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Jose Aldo Already Knows When He’s Fighting Max Holloway

Newly-crowned UFC interim featherweight champion Max Holloway didn’t waste any time calling out Jose Aldo after he picked up the biggest win of his MMA career with an impressive TKO of Anthony Pettis in the main event of last Saturday’s (Sat., December 10, 2016) UFC 206 from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Holloway said he was willing

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Holloway said he was willing to face the longtime champion, whom he’s been caling “Jose Waldo” and believes to have a case of “pussyitis,” at February 11’s UFC 208 pay-per-view (PPV) event from Brooklyn, New York, but also wants to enjoy his son’s birthday and Christmas rather than waste a training camp if and when Aldo were to withdraw from the fight.

However, the recently “un-retired” champion told Brazilian media (via MMA Fighting) that the fight will indeed happen on that date, as Aldo was simply waiting to find out who won the fight at UFC 206:

“He’s saying ‘where’s Aldo?’, you have to talk to the UFC,” Aldo said. “About the fight in February, I already knew that, I only didn’t know who I would fight. It was between him and Pettis, whoever won the fight. It’s not something new. This fight will happen on Feb. 11.”

Aldo makes it seem as if his next fight was already scheduled and set in stone, but the fact simply is his next fight was never anything even remotely close to certain after he said he no longer wanted to fight for the UFC anymore after Conor McGregor won the lightweight title at November’s UFC 205 and revealed he would take some time off, presumably never fighting at 145 pounds – where Aldo has been waiting for a rematch ever since “The Notorious” knocked him out in 13 seconds on this very day one year ago.

True, the record-breaking Nova Uniao star is one of the most decorated fighters in MMA history, and his reputation or legacy can never be questioned in MMA circles. But he’s fought only once a year recently, and he’s made exponentially more headlines complaining about one situation or another than for anything he actually did fighting.

That’s a shame for fans, because Aldo was once known as the most indestructible wrecking machine in the sport at one point. Let’s hope he can bring back some of that magic when he supposedly faces Holloway and the massive momentum of his 10-fight win streak on February 11 in Brooklyn.

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Fallout: UFC 206 Delivers On Battles For The Ages

UFC 206 was in some real trouble. The loss of the Daniel Cormier/Anthony Johnson main event made it seem like the event would be less than stellar. When Anthony Pettis and a number of other fighters missed weight the day before the event it seemed like UFC 206 was doomed (more on that later). But after all was said and done the show ended up being one of the more exciting events of the year, namely for some featherweight action at the top of the card.

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The battle between Donald Cerrone and Matt Brown was one of grit, heart, and skill. Both men traded blows, both men hurt the other, and yet both men still came back for more. It was a display of what two elite level martial artists can accomplish in the cage if they just keep pushing forward. The bout was punctuated by a thrilling head kick knock out suffered by Brown and brilliantly set up by Cerrone. It was emphatic and announced to all the elite welterweights in the division that Cerrone is here to stay at 170 lbs.

The main event was also a great display of technical ability as Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis stood toe to toe trying to figure out riddle of each others styles. It made for a pretty intriguing striking battle in which both men utilized their full range of skills. It’s just unfortunate that Pettis hurt his right hand in the beginning of the fight because things were shaping up to be pretty exciting. If Pettis can find a way to make the weight at featherweight then a rematch between the two is a fight that no one would be arguing against seeing. If not, then at least we were able to see the two clash in a technical main event.

But the main and co-main event aren’t the fights that everyone has been talking about. The real show stealer at UFC 206 was clearly Cub Swanson versus Doo Ho Choi. While Choi looked strong early it was Swanson who would eventually take over and land some hellacious shots on the “Korean Superboy” nearly ending the fight on several occasions. But Choi landed some heavy leather of his own and showed that he wasn’t deterred to having a good old fashioned slugfest. The biggest take away for me in this fight was the chin and the heart of Doo Ho Choi. Like Max Holloway before him, Choi lost and lost emphatically. But this experience is likely to make him an even better fighter. Going through a war like that can sometimes show you what you’re made of and if it didn’t break Choi, it’s likely that it’s sparked a fire within him instead. In the coming years look for Doo Ho Choi to become a real monster in the featherweight division.

What was your favorite fight at UFC 206?

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Donald Cerrone: I Didn’t Get Grounded, But ‘Dad’ Dana Was Disappointed

UFC lightweight turned welterweight killer Donald Cerrone added another win to his record at UFC 206. After three straight finishes at 170 pounds, ‘Cowboy’ took on ‘Immortal’ Matt Brown in Canada this past Saturday (Dec. 10, 2016). Following two narrow rounds, Cerrone upped the ante in the final frame and pulled out a huge finish.

