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Chris Weidman is "good to go" following devastating loss to Jacare Souza at UFC 230
Christopher Taylor - November 3, 2018
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman made his highly anticipated octagon return against Ronaldo Jacare” Souza at last night’s UFC 230 event in New York. “The All American” had not stepped foot inside the octagon since July of 2017, where he scored a third-round submission victory over soon-to-be title challenger Kelvin Gastelum at UFC on FOX 25.
Pros react to tonight's UFC 230 Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis main event
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
Tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York was headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring current champion Daniel Cormier taking on surging division contender Derrick Lewis. Daniel Cormier was last seen in action at July’s UFC 226 event where he scored a first-round knockout victory over Stipe Miocic to claim the promotions coveted heavyweight title.
UFC 230 Results: Daniel Cormier submits Derrick Lewis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
Tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York was headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring current champion Daniel Cormier taking on surging division contender Derrick Lewis. Daniel Cormier was last seen in action at July’s UFC 226 event where he scored a first-round knockout victory over Stipe Miocic to claim the promotions coveted heavyweight title.
Pros react to tonight's UFC 230 Chris Weidman vs. Jacare Souza co-main event
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
A key middleweight fight featuring former division champion Chris Weidman taking on perennial contender Jacare Souza co-headlined tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York. Chris Weidman (14-3 MMA) returned for the first time sinceUFC on FOX 25 in July of 2017, where he scored a third-round submission victory over soon-to-be title challenger Kelvin Gastelum.
UFC 230 Results: Jared Cannonier stops David Branch in Round 2 (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
A middleweight bout featuring former World Series of Fighting champion David Branch taking on Jared Cannonier took place at tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York City. David Branch enters tonight’s bout on the heels of a spectacular knockout finish of Thiago Santos which took place in April.
Pros react to Israel Adesanya's stoppage victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 230
Christopher Taylor - November 3, 2018
A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Israel Adesanya and Derek Brunson took place at tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York City. Undefeated middleweight Israel Adesanya (14-0 MMA) returned to the octagon for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision victory over Brad Tavares in July.
UFC 230 Results: Israel Adesanya finishes Derek Brunson in Round 1
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Israel Adesanya and Derek Brunson took place at tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York City. Undefeated middleweight Israel Adesanya (14-0 MMA) returns to the octagon for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision victory over Brad Tavares in July.
UFC 230 Results: Sijara Eubanks defeats Roxanne Modafferi
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
A key women’s flyweight scrap between Roxanne Modafferi and Sijara Eubanks took place at tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York. Sijara Eubanks narrowly missed weight for tonight’s contest with Modafferi, weighing in at 127.2 pounds.
UFC 230 Results: Matt Frevola and Lando Vannata battle to a majority draw
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
A lightweight fight between Matt Frevola and Lando Vannata served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 230 Fight Pass Prelims from New York City. Lando Vannata enters tonight’s UFC 230 contest looking to rebound from a three-fight stretch that has seen “Groovy” go 0-2-1.
UFC 230 Results: Shane Burgos submits Kurt Holobaugh in Round 1 (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
A featherweight fight between Shane Burgos and Kurt Holobaugh took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 230 pay-per-view event from New York. Round one begins and both men start off quickly. Big punches and leg kicks from both fighters. Kurt gets off a big punch that floors Burgos. Shane appears to smile as Holobaugh follows him to the floor. Shane immediately begins rolling for an armbar. He secures the submission hold and it is tight. Kurt Holobaugh is forced to tapout. Wow! What a performance from Shane Burgos!
Chris Weidman shares his prediction for Kelvin Gastelum vs. Robert Whittaker
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will return to the octagon at tonight’s UFC 230 event in New York for a fight with former Strikeforce title holder Ronaldo Souza. If he can score an impressive victory over “Jacare” this evening at Madison Square Garden, Chris Weidman believes that his next fight would surely have to be for the promotions middleweight title.
UFC 230: Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis Live Results
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
The octagon returns to New York’s famous Madison Square Garden Arena this evening for the promotions UFC 230 pay-per-view event. Tonight’s UFC 230 fight card is headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring reigning champion Daniel Cormier taking on surging division contender Derrick Lewis.
Conor McGregor pays an interesting tribute to "fighting icon" Mike Tyson
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor paid an interesting tribute to boxing legend Mike Tyson on social media earlier today. The Irish superstar took to Instagram, where he dubbed Tyson a “fighting icon” and thanked “Iron” Mike for letting him try his amazing marijuana strain “KO Kush”.
Dillon Danis plays tweet and delete, and Ben Askren absolutely roasts him for it!
Chris Taylor - November 3, 2018
Undefeated welterweight Ben Askren (18-0 MMA) was recently dealt from ONE Championship to the UFC in return for former flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson. The historic trade, which could have a major impact on the sport of MMA going forward, sent shock waves throughout the mixed martial arts community.
Khabib Nurmagomedov to no show NSAC hearing: "I'm not guilty, I started the fight and I finished as a man"
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2018
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA) is reportedly planning to no show his hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission this December. The hearing, which takes place December 10, is expected to produce Khabib’s official punishment for his post-fight actions at UFC 229.
VIDEO | Coach says Cain Velasquez' UFC contract is 'for sale'
Drake Riggs - November 2, 2018
“There’s contract negotiations going on that I’m not privileged to know. But I do know that other organizations are interested in buying Cain [Velasquez’s] contract. It’s for sale, I do know that because I was told that from somebody that’s in the know. That they were offered money to buy Cain’s contract but what’s going on, I don’t know.
Joe Rogan discusses Ben Askren joining the UFC: "Everybody’s in trouble"
Christopher Taylor - November 2, 2018
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan believes former Bellator and ONE Championship title holder Ben Askren will be giving a lot of fighters problems in the UFC. Askren (18-0 MMA) was recently dealt from ONE Championship to the UFC in return for former flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson.
VIDEO | UFC 232 headliners square off: Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson 2 and Cris Cyborg vs Amanda Nunes
Drake Riggs - November 2, 2018
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