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Dominick Cruz Returns With Decision Win Over Casey Kenney – UFC 259 Highlights

Dominick CruzFormer two-time UFC bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz is back in the winner’s enclosure for the first time since June of 2016 — via a competitive split decision win over Casey Kenney to round out our preliminary portion of UFC 259. Utilizing his patented footwork to evade some winging shots from Kenney early in the round, […]

Dominick Cruz

Former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz is back in the winner’s enclosure for the first time since June of 2016 — via a competitive split decision win over Casey Kenney to round out our preliminary portion of UFC 259.

Utilizing his patented footwork to evade some winging shots from Kenney early in the round, former champion, Cruz got into his flow early, finding his mark with well timed and placed leg kicks and dipping-hooks, as well as a notable right high-kick.

Starting to find his mark with a low, inside leg kick, Kenney had a kick-heavy approach — looking to hamper the mesmerizing movement of Cruz. Another round in the books for Cruz, however, he did find himself on the receiving end of a notable check left hook before the buzzer, as Kenney gained a front head-lock.

Some decent grappling scrambles to begin the third, with Kenney chasing a guillotine, while Cruz maintained side-control before landing a good knee to the body in the clinch before the break. With Casey extremely fatigued, Cruz managed to nab a knee tap takedown, in a difference making moment in the third and final round.

Below, check out the highlights of former titleholder, Cruz’s decision win over Kenney.

Kai Kara-France Scores Comeback Knockout Win Over Rogerio Bontorin – UFC 259 Highlights

Kai Kara-FranceTonight seems to be the night of the comeback win. City Kickboxing striker, Kai ‘Don’t Blink’ Kara-France has notched the facilties’ first victory of the night — rallying to knockout Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Rogerio Bontorin with a bizzare walk-off knockout. Almost succumbing to a number of rear-naked choke attempts from the active Brazilian, Kara-France gave […]

Kai Kara-France

Tonight seems to be the night of the comeback win. City Kickboxing striker, Kai ‘Don’t Blink’ Kara-France has notched the facilties’ first victory of the night — rallying to knockout Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Rogerio Bontorin with a bizzare walk-off knockout.

Almost succumbing to a number of rear-naked choke attempts from the active Brazilian, Kara-France gave up his back on multiple occasions midway through the first round. Hand fighting and keeping his composure, the Kiwi eventually returned to his feet — and sensing a sway in the direction of the fight, sprang with a massive right hook.

Following up with a big uppercut, Kara-France then dropped Bontorin with just five seconds left in the opening round, before wheeling away in celebration, as Bontorin momentarily face-planted, as some confusion grew. Returning following his victory lap, Kara-France attempted to land another ground striker, however, referee, Herb Dean eventually waved the fight off.

Below, check out Kara-France’s comeback knockout win over Bontorin.

Kennedy Nzechukwu Rallies To Knockout Carlos Ulberg – UFC 259 Highlights

Kennedy NzechukwuNigerian prospect, Kennedy Nzechukwu survived a massive opening round onslaught from UFC debutante, Carlos Ulberg — rallying in the second to stop the City Kickboxing standout with strikes. Beginning worryingly slow, Fortis MMA trainee, Nzechukwu looked on the brink of a knockout loss on a couple of ocassion in the opening frame. Plodding forward and […]

Kennedy Nzechukwu

Nigerian prospect, Kennedy Nzechukwu survived a massive opening round onslaught from UFC debutante, Carlos Ulberg — rallying in the second to stop the City Kickboxing standout with strikes.

Beginning worryingly slow, Fortis MMA trainee, Nzechukwu looked on the brink of a knockout loss on a couple of ocassion in the opening frame. Plodding forward and failing to throw anything majorly significant in the first round, it appeared Nzechukwu was there for the taking if Ulberg could pick his shots.

Following a brief stoppage in the action in the second due to an inadvertant eye-poke, Nzechukwu began to open up on Ulberg who was now incredibly fatigued — dropping the New Zealander at the fence with a right hook before forcing referee, Herb Dean to halt the matchup with follow up ground-and-pound shots. The knockout loss marked the first professional defeat of Ulberg’s career.

Below, check out the highlights from Nzechukwu’s stoppage win over Ulberg.

Ciryl Gane Earns One-Sided Decision Win Over Jairzinho Rozenstruik – UFC Vegas 20 Highlights

GaneStill undefeated. Improving to 8-0 — Ciryl ‘Bon Gamin’ Gane scores his fifth promotional victory, taking home a dominant unanimous judging win over monstrous striker, Jairzinho ‘Bigi Boy’ Rozenstruik. A lot of feints and pops from the shoulders of Ciryl Gane to get the first round started, before he fires off a lightening fast southpaw […]

Gane

Still undefeated. Improving to 8-0 — Ciryl ‘Bon Gamin’ Gane scores his fifth promotional victory, taking home a dominant unanimous judging win over monstrous striker, Jairzinho ‘Bigi Boy’ Rozenstruik.

