Jussier Formiga Feels Henry Cejudo’s Champ-Champ Effort Is Money Grab

Jussier Formiga made a statement at UFC Nashville, but it won’t be enough for him to get a crack at Henry Cejudo immediately. Last night (March 23), Formiga went one-on-one with Deiveson Figueiredo on the main card of UFC Nashville. While Figueir…

Jussier Formiga made a statement at UFC Nashville, but it won’t be enough for him to get a crack at Henry Cejudo immediately. Last night (March 23), Formiga went one-on-one with Deiveson Figueiredo on the main card of UFC Nashville. While Figueiredo was the favorite, Formiga certainly wasn’t viewed as an easy task. Formiga proved […]

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UFC Nashville Highlights: Jussier Formiga Dominates Deiveson Figueiredo

Jussier Formiga put on a dominant performance over Deiveson Figueiredo. The two fighters met in a flyweight bout at the UFC Nashville from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. After three rounds, it was clear that Formiga was the winner and t…

Jussier Formiga put on a dominant performance over Deiveson Figueiredo. The two fighters met in a flyweight bout at the UFC Nashville from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. After three rounds, it was clear that Formiga was the winner and the reason that he’s one step closer to a title shot.  Peep the highlights […]

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Formiga: “Impossible” I Won’t Receive Title Shot After UFC Nashville

The flyweight division has been rumored to be reaching its demise any day now, but until that day comes, fighters in the division are continuing to make plans for the future. And that includes Jussier Formiga, who believes there is no way he will not b…

The flyweight division has been rumored to be reaching its demise any day now, but until that day comes, fighters in the division are continuing to make plans for the future. And that includes Jussier Formiga, who believes there is no way he will not be next in line for a title shot should he […]

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UFC 229 Video Highlights: Formiga Nabs Decision Win Over Pettis

Jussier Formiga nabs a unanimous decision victory over Sergio Pettis and he’s the latest fighter on the list of UFC 229 highlights. While Formiga vs. Pettis didn’t provide the same excitement as previous preliminary bouts, it was still a bo…

Jussier Formiga nabs a unanimous decision victory over Sergio Pettis and he’s the latest fighter on the list of UFC 229 highlights. While Formiga vs. Pettis didn’t provide the same excitement as previous preliminary bouts, it was still a bout between two high-level flyweights. Both men were fighting in hopes of receiving a title shot […]

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UFC 229 Preliminary Card Live Results

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UFC 229 preliminary card results are underway as the Las Vegas-based promotion holds this latest event on television for fight fans around the world to watch the show.

It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, October 6, 2018) will come from in the form of UFC 229. Headlining the card are Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card.

Sergio Pettis vs. Jussier Formiga in a lightweight bout closes the preliminary card on FOX Sports 1 in what should be an interesting fight.

Vicente Luque vs. Jalin Turner is next in a welterweight bout.

Aspen Ladd vs. Tonya Evinger is next in a women’s bantamweight bout.

Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick in a lightweight bout opens the FOX Sports 1 preliminary bouts.

Lina Länsberg vs. Yana Kunitskaya in a women’s bantamweight bout finishes off the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card.

Gray Maynard vs. Nik Lentz is next in a lightweight bout. In round 1, a right hook to the head badly rocks Maynard, who stumbles back into the cage. Lentz closes the gap, presses Maynard into the cage and begins landing some punches to the head. Maynard is in serious trouble. A knee to the body and a left to the head. Maynard stumbles again but finds the strength to punch back. entz locks up a guillotine. It was tight briefly but Maynard escapes. In round 2, they fight resumes after a brief pause and they trade punches. Maynard rocks Lentz with a left to the head. Lentz drops Maynard with a head kick and follows it up with punches until the referee stops it.

Opening the UFC Fight Pass prelims is Ryan LaFlare vs. Tony Martin in a welterweight bout. In round 1, after a pause for a low blow, they return back to kickboxing. Finally, Martin gets inside and ties LaFlare up. Martin lands a hard left hook to the liver LaFlare is hurt. He recovers after a few moments. After taking a kick to the ribs, LaFlare shoots in and presses Martin into the cage. In round 2, Martin lands a nasty right to the face and drops LaFlare. LaFlare is in trouble as he’s been punched in the head. Martin doesn’t put LaFlare away, but he’s heavy on top in half guard. LaFlare is cut on the head but he’s recovered from the punches. Martin takes LaFlare’s back. Martin slinks his arms through and locks up a D’Arce. LaFlare is fighting it off. In round 3, Martin crushes LaFalre with a huge right head and ends the fight. Martin pounces with some follow-up punches to end the fight.

Here are the results:

Prelims (FOX Sports 1 /8 p.m. ET)

Flyweight Bout: Sergio Pettis vs. Jussier Formiga

Welterweight Bout: Vicente Luque vs. Jalin Turner

Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Aspen Ladd vs. Tonya Evinger

Lightweight Bout: Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick

Early Prelims (Fight Pass/6:30 p.m. ET)

Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Lina Länsberg vs. Yana Kunitskaya

Lightweight Bout: Nik Lentz def. Gray Maynard via TKO (head kick, punches) at 1:19 of R2

Welterweight Bout: Tony Martin def. Ryan LaFlare via KO (head kick, punches) at 1:00 of R3

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UFC 229’s Jussier Formiga Feels Win Over Pettis Can Earn Him Title Shot

Jussier Formiga feels a victory over Sergio Pettis can get him a title opportunity. Formiga and Pettis will clash tonight (Oct. 6) inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be featured on the preliminary portion of UFC 229. Despite …

Jussier Formiga feels a victory over Sergio Pettis can get him a title opportunity. Formiga and Pettis will clash tonight (Oct. 6) inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be featured on the preliminary portion of UFC 229. Despite its spot on the card, the winner could be next in line […]

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