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UFC Fight Night 86 Results: 5 Burning Questions Heading into UFC on Fox 19

UFC Fight Night 86 is in the books. The results are as follows (via Bleacher Report’s own Craig Amos):
UFC Fight Night 86 Main Card 

Junior Dos Santos def. Ben Rothwell, unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Derrick Lewis def. Gabriel Gonzaga,…

UFC Fight Night 86 is in the books. The results are as follows (via Bleacher Report’s own Craig Amos):

UFC Fight Night 86 Main Card 

  • Junior Dos Santos def. Ben Rothwell, unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
  • Derrick Lewis def. Gabriel Gonzaga, knockout (Round 1, 4:48)
  • Francis Ngannou def. Curtis Blaydes, TKO (Round 2, 5:00)
  • Timothy Johnson def. Marcin Tybura, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Jan Blachowicz def. Igor Pokrajac, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Maryna Moroz def. Cristina Stanciu, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Prelims on Fox Sports 1

  • Zak Cummings def. Nicolas Dalby, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Alejandro Perez def. Ian Entwistle, submission (Round 1, 4:04)
  • Mairbek Taisumov def. Damir Hadzovic, TKO (Round 1, 3:44)
  • Damian Stasiak def. Filip Pejic, submission (Round 1, 2:16)

Prelims on UFC Fight Pass

  • Lucas Martins def. Rob Whiteford, split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
  • Jared Cannonier def. Cyril Asker, knockout (Round 1, 2:44)
  • Bojan Velickovic def. Alessio Di Chirico, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Next up? UFC on Fox 19.

This is a card defined by fighters on the rebound. Some are returning from injuries. Some are still picking up the pieces following failed title shots. Some are just looking to get one or two more fights before retirement.

There are lots of big fights involving lots of big names next week. So what are the hottest topics heading into next week? Read on and find out.

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Friday Link Dump: Nurmagomedov Gets an Opponent, GSP Gets a History Channel Show, Dirty Jokes in Kid’s Cartoons + More

(UFC 200: Road to the Octagon)

Khabib Nurmagomedov Remains on UFC on FOX 19 Card With Short-Notice Opponent (MMAJunkie)

UFC 199 Headliners React to New CSAC Weight-Cutting Rules (MMAFighting)

Kenny Florian Set to Compete at IBJJF NY Open (BloodyElbow)

Cat Zingano vs Julianna Pena Official for UFC 200 in July (MMAMania)

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(UFC 200: Road to the Octagon)

Khabib Nurmagomedov Remains on UFC on FOX 19 Card With Short-Notice Opponent (MMAJunkie)

UFC 199 Headliners React to New CSAC Weight-Cutting Rules (MMAFighting)

Kenny Florian Set to Compete at IBJJF NY Open (BloodyElbow)

Cat Zingano vs Julianna Pena Official for UFC 200 in July (MMAMania)

Shogun Rua & Anderson Silva React To Keyboard Warriors (LowKick)

Georges St-Pierre Goes Digging for Dinosaurs in New TV Series (FoxSports)

Hardcore Henry Review (Screen Junkies)

Judging Grand Theft Auto V (Escapist)

26 Dirty Jokes Hidden In Kid’s Cartoons (Photos) (Radass)

#HillarySoQualified Hashtag Backfires, Hillary Gets Roasted (EveryJoe)

10 Dating “Tips” in Chick Flicks You Should Never Try in Real Life (MadeMan)

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Finally Has New Opponent For UFC On FOX 19

The rollercoaster ride that has been Khabib Nurmagomedov’s scheduled Octagon return at the UFC On FOX 19 event appears to have made its’ final stop, as “The Eagle” now officially has a new opponent for his highly-anticipated Octagon return.

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The rollercoaster ride that has been Khabib Nurmagomedov’s scheduled Octagon return at the UFC On FOX 19 event appears to have made its’ final stop, as “The Eagle” now officially has a new opponent for his highly-anticipated Octagon return.

Nurmagomedov will return at the event next weekend but it won’t be against Tony Ferguson as originally planned, or even Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, as was rumored at one point.

When “The Eagle” makes his UFC return, he will be fighting Octagon newcomer Darrell Horcher in a 160-pound catch weight bout.

