Urijah Hall continued his inconsistent ways on Saturday night, as he suffered a first-round technical knockout defeat to Derek Brunson at the UFC Fight Night 94 event in Hidalgo, Texas.
The former TUF Finalist Hall wa…
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Urijah Hall continued his inconsistent ways on Saturday night, as he suffered a first-round technical knockout defeat to Derek Brunson at the UFC Fight Night 94 event in Hidalgo, Texas.
The former TUF Finalist Hall was originally scheduled to fight Anderson Silva in his next fight, until “The Spider” filled in for Jon Jones against Daniel Cormier at the historic UFC 200 event in July.
Instead, Hall met Derek Brunson, who would stop him with strikes at the 1:41 mark of the opening round.
Check out video highlights of the Brunson-Hall fight above. For complete UFC Fight Night 94 results, click here.
In a highly-anticipated middleweight matchup in the UFC’s 185-pound division, No. 9-ranked Uriah Hall clashed with No. 10-ranked Derek Brunson in the co-main event of UFC Hidalgo earlier tonight (September 17, 2016). From the opening horn the two men engaged in a clinch battle after Hall decided to close the distance early, however, Brunson landed
In a highly-anticipated middleweight matchup in the UFC’s 185-pound division, No. 9-ranked Uriah Hall clashed with No. 10-ranked Derek Brunson in the co-main event of UFC Hidalgo earlier tonight (September 17, 2016).
From the opening horn the two men engaged in a clinch battle after Hall decided to close the distance early, however, Brunson landed a clean strike that sent Hall down to the canvas and Herb Dean decided he’d seen enough.
While the decision for Dean to call the contest was a controversial one, the fact remains that Brunson was declared the winner and will surely be on to bigger and better things in the interesting middleweight division.
You can check out the full fight video highlights here:
UFC Fight Night 94 (also known as UFC Hidalgo) emanated from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX, tonight (September 17, 2016). Headlined by a potentially outstanding scrap between top-ten lightweights, Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson went to war. A potential spot in the top five was on the line. It was a short war.
UFC Fight Night 94 (also known as UFC Hidalgo) emanated from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX, tonight (September 17, 2016).
Headlined by a potentially outstanding scrap between top-ten lightweights, Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson went to war. A potential spot in the top five was on the line.
It was a short war.
The lightning fast hands of Michael Johnson proved the difference. A counter right hook to the jaw sent Poirier flat on his back less than two minutes into the bout. A series of punches followed on the dazed American Top Team representative. Though few of the punches appeared to connect cleanly, Poirier was clearly in a bad way, forcing referee Dan Miragliotta to intervene on his behalf.
The co-main event saw athletic specimens Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson do battle. Their fight was as abbreviated as the headliner.
Brunson first corralled the aggressive Hall by threatening with a takedown and then working him over against the fence. Hall would escape back to the center of the Octagon, but found little respite. After eating a whipping front kick to the midsection, Brunson pressured Hall back toward the fence. An overhand left dropped Hall in his tracks at the base of the cage, and followup strikes sealed the deal.
Brunson called for a title shot in the aftermath of his fourth straight first round knockout.
Read on for Twitter’s reaction to these two short and violent fights:
Tonight’s (Sat., September 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 94 is in the books from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas, and the card delivered some hard-hitting fireworks at the top. In the main event, Michael “The Menace” Johnson reestablished himself as a top contender at lightweight with a shocking first-round knockout (highlights here) of previously
Tonight’s (Sat., September 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 94 is in the books from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas, and the card delivered some hard-hitting fireworks at the top.
In the main event, Michael “The Menace” Johnson reestablished himself as a top contender at lightweight with a shocking first-round knockout (highlights here) of previously surging competitor Dustin Poirier.
In the co-main, Derek Brunson extended his streak to four straight stoppages by flooring Uriah Hall.
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The UFC rolls on with the second of four cards throughout the month of September in the form of Saturday night’s (September 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 94 from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. In the main event, surging lightweight Dustin ‘Diamond’ Poirier will look to prove he’s truly ready to be placed among the
The UFC rolls on with the second of four cards throughout the month of September in the form of Saturday night’s (September 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 94 from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas.
In the main event, surging lightweight Dustin ‘Diamond’ Poirier will look to prove he’s truly ready to be placed among the top names of the talented 155-pound division when he meets perennial top 10 contender Michael Johnson, who will be competing inside the Octagon for the first time since his disappointing loss to Nate Diaz last December.
In the co-main, two middleweights seeking a spot in the top-heavy 185-pound fray will throw down when Uriah Hall meets Derek Brunson. Hall has show flashes of both brilliance and inconsistency lately, while Brunson has looked like a runaway freight train, albeit against lower-ranked competition. Based on how these two fighters’ bouts have played out in the past, this fight has the potential for some serious fireworks.
Find out who we picked to win these two pivotal bouts below.
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Johnson:
Mike Drahota:
With four straight dominating wins over increasingly more difficult opponents, it’s a surprise to me that the odds have Poirier, who comes in at only a -157 favorite according to BigOnSports.com, picked so slightly. True, ‘Menace’ has long been a force in arguably the UFC’s deepest division, but there are several question marks about his mental state after he’s taken the entire year off following his loss to Diaz.
I believe Johnson has the wrestling advantage, yet he seems focused on using predominantly striking, something I believe could get him in trouble against the recent bulldozing form of the ‘Diamond.’ Johnson may have retooled his game in the time off, but Poirier seems ultra-confident and ultra-powerful after moving back up to 155. ‘Diamond’ by second-round TKO.
