UFC 231 Highlights: Gunnar Nelson Taps Alex Oliveira In Bloody Finish

Gunnar Nelson managed to tap out Alex Oliveira at UFC 231. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC 231 pay-per-view event from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In the second round of the fight, Nelson opened up Oliveria …

Gunnar Nelson managed to tap out Alex Oliveira at UFC 231. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC 231 pay-per-view event from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In the second round of the fight, Nelson opened up Oliveria with an elbow to the forehead from the full mount that split open […]

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UFC 231 Results: Gunnar Nelson Bloodies Alex Oliveira With Elbows

With two title fights on tap the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will be rocking as the Octagon is in town. We have all of the UFC 231 results here. When the world leader of MMA travels to their neighbors in the north, they always come proper. UFC 231 is no exception. With 13 […]

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With two title fights on tap the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will be rocking as the Octagon is in town. We have all of the UFC 231 results here.

When the world leader of MMA travels to their neighbors in the north, they always come proper. UFC 231 is no exception. With 13 fights in total, two of which are highly anticipated title fights, tonight could prove to be a pivotal night of fights for the William Morris Endeavor-owned promotion.

A feature welterweight bout with future title implications is up next. As Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira takes on the popular Gunnar Nelson.

“Cowboy” Oliveira has quietly become a contender in the 170-pound division. He has won six of his last seven fights and most recently knocked out Carlo Pedersoli in just 39 seconds.

The Icelandic Nelson will make his return to the Octagon after more than a year away. In his last bout, he suffered a setback when he was TKO’ed by Santiago Ponzinibbio.

Round One

The fighters touch gloves. Oliveira lands a hard leg kick to start. Nelson shoots for a takedown. Oliveira blasts a couple elbows to the side of Nelson’s head. Nelson working hard for this takedown and finally gets it. He is on the backside of Oliveira with the Brazilian defending. Oliveira reverses position and opens up some ground and pound. He stands up and lunges back in with a right hand. Ha fires off several short punches. Oliveira wings some huge hammer fists and looks for a good position to throw punches from. Nelson trips Oliveira and looks for a heel hook. The Brazilian defends as the round comes to a close.

Round Two

The second frame starts with both men sizing each other up in the center of the Octagon. Oliveira clinches Nelson up against the cage as Nelson works for a way off the fence. Oliveira is using his size to body up Nelson against the cage. He is looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to reverse the position. He lands a takedown and ends up in the guard of Oliveira. This could be bad. Nelson appears to be catching his breath momentarily. Nelson is scooting up seemingly looking for a mounted triangle. He lands a slashing elbow across Oliveira’s face. 60 Seconds left in the round and Nelson lands an elbow that splits Oliveira wide open. He looks for the choke but the Brazilian taps.

  • Gunnar Nelson defeats Alex Oliveira via submission at 4:17 of round three

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UFC 231 Highlights: Thiago Santos Finishes Jimi Manuwa

Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa were able to put on one heck of a fight at UFC 231. The two fighters met in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC 231 pay-per-view event from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After a back and forth fight, Sa…

Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa were able to put on one heck of a fight at UFC 231. The two fighters met in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC 231 pay-per-view event from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After a back and forth fight, Santos managed to score a TKO win over […]

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UFC 231 Results: Thiago Santos And Jimi Manuwa Go To War In Toronto

With two title fights on tap the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will be rocking as the Octagon is in town. We have all of the UFC 231 results here. When the world leader of MMA travels to their neighbors in the north they always come proper. UFC 231 is no exception. With 13 […]

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With two title fights on tap the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will be rocking as the Octagon is in town. We have all of the UFC 231 results here.

When the world leader of MMA travels to their neighbors in the north they always come proper. UFC 231 is no exception. With 13 fights in total, two of which are highly anticipated title fights, tonight could prove to be a pivotal night of fights for the William Morris Endeavor promotion.

Right out of the gate the PPV main card gets started off with a banger. As two light heavyweight sluggers meet in the Octagon.