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Having always been the company man, Cerrone’s trademark outside the octagon is being willing to fight anywhere and anytime. Never even worried about weight classes, ‘Cowboy’ has become a hit with fans with his always ready attitude. Turning the tables on his employers, to a degree, Cerrone was part of the MMAAA launch this month. Joining forces with GSP, Tim Kennedy and Bjorn Rebney, to name a few, ‘Cowboy’ became a face of the mixed martial arts athletes association.

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Mixed Feelings

Stating he wanted to see pensions, healthcare, benefits and after-care become a reality in MMA, Donald Cerrone took a stance against the UFC, at least that’s what we thought. As events started to unravel, it became clear that ‘Cowboy’ was in a little deeper than he’d first hoped. Later claiming he ‘didn’t know’ he’d actually be on the board with the MMAAA, Cerrone insisted he’d move forward with the association, but wasn’t calling for strikes or inflammatory action. Also acknowledging he ‘should have called Dana White’ about his concerns, Cerrone said he’d hash things out with the UFC president during an impending meeting.

That meeting has now taken place, and Cerrone tells FOX Sports that White was kinda like a Dad figure during their chat. Although White has blasted Bjorn Rebney for his part in the MMAAA, he’s also said, in tune with the UFC’s official statement, that fighters are welcome to join unions or associations.

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“Not Angry, Just Disappointed”

“1,000-percent (Dana White was) receptive, definitely. It was always in a good place. It reminds me of when you get in trouble with your dad and they don’t ground you, they just tell you how disappointed they are in you, which is even worse. So that’s kind of what he did to me and he’s just like ‘you let me down,’ it’s not so much let him down but just kind of a slap in his face.

“I guess I should have let him know what I was getting involved in. It is what it is, but we’re on the up and up now.”

Were White’s ‘home truths’ about former Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney influential in quelling Cerrone’s angst? Quite possibly, but it appears ‘Cowboy’ has his best foot in both doors as far as the association and his employers are concerned. On the subject of his next fight, the Greg Jackson protegé says he is still intent on fighting in Denver, Colorado in January, but the opponent doesn’t matter:

Whoever, Just In Denver

“It doesn’t matter at all. If I had to pick one, I’d want Demian Maia cause he’s on the way to the title fight but if I had to hurry up and choose someone for Denver, it’s whoever they want to give me. That doesn’t matter to me at all. Staying busy, staying fun that’s what I love,” Cerrone said.

“Hopefully, I get back here and they have a contract waiting for me. If it’s (Jorge) Masvidal, f***ing A, if it’s someone else, even better, let’s go.”

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Biggest Winners & Losers From UFC 206

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Kicking off in Toronto, Canada this past Saturday December 10, UFC 206 proved to be a beast of a card. Capping off another double-header of UFC events, the pay-per-view performed strongly in the face of stacked odds. After dramas with Georges St-Pierre, the loss of the main event and Anthony Pettis missing weight, it looked as though UFC 206 was cursed. Although the short notice main event was now only an interim title bout for Max Holloway, this made little difference at the end of the show.

Showing once again that cards can perform well without McGregor or Rousey, at least in terms of entertainment, UFC 206 was spot on. Following such an exciting show, Monday morning will be a mix of joy and sorrow for the card’s competitors. Join us as we recap the action, and pick out who won big, and lost most at UFC 206.

Max Holloway

The biggest win of his career puts Max Holloway in a very elite bracket. Joining the top five longest win streaks in UFC history is sweet enough, but to taste UFC gold from his victory is the icing on the proverbial cake. Taking out Anthony Pettis with a third round TKO, ‘Blessed’ now lines himself for a unification bout with Jose Aldo.

Holloway out-struck Pettis in every round, landing significant strikes at 45% accuracy with a total of 98 out of 212. Holloway landed both attempted takedowns while stuffing both of Pettis’. The future is very bright for the streaking Hawaiian, and a legacy defining fight with ‘Scarface’ awaits, hopefully.

Anthony Pettis

Taking away literally nothing from UFC 206, Anthony Pettis had a terrible time. Failing to make weight for the first time in his career, ‘Showtime’ looked a shell of his former self. Even in his drained featherweight debut against Charles Oliveira, Pettis looked promising. Clearly the brutal weight cut, which he couldn’t complete, took a lot from the ex-lightweight champion.

At the least now he knows lightweight is the only viable option, but this will likely provide little comfort after such a one-sided loss. This is the fight game, things are often severely difficult, and 1-4 in his last five fights, let’s hope Pettis is able to turn around his run of bad fortune.

