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UFC Mexico commentator pokes fun at himself after hiding under commentary desk
Tom Taylor - September 23, 2019
UFC Mexico was a solid card, but unfortunately, it ended on an ugly note. Seconds into the card’s main event, Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez inadvertently raked his opponent Jeremy Stephen’s eye. After taking the full, allotted five minutes to recover, Stephens was unable to continue and the fight was waved off.
Dustin Poirier offers to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 245 if Nurmagomedov 'can’t make it'
Natasha Hooper - September 23, 2019
Dustin Poirier is ready and willing to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 245 if UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov “can’t make it” to the card. “The Diamond” Poirier fought the undefeated lightweight champion Nurmagomedov earlier this month at UFC 242. Poirier did everything he could to challenge Nurmagomedov, but his efforts failed as “The Eagle” delivered yet another dominant performance and defended his championship.
RT issues apology to Amanda Nunes for ‘transgender’ mistake
Natasha Hooper - September 23, 2019
The Russian News platform RT made a significant blunder this week after using a photo of Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes to promote an video titled “Transgender athletes are DESTROYING women’s sport”. See the original image here:
VIDEO | Yair Rodriguez snaps on Michael Bisping at UFC Mexico
Christopher Taylor - September 22, 2019
Yair Rodriguez was visibly upset after his bout with Jeremy Stephens was ruled a no-contest, and things only got worse when Michael Bisping attempted to calm him down. ‘El Pantera’ was taking on ‘Lil Heathen’ in the highly anticipated headliner of last night’s UFC Mexico event.
Junior dos Santos rates Jon Jones, Ryan Bader as heavyweights
Thomas Taylor - September 22, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos thinks reigning UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is the best fighter in the world today. In fact, dos Santos believes Jones would do very well if he made the move up to the heavyweight division. “Jon Jones is the No. 1 baddest guy on the planet… actually, he’s the No. 1 pound-for-pound in the world, so I think he could do very well in the heavyweight division,” dos Santos told MMA Fighting.
Jorge Masvidal explains why he doesn't respect Kamaru Usman's fighting style 'at all'
Thomas Taylor - September 22, 2019
Jorge Masvidal has never been particularly impressed with UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s fighting style. That’s truer than ever now that Usman allegedly turned down a fight with him. Speaking to the media ahead of yesterday’s UFC Mexico card, Masvidal explained why he’s not a fan of Usman’s fighting style. Apparently, it has nothing to do with Usman being a wrestler and more to do with the lack of finishes on the champ’s record.
Tony Ferguson wants Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 245
Adam D Martin - September 22, 2019
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson wants to fight UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 245. The UFC’s year-end card takes place December 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s the date “El Cucuy” is requesting to fight “The Eagle” in one of the most highly-anticipated battles in MMA history. Here’s what Ferguson said on Twitter.
Carla Esparza says fans showered her with beer at UFC Mexico City
Adam D Martin - September 22, 2019
UFC women’s strawweight Carla Esparza says that fans showered her with beer following her majority decision win over Alexa Grasso at UFC Mexico City. MMAjunkie.com’s John Morgan tweeted out the unfortunate news after the event. Here’s what he said.
UFC Mexico City bonuses: Carla Esparza, Alexa Grasso win "Fight of the Night"
Adam D Martin - September 22, 2019
The UFC has announced the post-fight bonus award winners for the Mexico City card, and a pair of women’s strawweights won “Fight of the Night.” The UFC announced after the event that Carla Esparza and Alexa Grasso won $50,000 each for “Fight of the Night” for their back-and-forth co-main event fight, which Esparza ended up winning by majority decision. Here’s what the UFC said.
Yair Rodriguez says he gives Jeremy Stephens "the benefit of the doubt" for eye poke
Adam D Martin - September 22, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez says he gives Jeremy Stephens “the benefit of a doubt” after an eye poked ended the UFC Mexico city main event. Rodriguez spoke to reporters following the event and was asked if he thought Stephens was legitimately injured or if he was faking it. Rodriguez said he would give his opponent the benefit of the doubt about the fight-ending injury.
VIDEO | UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald hides under desk following Mexico City main event
Adam D Martin - September 22, 2019
A video has circulated of UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald hiding under the announcers’ desk following the main event of UFC Mexico City. The main event was declared a No Contest after just 15 seconds when Jeremy Stephens was unable to see following an accidental eye poke by Yair Rodriguez. The unfortunate ending to the card left fans in the arena extremely upset, with many of them chucking beer and popcorn into the center of the Octagon and at the fighters.
Jeremy Stephens to Yair Rodriguez: "Let's run it back, motherf*cker"
Adam D Martin - September 22, 2019
Jeremy Stephens told Yair Rodriguez that he wants to run their fight back as soon as his eye is healed up following an eye poke at UFC Mexico City. The main event of UFC Mexico City came to a very unfortunate conclusion just 15 seconds into the fight after Rodriguez accidentally poked Stephens in the eye. Stephens was unable to see and the doctor was forced to stop the fight, forcing referee Herb Dean to declare it a No Contest. The outcome left fans in the arena very upset with the decision, and they threw beer and popcorn into the cage.