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They said what?! Fighters react on Twitter to Wonderboy’s mauling of Hendricks

Stephen Thompson almost certainly sealed himself a welterweight title shot with a one-sided destruction of Johny Hendricks in tonight’s UFC Fight Night main event. See how Twitter reacted to the stunning result.

Stephen Thompson completely destroyed Johny Hendricks in the main event of UFC Fight Night 82 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The former welterweight champion had no answer for Thompson’s phenomenal striking skills, and for a man who withstood the hardest shots from the likes of Condit, Koscheck, Lawler 2x, and several other top names at welterweight, Wonderboy became the first man to knockdown and finish “Bigg Rigg”.

The 1st round KO drew quite the reaction on Twitter, so go on and read it.

Let’s go Stephen Thompson! #scboys

— justin scoggins (@ScogginsFlow) February 7, 2016

Let’s go Big Rigg!! @JohnyHendricks

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) February 7, 2016

Hendricks looks in good shape #UFCVegas

— Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) February 7, 2016

Johny’s fight to win or lose. Fight right equals win.

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) February 7, 2016

Hendricks would be a 155er if he had the discipline for sure

— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) February 7, 2016

I’m thinking Thompson first round ko #UFCvegas

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 7, 2016

Weight cut hurt him? @UFC

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) February 7, 2016

@WonderboyMMA looking slick #UFC

— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) February 7, 2016

Wow

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) February 7, 2016

Holy crap. Hendricks is done!!! #ufcvegas

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 7, 2016

OH MY GOD!!!!! #NinjaShit #SpinningShit #AssassinShit #UFCVegas

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 7, 2016

The Wonder Boy

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 7, 2016

Wonderboy is the real

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) February 7, 2016

Wow!!! @WonderboyMMA I’ve been a fan for some time now but gosh!!! @ufc Love the footwork and style. #karate #ninja

— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) February 7, 2016

Awesome work from @WonderboyMMA @ufc Most impressive

— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) February 7, 2016

Wow @WonderboyMMA amazing ! Dudes a wizard ! @ufc #ufc

— Robert Whittaker (@RJWhittaker1990) February 7, 2016

Hell yea!! Congrats @WonderboyMMA on the huge win tonight!! #UFCVegas

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 7, 2016

SOUTH CAROLINA STAND UP. Stephen Thompson that was amazing

— justin scoggins (@ScogginsFlow) February 7, 2016

That was one heck of a clean performance by wonderboy. Johnny will learn and evolve from this

— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) February 7, 2016

Holy Sh*t @WonderboyMMA just did work!!! Impressive Sir #UFCFightNight #UFCVegas

— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) February 7, 2016

That looked like more than just getting caught. Hendricks looked outclassed imo.

— Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) February 7, 2016

Lawler vs Wonderboy sounds good to me.

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 7, 2016

This tweet made my night. pic.twitter.com/TukAcEdIcX

— Roy Billington (@RoyBillington) February 7, 2016

Ha ha ha ha ha

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) February 7, 2016

Stephen Thompson almost certainly sealed himself a welterweight title shot with a one-sided destruction of Johny Hendricks in tonight’s UFC Fight Night main event. See how Twitter reacted to the stunning result.

Stephen Thompson completely destroyed Johny Hendricks in the main event of UFC Fight Night 82 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The former welterweight champion had no answer for Thompson’s phenomenal striking skills, and for a man who withstood the hardest shots from the likes of Condit, Koscheck, Lawler 2x, and several other top names at welterweight, Wonderboy became the first man to knockdown and finish “Bigg Rigg”.

The 1st round KO drew quite the reaction on Twitter, so go on and read it.


Stephen Thompson Destroys Johny Hendricks With First Round TKO

Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks was looking to put a year of frustration behind him when he met rising striking phenom Stephen Thompson in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although the No. 7-ranked Thompson may not be all that

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Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks was looking to put a year of frustration behind him when he met rising striking phenom Stephen Thompson in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Although the No. 7-ranked Thompson may not be all that well known in the mainstream, he no doubt presented a challenge that ‘Bigg Rigg’ needed to be more than aware of, and ‘Wonderboy’ showed us why when he not surprisingly  came out with a flashy kick.