UFC On FOX 19 takes place on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Make sure to join us here at MMANews.com on for the best live results coverage of the event!

You Won’t Believe Khabib’s New Opponent For UFC on FOX 19…

Highly ranked UFC lightweight contender Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov has been on the sidelines for the last two years nursing multiple injuries. The undefeated Dagestani born combatant was scheduled to make his anticipated return to action at the upcoming UFC on FOX 19 card in Tampa, Florida in a pivotal bout opposite surging contender Tony

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Highly ranked UFC lightweight contender Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov has been on the sidelines for the last two years nursing multiple injuries.

The undefeated Dagestani born combatant was scheduled to make his anticipated return to action at the upcoming UFC on FOX 19 card in Tampa, Florida in a pivotal bout opposite surging contender Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson.

The bout, which was set to serve as the evening’s (April 16, 2016) main event, fell through earlier this week, however, when Ferguson was forced to withdraw with a lung injury.

Originally, it was thought that Nurmagomedov would be pulled from the card completely, as finding an opponent to face him on such short notice would be a daunting task.

Unsurprisingly, however, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, who is known for his anytime, anywhere attitude, voiced his interest in fighting “The Eagle”.

It appeared last night (April 6, 2016), as if both men had verbally agreed to the bout which is why it may be shocking to learn today that Nurmagomedov will be remaining on the card and taking on UFC newcomer Darrell Horcher in a catchweight bout.

FOX Sports confirmed the news earlier today (April 7, 2016).

Horcher has won his last five bouts including his latest two by way of stoppage, but it’s undoubtedly odd to see him take on one of the best lightweights in the world in his promotional debut.

No matter the opponent, “The Eagle” simply wanted to fight:

“I don’t fight for two years. I need to feel blood, I need to feel the cage, I am ready go,” Nurmagomedov said. “My mind says ‘hey, you have to fight next Saturday’. This is everything.”

Thoughts?

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Donald Cerrone Denies Rumors He Pulled Out Of Khabib Fight

No one who has followed MMA for any significant amount of time was surprised to hear last night that Donald Cerrone offered to step up on short notice and replace Tony Ferguson versus Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC on FOX 19 from Florida. With the April 19 card rapidly approaching, the fight

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No one who has followed MMA for any significant amount of time was surprised to hear last night that Donald Cerrone offered to step up on short notice and replace Tony Ferguson versus Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC on FOX 19 from Florida.

With the April 19 card rapidly approaching, the fight between the two top-ranked lightweights who had previously scheduled bouts at UFC 178 and 187, was apparently signed, but a subsequent rib injury forced him to pull out:


Khabib then called out Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis for a fight:


However, the plot thickened when Cerrone replied that he was just fine:


Cerrone also told a fan who wished him a speedy recovery that there was nothing wrong with him:


Nurmagomedov then goaded Cerrone to sign the contract, which ‘Cowboy’ said he already had:


Then Cerrone got a bit heated at all the suggestions that he was hurt, taking a shot at Khabib’s frequent injuries:


Khabib wanted to prove he signed to face him so he posted the supposed photo evidence of the contract:


Interesting. With UFC on FOX 19 only 10 days away, it looks like the lightweight main event may or may not still be on. We’ll let you know what goes down soon.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Cowboy” Fight Signed, Then Cerrone Injured; Cowboy Responds

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Now this is something you don’t hear everyday.

According to a post on Twitter by Khabib Nurmagomedov, the unbeaten lightweight had signed to meet Donald Cerrone next week …

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Now this is something you don’t hear everyday.

According to a post on Twitter by Khabib Nurmagomedov, the unbeaten lightweight had signed to meet Donald Cerrone next week at UFC on FOX 19 earlier in the day.

However, Nurmagomedov stated that Cerrone injured his ribs hours after signing on the dotted line and will not make the April 16 event in Tampa.

Earlier this week, Tony Ferguson was forced to pull out of the planned lightweight title-eliminator vs. Nurmagomedov, who has battled injuries recently himself.

Cerrone, however, doesn’t seem to see things the same way as Nurmagomedov, responding to the fighter on Twitter: