Tonight’s (Sat., July 28, 2018) UFC on FOX 30 from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, features a great lineup of high-profile fights, but a fight that flew under the radar is deservedly getting some early heat.
Such was the case in the flyweight showdown between veteran Dustin Ortiz and talented young challenger Matheus Nicolau, a frenetic one-round affair that ultimately ended with quite a KO. Nicolau was able to hit Ortiz with a big right early in the fight, but the longtime 125-pound mainstay kept his composure to land a vicious high kick that opened the gate for an onslaught of ground and pound that ended the fight.
In a division short on new contenders for dominant champion Demetrious Johnson, Ortiz could find himself in title contention if he keeps his current form. Watch Ortiz’ third straight victory and his most impressive of said streak – here:
The UFC Calgary video highlights roll along and this time it’s Dustin Ortiz who takes the spotlight. On the UFC Fight Pass portion of the UFC Calgary card, Ortiz clashed with fellow flyweight Matheus Nicolau. The action took place inside the Scot…
The UFC Calgary video highlights roll along and this time it’s Dustin Ortiz who takes the spotlight. On the UFC Fight Pass portion of the UFC Calgary card, Ortiz clashed with fellow flyweight Matheus Nicolau. The action took place inside the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Ortiz was in search of his third straight win. He found it […]
Another fight night in the books, another night of fights to analyze. UFC Fight Night: Mexico City featured a slew of lightning-quick first-round knockouts, some questionable decisions, and emerging contenders. Check out the five biggest takeaways from Saturday night! 5. Jack Hermansson Is Emerging As A Middleweight Contender Quietly climbing up the middleweight ladder, Jack […]
UFC Fight Night 114 emanated tonight (Saturday, August 5, 2017) from Arena Cuidad de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. The slate was headlined by a potential flyweight contenders fight between ultra-exciting up-and-coming talents Sergio Pettis and Brandon Moreno. But the real story of the card was that it tied the record for the most first-round […]
UFC Fight Night 114 emanated tonight (Saturday, August 5, 2017) from Arena Cuidad de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. The slate was headlined by a potential flyweight contenders fight between ultra-exciting up-and-coming talents Sergio Pettis and Brandon Moreno.
But the real story of the card was that it tied the record for the most first-round finishes in UFC history with a whopping seven. So rather than a Fight of the Night, UFC brass handed out a total of four Performance of the Night bonuses.
Joseph Morales earned the first on the Fight Pass prelims with a come-from-behind victory over fellow flyweight newcomer Roberto Sanchez. Sanchez took Morales down out of the gate, and met the Team Alpha Male rep with a punch that planted him back on the canvas when he climbed to his feet. But Morales popped right up and delivered a right hand of his own that dropped Sanchez in return. Morales capitalized, jumping on his fallen foe and sinking in the rear-naked choke on his previously undefeated opponent. He earned “50 Gs” for his handiwork tonight.
Next was another surprising finish in another flyweight contest, this time at the hands of Dustin Ortiz. He took out Hector Sandoval – the one coming in more known for his power – with a series of right hands in just 15 seconds. It was the fastest finish in UFC flyweight history. The first counter right put Sandoval on wobbly legs, and two more followed before he hit the ground. Ortiz, more known for grappling-based decisions, banked $50,000 for his record-setting knockout.
Another UFC debutante picked up $50,000 in his first big show appearance as well. Humberto Bandenay came out with his trademark powerful left kicks to the body and head. Former TUF Latin America winner Martin Bravo had the misfortune of ducking into one, his head colliding with Bandenay’s knee. Bravo stiffened immediately, plunging to his back, completely unconscious.
The only main card Performance of the Night winner went to underdog Niko Price, who took out Alan Jouban with first round punches. A right hand rocked “Brahma” and buckled his knees. Price missed on a follow-up head kick, but it forced Jouban to stumble backwards and lose his footing. Price pounced with punishing ground and pound, forcing the referee to intervene on Jouban’s behalf. Price has rattled off three straight finishes to start his UFC career.
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Flyweights Jussier Formiga and Dustin Ortiz are set to meet at UFC Fight Night 95, according to a report by MMAjunkie.
Formiga (18-4) is coming off a split decision loss to Henry Cejudo that snapped his three-fight win streak. The Brazilian is 4-3 o…
Flyweights Jussier Formiga and Dustin Ortiz are set to meet at UFC Fight Night 95, according to a report by MMAjunkie.
Formiga (18-4) is coming off a split decision loss to Henry Cejudo that snapped his three-fight win streak. The Brazilian is 4-3 overall with the UFC, including wins vs. Wilson Reis, Zach Makovsky and Scott Jorgensen.
