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Diego Sanchez reacts following criticism of corner advice at UFC Rio Rancho
Chris Taylor - February 16, 2020
UFC legend Diego Sanchez returned to the Octagon at last night’s UFC Rio Rancho event for a welterweight scrap with Michel Pereira. The highly anticipated bout served as the co-main event of the evening. After a wild opening few seconds, Pereira was able to establish himself as the dominant force throughout the majority of rounds one and two.
Jan Blachowicz sends message to Jon Jones after UFC Rio Rancho
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
In the main event of Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho card, Jan Blachowicz announced himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division by knocking out Corey Anderson. In the moments after his violent, first-round win, Blachowicz had a tense confrontation with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who was sitting cage-side at the event.
Conor McGregor teases Diego Sanchez fight, gets called out by Michel Pereira
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
Conor McGregor teased a potential fight with Diego Sanchez and promptly got called out by Sanchez’s latest opponent, Michel Pereira. Sanchez and Pereira fought in the co-main event of UFC Rio Rancho on Saturday night. After winning rounds one and two, Pereira was disqualified in the third after blasting Sanchez with an illegal knee.
Diego Sanchez got some strange advice from his 'guru' between rounds
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
In the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho card, The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez had his second fight under the tutelage of controversial coach Joshua Fabia. The bout pitted him against Brazilian berserker Michel Pereira. Fabia, who calls himself a “self-awareness coach” and has no real martial arts experience, was the lone person in Sanchez’s corner for this fight, and he had some interesting advice for the fighter between rounds.
Jon Jones praises Jan Blachowicz after Anderson KO: 'He’s going to make a great opponent'
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC Rio Rancho card, Poland’s Jan Blachowicz asserted himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division. In fact, Blachowicz might even be the next man in line for the champion Jon Jones. For what it’s worth, Jones seems very open to the matchup. The light heavyweight champion, who was cage-side for the event, shared his thoughts on Blachowicz — and snuck in a dig at the vanquished Anderson — post-fight.
VIDEO | Jan Blachowicz confronts cage-side Jon Jones after UFC Rio Rancho win
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
Last night, in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz picked up a violent, upset victory over Corey Anderson. The Polish fighter sealed the deal via first-round knockout. Heading into this matchup, Anderson was widely viewed as the next man in like for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. In victory, however, Blachowicz seemingly leapfrogged the American, and potentially locked up his own shot at Jones.
Corey Anderson reacts following knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Corey Anderson was looking to earn a title shot with Jon Jones with a victory over Jan Blachowicz at tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event in New Mexico. Unfortunately for ‘Beastin’, Blachowicz found a home for a big right hand in the opening round which sent him crashing to the canvas. From there, Jan delivered a thunderous hammer fist that ended Anderson’s night for good.
UFC champion Jon Jones reacts after Jan Blachowicz KO's Corey Anderson
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was in attendance for tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho main event between Jan Blachowicz and Corey Anderson. The bout was considered to be a pivotal matchup in the promotions 205lbs division, with the winner likely being next in line for a shot at the aforementioned ‘Bones’.
UFC Rio Rancho Results: Jan Blachowicz KO's Corey Anderson (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
A key light heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz headlines tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event. Tonight’s bout will serve as a rematch, as Anderson and Blachowicz had previously collided at UFC 191, with ‘Overtime’ emerging victorious by way of decision.
Pros react to Diego Sanchez defeating Michel Pereira via DQ at UFC Rio Rancho
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event was co-headlined by an exciting welterweight bout between fan favorites Diego Sanchez and Michel Pereira. Sanchez (29-12 MMA) entered tonight’s event looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision setback to Michael Chiesa in his most recent Octagon appearance at UFC 239. Prior to the loss, ‘The Nightmare’ was coming off back-to-back victories over opponents Craig White and Mickey Gall respectively.
UFC Rio Rancho Results: Diego Sanchez def. Michel Pereira via DQ (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event is co-headlined by an exciting welterweight bout between fan favorites Diego Sanchez and Michel Pereira. Sanchez (29-12 MMA) is coming off a unanimous decision setback to Michael Chiesa in his most recent Octagon appearance at UFC 239. Prior to the loss, ‘The Nightmare’ was coming off back-to-back victories over opponents Craig White and Mickey Gall respectively.
Pros react to reports that the UFC only paid fighters 16% of revenue in 2019
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Yesterday reports surfaced that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) had only paid its fighters 16% of their total revenue in 2019. While the promotion is seemingly making more money than ever, many fighters are still struggling to make a living and are often times forced to take on part time jobs.
UFC Rio Rancho: ‘Anderson vs Blachowicz 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
The Octagon invades New Mexico this evening for UFC Rio Rancho, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz. The perennial UFC light heavyweight contenders, Anderson and Blachowicz, originally collided at UFC 191 where ‘Overtime’ captured a dominant decision win.
Jorge Masvidal says he will 'definitely fight' Leon Edwards if he beats Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Jorge Masvidal says he will fight Leon Edwards if the Englishman can get past Tyron Woodley this March. Edwards will take on Woodley in the main event of UFC London in a potential number one contender fight. Heading into the fight, the Birmingham native says he is in the former champs head and is confident he will get his hand raised.
Ray Borg issues statement after missing weight for UFC Rio Rancho
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Earlier today, UFC flyweight contender Ray Borg missed weight for his UFC Rio Rancho fight with Rogerio Bontorin. This marked the fourth time Borg has missed weight since joining the UFC, as he’s previously blundered at both flyweight and bantamweight. Drama was also added to the situation by the fact that, after his last scale fail, Borg vowed to retire if he ever missed his mark again.
Report | UFC paid fighters 16 percent of revenue in 2019
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Fighter pay is one of the most common critiques of the UFC. While the company is enjoying more financial success than ever, many of its fighters still don’t make enough to get by, oftentimes having to take other jobs to survive and even start crowdfunding campaigns when things get tough. A recent report from the New York Post puts the UFC’s spending in perspective. To put it simply, only a small portion of the company’s revenue ends up in the pockets of the fighters.
UFC, USADA honor Holly Holm for 50 clean drug tests
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Holly Holm recently became the first UFC fighter to pass 50 United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug tests. The promotion and the agency are honoring her accordingly. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1228052989258002432
Ilir Latifi trashes judges for Derrick Lewis decision: 'They robbed me'
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
At UFC 247, long-time UFC light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi moved up to the heavyweight division to battle Derrick Lewis. While Latifi put up a good fight, he ultimately lost a decision to the hometown hero.