Author: Dan Hiergesell

Canelo Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KO) captured another major boxing title last night (Sat., May 8, 2021) live on DAZN from inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., as the Mexican sensation finished Billy Joe Saunders (30-1, 14 KO) in the eighth round to claim the WBO super middleweight title.

Alvarez was able to get off to an early lead but it seemed as if Saunders’ movement and jab work allowed him to get back into the fight in the middle rounds. It didn’t matter in the end because Alvarez’s offense eventually put Saunders out of business, but it’s interesting to note that Saunders was significantly behind on all three of the judges’ scorecards.

The official scores can be seen above courtesy of DAZN.

For complete ‘Canelo vs. Saunders’ results and coverage click here.

Canelo Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KO) worked over English southpaw Billy Joe Saunders (30-1, 14 KO) last night (Sat., May 8, 2021) live on DAZN from inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., to claim the WBO super middleweight title. Alvarez came into this main event affair as the defending WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super middleweight champion.

Canelo opened up with early work to the body of Saunders. He kept out of trouble with quick head movement and landed the most meaningful shot early into the fight with a uppercut that nearly knocked Saunders’ mouthpiece out. Saunders fought back with unpredictable movement, a quick lead jab, and some solid power shots to surprise many in the middle rounds.

Canelo regained full control in the eighth round as he took a more aggressive approach on offense. He connected with heavy combinations to the head and body as Saunders tracked back around the large ring. Alvarez kept the pressure up until the last second of the frame.

In between rounds, Saunders had some damage appear on his right eye and seemed to have trouble seeing. His corner took a good look and eventually threw the towel in.

Check out the full fight video highlights below:

For complete ‘Canelo vs. Saunders’ results and coverage click here.

Marina Rodriguez delivered the goods in her main event bid last night (Sat., May 8, 2021) at UFC Vegas 26 live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, earning a unanimous decision win over “Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson (highlights HERE).

In addition to the women’s flyweight headliner, a collection of ESPN main card and “Prelims” matchups produced memorable action. Check them out below and let us know you’re favorite:

• Lightweight contender Gregor Gillespie made a huge return to the Octagon with a second-round TKO finish over Brazilian veteran Carlos Diego Ferreira (highlights HERE)
• Donald Cerrone suffered another loss when welterweight veteran Alex Morono beat him down with a first-round TKO stoppage
• Octagon newcomer Carlston Harris came up big in a “Prelims” bout with Christian Aguilera when he scored a first-round anaconda choke finish (see it HERE)
• Middleweight prospect Phil Dawes outlasted Kyle Daukaus in a back-and-forth war to spark the ESPN main card

In order to sift through the action and see which fighters took home an extra $50,000, we take a closer look at the official UFC Vegas 26 bonus winners below:

Fight of the Night: Gregor Gillespie vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira

Performance of the Night: Alex Morono

Performance of the Night: Calrston Harris

*Gillespie gets the entire $100K purse for FOTN due to Ferreira missing weight by 4.5 pounds

For complete UFC Vegas 26 results and coverage click here.

Marina Rodriguez took one step closer towards her first UFC title shot last night (Sat., May 8, 2021) at UFC Vegas 26 live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, when she outlasted veteran contender Michelle Waterson to earn a unanimous decision win in her main event debut.

Rodriguez pressured early with body kicks, knees, and punches, as Waterson tried to find her own range. “Karate Hottie” eventually did to land some crisp leg kicks and counter hooks. Rodriguez regained control in the second round and started to threaten with her clinch work. Waterson’s nose was busted up and bleeding from elbows and knees.

Rodriguez turned the heat up to begin the third round and landed some good flurries on the move. Waterson was able to score a few brutal leg kicks, one of which knocked Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez wouldn’t be denied and moved in closer on the feet to land crisp combinations in bunches.

Waterson turned the tables in the fourth with a takedown two minutes in. “Karate Hottie” was able to score short ground-and-pound from top position as Rodriguez seemed lost off her back. Waterson was able to postured up at the end of the round to land a few heavy elbows. Waterson followed her efforts up in the fifth round with some sharp kicks to the body. She even landed one to Rodriguez’s face that left a lump on her chin. Still, Rodriguez kept pushing forward and the two women battled it out for the final few minutes.

Check out the full fight video highlights below:

For complete UFC Vegas 26 results and coverage click here.

Alex Morono made the most out of his co-main event bid earlier tonight (Sat., May 8, 2021) at UFC Vegas 26 live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the welterweight veteran finished UFC legend Donald Cerrone via first-round TKO (punches).

Both fighters were scoring early but it was Morono who was landing the harder shots. Cerrone displayed some good head movement along the way but made a mistake during an exchange in the center of the Octagon. Morono ducked an attack and landed a beautiful right hand. “Cowboy” was stunned and Morono rushed in for heavy combinations along the cage and the eventual finish.

Check out the highlights above courtesy of UFC/ESPN.

What a big win for Morono who not only produces a finish in a makeshift co-main event fight, but also scores the biggest win of his career. Cerrone may be past his prime but he’s still a big name in the sport. This was a good showing for Morono, who now has eight wins in the UFC’s welterweight division.

For complete UFC Vegas 26 results and coverage click here.

As soon as UFC Vegas 26 wraps up later tonight (Sat., May 8, 2021) live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, fight fans can check out the live post-fight press conference video above for all the best reaction and official bonus winners.

On a night that features a women’s flyweight headliner between 115-pound contenders Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson, a co-main event featuring UFC legend Donald Cerrone and welterweight staple Alex Morono, a lightweight clash between perennial contenders Gregor Gillespie and Carlos Diego Ferreira, and a welterweight pairing featuring Neil Magny and Geoff Neal, there will be a lot to discuss when the action winds down.

The post-fight presser is scheduled to go live at 11:15 p.m. ET, featuring the biggest winners and losers from the card.

For complete UFC Vegas 26 results and coverage click here.