Ortiz (15-5) sports a similar 4-3 Octagon mark and is also coming off a loss, as he was bested by Reis in January.
UFC Fight Night 95 takes place September 24 from the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in Brasilia, Brazil.
The UFC is live in Austin, Texas, tonight with a lineup of crowd-pleasing fighters and a featherweight main event that could maybe produce the next title challenger, particularly if Conor McGregor isn’t available. On tonight’s menu: Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson in the headliner spot, with a side order of Bobby Green vs. Edson Barboza, and a light dusting of Joseph Benavidez, Brad Pickett, and Jared Rosholt. Should be pretty okay.
The UFC Fight Night 57 main card kicks off on FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, and our old friend Matt Kaplan will be stickin’ round-by-round results after the jump. Refresh the page every few minutes for all the latest, and shoot us your own thoughts in the comments section or on twitter @cagepotatomma. Thanks for being here.
The UFC is live in Austin, Texas, tonight with a lineup of crowd-pleasing fighters and a featherweight main event that could maybe produce the next title challenger, particularly if Conor McGregor isn’t available. On tonight’s menu: Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson in the headliner spot, with a side order of Bobby Green vs. Edson Barboza, and a light dusting of Joseph Benavidez, Brad Pickett, and Jared Rosholt. Should be pretty okay.
The UFC Fight Night 57 main card kicks off on FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, and our old friend Matt Kaplan will be stickin’ round-by-round results after the jump. Refresh the page every few minutes for all the latest, and shoot us your own thoughts in the comments section or on twitter @cagepotatomma. Thanks for being here.
UFC Fight Night 57 Preliminary Card Results
– Ruslan Magomedov def. Josh Copeland via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)
– Roger Narvaez def. Luke Barnatt via split-decision (29-28 x 2, 28-29)
– James Vick def. Nick Hein via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x 2)
– Akbarh Arreola def. Yves Edwards via submission (armbar), 1:52 of round 1
– Paige VanZant def. Kailin Curran via TKO, 2:54 of round 3
– Doo Ho Choi def. Juan Manuel Puig via TKO, 0:18 of round 1
MATT WIMAN VS. ISAAC VALLIE-FLAGG
Rd. 1 – Wiman opens it up with a lead leg kick and an overhand right. Vallie-Flagg counters, and Wiman presses him against the cage. They separate and Vallie-Flagg lands a nice uppercut. Vallie-Flagg applies shoulder pressure to Wiman in a clinch against the cage; Wiman lands a few elbows, but it’s Vallie-Flagg who lands the punch combinations that keep Handsome Matt on the fence. More short elbows from Wiman, and now a knee; Vallie-Flaggfires back, keeping the pressure on Wiman. Wiman lands a knee to the body and another strong elbow to the head. Wiman stuffs a takedown attempt and takes Vallie-Flagg’s back. Transition to an armbar…triangle control…that’s the round. Most of that roound was spent against the cage.
Rd. 2 – Vallie-Flagg strikes first with an uppercut-cross combo to Wiman’s jaw. Big punches in the clinch from Vallie-Flagg follow, and again Vallie-Flagg has Wiman ‘s back against the fence. More of the same, though: Wiman gets off some inside elbows. Ooh, both exchange elbows inside the clinch. Big uppercut from Wiman on the inside. Wiman lands an overhand right in the center of the cage. Vallie-Flagg pushes him back on the fence. Wiman reverses position and again scores with the ‘bows. Big right hand exchange program in the center of the cage. Uppercut from Vallie-Flagg. His takedown attaempt is again thwarted, his back is again taken, and it’s Wiman working for the RNC. Vallie-Flagg escapes and has Wiman on the fence again. Vallie-Flagg punches the body. Wiman elbows the jaw. Vallie-Flagg hits with elbows of his own. Wiman knees the body. The horn sounds as Wiman lands a big overhand right.
Rd. 3 – A lead uppercut from Vallie-Flagg opens the final round. Just seconds into the third, both are again up against the cage, this time with Wiman pressing the action. Yamasaki separates them, and it’s Vallie-Flagg again landing uppercut-friendly punch combos. Vallie-Flagg knees from inside the clinch. Wiman lands a good left hook to end a brief punch exchange. Vallie-Flagg has Wiman on the fence and wants that single leg. Wiman stuffs it and has Vallie-Flagg’s back for a third time, again searching for the RNC. Wiman punches away as he wants to finish the RNC with a minute left. Vallie-Flagg can’t go anywhere with the hooks in and is taking the short punches. Time. And that’s the fight. Ooh, they’re still shit talking one another. That was a close, competitive opening fight.
”Handsome” Matt Wiman wins the unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2).
@DustinOrtizMMA gets the quick stoppage! #UFCCalgary pic.twitter.com/ecsmyxxrmN