Rory Kernaghan:
I like the new version of Poirier; he’s a real killer at lightweight. Surprising us with a renewed vigor against Joe Duffy and Bobby Green, ‘Diamond’ has shown improvements in all departments. He faces in Michael Johnson a proven beast, but MJ has suffered two straight losses. In his fight against Nate Diaz, ‘The Menace’ was taught a valuable boxing lesson. This remains a tough fight to pick though, as either man is very hard to beat on any given day. This fight will come down to who establishes the jab in the stand up and the control in the grappling exchanges. For my money, it’s going to be a decision for Poirier.
Mike Henken:
This fight may seem like a fairly even contest at first glance, but I see “The Diamond” earning a decisive victory here. Johnson’s speed and power cannot be overlooked, but he’s struggled as of late, dropping two consecutive bouts. Poirier, on the other hand, has won four straight since moving up to 155-pounds. He’s looked stronger, faster, and rejuvenated, and I see him continuing his winning trend in Texas. Poirier by unanimous decision.
Derek Brunson vs. Uriah Hall:
Mike Drahota:
This fight is another that could have ‘Fight of the Night’ written on it, as both Hall and Brunson bring heated action in their own respective ways. ‘Primetime’ obviously uses his flashy Karate-based striking background, while the more hard-nosed Brunson brings a pressure-heavy, brute force striking game in addition to some power wrestling tactics. With momentum in his favor, BigOnSports.com has Brunson a -179 favorite, with Hall a +154 underdog.
Hall has exhibited the full potential that he brought over from TUF 17 in the Octagon, and he’s also been seen coasting too often to be a top contender. However, his emphatic win over Gegard Mousasi last year proves he can defeat the best when on his game. Brunson has steamrolled through competition as of late, winning four straight including three in a row by TKO. He’ll give “Primetime” fits with his pressure and takedown attempts, but I think Hall will be able to stay out of range just long enough to outscore the Jackson’s MMA product. Uriah Hall by decision in a close bout.
Rory Kernaghan:
I love this fight. Hall has proven to be an absolute beast when he’s on form, and Brunson is one of those naturally explosive knockout artists you just love to watch. Unfortunately for ‘U-Hall,’ the Ultimate Fighter veteran can suffer from dips in form. He is coming off a disappointing loss to Robert Whittaker, but history tells us Hall will be rampant in trying to regain his form. Technique and a wider arsenal wins this fight, as I pick Hall for the first-round knockout.
Mike Henken:
In my opinion, the co-main event could very well feature a striking battle between two explosive strikers. Hall has proven himself to be one of the most exciting strikers in the division, although he is coming off of a disappointing setback loss to Robert Whittaker. Prior to that, however, “Primetime” scored an emphatic stoppage victory over Gegard Mousasi, proving that he could finish anyone in the 185-pound class. Brunson, on the other hand, also packs serious power as he’s scored three straight TKO victories and four straight wins overall. This fight is a toss up for me and I could see it playing out multiple ways, but I’ll go with Hall by way of third-round stoppage.
When Derek Brunson signed with the UFC in 2012 after a knockout loss to Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in Strikeforce, most were unsure what to expect out of him.
Since that time, though, Brunson has won six of seven and finds himself right on the cusp of moving into title contention. He faces Uriah Hall Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 94 on FOX Sports 1.
A pro since 2010, the former three-time NCAA Div. II wrestling All-American at North Carolina-Pembroke, Brunson (16-3) has always tried to keep emotions out of his fights. That’s not the case with Hall, a former runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter.
“(This fight) is personal; I really don’t like him,” Brunson said. “Just him running his mouth, being arrogant, being cocky – I joke and I play around, but I feel that he really believes what he says; I really don’t like that.”
Brunson, who has scored three first round finishes over Roan Carneiro, Sam Alvey and Ed Herman since a 2014 decision win vs. Lorenz Larkin, plans on making Saturday night a bout for those in attendance in Hidalgo, Texas.
“I’m doing this for the fans too,” he said. “For anyone to beat me in a fight, they’re going to have to get lucky. I’m well-rounded, fast and explosive. I work hard. I’m not saying they can’t get lucky, but they’ll have to get lucky.
“That’s all Uriah Hall has to rely on, to get lucky.”
When Derek Brunson signed with the UFC in 2012 after a knockout loss to Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in Strikeforce, most were unsure what to expect out of him.
Since that time, though, Brunson has won six of seven and finds himself right on the cusp of moving into title contention. He faces Uriah Hall Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 94 on FOX Sports 1.
A pro since 2010, the former three-time NCAA Div. II wrestling All-American at North Carolina-Pembroke, Brunson (16-3) has always tried to keep emotions out of his fights. That’s not the case with Hall, a former runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter.
“(This fight) is personal; I really don’t like him,” Brunson said. “Just him running his mouth, being arrogant, being cocky – I joke and I play around, but I feel that he really believes what he says; I really don’t like that.”
Brunson, who has scored three first round finishes over Roan Carneiro, Sam Alvey and Ed Herman since a 2014 decision win vs. Lorenz Larkin, plans on making Saturday night a bout for those in attendance in Hidalgo, Texas.
“I’m doing this for the fans too,” he said. “For anyone to beat me in a fight, they’re going to have to get lucky. I’m well-rounded, fast and explosive. I work hard. I’m not saying they can’t get lucky, but they’ll have to get lucky.
“That’s all Uriah Hall has to rely on, to get lucky.”