But Hendricks responded by closing the distance with a clinch as predicted, briefly tying up Thompson on the fence. Thompson broke to land a stiff side kick and a huge high kick, rushing forward to land sharp punches on Hendricks.

He landed a hard left hand and a kick as ‘Bigg Rigg’ was eating a lot of damage. Another combo found a home from Thompson, and he poured it on with endless strikes, landing an absolutely pinpoint flurry of punches and earning a stoppage as Hendricks was reduced to a heap on the canvas.

An amazing statement performance from Thompson, who will now find himself among the top five welterweights in arguably the most talented division in the UFC.

Final Results: Stephen Thompson def. Johny Hendricks via R1 TKO (strikes, 3:31)

 

 

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Nurmagomedov-Ferguson, Shogun-Evans To Headline UFC On FOX 19

The fight announcements keep coming, as several fights were made official for the next UFC On FOX event during Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson event on FOX Sports 1.

Headlining UFC On FOX 19 will be the returning Khabib Nurmagomed…

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The fight announcements keep coming, as several fights were made official for the next UFC On FOX event during Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson event on FOX Sports 1.

Headlining UFC On FOX 19 will be the returning Khabib Nurmagomedov against Tony Ferguson in a five-round lightweight contest, while former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Rashad Evans and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will battle it out in a three-round co-main event.

Rounding out a jam-packed undercard full of intriguing fights is another three-round battle of former MMA champions, as former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida and former two-division PRIDE Champion Dan Henderson will compete in a rematch of their 2014 bout, which Machida won by decision.

The following fights were also announced for UFC On FOX 19, which is scheduled for April 16, 2016 from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida:

– Cub Swanson vs. Hacran Dias
– Bethe Correia vs. Raquel Pennington
– Michael Chiesa vs. Beneil Dariush
– Tecia Torres vs. Rose Namajunas

Roy Nelson Outlasts Jared Rosholt In Brutal UFC Fight Night 82 Co-Main

Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Jared Rosholt came into their fight in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at different points of their mixed martial arts (MMA) careers. No. 11-ranked ‘Big Country’ was looking to prove he still belonged in the

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Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Jared Rosholt came into their fight in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at different points of their mixed martial arts (MMA) careers.

No. 11-ranked ‘Big Country’ was looking to prove he still belonged in the UFC after losing five of his last six bouts, while No. 12 Rosholt was seeking to show he deserved a spot in the Top 10.

The fight predicted to play out in Rosholt’s favor if it hit the mat, and obviously is ‘Big Country’s’ if it unfolded in the stand-up. Nelson began stalking Rosholt early, holding his trademark overhand right cocked. Not much was thrown in the opening moments, but ‘Big Country’ controlled the Octagon.

Nelson rushed forward with a combo that narrowly whiffed, but Rosholt landed two strong punches. A few seconds later, tagged Nelson with the fight’s most significant strikes after he caught him rushing in. Rosholt used a stick-and-move gameplan to avoid Nelson’s big power by staying out of his way in an uneventful first round.

In the second, Rosholt went for a takedown but missed, eating a counter left from Nelson. ‘Big Country’ landed a massive leg kick that appeared to hurt Rosholt, but Nelson didn’t take advantage. Rosholt continued to stay far from Rosholt, snapping a body kick while earning boos from the crowd. Finally, Nelson found a home for some big punches, unleashing two strong combos before a scramble resulted in the end of the second frame.

The third and final frame saw Nelson start with a second huge low kick, and he surprisingly went for a takedown that had little chance. Nelson swung wildly, landing intermittent shots and keeping his pressure of Rosholt high. Rosholt then went for a deep takedown but was stuffed, and the low-on-action bout came to an end with more wild swings from Nelson that failed to land.

It wasn’t pretty, but ultimately Nelson took home the fight by unanimous decision.

Final Result: Roy Nelson def. Jared Rosholt via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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Roy Nelson Outlasts Jared Rosholt In Brutal UFC Fight Night 82 Co-Main

Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Jared Rosholt came into their fight in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at different points of their mixed martial arts (MMA) careers. No. 11-ranked ‘Big Country’ was looking to prove he still belonged in the

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Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Jared Rosholt came into their fight in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., February 6, 2016) UFC Fight Night 82 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at different points of their mixed martial arts (MMA) careers.

