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UFC on FOX 25 Highlights: Marlon Vera Submits Brian Kelleher

Marlon Vera pulled off a “Submission of the Night” worthy armbar against Brian Kelleher. Earlier tonight (July 22), Vera took on Kelleher on the UFC Fight Pass portion of UFC on FOX 25. Coming into the fight, Vera had won two straight bouts. He made it three with a highlight reel finish. Check out the […]

Brazilian Bad Boy Brian Kelleher Booked at UFC on FOX 25 vs. Marlon Vera

Fresh off an impressive upset of Iuri Alcantara in Brazil at UFC 212, Brian Kelleher will get to fight closer to home. The 30-year-old has signed to meet Marlon Vera at UFC on FOX 25, Newsday reported. Kelleher (17-7) made his UFC debut this past weekend, scoring a first round submission win over Alcantara in […]

John Lineker on Brian Kelleher: ‘It Doesn’t Make Sense For me to Fight Him’

John Lineker doesn’t feel a bout with Brian Kelleher does much for him. Lineker is looking to return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition after suffering a fractured jaw in his bout with T.J. Dillashaw. “Hands of Stone” was recently called out by Kelleher, who is coming off a submission victory over Iuri Alcantara. Speaking […]

Brian Kelleher Says Crowd at UFC 212 Threw Beer Cans at Him

Brian Kelleher didn’t make any new fans in Brazil at UFC 212. Following his stunning submission victory over Iuri Alcantara, Kelleher went off on the crowd in Rio de Janeiro. He repeated the phrase “uh vai morrer” and told the crowd to quiet down. This angered fans and the boos rained down. Kelleher had some […]

Five Biggest Takeaways From UFC 212

After a fun night of fights at UFC 212 in Brazil on Saturday, UFC fans are left with much to ponder following a card full of finishes and upsets. With a massive first-round finish in the co-main event, and a thrilling back-and-forth featherweight title fight that ended in a shocking finish, UFC 212 provided MMA […]

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After a fun night of fights at UFC 212 in Brazil on Saturday, UFC fans are left with much to ponder following a card full of finishes and upsets.

With a massive first-round finish in the co-main event, and a thrilling back-and-forth featherweight title fight that ended in a shocking finish, UFC 212 provided MMA fans with plenty of Monday morning water cooler fodder to discuss, and exciting new landscapes at several marquis weight divisions.

Let’s take a look back at the five biggest takeaways from UFC 212.

5. Marlon Moraes UFC Debut Disappointment

Marlon Moraes entered his UFC debut riding the crest of a 13-fight win streak, having recently vacated the WSOF bantamweight belt.

Moraes had looked like a killer outside of the octagon, finishing eight of those 13 wins. But the Brazilian came up short on Saturday, dropping a decision loss to Raphael Assuncao and never really appearing able to get into the fight.

While Moraes is still relativity young and has time to make a run in the UFC, his octagon debut left much to be desired.

Moraes was recently signed to the UFC with fellow WSOF champion Justin Gaethje. Gaethje takes on Michael “The Menace” Johnson on July 7 at the Ultimate Fighter Redemption Finale.

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UFC 212 Bonuses: Holloway & Aldo Earn Much-Deserved ‘Fight Of The Night’

UFC 212 emanated from Jeunesse Arena tonight (Saturday, June 3, 2017) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main event featured the best featherweight of all time and two of the best strikers doing it today in Jose Aldo and Max Holloway. And the two featherweights took home Fight of the Night honors for their epic brawl. […]

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Aldo got off to a good start, peppering the interim champion with multi-punch combinations and kicks. He took the first round and arguably won the second, as well. But the challenger turned things up in the third, smashing Aldo with punches and kicks. The Brazilian wilted under the relentless pressure and volume of the interim champion. The back-and-forth affair earned both men $50,000 Fight of the Night honors.

The first Performance of the Night bonus check went to co-main event winner Claudia Gadelha, who submitted Karolina Kowalkiewicz via Rear-Naked Choke. Gadelha ran roughshod over Kowalkiewicz, passed the guard, took the back, and wrapped up the neck of the Polish striker. She left $50,000 richer for her efforts.

The second Performance of the Night bonus check went to UFC newcomer Brian Kelleher, who submitted long-time veteran Iuri Alcantara via Guillotine Choke submission. The back-and-forth battle resulted in Iuri giving up his neck and Kelleher jumping on it. Shockingly, the American debutante elicited the tap, winning an extra $50,000 for his efforts.

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