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Anderson Silva issues statement after loss to Jared Cannonier
Tom Taylor - May 13, 2019
Over the weekend, in the co-main event of UFC 237, Anderson Silva looked to get back on track in front of thousands of Brazilian fans, as he stepped into the cage with surging middleweight contender Jared Cannonier. Regrettably for the middleweight legend and his legions of dedicated supporters, this outing didn’t go as planned. Instead, he was chopped down by a procession of crippling Cannonier leg kicks, ultimately losing by TKO after an apparent knee injury. Speaking on his Instagram account post-fight, Anderson Silva issued a quick statement for his fans. The statement, made in his native Portuguese, relied heavily on metaphor, mentioning an old lion surrounded by hungry hyenas intent to devour him. The symbolism is clear.
Jared Cannonier clarifies thoughts on 'disrespectful' Brazilian fans
Tom Taylor - May 13, 2019
Shortly after Jared Cannonier chopped down Anderson Silva in the co-main event of UFC 237, he took a shot at the impassioned Brazilian fans in attendance, who had been feverishly booing him all night. In case it didn't translate on the broadcast, this is how loud Jared Cannonier was booed by the Rio crowd.
Rose Namajunas: 'That's the last time I let Dana White pick my walkout song'
Thomas Taylor - May 12, 2019
Rose Namajunas is no longer the UFC strawweight champion. She lost that distinction in the main event of UFC 237 on Saturday night, when she was put to sleep by a wicked slam courtesy of her challenger, Jessica Andrade. Despite this abrupt and brutal end to her reign as UFC strawweight queen, Rose Namajunas seems to be in good spirits.
Michael Bisping urges Anderson Silva to retire
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has once again found himself on the wrong end of a nasty leg-related TKO, as he was chopped down by Jared Cannonier in the co-main event of UFC 237 on Saturday night. Having seen Silva come up short once again, recently retired MMA legend Michael Bisping is urging the Brazilian to hang up the gloves.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sends message of support to Rose Namajunas after UFC 237
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237, Rose Namajunas surrendered the UFC strawweight belt to Jessica Andrade, succumbing to a brutal slam and a volley of followup punches. In the wake of this tough loss, Namajunas received a message of support from one of her fiercest rivals, former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. https://twitter.com/joannamma/status/1127449277167435782
Jessica Andrade breaks down KO win over Rose Namajunas
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237, Jessica Andrade claimed the UFC strawweight title in truly jaw-dropping fashion, turning the lights off on the champ Rose Namajunas with a massive slam and a slew of followup punches. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, Andrade offered a quick breakdown of the fight-ending sequence. Apparently, she was initially worried that Namajunas had been badly hurt.
What's next for the stars of UFC 237?
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2019
UFC 237 went down last night from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which saw a new strawweight champion be crowned. Jessica Andrade knocked out Rose Namajunas with a slam which was followed up by punches. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Jared Cannonier TKO’d Anderson Silva via leg kicks in the first round after attacking his lead leg the entire round. Elsewhere on the main card, Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is the top contender in the featherweight division as he grinded out a decision win over Jose Aldo.
Veteran referee John McCarthy gives take on Jessica Andrade KO
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237, Jessica Andrade claimed the UFC flyweight title by knocking out the champion Rose Namajunas with a brutal slam. Unfortunately, the knockout generated some controversy, as some fans felt the slam was illegal. Speaking on Twitter in the wake of UFC 237, veteran MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy gave his take on this dramatic knockout victory from Jessica Andrade. He did his best to dispel any controversy, assuring the new champ’s victory was absolutely clean.
Max Holloway responds to Conor McGregor following 'interim champion' remark
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
Max Holloway has responded to Conor McGregor following the Irish stars remarks insinuating that the Hawaiian is simply an interim title holder. The former two-division UFC champion, McGregor, took to Twitter earlier this morning where he attacked ‘Blessed’ with the following post.
Pros react to Jessica Andrade vs. Rose Namajunas at UFC 237
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A women’s strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade headlined tonight’s UFC 237 pay-per-view event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rose Namajunas (8-3 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner having not competed since UFC 223 in April of 2018. That night in Brooklyn, Rose had defeated former division champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk for the second time in her career.
UFC 237 Results: Jessica Andrade KO's Rose Namajunas (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A women’s strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade headlined tonight’s UFC 237 pay-per-view event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rose Namajunas (8-3 MMA) returns to action for the first time since UFC 223 in April of 2018, where she defeated former division champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk for a second time, this while marking her first career title defense.
Pros react to Anderson Silva vs. Jared Cannonier at UFC 237
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A middleweight bout featuring former division kingpin Anderson Silva taking on Jared Cannonier co-headlined tonight’s UFC 237 event in Rio. Silva (34-9 MMA) was making a quick turnaround for this fight, this after dropping a decision loss to Israel Adesanya at February’s UFC 234 event in Australia. Prior to the setback, ‘The Spider’ was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Derek Brunson which occurred at UFC 208.