No. 11-ranked ‘Big Country’ was looking to prove he still belonged in the UFC after losing five of his last six bouts, while No. 12 Rosholt was seeking to show he deserved a spot in the Top 10.

The fight predicted to play out in Rosholt’s favor if it hit the mat, and obviously is ‘Big Country’s’ if it unfolded in the stand-up. Nelson began stalking Rosholt early, holding his trademark overhand right cocked. Not much was thrown in the opening moments, but ‘Big Country’ controlled the Octagon.

Nelson rushed forward with a combo that narrowly whiffed, but Rosholt landed two strong punches. A few seconds later, tagged Nelson with the fight’s most significant strikes after he caught him rushing in. Rosholt used a stick-and-move gameplan to avoid Nelson’s big power by staying out of his way in an uneventful first round.

In the second, Rosholt went for a takedown but missed, eating a counter left from Nelson. ‘Big Country’ landed a massive leg kick that appeared to hurt Rosholt, but Nelson didn’t take advantage. Rosholt continued to stay far from Rosholt, snapping a body kick while earning boos from the crowd. Finally, Nelson found a home for some big punches, unleashing two strong combos before a scramble resulted in the end of the second frame.

The third and final frame saw Nelson start with a second huge low kick, and he surprisingly went for a takedown that had little chance. Nelson swung wildly, landing intermittent shots and keeping his pressure of Rosholt high. Rosholt then went for a deep takedown but was stuffed, and the low-on-action bout came to an end with more wild swings from Nelson that failed to land.

It wasn’t pretty, but ultimately Nelson took home the fight by unanimous decision.

Final Result: Roy Nelson def. Jared Rosholt via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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UFC Fight Night 82: Joseph Benavidez Takes Dominant Decision over Zach Makovsky

Zach “Fun Size” Makovsky, while enterprising and tough, could not outwit or outmuscle No. 1 flyweight Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 82 in Las Vegas. The three-round bout saw Benavidez answer anything Makovsky threw at him with ease. Despite Makov…

Zach “Fun Size” Makovsky, while enterprising and tough, could not outwit or outmuscle No. 1 flyweight Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 82 in Las Vegas. The three-round bout saw Benavidez answer anything Makovsky threw at him with ease. Despite Makovsky getting several takedowns, Benavidez stayed composed throughout the fight and his masterful performance earned him the unanimous decision.

Benavidez was on a four-fight win streak coming into this fight, with his last loss coming via KO in a title fight against flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. In fact, his four losses have come to Johnson or bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Otherwise, his record is a stunning 24-0.

No. 8 flyweight Makovsky’s last fight was a decision loss to second-ranked John Dodson. Somehow, that translated to a shot at first-ranked Benavidez. The opportunity to leapfrog over several other contenders, potentially to a title eliminator fight, was a big one. But whether the Tristar Gym fighter took Benavidez down—which he did, several times—or engaged in striking, Benavidez proved too wily. UFC Vegas noted Benavidez’s precision strikes:

Makovsky managed to get several advantageous positions on Benavidez, including a standing rear mount with body triangle and several guillotine setups, but he could never fully capitalize on them. Benavidez’s methodical, calm defense made Makovksy’s attacks look like little more than nuisances to be batted away. The Team Alpha Male fighter knocked Makovsky down toward the end of the third with a combo that included a spinning elbow, but the bell rang before Benavidez could finish him off. Bloody Elbow pointed out Benavidez’s ability to consistently control the fight, even during the vulnerable moments:

After the announcement, Benavidez said he thought wrestler Henry Cejudo hadn’t earned a title shot, and asked to fight him for a title elimination. However, moments before the fight, third-ranked Cejudo was announced as Johnson’s next opponent for UFC 197, per UFC.com’s Thomas Gerbasi. It’s not as clear now who Benavidez should face next, except, perhaps, the winner of Johnson vs. Cejudo. He’s beaten most of the top 10, and there’s no one above him, except the champ.

Makovsky has now gone 2-3 in his last five and may be showing some wear and tear and, despite his excellent nickname, does not offer much name recognition in the sport. Ali Bagautinov or up-and-comer Justin Scoggins are possible opponents for him, as Makovsky may act as a gatekeeper for the division.

With this win, Benavidez’s overall record is 24-4. The next flyweight title defense is at UFC 197 on April 23 in Las Vegas, with Johnson and Cejudo as the co-main event.

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