Tag: Derek Brunson

UFC 208: Fighters React to Silva’s “Controversial” Win Over Brunson

Anderson Silva found his way to a first victory since October 2012 in UFC 208’s co-main headliner against Derek Brunson.  “The Spider” last tasted victory against Stephan Bonnar in October 2012. Subsequent losses to Chris Weidman (twice) and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping came before a defeat to light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier at UFC […]

Anderson Silva found his way to a first victory since October 2012 in UFC 208’s co-main headliner against Derek Brunson.  “The Spider” last tasted victory against Stephan Bonnar in October 2012. Subsequent losses to Chris Weidman (twice) and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping came before a defeat to light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier at UFC […]

“If You Want to Get Screwed, Don’t Let it go to The Judges” – Dana White

White’s comments are in reference to Anderson Silva’s controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he had Brunson winning the bout following the end of the third round, in the co-main event in Brooklyn, N.Y on Saturday Night. While stats certainly confirm that Brunson had […]

White’s comments are in reference to Anderson Silva’s controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he had Brunson winning the bout following the end of the third round, in the co-main event in Brooklyn, N.Y on Saturday Night. While stats certainly confirm that Brunson had […]

“If You Want to Get Screwed, Don’t Let it go to The Judges” – Dana White

White’s comments are in reference to Anderson Silva’s controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he had Brunson winning the bout following the end of the third round, in the co-main event in Brooklyn, N.Y on Saturday Night. While stats certainly confirm that Brunson had […]

White’s comments are in reference to Anderson Silva’s controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he had Brunson winning the bout following the end of the third round, in the co-main event in Brooklyn, N.Y on Saturday Night. While stats certainly confirm that Brunson had […]

Derek Brunson Says He Outclassed The GOAT & Got Robbed

After a rough night in New York, Derek Brunson has some things on his mind… Facing arguably the greatest fighter of all-time at UFC 208, Derek Brunson had the chance of a lifetime. Defeating Silva, even at this late stage in his career, would have propelled Brunson through the rankings. Going by the numbers, the

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After a rough night in New York, Derek Brunson has some things on his mind…

Facing arguably the greatest fighter of all-time at UFC 208, Derek Brunson had the chance of a lifetime. Defeating Silva, even at this late stage in his career, would have propelled Brunson through the rankings. Going by the numbers, the 33-year old wrestler outstruck Silva at a higher percentage of accuracy. Scoring two takedowns along the way, it appeared Brunson had done enough to secure victory. Keeping in line with the odd theme of UFC 208, ‘The Spider’ was awarded the controversial decision win.

After all was said and done, we’ve seen stranger and more outrageous decisions than the co-main event. The loss has clearly frustrated Brunson, who now has been without victory since September 2016. Taking to his Facebook page after last night’s fight, Brunson vented to his fans:

Agree?

Shortly after the co-main event, UFC president Dana White said he scored the fight for Brunson. As per MMAJunkie.com:

“I had Brunson winning,” White said on FS1’s UFC 208 post-fight show. “I actually had the fight one (round) to one going into the third round, and I gave the third round to Brunson.”

Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

What’s Next?

Unfortunately for Brunson, his five-fight winning streak seems a lifetime ago. Although he was unlucky not to get the nod against Silva, it doesn’t change the fact he’s lost two consecutively. For ‘The Spider,’ a much-needed win will boost his stock, but not by a great amount. At 41 years old, Silva can clearly still hang in the octagon, but his killer instinct is beginning to diminish. Another pay-per-view in the books, and arguably one of the worst in terms of entertainment. Brunson is not the only casualty of the controversy involved in UFC 208 though, just ask Holly Holm.

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Twitter Reacts To Controversial UFC 208

UFC 208 emanated tonight (Saturday, February 11, 2017) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event was headlined by a scrap for the inaugural women’s featherweight title between former 135-pound ruler Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie. The Dutchwoman got the better of many of the striking exchanges, as her counter straight right

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UFC 208 emanated tonight (Saturday, February 11, 2017) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event was headlined by a scrap for the inaugural women’s featherweight title between former 135-pound ruler Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie.

The Dutchwoman got the better of many of the striking exchanges, as her counter straight right hurt Holm on several occasions. Holm tried on multiple occasions to take the fight to the floor but instead had to settle for stifling de Randamie in the clinch. The rounds were close, but most agreed de Randamie did better work. The fight was not without controversy, however.

At the end of round two, de Randamie was mid-combination when the bell rang. She threw a devastating cross that was clearly after the bell, buckling Holm’s legs. Referee Todd Anderson did not take a point, much to the chagrin of those watching. Something similar happened to end round three, but, fortunately, this time, the punches failed to connect. In the end, de Randamie escaped with the new featherweight belt in hand.

The co-main event saw perhaps the greatest fighter of all time, Anderson Silva, try to right the ship against Derek Brunson. He succeeded. But, again, not without controversy.

Every round between Silva and Brunson was close. Brunson seemed to have learned his lesson from the Whittaker fight, and he did not charge recklessly after a great counter-puncher in this fight. Brunson tried for takedowns and, surprisingly, did his best work in the clinch and on the breaks. Silva became the aggressor as the fight wore on, feinting and clowning as he pressured Brunson. He landed good kicks, knees, and punches, but, again, the fight was very close. The judges awarded Silva a unanimous decision, albeit with one puzzling 30-27 scorecard.

Check out MMA Twitter’s reaction to these wild bouts below:

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Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson Full Fight Video Highlights

Longtime former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was looking for a big comeback win when he met Derek Brunson in the co-main event of tonight’s (February 11, 2017) UFC 208 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. And he got just that in a close call on the judges’ scorecards. Despite Brunson out-landing Silva by

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Longtime former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was looking for a big comeback win when he met Derek Brunson in the co-main event of tonight’s (February 11, 2017) UFC 208 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

And he got just that in a close call on the judges’ scorecards.

Despite Brunson out-landing Silva by a sizable margin of 127 to 57 total strikes, ‘The Spider’s’ takedown defense was on point as he stuffed 9 of Brunson’s 11 attempts, landing crisp jabs and counter throughout to earn enough for a unanimous decision nod. It certainly won’t come without a fair share of controversy, but for now, Silva is back.

Watch the full fight video highlights of his first win since October 2012 here:

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