+900 Underdog Brandon Davis: Zabit Is My “Ideal Opponent”

For all the talk that has surrounded Nicco Montano being such a monstrous underdog headed into her title defense against Valentina Shevchenko, she is currently not even the largest underdog of the UFC 228 card. That honor would belong to Brandon Davis,…

For all the talk that has surrounded Nicco Montano being such a monstrous underdog headed into her title defense against Valentina Shevchenko, she is currently not even the largest underdog of the UFC 228 card. That honor would belong to Brandon Davis, who is currently listed as a +900 underdog against Zabit Magomedsharipov after stepping […]

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UFC Austin Bonuses: Lewis, Millender Bank $50,000 For Crushing KOs

UFC Fight Night 126 emanated tonight (Sunday, February 18, 2018) from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX. The main event saw perennial contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone attempt to right the ship against all-action fighter Yancy Medeiros. He did so in dramatic and devastating fashion, winning by last-second TKO in the first frame. But it […]

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UFC Fight Night 126 emanated tonight (Sunday, February 18, 2018) from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX. The main event saw perennial contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone attempt to right the ship against all-action fighter Yancy Medeiros. He did so in dramatic and devastating fashion, winning by last-second TKO in the first frame. But it wasn’t enough to earn him a post-fight bonus.

Co-main event winner Derrick Lewis was one Performance of the Night recipient. His opponent Marcin Tybura did not make it easy on him. Tybura scored with repeated takedowns and advanced to dominant positions on several occasions. A visibly fatigued Lewis struggled to shake him off, but Tybura failed to mount the offense he needed for the finish. When Lewis was able to extricate himself from Tybura in round three, he did not miss his opportunity. Clubbing hooks sent Tybura to the canvas at the base of the cage, and “The Black Beast” closed the show with follow-up ground-and-pound. He’ll go home an extra $50,000 for his efforts.

The other Performance of the Night went to Curtis Millender for his impressive UFC debut against veteran welterweight Thiago Alves. Millender dropped and badly rocked Alves in the first round, even prematurely celebrating what he thought was a clean knockout. Alves survived and began taking the fight to the long, powerful debutante, looking like he was on his way to winning the second frame. But a knee strike from Millender put Alves down, and after a long look, referee Jacob Montalvo waved it off. Millender had a lucrative first outing, banking an extra $50,000 with the highlight-reel victory.

The Fight of the Night went to main card sluggers Brandon Davis and Steven Peterson. The two featherweights engaged in an entertaining brawl for all three rounds. “Ocho” Peterson was the aggressor for the duration, pushing forward and throwing hands. But Davis’ superior head movement, footwork, and countering ability helped him outland the UFC newcomer. Davis badly rocked Peterson toward the end of the fight, but the ultra-rugged Texan survived, recovered, and threw back until the final bell. The two Contender Series vets each banked an extra $50,000 for their spirited performance.

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Brandon Davis Tops Steven Peterson After Epic Brawl

Round 1: Peterson tries to come out fast but Davis keeps him at bay nicely. Davis lands a nice combination and Peterson’s eye seems to be cut. Davis with another nice combination as he stuffs a takedown. A body kick lands for Peterson and Davis r…

Round 1: Peterson tries to come out fast but Davis keeps him at bay nicely. Davis lands a nice combination and Peterson’s eye seems to be cut. Davis with another nice combination as he stuffs a takedown. A body kick lands for Peterson and Davis responds with a leg kick. A nice side kick to […]

UFC 220 Preliminary Card Live Results

It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, January 20th, 2018) will come from in the form of UFC 220. Headlining the card are Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card. Kyle […]

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It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, January 20th, 2018) will come from in the form of UFC 220. Headlining the card are Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card.

Kyle Bochniak vs. Brandon Davis in a featherweight bout closes the preliminary card on FOX Sports 1.

Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Sabah Homasi is next in a welterweight bout.

Dustin Ortiz vs. Alexandre Pantoja is next in a flyweight bout.

Julio Arce vs. Dan Ige in a featherweight bout opens the FOX Sports 1 preliminary bouts.

Enrique Barzola vs. Matt Bessette in a featherweight bout finishes off the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card. In round 1, Hard leg kick for Barzola, again. Bessette hits a counter right as Barzola charges in with an overhand. Another Barzola leg kick. A Besstte head kick just misses and Barzola tries one. Bessette pressuring with long kicks but they’re glancing or falling short. No shot from Barzola yet. Left hand, body kick for Barzola. Bessette backs Barzola to the cage and hits a nice right hand. Left hook, body kick again for Barzola. Bessette snuck in a high kick. Barzola tries tying up as Bessette comes into the pocket but he’s shucked off. Now Barzola gets Bessette on the cage, picks him up, dumps him. Bessette threatening a leg lock game and forces Barzola off. Barzola is standing over him and lands some nice shots. Bessette pops up. In round 2, Bessette is trying to set up an uppercut, pushing Barzola back to the cage. Barzola keeps him at bay with front kicks but Bessette is looking for question mark kicks around his guard. Barzola doing a good job so far hiding his chin behind his shoulder in the pocket, but his hands are worryingly low. He picks Bessette up and dumps in center cage. Barzola shoots once more against the cage. He dumps Bessette once more before the bell. In round 3, Barzola opens with a leg kick but Bessette comes forward throwing hands viciously. He doesn’t connect on much. Body jab, kick for Bessette. Barzola tries tying up but Bessette shucks him off before he gets to the cage. Barzola leg kick then nice 2-3. Bessette left hook to body. A glancing left lands for Bessette, then they trade lefts. They are crashing into each other and shoving off after these combos. Barzola in on a shot on the cage. Barzola picked up the decision win.

Opening the UFC Fight Pass prelims is Islam Makhachev vs. Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. In round 1, Tibau sends a couple of right kicks toward Islam. Makhachev fires back by landing a sick overhand left hand to drop Tibau and finish the fight.

Here are the results:

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS1, 8 p.m. ET)

Featherweight: Kyle Bochniak vs. Brandon Davis

Welterweight: Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Sabah Homasi

Flyweight: Dustin Ortiz vs. Alexandre Pantoja

Featherweight: Julio Arce vs. Dan Ige

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET)

Featherweight: Enrique Barzola def. Matt Bessette by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight: Islam Makhachev def. Gleison Tibau via KO (punch) at 0:57 of Round 1

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DWTNCS Free Fight: Brandon Davis vs. Austin Arnett (Video)

A free fight from Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series has been released. On week four of the series, Brandon Davis took on Austin Arnett in Las Vegas. Davis earned a unanimous decision victory. The win earned him an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. The bout has been praised by fans and analysts. In fact, […]

A free fight from Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series has been released. On week four of the series, Brandon Davis took on Austin Arnett in Las Vegas. Davis earned a unanimous decision victory. The win earned him an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. The bout has been praised by fans and analysts. In fact, […]

Dana White’s ‘Contender Series’ Week 4 Results: Marquez & Davis Earn UFC Contracts

Two more fighters secured contracts after the fourth week of “Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series.” Both Julian Marquez and Brandon Davis picked up contracts from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White after their performances. The series aired live on UFC Fight Pass from The Ultimate Fighter gym earlier tonight (Aug. 1). Marquez scored a […]

Two more fighters secured contracts after the fourth week of “Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series.” Both Julian Marquez and Brandon Davis picked up contracts from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White after their performances. The series aired live on UFC Fight Pass from The Ultimate Fighter gym earlier tonight (Aug. 1). Marquez scored a […]