Twitter Reacts to Alvarez’s Huge KO at UFC Fight Night 90

UFC Fight Night 90 emanated from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight (July 7, 2016). Headlined by a lightweight title clash between champion Rafael dos Anjos and challenger Eddie Alvarez, the night provided us with a plethora of stoppages. The main event would be no different. In the early going, dos Anjos looked

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UFC Fight Night 90 emanated from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight (July 7, 2016). Headlined by a lightweight title clash between champion Rafael dos Anjos and challenger Eddie Alvarez, the night provided us with a plethora of stoppages.

The main event would be no different.

In the early going, dos Anjos looked to utilize his vaunted Muay Thai and pressure footwork to make Alvarez uncomfortable. But the challenger met him with a flush right hook to the chin, putting him on wobbly legs. Dos Anjos refused to go down, but Alvarez swarmed with uppercuts and hooks again and again until referee Herb Dean had no choice but to intercede on the Brazilian’s behalf.

And with that, Eddie Alvarez became the first man to win Bellator and UFC championships.

The co-main event saw heavyweight juggernauts Roy “Big Country” Nelson take on Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis. To the disappointment of many fans, Nelson employed a takedown and top control-heavy gameplan. But Lewis did significant damage in the first round and threw bombs whenever he was upright. After dropping the second and spending most of the third on his back, Lewis unloaded with haymakers until the final bell.

To his credit, Nelson survived some absolutely hellacious blows from Lewis. But in the end, it was Lewis who was awarded a split decision victory.

Check out how MMA Twitter reacted to these two unexpected outcomes:

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UFC Fight Night 90 Bonuses: Alvarez Banks $50,000

After a night filled with finishes, the UFC Fight Night 90 post-fight bonuses could have been dished out to a plethora of names, but the results are in. Eddie Alvarez came into the main event and steam rolled through Rafael dos Anjos to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion of the world. It was a

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After a night filled with finishes, the UFC Fight Night 90 post-fight bonuses could have been dished out to a plethora of names, but the results are in.

Eddie Alvarez came into the main event and steam rolled through Rafael dos Anjos to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion of the world. It was a right hand that started the onslaught and Alvarez was given a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his valiant effort.

Alan Jouban and UFC newcomer Belal Muhammad did battle in a welterweight fight earlier on the main card, and the two men brought it. Jouban appeared to be coasting to an easy victory after rocking and dropping Muhammad numerous times throughout the first two rounds, but Muhammad battled back with a series of heavy strikes of his own in the final frame. Jouban was ultimately given the decision, but both men received $50,000 “Fight of the Night” bonuses for their clash.

On the preliminary portion of the card, Pedro Munhoz defeated Russel Doane via a nasty first round guillotine choke. Munhoz was also rewarded with a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus.

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Roy Nelson vs. Derrick Lewis Results: Winner and Reaction from UFC FN 90

Derrick Lewis defeated Roy Nelson by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night 90. It was a clash of styles, and the Las Vegas crowd was not a fan of the scorecards that were read.

We were promised heavy leather, and that’s what we…

Derrick Lewis defeated Roy Nelson by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night 90. It was a clash of styles, and the Las Vegas crowd was not a fan of the scorecards that were read.

We were promised heavy leather, and that’s what we got – from Lewis. He landed more than 50 significant strikes and went for the finish at every opportunity granted to him. Nelson spent the majority of the evening grinding away. He only managed to land four significant strikes over the course of 15 minutes of action.

Nelson was able to score repeated takedowns, but he rarely was able to do anything with them. When Lewis wanted to stand, he stood. There wasn’t too much technique to his stand-ups either. He just did it.

Several times John McCarthy, the referee for the contest, had to separate them from the clinch due to inactivity from Nelson who was trying to wear down the charismatic fighter out of Houston.

The fight could have gone either way, but two of the three judges appeared to like Lewis’ significant striking edge than Nelson’s takedowns.

In the post-fight interview with Jon Anik, Lewis did something that was unexpected when asked who he wanted to fight next. He said Roy Nelson. Lewis explained that he guaranteed a finish, and that’s what he wanted to do in a rematch with the very man he just defeated.

Lewis also berated the booing crowd with explicit language. He said, “It is what it is” and that all Nelson wanted to do was “hug.” Typically responding to the crowd with vulgarities will not earn one new fans, but Lewis has a certain charm he brings to the table.