A lot of feints and pops from the shoulders of Ciryl Gane to get the first round started, before he fires off a lightening fast southpaw jab — grabbing Rozenstruik’s attention, who as usual, looked to play counter. Decent left hand for Rozenstruik lands after he briefly catches a body kick attempt from Gane. Faking another body kick, Gane launched a solid straight right hand before closing the distance and clinching. Takedown secured for Gane, however, Rozenstruik retains his full guard before closure of the opening round. 10-9 Gane.

Patience opening to the second again from Gane while Rozenstruik continues to attempt to fire off counter shots. Rozenstruik then rushes forward with Gane level changing, circling and putting the Suriname native back on the fence before almost scoring a stunning outside trip takedown. Another 10-9 for Gane. Rozenstruik yet to find his mark with any substancial counters.

A tad more lively midway through the third with both Rozenstruik and Gane trading for a moment in the middle of the Octagon. Gane working well from his southpaw right side, bouncing well on the balls of his feet and mixing up his strikes. 10-9 again for Gane who is utilizing his movement well to evade some counters from Rozenstruik, although, they are coming few and far between.

Jump knee to the body for Gane finds it’s target on the right hand side of Rozenstruik’s midsection — with the latter still yet to get out of the starting blocks at all really here in the fourth. Another knee entry from Gane catches Rozenstruik just above the cup it seems, however, we get a brief stoppage in the action. Another 10-9 for Gane who scores a decent check left hook at the fence before the klaxon. Rozenstruik in need of a finish here.

Briefly taking Rozenstruik’s back in a less than eventful round, Gane took the final round with another 10-9 — scoring a dominant 50-45 unanimous decision victory.

Below, check out the highlights from Gane’s striking masterclass win over Rozenstruik.

Derrick Lewis KO’s Curtis Blaydes With Massive Uppercut – UFC Vegas 19 Highlights

LewisDerrick Lewis has once more upset the odds — stopping the incredible run of the #2 ranked Curtis Blaydes via a massive second round uppercut knockout. Opening with a low kick to the lead of Lewis, Blaydes almost paid the price closing range early — with the New Orleans native firing back in the pocket. […]

Lewis

Derrick Lewis has once more upset the odds — stopping the incredible run of the #2 ranked Curtis Blaydes via a massive second round uppercut knockout.

Opening with a low kick to the lead of Lewis, Blaydes almost paid the price closing range early — with the New Orleans native firing back in the pocket. Pressuring Lewis back to the fence, a cautious, measured Blaydes was dominating the Octagon in the early goings.

Finding his mark with a right hand, Blaydes punished a wild, swinging Lewis. Landing an inadvertent eye-poke, Lewis and Blaydes seen a brief stoppage in the action before the end of the round.

Successfully defending an early round shot from Blaydes, Lewis was warned by referee, Herb Dean to keep his hands closed to avoid eye-pokes. Launching a massive upper-cut on Blaydes’ next entry for a takedown, Lewis sent the Elevation Fight Team mainstay to the canvas out cold — landing two subsequent punches before Dean could separate the two. An incredible twelve Octagon knockout win for Derrick Lewis.

Below, check out the highlights from Derrick Lewis’ massive knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes.

Kamaru Usman Retains, Stops Gilbert Burns With Third Round Strikes – UFC 258 Highlights

UsmanAnd Still. A record setting victory for undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, but not without it’s adversity. Surviving an early scare, Usman stuck behind a masterful, stiff jab for three rounds dropping Burns on cue before an eventual third round knockout victory after a flurry of ground shots. Burns immediately pressures Usman but swings […]

Usman

And Still. A record setting victory for undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, but not without it’s adversity. Surviving an early scare, Usman stuck behind a masterful, stiff jab for three rounds dropping Burns on cue before an eventual third round knockout victory after a flurry of ground shots.

Burns immediately pressures Usman but swings wide with an overhand right. Dropping Usman with his next shot, Burns with a massive overhand shot brought the Nigerian to his knees for a moment. Respect earned immediately from Usman via that shot from the challenger.

Burns most definitely having the better of these opening round exchanges, clipping Usman on the entry each time. Burns with massive power in that frame — Usman’s attention is peaked as a result.

Utilizing his stiff jab after some calls from coach Trevor Wittman, Usman backed Burns on his heels for a moment as well. Wobbling the challenger badly, Usman scored his own overhand knockdown — with the effects of the champion’s jab written all over Burns’ face. Usman’s jab is truly second to none — finding it’s mark time and time again in the second. Possibly one round apiece.

Dropping Burns with another jab to open the third round — Usman followed up with a massive barrage of ground strikes, with referee, Herb Dean eventually separating the two as Burns reels from a couple of those last strikes.

Below, check out the highlights from Usman’s successful title knock back of Burns.