Author: By Matt Parrino

PITTSBURGH Donald Cerrone looked different against Alex Oliveira in Pittsburgh Sunday night: he looked like “Cowboy” again. After an eight-fight win streak and a loss against Rafael Dos Anjos in his bid for the lightweight title, Cerrone was thrilled to get back to basics. He just wanted to have fun again. A loose and happy Cowboy Cerrone is a bad opponent for any fighter – at 155 or 170 – and Oliveira realized why in his first UFC main event. Once the fight went to the ground, Cerrone wasted no time getting mount position before applying a tight triang … Read the Full Article Here

“Cowboy” Cerrone is a lot of things, but maybe most of all he is reliable.When his fight with Tim Means was cancelled, it was basically a guarantee Cerrone would be game for whoever was up next. Enter the UFC’s other cowboy: Alex Oliveira.

 
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UFC president Dana White said that when guys like Cerrone are involved – true fighters – fans usually end up with a matchup that is at just as engaging.“It’s funny because sometimes when a fight falls off it sucks. But there has been so many times where we’ve actually been able to make a … Read the Full Article Here

Conor McGregor’s style, inside and outside of the Octagon, is flashy and full of bravado. Holly Holm, while positioned alongside McGregor to defend her title for the very first time, is a polar opposite. She’s respectful and soft-spoken.Don’t miss out! Get your tickets for UFC 196 at MGM Grand right hereWith two very different approaches to the game, McGregor vs. Rafael dos Anjos and Holm vs. Miesha Tate bring two very different vibes heading to UFC 196. One matchup is loaded with vitriol, while the other is built on respect. But both title fights are must-see on March 5 at MGM Gra … Read the Full Article Here

Stephen Thompson warned anyone who would listen this fight week that he would beat Johny Hendricks because the former welterweight champion had never faced anyone like him.Then he made good on his promise. First he stood up after Hendricks landed a takedown, then he made Hendricks work, using his elite movement to not be there when Hendricks tried to charge forward. After he moved, Thompson returned fire cerebrally and effectively, eventually overwhelming Hendricks and knocking him out cold.More from Fight Night Las Vegas: Full results | Post-fight bonuses | Thompson pounces on Hendricks for v … Read the Full Article Here

Stephen Thompson was only in his seventh pro fight when he lost to current No. 6-ranked welterweight Matt Brown.An innovative striker and a former kickboxing world champion, “Wonderboy” landed his shots in that fight, but he couldn’t keep Brown from closing the distance and putting him on his back.More on Fight Night Las Vegas: Reasons to watch Fight Night Vegas | Full fight card | Watch UFC Countdown: Hendricks vs. Thompson | The Match Up – Nelson vs. Rosholt | Open Workouts Recap | Top 5 Media Day moments | Hendricks – A new man | Wonderboy’s R … Read the Full Article Here

The last month has been a whirlwind for Mickey Gall.First he got to fight in front of UFC president Dana White at a local show in New Jersey (See how it happened here). Then after the fight, Gall called out CM Punk in front of the boss hoping to secure a longshot lottery ticket into the UFC.“I was tossing up a Hail Mary a little bit,” Gall said. “Dana White was there and I had to make the most of it. (CM Punk) is the only guy I could fight. I couldn’t fight Robbie Lawler or Johny Hendricks – they’re too experienced. He’s 0-0 and I was going to be 1-0, … Read the Full Article Here