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UFC on FOX 25 Highlights: Darren Elkins Decisions Dennis Bermudez

Darren Elkins did enough to get past Dennis Bermudez. Elkins did battle with Bermudez tonight (July 22) inside Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The bout served as the co-main event of UFC on FOX 25. The featherweights went all three rounds in a tough battle. Elkins earned a split decision victory with two […]

Darren Elkins vs. Dennis Bermudez Full Fight Video Highlights

In the co-main event of UFC on FOX 25 earlier tonight (Sat. July 22, 2017), two of the best featherweights in the world collided as Dennis Bermudez locked horns with Darren Elkins inside the Octagon. Bermudez recently had a two-fight win streak snapped after suffering a nasty first round knockout loss to the returning Chan Sung […]

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In the co-main event of UFC on FOX 25 earlier tonight (Sat. July 22, 2017), two of the best featherweights in the world collided as Dennis Bermudez locked horns with Darren Elkins inside the Octagon.

Bermudez recently had a two-fight win streak snapped after suffering a nasty first round knockout loss to the returning Chan Sung Jung this past February. He looked to get back on the winning track of things with a potential win over Elkins.

Elkins has been on a great run as of late, racking up four straight wins and capping things off with a third round knockout win over Mirsad Bektic this past March at UFC 209. He headed into the biggest fight of his career earlier tonight against Bermudez.

In the opening round Elkins seemed to get the better of Bermudez as he was able to take the back and threaten the rear-naked choke. He also landed some nice ground-and-pound before the round came to an end. Bermudez looked to throw a ton of hard hooks but wasn’t able to land anything significant enough to stun Elkins.

It was Elkins who got the better of Bermudez in the wrestling department with a couple of big takedowns. In the end, the judges awarded to bout to Elkins via split decision which will surely propel him into the upper echelon of the 145-pound division.

You can check out the full fight video highlights here:

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Twitter Reacts To Weidman’s Come-From-Behind Submission

UFC on Fox 25 went down from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York tonight (Saturday, July 22, 2017). The show was headlined by a middleweight clash between contenders Kelvin Gastelum and former champion Chris Weidman. Weidman was able to halt his three-fight losing streak in rousing, come-from-behind fashion with an arm-triangle choke […]

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Weidman was able to halt his three-fight losing streak in rousing, come-from-behind fashion with an arm-triangle choke finish in the third. After controlling most of the first round with kicks and takedowns, Gastelum dropped the former middleweight king with a flush left hand at the very end of the round. Weidman surged back in the second frame, though, utilizing takedowns, a kimura attempt, and near back-takes to even the scorecards. He picked up where he left off in the third, cinching up the fight-ending choke as Gastelum fought to keep Weidman off his back.

The co-main event pit two hard-nosed featherweight wrestlers against each other. The back and forth fight saw plenty of takedowns, scrambles, and wild striking exchanges. Bermudez was thought to hold most of the advantages going in, but it was Elkins who was able to score several key takedowns in the opening frame. The second round was extremely close and turned out to be the decisive round, as Bermudez came out very aggressive and soundly took the third. In the end, “The Damage” was awarded a split decision victory. It was Elkins’ fifth straight win and his second straight as a big underdog.

See how MMA Twitter reacted to these exciting battles below:

LI has been taking L's all night. Does the trend continue

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 23, 2017

Main event time. Who you got? #Weidman or #Gastelum #UFCLongIsland

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 23, 2017

Come on Weidman… #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/yXTZM1daj9

— MMA GIFS (@mma_gifs_) July 23, 2017

Last two UFC cards showing there's no such thing as a home side in MMA

— smoogy (@smoogymma) July 23, 2017

I feel that Weidman is more live than most, as Gastelum's propensity to turtle-out and stand may cost him. If not, it's KG by TKO. https://t.co/VHBQv6Cb7Y

— Dan Tom (@TheMMAnalyst) July 23, 2017

Weidman-Gastelum is next. A monumentally important moment in the former champion's career. Risky to take this fight. Let's see if it works.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 23, 2017

Must win situation here for Chris Weidman. He's fighting another killer.

— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) July 23, 2017

Weidman's recent tendency to exhaust himself with his own successful offense is incredibly concerning against a workhorse like Gastelum

— Phil Mackenzie (@EvilGregJackson) July 23, 2017

WEIDMAN CHANGED HIS WALKOUT?!?! ???????????? #UFCLongIsland

— Yellow Power Ranger (@Sugarhigh5me) July 23, 2017

Weidman's corner = Wonderboy, Serra, Longo, Danaher. That's one hell of a lineup.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 23, 2017

Chris Weidman has to feel all sorts of things right about now. Want to see how he uses his size against Gastelum. Could determine outcome.

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) July 23, 2017

Weidman needs this W. Hope he gets it.

