UFC Ottawa News
UFC Ottawa Results: Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Elias Theodorou enters tonight’s contest on a three fight win streak, his latest being a split-decision victory over Eryk Anders this past December.
UFC Ottawa Results: Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A featherweight contest between fan favorites Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos took place on tonight’s UFC Ottawa main card. Cub Swanson (25-10 MMA) enters tonight’s bout looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Californian is coming off setbacks to Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar and Renato Moicano in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC Ottawa: Cerrone vs Iaquinta Live Results
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
The octagon invades Canada’s capital city tonight for UFC Ottawa, a 12-bout fight card headlined by a lightweight fight between Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, scoring stoppage wins over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC Ottawa weigh-in results: Headliners hit their mark, one fighter misses weight
Tom Taylor - May 3, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC returns to Canada with the compelling UFC Ottawa card. This card will be topped by a lightweight contender clash between beloved action fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and surging New Yorker Al Iaquinta. The winner will be well positioned for a shot at the UFC lightweight strap.
More reasons to watch UFC Ottawa
Mike Straus - May 2, 2019
The UFC returns to the Great White North this Saturday with UFC Ottawa. Both Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta, who meet in the main event, are fan friendly fighters that always put on a show. Adding to the intrigue, these two men could potentially be going to war with each other for five rounds. The ninth ESPN+ offering will boast its fair share of Canadian fighters as well as some promising American talent.
UFC Ottawa | Pro fighters make their picks for Donald Cerrone vs. Al Iaquinta
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2019
In the main event of UFC Ottawa this Saturday, Donald Cerrone is set to take on Al Iaquinta in a fight that promises to bring fireworks. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. The majority believe ‘Cowboy’ will win the fight, but all are unanimous in thinking it will be a fun one.
Donald Cerrone says he is no longer chasing Conor McGregor fight
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2019
Donald Cerrone will be taking on Al Iaquinta in the headliner of this weekend’s UFC Ottawa event. While Iaquinta has proven to be a top contender in the 155-pound division, a fight with ‘Raging Al’ wasn’t exactly what Cerrone had planned following his most recent win.
UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta says he almost fought ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone eight years ago
Cole Shelton - April 30, 2019
Al Iaquinta will take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this weekend. Although it is a fresh matchup, ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Raging Al’ nearly collided eight years ago. Back in 2011, at UFC 131, Iaquinta almost stepped in on short notice to take on Cerrone.
Cub Swanson makes his return at UFC Ottawa to take on Shane Burgos
Drake Riggs - March 27, 2019
One of the featherweight division’s all-time most exciting fighters is without a doubt Cub Swanson (25-10). And after some time off, the veteran is back. First reported by The Toronto Sun and now confirmed by the UFC, the Palm Springs native is set to make his Octagon return at UFC Ottawa on May 4 when he takes on the rising prospect, “Hurricane” Shane Burgos (11-1).
Report | Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta in the works for UFC Ottawa
Drake Riggs - March 19, 2019
The UFC lightweight division is full of super talented competitors from top to bottom and the argument is constantly being made for it as the best division in the sport overall. As top heavy as it is, fighters from all across the rankings have proven to be competitive with one another no matter the number next to their name. Take ‘Raging’ Al Iaquinta (14-4-1) for a recent example when he knocked off Kevin Lee in their rematch at UFC on Fox 31 in December 2018.
UFC returns to Ottawa in May, first bouts added to card
Tom Taylor - February 20, 2019
On May 4, the UFC will return to the capital city of Canada. The promotion officially announced this long rumored UFC Ottawa card on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/UFC_CA/status/1098220979212505088 As first reported by BJPenn.com’s Cole Shelton, this UFC Ottawa card will feature a middleweight contender bout between Canada’s Elias Theodorou and American wrestling specialist Derek Brunson. This bout could potentially serve as the card’s main event, though the UFC is still considering other options.
Report | Elias Theodorou vs. Derek Brunson possible for UFC Ottawa main event
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2019
The UFC is heading back to Canada’s national capital in Ottawa, Ontario on May 4. Although the card has yet to be officially announced, the main event is expected to see Canadian Elias Theodorou taking on Derek Brunson, sources close to the booking told BJPENN.com’s Cole Shelton. Sources tell me that Elias Theodorou vs Derek Brunson is expected to take place at #UFCOttawa and, as of right now, is expected to be the main event. Story coming shortly to @bjpenndotcom #UFC