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Roy Jones Jr. officially capped a long and illustrious career, tonight on UFC Fight Pass. He was unable to put away his overmatched opponent, Scott Sigmon, who he styled on for 10 rounds, winning 98-92 on all three scorecards. Sigmon stayed game, coming forward, thumping at Roy’s body with arm punches to the body.
“He was in trouble when he came to the show.” @Nategalaxxy pic.twitter.com/zojhpWcsxP
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 9, 2018
The final round… of the final fight… of a legendary career! @RealRoyJonesJr pic.twitter.com/PJiStXEtGd
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 9, 2018
Compared to Roy Jones Jr., he was clearly athletically out of his depth, something the commentators were very open about. Roy revealed that he had torn his bicep before the fight, perhaps the reason he wasn’t able to get the KO.
I don’t make excuses, but all y’all can call the Andrews Institute and they’ll tell you that last week, I tore my left bicep once again. But because it was Pensacola, I refused to pull out.
More of the same from @RealRoyJonesJr in the 2nd! Believe that is what you call a “no look” jab! pic.twitter.com/mLjPG8simv
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 9, 2018
Roy reiterated afterwards what he stated beforehand– that Anderson Silva is the only matchup that could draw him out of retirement.
Last but not least, Dana, I know you listening. I know Anderson’s suspended, but that’s the ONLY fight that Roy Jones may return to the ring for. Other than that, chapter closed.
Insomnia
How to shake Andrei Arlovski’s hand so he doesn’t attack.
This Pay-Per-View (PPV) is… lacking in depth, but the main event is amazing.
This is a fascinating matchup.
Main event from Perth, AUS for those who want a break from the Winter Olympics this weekend.
Very intriguing matchup for the interim MW title, despite not involving either of the last two MW title fight winners.#UFC221 pic.twitter.com/ZT9nAOCgHs
— Fightnomics Reed (@Fightnomics) February 8, 2018
Looks like Chiesa vs. Pettis is official for Brooklyn!
Happy birthday to Kimbo Slice. Rest in power.
Homeless teen.
Strip club bouncer.
Backyard brawler.
Internet legend.
MMA pro.Kimbo Slice would’ve been 44 today. pic.twitter.com/vvDPjHub2K
— Cycle (@bycycle) February 8, 2018
“Your mind, your heart, and your balls gotta be in one accord.”
? Kimbo Slice (born this day, February 8, 1974) pic.twitter.com/4E9YKb8q3G— MacCocktail (@MacCocktail) February 8, 2018
Remember to throw hands today with someone in the streets for Kimbo Slice’s birthday. RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/4TrPK8RS90
— Deigo Vargas (@deigo_esai) February 8, 2018
Don’t ever do this.
Two guns? It’s not a problem #dumbassmartialarts #bullshit #guns #twoguns #wtf #selfdefense #realshit #lol #shot #shotgun pic.twitter.com/yfU0nORqYc
— Dumbass Martial Arts (@DumbassMA) February 7, 2018
Slips, Rips, and Left Hook Clips
I was thinking about left hooks today and look at this.
Max Mustaki with the left hook out of nowhere!!! @RealRoyJonesJr makes his final walk next! pic.twitter.com/V1LaJr1q0M
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 9, 2018
This was cool too
dzie? dobry
smacznego t?ustego czwartku 🙂
Sennin Singnumpattana KOs Wu Hao (The Global Fight) pic.twitter.com/ajvdSgTYBD— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) February 8, 2018
Ouch
RIP the knee ligaments
Kondy Kaewsamrit KOs Petchsakorn Taytanomsak (The Global Fight) pic.twitter.com/sYaHyTGpwV— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) February 7, 2018
Great fight
Senzo Ikeda vs Yuya Wakamatsu – Pancrase 293 – 2018 #MMA Fight of the Year Contender pic.twitter.com/b6Gh6gTsAH
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) February 5, 2018
Some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
#midnightsnack
Honorio was not about to give up that takedown. pic.twitter.com/zKSSOLNTYo— FloGrappling (@FloGrappling) February 8, 2018
Fight Bookings
- Aljamain Sterling vs. Brett Johns was booked for Atlantic City
- Michelle Waterson vs. Courtney Casey was added to UFC on Fox 29
- Kajan Johnson is fighting Stevie Ray now in London:
It’s done guys, I’m fighting @StevenRayMMA in London. Just waiting on the contract now.
— kajan johnson (@IamRagin) February 8, 2018
Good Reads
- Patrick Wyman examines why less and less people seem to care about the UFC these days.
- This is a pretty remarkable background story on Tyson Pedro:
Tyson Pedro literally fought his father for his right to do MMA full time.
Now he’s competing on the main card of #UFC221.
My story for ESPN: https://t.co/2GiGwuk58Z pic.twitter.com/ehDDuntufM
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) February 8, 2018
Podcasts and Video
AJ and I preview the main event of UFC 221, along with tackling other tough topics like the perfect scam. Check us out on SoundCloud as well as iTunes and Stitcher on the official MMA Mania channel!
Yoel Romero has some dangerous tools, including his left-handed punch. Andrew Richardson explains! Follow MMA Mania on Youtube
Heavy Hands
Firaz Zahabi lends his analytical weight to this matchup:
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