What’s next for both men is up in the air as the heavyweight division continues onward during International Fight Week with Cain Velasquez, Travis Browne, Mark Hunt and, yes, Brock Lesnar. Lewis will not likely get the rematch he asked for and instead will likely fight another top-10 ranked contender. Nelson will have to go back to the drawing board after another setback.

It wasn’t the knock-down, drag-out fight everyone expected, but it had its moments. Lewis picked up the W to continue his ascent up the ranks as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC today.

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Playful Anderson Silva Promises To “Come To Fight” Vs. Daniel Cormier

Anderson Silva was in a joyful mood late Thursday night during a special press conference to confirm his bout at UFC 200 vs. Daniel Cormier.

Silva stated that he reached out to the UFC hours after they removed Jon Jones from Saturday’s main event, j…

Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva was in a joyful mood late Thursday night during a special press conference to confirm his bout at UFC 200 vs. Daniel Cormier.

Silva stated that he reached out to the UFC hours after they removed Jon Jones from Saturday’s main event, joining both Gegard Mousasi and Dan Henderson as possible options to keep Cormier on the card. The UFC light heavyweight title will not be on the line.

While in the past we have seen a serious side to Silva at these kind of events, the former middleweight champion had fun with both UFC president Dana White and members of the media.

“I’m gonna have to run from him a lot,” Silva said. “I’m joking, boss. I come to fight.”

Silva has not fought since a loss earlier this year via decision to current UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping in England. An injury forced him off the recent Brazilian pay-per-view card and a fight vs. Uriah Hall.

When a reporter mentioned Silva possibly working his way into a title fight with Cormier if he is successful Saturday night, “The Spider” said “Yes,” while clapping his hands together.

Silva, who was recovering from gallbladder surgery, said he has not been training but “a fight is a fight.” He will induct long-time friend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira into the UFC Hall of Fame on Sunday.

UFC Fight Night 90 Post-Fight Press Conference

UFC Fight Night 90 is now in the books as the electrifying event kicked off a three night stretch of fights for the UFC last night (July 7, 2016) from Las Vegas, Nevada. After an absolutely insane day of news regarding the upcoming UFC 200 card, UFC Fight Night 90 ended up getting lost in

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UFC Fight Night 90 is now in the books as the electrifying event kicked off a three night stretch of fights for the UFC last night (July 7, 2016) from Las Vegas, Nevada.

After an absolutely insane day of news regarding the upcoming UFC 200 card, UFC Fight Night 90 ended up getting lost in the shuffle, but the card delivered in a massive way.

The main event featured a changing of guards concerning the lightweight title as former Bellator title holder Eddie Alvarez stunned Rafael dos Anjos in the very first round to become the undisputed UFC champion. Heavyweight sluggers Roy Nelson and Derrick Lewis also did battle in the co-main event with Lewis earning a decision victory.

Check out what the fighters had to say in the aftermath of the event during the post-fight press conference below courtesy of the UFC:

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UFC Fight Night 90 Results: Real Winners and Losers from Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

UFC Fight Night 90 went down Thursday night in the long and lengthening shadow of UFC 200.
But as many fans fixated on the ongoing drama around Jon Jones’ potential doping violation, Brock Lesnar and more, a darn good fight card happened Thursday on UF…

UFC Fight Night 90 went down Thursday night in the long and lengthening shadow of UFC 200.

But as many fans fixated on the ongoing drama around Jon Jones’ potential doping violation, Brock Lesnar and more, a darn good fight card happened Thursday on UFC Fight Pass, the company’s subscription streaming service.

In the main event, the best MMA fighter no normal person has heard of, Rafael Dos Anjos, defended his UFC lightweight title against Eddie Alvarez, the well-traveled former Bellator champ who just finished beating Anthony Pettis.

Are things like “technique” and “excellence” not your thing? Well, then, feast your eyes on the co-main event, which featured two of the sport’s most powerful strikers. In one corner, 40-year-old veteran Roy Nelson tried to maintain his perch in the main-card portion of the heavyweight division, while fellow fan favorite Derrick Lewis attempted to unseat him with extreme prejudice.

As always, the final stat lines only reveal so much. These are the real winners and losers from UFC Fight Night 90.

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