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 23, 2017

This is legit a big fight. I'm pumped for this #UFCLongIsland

— Jim Edwards (@MMA_Jim) July 23, 2017

Weidman is mauling Gastelum early.#UFCLongIsland

— Mike Sloan (@MikeSloan19) July 23, 2017

This best version of Chris Weidman beat Gastelum 7+/10 times. If a broken version of him shows up he losses 99/100

— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) July 23, 2017

Didn't Gastellum just say he's really good at mma wrestling? ???? #UFClongIsland

— midnite (@123midnite) July 23, 2017

Interesting to see KG willingly lie flat and give up position, waiting for Weidman to leave an opening while transitioning #UFCLongIsland

— Iain Kidd (@iainkidd) July 23, 2017

Similar to his last 5-round fight, Gastelum starting slow and lackadaisically.

— Dan Tom (@TheMMAnalyst) July 23, 2017

"TAKE YOUR TIIIIIIMMMMMEEE"

"KIMURA A HOLE THROUGH HIS FUCKING CHEST, CHRIS!" #UFCLongIsland

— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) July 23, 2017

That defended submission may have triggered some doubt in Weidman's mind. This is where you cornermen become an asset or a liability.

— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) July 23, 2017

Holy shit…. Kevin turned Chris into Gian Villante #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/nF7Hs6YP3P

— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) July 23, 2017

I know Weidman's cardio is a ticking time bomb, but I don't know that Gastelum's coasting here is a good idea. Maybe down 2-0.

— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) July 23, 2017

Gastelum has mastered the 'I don't even care that you're beating me up' face.

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 23, 2017

Gastelum looks like the weight of Weidman is draining him some.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 23, 2017

Kelvin has an amazing chin & finished R1 well but Chris Weidman had a fantastic round 2 and submission to get the job done. HUGE win!

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 23, 2017

Beautiful. ????????#UFCLongIsland

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 23, 2017

Chris Weidman IS BACK! A big submission victory over a game Kelvin Gastelum in round three! #UFCLongIsland https://t.co/5jelU8uvVZ

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 23, 2017

THAT'S MY BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #UFCLongsIsland

— MMA GIFS (@mma_gifs_) July 23, 2017

HE'S STILL MY BOY

— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 23, 2017

THAT'S IT!!!!! @ChrisWeidmanUFC gets the tap in round 3!!!! WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALL-AMERICAN!! #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/xkctd2ptTs

— UFC (@ufc) July 23, 2017

Can't imagine what he's feeling. Three-fight losing streak officially snapped.

Credit to Gastelum. Just a great fight by both men.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 23, 2017

Weidman looks like Wediman of old. Great bounce back from 0-3 and to do it in his hometown thats got to feel amazing.

— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) July 23, 2017

No one in Long Island partying harder than Weidman's dad tonight. Take that to the bank.

— Chad Dundas (@chaddundas) July 23, 2017

THATS ALL I NEEDED BABY!!!! IT'S MY TURN!!!!#UFCLongIsland!!#UFC214!!

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 23, 2017

Until tonight, Kelvin Gastelum had never been stopped in his pro career. Only losses were close decisions vs. Woodley and Magny.

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) July 23, 2017

Underdogs were 7-6 tonight. WOW.

— Flyin' Brian J (@FlyinBrianJ) July 23, 2017

Weidman, now 1-3 in his last 4, says "I'm the champ and everyone knows it," and accuses Bisping of being scared of him. =/ #UFCLongIsland

— Iain Kidd (@iainkidd) July 23, 2017

I've never seen @ChrisWeidmanUFC this fired up ever before. #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/W5UtA5tAHb

— Mark La Monica (@LaMonicaMark) July 23, 2017

I liked the stretch where kelvin head movement'd chris into mild befuddlement

— Jessica Hudnall (@LegKickTKO) July 23, 2017

Say my name bitch! @ChrisWeidmanUFC

— michael (@bisping) July 23, 2017

Ultimately, Elkins ultimatey troubles guys who have suspect grappling or cardio, neither of which the negative of Bermudez's game. https://t.co/0ktvZAP1uN

— Dan Tom (@TheMMAnalyst) July 23, 2017

This is what Elkins did to his last opponent. pic.twitter.com/h9eaLpSTEr

— Flyin' Brian J (@FlyinBrianJ) July 23, 2017

Dennis Bermudez fighting a very Dennis Bermudez fight. Get taken down with a counter-double? SUPERMAN PUNCH TIME.

— Phil Mackenzie (@EvilGregJackson) July 23, 2017

Elkins is pretty exceptional at finding every conceivable opportunity to worm into control positions.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 23, 2017

Stann lathered at the thought of the force multiplication he could apply to today's urban combat environment with an army of Darren Elkinses

— smoogy (@smoogymma) July 23, 2017

Such a fun fight to watch. Hard, hard work by Elkins and Bermudez. Infighting and countering is A+.

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) July 23, 2017

Bermudez could learn from Elkins. Maybe he is. #UFCLongIsland

— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) July 23, 2017

I have it 29-28 Elkins but i won't mind if Bermudez wins. #CloseFight #UFCLongIsland

— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) July 23, 2017

I'm a bit biased here, but I lean 29-28 Bermudez, clearly taking the third and edging out the 2nd as it will likely come down to that round.

