UFC 201 saw the crowning of yet another new champion.
Tyron Woodley ousted Robbie Lawler in the first round with his vicious right hand. The former Strikeforce standout claimed UFC gold and will now be looking for his next challenge.
In the co-main eve…
UFC 201 saw the crowning of yet another new champion.
TyronWoodley ousted Robbie Lawler in the first round with his vicious right hand. The former Strikeforce standout claimed UFC gold and will now be looking for his next challenge.
In the co-main event, Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeated rising star Rose Namajunas by split decision. The victory puts Kowalkiewicz in prime position in the strawweight division, but the result also makes for an interesting next step for Namajunas.
11 fights in total happened in Atlanta on Saturday. There are 10 winners, 10 losers and 2 fighters coming off a draw. The UFC matchmakers, Joe Silva and Sean Shelby, now have to determine the next best steps for these athletes and the company as a whole.
We are here to help them along.
Here is your look at the matches to make, for both the winners and losers, following UFC 201’s outstanding night of fights.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz all but assured her title shot with a split-decision victory over Rose Namajunas at UFC 201.
Kowalkiewicz entered as the No. 5-ranked strawweight with Namajunas holding the No. 3-ranked position, according to the official UFC rank…
Karolina Kowalkiewicz all but assured her title shot with a split-decision victory over Rose Namajunas at UFC 201.
Kowalkiewicz entered as the No. 5-ranked strawweight with Namajunas holding the No. 3-ranked position, according to the official UFC rankings. Following Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s successful defense against No. 1-ranked contender Claudia Gadelha, it would make the most sense to book the Poland vs. Poland title tilt.
White told Megan Olivi during their post-fight interview on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is not confirmed, but it does make the most sense. White admitted that he “would love” to book the contest for a card in Poland.
The UFC made its debut in Krakow, Poland in 2015.
Also a possibility is New York City at Madison Square Garden. Olivi suggested to White during the interview that both Kowalkiewicz and Jedrzejczyk mentioned their desire to fight on that card in previous days. White affirmed that it would be a possibility, but double-downed on wanting the possible clash in the fighters’ home country.
Kowalkiewicz, in her post-fight interview with Olivi, said she hopes to fight against Jedrzejczyk in New York.
Kowalkiewicz is an undefeated fighter, but only as a pro. Her last loss was in an amateur bout against Jedrzejczyk who won via submission. The rematch is a long-awaited bout for both women. In the post-fight press release by the UFC, Kowalkiewicz stated simply, “I’m happy I won, and now I want a fight with Joanna Jedrzejczyk.”
Everything is in place except signed contracts, a date and a venue. Those are just minor details. Kowalkiewicz vs. Jedrzejczyk looks all but set, and everyone who is a fight fan should be excited to watch the two strikers come to blows—no matter where it takes place.
UFC 201 emanates from Atlanta with a welterweight title tilt atop the card.
UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler welcomes his latest challenger, Tyron Woodley, in the main event. The two standouts have trained together, and now they will fight again…
UFC 201 emanates from Atlanta with a welterweight title tilt atop the card.
UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler welcomes his latest challenger, TyronWoodley, in the main event. The two standouts have trained together, and now they will fight against one another. American Top Team will keep the belt in its camp, but will it go back to HQ in Coconut Creek, Florida, or Woodley‘s affiliate gym in Missouri?
The co-main event looks to be a strawweight title eliminator as contenders Rose Namajunas and Karolina Kowalkiewicz square off in a three-round affair.
Nine other bouts line the card with action, and Bleacher Report will be here all evening to break down the action for you. The first bout of the evening is at 7 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass. Televised prelims begin at 8 p.m ET on Fox Sports 2, and the pay-pay-view main card begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Invicta FC returns to Kansas City with a strawweight showdown leading the charge.
Alexa Grasso squares off against Jodie Esquibel in the evening’s five-round main event. It will be Grasso’s first bout since defeating Mizuki Inoue (who know goes si…
Invicta FC returns to Kansas City with a strawweight showdown leading the charge.
Alexa Grasso squares off against Jodie Esquibel in the evening’s five-round main event. It will be Grasso‘s first bout since defeating MizukiInoue (who know goes simply by Mizuki) in early 2015.
Also on the card are prospects Megan Anderson, Mizuki and Aspen Ladd. The ever-fun Christine Stanley is also scheduled in the co-main event. Invicta FC brings an eight-fight card to UFC Fight Pass subscribers on Friday, and Bleacher Report will be here to chronicle it all.
The action begins at 8 p.m. ET. Come back for live reactions from Invicta FC 18.
UFC 201 will feature a big strawweight showdown in the co-main event.
No. 3-ranked Rose Namajunas (5-2) meets No. 7-ranked Karolina Kowalkiewicz (9-0) inside the Octagon.
Namajunas shined on The Ultimate Fighter and came out the other end a star for th…
UFC 201 will feature a big strawweight showdown in the co-main event.
No. 3-ranked Rose Namajunas (5-2) meets No. 7-ranked Karolina Kowalkiewicz (9-0) inside the Octagon.
Namajunas shined on The Ultimate Fighter and came out the other end a star for the UFC. After battering Paige VanZant this past December, Namajunas re-assumed her spot among the elite at 115 pounds. She then avenged a loss to Tecia Torres in April.
Kowalkiewicz has slowly worked her way up the ladder in the division. She scored a win over MizukiInoue in Invicta and has won both her UFC bouts with impressive striking displays. Now she faces her toughest test to date.
UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be watching this fight closely, as the winner will be in prime position to challenge for her gold.
Which sensational fighter has the edge in this matchup? Let’s break down the all the areas and find out who gets her hand raised in Atlanta with a head-to-toe breakdown of Namajunas vs. Kowalkiewicz.
UFC 201 takes place in Atlanta on Saturday, and part of the main card action is a thrilling welterweight matchup.
Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown step inside the Octagon in an attempt to get back in the win column and begin chasing down relevancy in th…
UFC 201 takes place in Atlanta on Saturday, and part of the main card action is a thrilling welterweight matchup.
Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown step inside the Octagon in an attempt to get back in the win column and begin chasing down relevancy in the division. Both men have struggled as of late, but their career paths also feel like they are headed in opposite directions.
Ellenberger has suffered six losses since 2012, and four of those have come by KO/TKO or submission. His stock has dropped considerably over recent years. His long win since 2014 came at UFC 184 against Josh Koscheck. A loss to Brown could signal the end of the road.
As for Brown, he too has struggled but for different reasons. He has fought the elite of the elite in recent fights and come up just short against Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler. The only man to finish him in recent times is Demian Maia. Even after going 1-3 in his last four, Brown is still considered one of the best in the world.
The clash is pivotal for both men and will have divisional fallout.
Who can get it done on Saturday? Let’s break it down from head-to-toe and find out which welterweight gets their hand raised at UFC 201.
