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Ben Askren reacts after Darren Till suffers knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
Undefeated UFC welterweight Ben Askren jumped on a plane to London with plans of arranging a future fight with event headliner Darren Till. The rivals did have a slight encounter the day of UFC London weigh-ins, but it appears that an actual fight inside of the octagon will have to wait.
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal explains why he punched Leon Edwards backstage at UFC London
Thomas Taylor - March 16, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC London, Jorge Masvidal picked up arguably the biggest win of his storied career, snuffing former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till with a clubbing, second-round punch. This would not be the last punch Jorge Masvidal landed in London.
Dana White reacts to the backstage brawl between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
UFC President Dana White was not happy after a backstage brawl ensued between UFC London winners Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards. Masvidal picked up arguably the biggest win of his career this evening, defeating Darren Till via second round knockout (watch that here).
VIDEO | Animated Conor McGregor Attends First NHL Game
Nolan King - March 16, 2019
Conor McGregor had a busy Saturday celebrating his homeland. After walking the 2019 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade, alongside the likes of Mayor Rahm Emanuel (brother of WME CEO Ari Emanuel), McGregor flew his private jet to his home away from home — Boston, Massachusetts.
Pros react to Gunnar Nelson vs Leon Edwards at UFC London
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
A welterweight contest featuring Gunnar Nelson taking on Leon Edwards served as the co-headliner of today’s UFC London event. Leon Edwards entered today’s bout on a six-fight win streak, his latest being a decision victory over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone this past June in Singapore.
Pros react to Michael Bisping being announced for the UFC Hall Of Fame
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
During tonight’s UFC London broadcast it was announced that former middleweight champion Michael Bisping would be inducted in to the UFC Hall Of Fame later this summer in Las Vegas. The fan favorite, Bisping, was in attendance for tonight’s UFC Fight Night 147 event and received a massive cheer from the audience after a video was played showcasing highlights from his brilliant UFC Career.
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards brawl backstage at UFC London
Christopher Taylor - March 16, 2019
Jorge Masvidal picked up arguably the biggest winning of his professional career over Darren’s Till at tonight’s UFC London event. After a back and forth opening round, which saw “The Gorilla” drop “Gamebred”, Masvidal started to turn the tide in his favor in the early moments of round two.
Pros react to Jorge Masvidal flattening Darren Till at UFC London
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
A welterweight showdown between perennial division contenders Jorge Masvidal and Darren Till headlined today’s UFC London event. Both fighters entered tonight’s headliner looking to rebound.
UFC London Results: Leon Edwards defeats Gunnar Nelson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
A welterweight scrap between perennial division contenders Gunnar Nelson and Leon Edwards served as the co-headliner for today’s UFC London event. Leon Edwards (16-3 MMA) entered tonight’s contest on a six-fight winning streak. In his most recent effort at June’s UFC Singapore event, Edwards defeated Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision.
UFC London Results: Dominick Reyes defeats Volkan Oezdemir via split-decision
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
A key light heavyweight bout between former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir and surging contender Dominick Reyes took place on today’s UFC London main card. Volkan Oezdemir (15-3 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back stoppage losses to Anthony Smith and Daniel Cormier in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC London Results: Marc Diakiese defeats Joseph Duffy (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
An exciting lightweight bout between Marc Diakiese and Joseph Duffy took place on the prelims of today’s UFC London event. Round one begins and Diakiese leaps in with an overhand right and then a low kick. Duffy returns fire with a body kick. Diakiese shrugs it off and throws a high kick. Duffy circles and the lunges in with a right hand. Diakiese replies with a front kick. Duffy ducks under a punch and scores a double leg takedown. Marc scrambles to get his back up against the cage. He eventually uses the position to get back to his feet. The fighters clinch briefly and then Diakiese breaks free. Duffy with a low kick now. Diakiese leaps in with a combination but Joseph counters nicely with a hook. Duffy with pressure now. Diakiese circles along the fence. Marc with a heavy low kick that sends Duffy to the canvas. The Irishman pops right back up to his feet but his leg is busted up. Diakiese attempts a wheel kick that misses. He switches stances and then steps in with a combination. A hard left elbow floors Duffy. Diakiese does not pounce but instead waves Duffy to return to his feet. Joseph gets up and snaps off a nice combination. He throws a back elbow. The horn sounds to end round one.
UFC London: Till vs Masvidal Live Results
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
The octagon returns to England today for UFC London, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight bout between Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal. Darren Till (17-1-1 MMA) enters tonight’s headliner looking to rebound, this after suffering the first loss of his career to Tyron Woodley at UFC 228.
Conor McGregor offers words of encouragement to Tony Ferguson
Chris Taylor - March 16, 2019
Conor McGregor is showing support for Tony Ferguson, this following a difficult week for the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Ferguson was hit with a restraining order from his wife Cristina earlier this week, preventing “El Cucuy” from seeing her or his son.
Darren Till: 'I call the shots, not Ben Askren'
Drake Riggs - March 15, 2019
UFC London takes place tomorrow and it’s a card that’s seemingly all about the welterweight as evidenced by the featured attractions. In the co-main event, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards looks to continue ascending up the ranks of the division by taking out Gunnar Nelson.
Dillon Danis campaigns for grappling match with Ben Askren
Tom Taylor - March 15, 2019
Dillon Danis and Ben Askren have had plenty to say about each other on social media of late — and none of it has been friendly. After Askren’s latest verbal volley, Dillon Danis challenged the wrestler to a submission grappling match, and has been relentlessly pursuing this competition ever since.
EXCLUSIVE | Josh Emmett details the injuries that have kept him out of the Octagon
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2019
Josh Emmett was on the rise in the featherweight division. He shocked many by knocking out Ricardo Lamas to put himself into the top-10 of the division. There, Emmett was looking to build off the win and become a title contender. His next fight was in the main event when he took on Jeremy Stephens. Emmett had some success in the fight until Stephens landed a nice combination of punches and elbows which knocked Emmett out. To make matters worse, Emmett dealt with a bevy of injuries which has kept him out of the Octagon for over a year.
VIDEO | Ben Askren and Darren Till finally cross paths in London
Tom Taylor - March 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1106608200500080640 Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till and new UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren have been jawing at each other on social media for weeks, slowly constructing one of the division’s best rivalries. As luck would have it, they’re both currently in London, as Till is set to battle Jorge Masvidal in the UFC London main event, and Askren is on the ground as a guest fighter.
EXCLUSIVE | Vicente Luque eyes summer return, outlines goal for 2019
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2019
Vicente Luque is coming off what may very well be the Fight of the Year. At UFC Phoenix, Luque and Bryan Barberena engaged in an unbelievable war and Luque scored a last-second knockout to get the win. Now, Luque is already eyeing his next fight. He wants to fight Neil Magny. Unfortunately for him, Magny has yet to accept his callout.