Donald Cerrone/Matt Brown

Leading up to round three, Matt Brown was actually ahead in significant strikes landed. Donald Cerrone had arguably won the first frame, and Brown the second, and the third round was where it was all to play for. Needing just four significant strikes to get the job done in style, ‘Cowboy’ came away with another huge KO win. For Cerrone, either a bout with Demian Maia or a title fight are next, dependant on circumstance.

For ‘The Immortal’ its sadly a very different predicament. After his UFC 206 loss, Brown rides three straight defeats, and has won just once in his last six outings. He’s been knocked out twice in a row, and started his current losing streak with a submission loss against Demian Maia. After talk of serious concussion earlier this year, some decisions clearly need to be made. Matt Brown is an awesome guy, great fighter and entertaining to watch, but maybe 36 fights in to his 12-year career, it’s time to consider retirement.

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Swanson & Choi’s War

Although Cub Swanson took the unanimous decision win, Doo Ho Choi loses zero stock from his first UFC defeat. This fight was thrilling from the first punch to the last, with back-and-forth exchanges keeping us on the edge of our seats. Easily a contender for ‘fight of the year,’ Swanson and Choi had the crowds roaring with excitement during their epic slugger.

‘Killer Cub’ made a huge impression, but perhaps needs one or two more bouts before being considered for a title fight. What’s next? Number one contender bout for Swanson. ‘Korean Superboy’ remains fringe top 10, so perhaps a tune-up is on the cards.

Kelvin Gastelum & Tim Kennedy

This was an extremely ugly fight for Tim Kennedy, who hadn’t seen action since 2014. Returning against the middleweight version of Kelvin Gastelum, Kennedy was met with a painful lesson. ‘Mini Cain’ looked sharper, more conditioned and simply better than Kennedy in every respect. Taking nothing away from Gastelum, Kennedy did look quite rusty.

What’s next? After beating Kennedy by TKO at UFC 206, Gastelum clearly needs to stay at 185 pounds. Barely making or missing weight at 170 pounds just wasn’t working out, and he looked great against the bigger man in Kennedy on Saturday. For the latter, there are some great fights to make at 185 pounds, but perhaps someone like Vitor Belfort or Anderson Silva would make sense. Maybe Uriah Hall?

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Anthony Pettis Will Move Back To Lightweight After UFC 206 Loss

Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis was slated to fight surging contender Max “Blessed” Holloway for the interim featherweight title in the main event of last night’s (Dec. 10, 2016) UFC 206 from Toronto, Canada, but the belt ended up not being on the line for him after he missed weight by three pounds.

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The two men did end up scrapping, however, although it ended up being a rough night for “Showtime”, as he was picked apart and finished in the third round. Pettis said in his post-fight interview that he broke his hand in the opening round and he also added that he’ll be heading back up to 155-pounds after the rough weight cut:

“(I broke my hand on the) first punch,” Pettis said in the Octagon, who suffered a broken hand early in the bout. “First right I hit him with hit him on the top of the head. Broke my hand. It’s fucking swollen right here, so I got to deal with that shit.”

“(It’s) too much to make the cut, bro,” Pettis said. “I was dying from the weight cut. Literally they had to pull me out of the sauna. I depleted my body, so it’s too much of a cut. I have to go back (to lightweight). I can’t make the 45 weight cut. It’s too much.”

While there were certainly some factors that played into Pettis’ lackluster performance, he did say that Holloway is the real deal:

“Max Holloway’s a beast, bro,” Pettis said. “I swear. Kid did this right, man. He got in here and would stand with me and he got the belt, bro. He’s a good fighter.”

Who would you like to see “Showtime” meet next?

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Five Biggest Takeaways From UFC 206

UFC 206 went down last night (Dec. 10, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from Toronto, Canada, and although the card was being overlooked, it ended up delivering in a big way. The main card produced some exciting fights and multiple fighters made tremendous statements in their respective divisions. Let’s take a look at the biggest

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Let’s take a look at the biggest takeaways from UFC 206:

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1) Max Holloway Is A Legitimate Title Threat

Max “Blessed” Holloway has likely been deserving of a featherweight title shot for quite some time now, but after last night he can no longer be denied.

Extending his winning streak to an incredibly ten straight, Holloway dominated former lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis to become the interim 145-pound champion. With the victory, Holloway has now earned himself a unification bout with Jose Aldo, who was recently promoted to undisputed champion after the UFC stripped Conor McGregor of his title.

The 25-year-old Hawaiian has only improved over time and we may be looking at a future undisputed champion.

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