Brazilian slugger Thiago Santos looks to continue his rise when he takes on the UK’s Jimi Manuwa. 

Santos has won two straight since moving to 205 pounds. He most recently defeated Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night 137 back in September.

As for Manuwa, he has dropped three of his last five including his last two. Some have called this fight a make or break for Manuwa who at 38 years old may be on the chopping block with another loss.

Round One

The fighters meet in the center of the cage. Santos clips Manuwa early and the Brit falls. He rovers but Santos his him again with a short uppercut. Manuwa stumbles and grabs Santos. Santos hits him again and Manuwa is clinging for dear life. Jimi clinches Santos and regains his composure. He clips Santos now with a right hand. Santos fires back and connects with a hard knee. Manuwa lands a hard right elbow. Both fighters swinging wildly with Santos throwing a spinning back fist. The fighters finally take a breather against the cage with Santos throwing some short knees to Manuwa’s midsection. Manuwa steps back and crushes Santos with a left hook. The Brazilan retreats. Manuwa kicks Santos leg out and rides the round out on top.

Round Two

The second round starts with Santos landing a left jab. Santos lands a left hook. Manuwa is in trouble. Santos closes the distance and flattens Manuwa with a left uppercut followed by a hook.

  • Thiago Santos defeats Jimi Manuwa via knock out at 41 seconds of round two

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UFC 231 Results: Thiago Santos And Jimi Manuwa Go To War In Toronto

With two title fights on tap the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will be rocking as the Octagon is in town. We have all of the UFC 231 results here. When the world leader of MMA travels to their neighbors in the north they always come proper. UFC 231 is no exception. With 13 […]

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With two title fights on tap the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will be rocking as the Octagon is in town. We have all of the UFC 231 results here.

When the world leader of MMA travels to their neighbors in the north they always come proper. UFC 231 is no exception. With 13 fights in total, two of which are highly anticipated title fights, tonight could prove to be a pivotal night of fights for the William Morris Endeavor promotion.

Right out of the gate the PPV main card gets started off with a banger. As two light heavyweight sluggers meet in the Octagon.

Brazilian slugger Thiago Santos looks to continue his rise when he takes on the UK’s Jimi Manuwa. 

Santos has won two straight since moving to 205 pounds. He most recently defeated Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night 137 back in September.

As for Manuwa, he has dropped three of his last five including his last two. Some have called this fight a make or break for Manuwa who at 38 years old may be on the chopping block with another loss.

Round One

The fighters meet in the center of the cage. Santos clips Manuwa early and the Brit falls. He rovers but Santos his him again with a short uppercut. Manuwa stumbles and grabs Santos. Santos hits him again and Manuwa is clinging for dear life. Jimi clinches Santos and regains his composure. He clips Santos now with a right hand. Santos fires back and connects with a hard knee. Manuwa lands a hard right elbow. Both fighters swinging wildly with Santos throwing a spinning back fist. The fighters finally take a breather against the cage with Santos throwing some short knees to Manuwa’s midsection. Manuwa steps back and crushes Santos with a left hook. The Brazilan retreats. Manuwa kicks Santos leg out and rides the round out on top.

Round Two

The second round starts with Santos landing a left jab. Santos lands a left hook. Manuwa is in trouble. Santos closes the distance and flattens Manuwa with a left uppercut followed by a hook.

  • Thiago Santos defeats Jimi Manuwa via knock out at 41 seconds of round two

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UFC 231 Highlights: Elias Theodorou Edges Out Eryk Anders In Wild Fight

Elias Theodorou was able to edge out Eryk Anders at UFC 231. The two fighters met in a middleweight bout at the UFC 231 pay-per-view event from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. These fighters were involved in an action-packed fight tha…

Elias Theodorou was able to edge out Eryk Anders at UFC 231. The two fighters met in a middleweight bout at the UFC 231 pay-per-view event from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. These fighters were involved in an action-packed fight that saw some solid moments including Elias being stunned by the always hard-hitting […]

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