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UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A women’s strawweight bout between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich took place during tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Paige VanZant was last seen in action 12 months ago where she suffered a decision loss and broken arm to Jessica-Rose Clark.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Glover Teixeira submits Karl Roberson
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A light heavyweight bout between Glover Teixeira and Karl Roberson kicked off tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Former title challenger Glover Teixeira enters tonight’s contest having gone 2-3 over his past five fights. In his most recent effort in July, Glover suffered a unanimous decision loss to perennial division contender Corey Anderson.
Fighters react to Donald Cerrone stopping Alexander Hernandez
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Donald Cerrone picked up yet another incredible finish at tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event stopping Alexander Hernandez in round two. “Cowboy” landed one of his infamous head kicks which sent “The Great” crashing to the canvas with just over a minute to go in the second round.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Donald Cerrone TKO's Alexander Hernandez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
A lightweight bout between former division title challenger Donald Cerrone and surging contender Alexander Hernandez headlines tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 prelims. Donald Cerrone was last seen in action in the promotions welterweight division where he earned a submission victory over Mike Perry this past November.
Jerry Jones told Dana White that Greg Hardy was the meanest 'SOB' to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Jerry Jones apparrently called Dana White to tell him that Greg Hardy was the meanest ‘SOB’ to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys. The UFC President detailed the phone call in a recent interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.
UFC on ESPN+ 1 Live Results: Dillashaw vs. Cejudo
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
The octagon will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this evening for the promotions inaugural event on ESPN. The fight card is headlined by a flyweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. TJ Dillashaw will enter his title fight with the former Olympic Gold medalist on a four-fight win streak. TJ’s most recent wins came against Cody Garbrandt who he knocked out at both UFC 217 and UFC 227.
Paulie Malignaggi puts 'dirtbag' UFC President Dana White on absolute blast!
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Former boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi doesn’t understand how UFC President Dana White has gone this long without getting his butt kicked. The “Magic Man” recently sat down with MMAJunkie Radio where he shared his thoughts on the brash UFC boss.
VIDEO | TJ Dillashaw was 'feeling ALIVE' minutes after making weight
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
TJ Dillashaw silenced his critics yesterday when he successfully made weight for his flyweight title fight with Henry Cejudo. The current UFC bantamweight kingpin, Dillashaw (16-3 MMA), weighed in at a remarkable 124.6 pounds for his highly anticipated super fight with Cejudo.
Bellator boss Scott Coker shares his thoughts on the new UFC title belts
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Add Bellator boss Scott Coker to the growing list of individuals who are not impressed by the new UFC title belts. The Ultimate Fighting Champion unveiled their new “Legacy Belts” yesterday afternoon in Brooklyn, which spawned a ton of reactions on social media.
Joe Rogan is amazed that TJ Dillashaw made flyweight, credits his insane preparation
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
Impressive, most impressive. That was the sentiment given by Joe Rogan after reigning bantamweight kingpin TJ Dillahsaw successfully cut down to flyweight. The longtime UFC commentator took to Twitter shortly after the UFC Brooklyn weigh-ins where he praised “Killashaw” for coming in under the flyweight title fight limit of 125-pounds.
Fighters react to the promotions new UFC title belts
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2019
The Ultimate Fighting Championship unveiled it’s new UFC title belts yesterday, which don’t appear to be overly popular with fans or fighters. Check out the unique belt design below:
Dana White makes 2019 predictions: women's 145 sticks around, Diaz brothers won't fight, and more
Drake Riggs - January 18, 2019
2019 is marking a fresh start for MMA’s top promotion in the UFC. Things are kicking off with new title belts, new broadcasting stations, and just a new era overall. With the word ‘new’ comes expectations and potential changes. But what could some of those be?
Ali Abdelaziz challenges Bryce Mitchell to stipulation grappling match
Drake Riggs - January 18, 2019
One of The Ultimate Fighter season 27 contestants at featherweight was Arkansas’ Bryce Mitchell. Mitchell would end up tasting defeat in his bracket’s semi-final round as he was submitted by eventual winner, Brad Katona.
Dana White provides promising update on return of Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - January 18, 2019
Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, there’s been question as to whether or not he’ll ever return to the Octagon. While he seems to be quite interested in doing so, it’s hard to ignore that he’s making mountains of money outside of fighting and has no fiscal reason to return to this face-punching racket. Whatever the case, Conor McGregor definitely seems to be a fan of the UFC’s new belt design.Speaking on Twitter on Friday morning, the Irish MMA star reacted to the new belt.
Paige VanZant used a mental coach ahead of UFC Brooklyn
James Lynch - January 18, 2019
When she steps into the cage on Saturday at UFC Brooklyn on ESPN+, Paige VanZant will have been away from the Octagon for more than a year when she faces Rachael Ostovich. While she’s had similar layoffs in her career this extended time off has been the toughest of her career. One of the ways the UFC flyweight has helped with being sidelined is enlisting a mental coach for this training camp.
EXCLUSIVE| Din Thomas opens up on training Greg Hardy: 'I know he can become a UFC champion'
Mike Pendleton - January 18, 2019
Greg Hardy will be making his promotional debut at UFC Brooklyn on Saturday, when he takes on Allen Crowder in the ESPN+ co-main event. The placement of Hardy on the card has drawn plenty of criticism from plenty of people not only cause of Hardy’s past but also because Rachael Ostovich is on the card as well. Hardy, well-known as former defensive end superstar in the NFL, had his career cut short due to domestic violence allegations which will be the dark cloud that follows him every single day throughout his career.
Conor McGregor reacts to new UFC belt design
Tom Taylor - January 18, 2019
On Friday morning, the UFC unveiled a new championship belt design. It did not take long for former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, one of the promotion’s foremost belt collectors, to react to this new piece of hardware. Ok I’m back. https://t.co/ogw6m4ZeGE
EXCLUSIVE | TJ Dillashaw on Henry Cejudo fight: 'I don't see a challenge'
Tom Taylor - January 18, 2019
On Friday morning, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw silenced many of his doubters and made weight for his flyweight title fight with Henry Cejudo. With his weight cut out of the way, the only remaining challenge is the fight itself. To say TJ Dillashaw is feeling confident would be an understatement. Despite the fact that he’s slimmed down quite a bit, he says he’s actually stronger than ever heading into this flyweight title fight.