50,000 each. Take a look below.
Dana White reacts to Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 241
Christopher Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC President Dana White spoke to media following the conclusion of UFC 241, where he shared his thoughts on tonight’s Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa fight. Speaking with ESPN‘s Brett Okamoto backstage, White had the following to say about Costa’s controversial decision victory over Romero.
Anthony Pettis reacts following loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
In tonight’s co-main event, former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis squared off against Nate Diaz in the UFC 241 welterweight bout. It marked Pettis’ second fight at welterweight, this after he scored a sensation knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his division debut this past March in Nashville.
Dana White reveals what he said to Daniel Cormier following loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241
Christopher Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC President Dana White spoke to media following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 241 event, where he shared his thoughts on Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic. Speaking with members of the media backstage, White had the following to say about Stipe Miocic finishing Daniel Cormier in this evenings event headliner.