— Dan Tom (@TheMMAnalyst) July 23, 2017

R2 was very close though. Split incoming?

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 23, 2017

Darren Elkins deserves the title shot more than Frankie Edgar and if you disagree you're just a punk ass MARK.

— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 23, 2017

Darren Elkins gets his 12th UFC featherweight victory, the 2nd most in company history behind Max Holloway (13). #UFCLongIsland

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) July 23, 2017

The DAMAGE!!

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 23, 2017

There is something inherently criminal about a split decision coming down to Douglas Crosby.

— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) July 23, 2017

I just think that when you have to exist in life with a chest tattoo like that, the universe owes you nice things.

— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) July 23, 2017

Hey, the tattoo didn't get there by accident. Choices were made. https://t.co/gxPoGbzdo7

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 23, 2017

Congrats to Darren Elkins on the W! @UFC_CA #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/DtptIqUvvh

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 23, 2017

Time @JustinBuchholz and @lastcall155 get their due as coaches: they have done an amazing job with Elkins, in addition to others at TAM.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 23, 2017

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UFC Fight Night 25 Results: The Real Winners and Losers from Long Island

Chris Weidman had to stop the skid. Would home cooking help him do the trick?
Two years ago, Weidman was the UFC middleweight champ, with a 13-0 record, two wins over GOAT candidate Anderson Silva and a high perch on pound-for-pound lists everywhere to…

Chris Weidman had to stop the skid. Would home cooking help him do the trick?

Two years ago, Weidman was the UFC middleweight champ, with a 13-0 record, two wins over GOAT candidate Anderson Silva and a high perch on pound-for-pound lists everywhere to his name.

It was a quick and precipitous fall.

Various injuries hampered him. Then there was that knockout loss to Luke Rockhold that saw him relinquish his belt. Then he lost his next two—both by knockout.

So as Weidman came into UFC on Fox 25 Saturday—taking place on his native Long Island, New York—he had to stop the torrent of bad news. He still had the great pressure and wrestling and ground-and-pound. But when he faced Kelvin Gastelum, would it matter? Or would Gastelum be able to use his hands and his own pressure game to hand Weidman another thump on a suddenly suspect chin?

This was only one of 13 fights on the card. As always, the final stat lines don’t reveal it all. These are the real winners and losers from UFC on Fox 25 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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Darren Elkins Gets Split Nod Over Dennis Bermudez in Uniondale

Dennis Bermudez (16-7) fell short in his bout against Darren Elkins (23-5). Bermudez and Elkins did battle inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The bout served as the co-main event of UFC on FOX 25. Immediately Bermudez went for a jumping knee. He got in a leg kick. Elkins landed a punch […]

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Dennis Bermudez (16-7) fell short in his bout against Darren Elkins (23-5).

Bermudez and Elkins did battle inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The bout served as the co-main event of UFC on FOX 25.

Immediately Bermudez went for a jumping knee. He got in a leg kick. Elkins landed a punch off a clinch break. He then landed a left hand. Bermudez slipped off a high kick. Elkins got a hold of his back. “The Menace” was able to break free.

Elkins ended up taking his opponent down again and went for a rear-naked choke. Instead, Bermudez powered out. The round ended with Elkins pushing his opponent against the fence.

Bermudez began round two swinging. He threatened with a takedown attempt, but nothing doing. A combination was there for “The Menace.” Bermudez scored a takedown. Elkins got up, but his back was against the fence. He reversed the position. The round ended with Elkins in control.

The final frame was underway and the two weren’t shy on offense. They tied up in the corner and neither man could get an edge. A left hand was there for Bermudez followed by a right hand. The final horn sounded with Bermudez avoiding a takedown.

Elkins nabbed the split decision victory.

Final Result: Darren Elkins def. Dennis Bermudez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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UFC on Fox 25 Predictions: Main Card Staff Picks

With Mayweather vs. McGregor just over a month away and Jones vs. Cormier II on the horizon, you’d be forgiven for overlooking UFC on Fox 25, which is set for Saturday. But while the event may be eclipsed by the shadows of more momentous occasions, UFC…

The four-fight main card in particular plays hosts to some intriguing matchups, including a headliner between middleweights Chris Weidman and Kelvin Gastelum. The two men enter the bout from opposite sides of the spectrum, with Gastelum having won three in a row (though his latest win was overturned after he tested positive for marijuana) and Weidman having lost his last three. But despite the disparate routes taken to the Octagon, the match is, on paper, a competitive affair.

The co-main event of the evening pits featherweights Dennis Bermudez and Darren Elkins against one another. Bermudez will be looking to bounce back after a recent loss, while Elkins will attempt to run his win streak to five.

The full main card billing is as follows:

Chris Weidman vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Dennis Bermudez vs. Darren Elkins
Gian Villante vs. Patrick Cummins
Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida

As usual, the Bleacher Report MMA picks team has assembled to forecast the outcome for each main card matchup. Read on for predictions from myself, Scott Harris, Nathan McCarter and Steven Rondina.

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