UFC Light Heavyweight Dominick Reyes Aims To Fight Jan Blachowicz

Dominick Reyes aims for a bout with Jan Blachowicz. Reyes is coming off a dominant unanimous decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux. Many were wondering just how good the undefeated light heavyweight prospect was and felt he would be tested against S…

Dominick Reyes aims for a bout with Jan Blachowicz. Reyes is coming off a dominant unanimous decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux. Many were wondering just how good the undefeated light heavyweight prospect was and felt he would be tested against Saint Preux. Reyes passed with flying colors and is looking for his next test. […]

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Eight Biggest Takeaways From Out-Of-Control UFC 229

Last night’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 is in the books from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. From knockouts to come-from-behind wins, the night lived up to lofty expectations. With so many heart-stopping moments and unexpected fiascos, it’s inevitably going to result in a mix of water cooler talk on Monday morning. […]

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Last night’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 is in the books from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. From knockouts to come-from-behind wins, the night lived up to lofty expectations. With so many heart-stopping moments and unexpected fiascos, it’s inevitably going to result in a mix of water cooler talk on Monday morning.

From Conor McGregor tapping out again, to the unbelievable comeback and heart of Derrick Lewis, to the unfortunate brawl after the awaited main event, UFC 229 was just one hell of a night.

Here are LowkickMMA’s eight biggest takeaways from the absolutely out-of-control UFC 229.

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Khabib Should Be Arrested And/Or Stripped

By all accounts, UFC 229 was the biggest and most-watched fight card in company history. Yet Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to act a fool.

It’s a shame that such a masterful performance will be marred in controversy. But unfortunately that’s the situation with Khabib, and the sport of MMA finds itself in. What was he thinking as he scaled the cage and dove at Dillon Danis?

UFC President Dana White was noticeably subdued during the post-fight press conference when he explained that he doesn’t know what the future holds for the unbeaten champion. Several media members asked White if Khabib would be stripped of his lightweight title.

White chose his words carefully while addressing Khabib but did reveal that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) is going to most likely slam the Dagestani for this actions on Saturday night.

Making matters worse for Khabib, Nevada’s governor was in attendance for UFC 229. Per White, the governor went running for his life when the brawl broke out. The governor oversees the athletic commission. That can’t bode well for the Dagestani.

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MMA News Morning Town Hall (8.9.18): Reyes vs. OSP, Dana-GSP, Stipe & More

Dominick Reyes vs. OSP Reported for UFC 229 For the second day in a row, our top story is a reported bout for UFC 229 in Las Vegas. It was reported yesterday that #12 ranked and undefeated light heavyweight Dominick Reyes will have the biggest fight of…

Dominick Reyes vs. OSP Reported for UFC 229 For the second day in a row, our top story is a reported bout for UFC 229 in Las Vegas. It was reported yesterday that #12 ranked and undefeated light heavyweight Dominick Reyes will have the biggest fight of his young career at the pay per view […]

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Dominick Reyes vs. OSP Reported for UFC 229

Ovince Saint Preux will reportedly be looking to close the gate on another rising lightweight prospect, as Tom Taylor of BJPenn.com reports that a bout between Saint Preux and undefeated light heavyweight prospect Dominick Reyes is in the works for UFC…

Ovince Saint Preux will reportedly be looking to close the gate on another rising lightweight prospect, as Tom Taylor of BJPenn.com reports that a bout between Saint Preux and undefeated light heavyweight prospect Dominick Reyes is in the works for UFC 229 in Las Vegas, Nevada. There have been multiple dominoes that have begun falling […]

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Dominick Reyes Calls Out OSP For UFC 228

Dominick Reyes is calling for a bout with Ovince Saint Preux this September. Yesterday (June 23), Saint Preux went one-on-one with Tyson Pedro. Saint Preux looked to be on the verge of a first-round knockout loss. Instead, “OSP” weathered t…

Dominick Reyes is calling for a bout with Ovince Saint Preux this September. Yesterday (June 23), Saint Preux went one-on-one with Tyson Pedro. Saint Preux looked to be on the verge of a first-round knockout loss. Instead, “OSP” weathered the storm and reversed a takedown. He ended up locking in an armbar to force the […]

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Five Biggest Takeaways From UFC Chile

A lot happened during the UFC’s first-ever event in Chile…

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The UFC’s first-ever event in Chile ended up being better than initially advertised, as the relatively low-key card delivered in terms of excitement.

Contenders put on huge performances, prospects emerged to become contenders themselves, and the entire card featured a handful of brutal finishes. What more can you ask for from a free card on FOX Sports 1? Not much, but overall the event most likely didn’t drive the needle in terms of exposure.

Regardless, there were some great finishes and some great victories from many of the less heralded fighters on the card. Let’s take a look at the five biggest takeaways from the UFC’s first foray into Chile.

Vicente Luque
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5. Vincente Luque Makes Huge Statement

Brazilian-American Vincente Luque scored another emphatic first-round knockout victory against Chad Laprise to open up the main card, sending the Chilean crowd into a frenzy.

Luque has somewhat quietly stayed under the radar at welterweight, despite the fact that the man is a known finisher who sports a 6-2 UFC record. Luque has a penchant for D’arce and anaconda chokes and knockout power in both hands, and seems destined to become a contender at this rate.

Luque’s first-round KO over Laprise was a big statement for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) alum and he should be inching his way to a top 10 opponent with performances like this.

Luque vs. Mike Perry seems appropriate for both men.

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