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Twitter Reacts To Kamaru Usman Dominating Tyron Woodley At UFC 235

In the co-main event of UFC 235 last night (Sat. March 2, 2019) Kamaru Usman dominated Tyron Woodley to capture the UFC welterweight title. This marked the end of Woodley’s four-fight streak as champion. Usman dominated “The Chosen One” from the opening bell to the last. “The Nigerian Nightmare” imposed his will on Woodley both […]

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In the co-main event of UFC 235 last night (Sat. March 2, 2019) Kamaru Usman dominated Tyron Woodley to capture the UFC welterweight title.

This marked the end of Woodley’s four-fight streak as champion. Usman dominated “The Chosen One” from the opening bell to the last. “The Nigerian Nightmare” imposed his will on Woodley both on the feet and on the ground. Woodley simply had no answer for anything the Nigerian-born champion was offering.

The result was certainly a shocking one, especially given how dominant Woodley’s reign as champion had been. Check out how the mixed martial arts (MMA) community reacted to the title change on Twitter below:

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Twitter Reacts To Herb Dean Botching Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler

Former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren made his highly-anticipated UFC debut last night (Sat. March 2, 2019). He stepped into the cage against former 170-pound champion Robbie Lawler. “Funky” took a tremendous amount of damage early on, and it looked like it was going to be a short night at the office. However, […]

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Former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren made his highly-anticipated UFC debut last night (Sat. March 2, 2019).

He stepped into the cage against former 170-pound champion Robbie Lawler. “Funky” took a tremendous amount of damage early on, and it looked like it was going to be a short night at the office. However, after surviving the initial onslaught and getting the fight to the ground – where he thrives – Askren sunk in a bulldog choke.

It looked like, initially, Lawler was out cold. Referee Herb Dean stepped in and waved the action off. However, as soon as the choke was released it could be seen that Lawler was just fine, and “Ruthless” began protesting the stoppage. An all-around dissapointing way to end one of the most highly-anticipated debuts in UFC history.

Check out how the mixed martial arts (MMA) community reacted to the incident below:

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UFC 235 Results: Jon Jones Manhandles Anthony Smith

Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his title against Anthony Smith in the main event of the evening at UFC 235. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the UFC 235 results as they break. Jones (23-1) will defend the light heavyweight title for the first official time in over three years […]

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Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his title against Anthony Smith in the main event of the evening at UFC 235.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the UFC 235 results as they break.

Jones (23-1) will defend the light heavyweight title for the first official time in over three years on Saturday night. It’s time to see if “Bones” is still unbreakable. As for Smith (31-13), the journeyman fighter has won six of his last seven fights. With the last three wins in a row being in the 205-pound division.

Round One

The fighters take to the center of the Octagon. Jones throws a push kick to start. Smith throws a hard leg kick. Smith looks composed as Jones loads up a left hand. Jones lands a spinning back kick followed by a calf kick. The champ throws an ax kick but misses the mark. Smith another leg kick. Jones whiffs on a big left hook. Jones lands another spinning back kick to Smith’s body. Smith lands a left head kick but Jones catches part of the kick and muscles Smith into the cage. Smith lands a knee in the clinch as they separate. Smith keeping a good distance and keeping calm thus far. Less than a minute to go in the round. Jones lands a hard side kick to Smith’s body. He follows with a head kick. Jones lands a side kick to the body again at the end of the round.

Round Two

Smith takes to the center of the Octagon to start round two. Jones lands a teep kick and a leg kick. Smith lands a leg kick. Jones lands a right hand. He follows with a spinning elbow to Smith’s head. Jones wrestles Smith against the cage and shoves his shoulder in Smith’s face. The men separate. Smith lands a right hand and tries to go to the body. Jones over the top with a left hand lands. Smith moves forward with a kick to the body. Jones throws a hard straight left hand, he follows with some leg kicks. Smith throws a one-two but Jones lands a right hand of his own. The champ goes back to Smith’s lead leg with some kicks and then goes to the body. 20 seconds left in the round and Jones lands another hard leg kick. The bell sounds.

Round Three

Smith takes the center of the cage, Jones quickly moves him off and lands an elbow. Jones shoots then switches to land a knee to the body. He wrestles Smith back to the cage and lands some punches to the legs of the challenger. The action slows a bit. Jones fires off a knee to the midsection of Smith, then he lands one to the leg. Smith gets worked here in round three. Jones digs the body and slams Smith to the canvas. Jones looks for a front headlock but Smith defends for the time being. Less than a minute to go in the round and the champ slams some knees into the shins of Smith. Jones is controlling the body of Smith as the bell sounds.

Round Four

The fighters meet in the center to start the fourth frame. Jones throws a flying side kick that misses. He lands a body punch that hurts Smith. Jones lands an elbow and lands another one. Smith is hurt. Jones rips the body and throws a flying knee. Smith clinches as Jones throws him to the ground. Jones follows him to the canvas and lands some punches. He maneuvers around behind Smith and starts to unload some hammer fists. Jones is looking to take his back but Smith gets back to his feet. However, Jones tosses Smith back to the ground. He smashes some right hands to the face of Smith. Then some elbows. Smith has nothing for Jones. Jones winds up a huge knee to the body. He follows it up again. Jones lands another knee to Smith’s body. Jones backs up and throws a knee that hits Smith’s head. Herb Dean steps in and calls time. He takes two points from Jones. This could make things interesting. The round ends.

Round Five

Smith takes the center to start the last round. Jones pops an uppercut. Smith fires a right hand. Jones looks for a takedown but Smith defends. Smith throws the right hand again as he is looking for the one-punch KO. Jones lands a leg kick and closes the distance. He presses Smith into the cage and digs the body. The action slows. Jones lands some punches to Smith’s hamstrings. Halfway through the last round. Both fighters trade knees in the clinch. Jones tries to bully Smith to the ground, Smith defends. Jones lands an elbow as he claps his hands around Smith’s body. Less than one minute in the fight. Jones stomps his feet. He digs the body. Jones separates and lands a flying knee.

Jon Jones defeats Anthony Smith via unanimous decision (48-44×3)

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UFC 235 Results: Kamaru Usman Owns Tyron Woodley

Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will defend his title against Kamaru Usman in the co-main event of the evening at UFC 235. As always, stay posted to LowkickMMA as we will have ongoing results from UFC 235 as they break. Woodley (19-3-1) will go for his fourth straight title defense on Saturday night. The chap has […]

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Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will defend his title against Kamaru Usman in the co-main event of the evening at UFC 235.

As always, stay posted to LowkickMMA as we will have ongoing results from UFC 235 as they break.

Woodley (19-3-1) will go for his fourth straight title defense on Saturday night. The chap has hinted at moving up to middleweight should he win. As for Usman (14-1), the African born fighter has been on one of the more unimpressive winning streaks in the sport, totaling 15 thus far. Will his 16 be for the title?

Round One

The fighters touch gloves. Usman takes the center and Woodley circles right. Both men are cautious to start. Usman shoots a takedown and Woodley looks for a choke. Usman lands a couple of elbows and ends up on top of the champ. Woodley working his way up but Usman is sticking to him well thus far. Not much damage is being done though. Woodley is back up now. The fights trade knees and separate. Woodley working with his back close to the cage and Usman looks for another takedown but the champ defends. Usman lands a right hand and closes the distance. He presses Woodley against the cage and lands some punches and knees. Less than a minute left the referee separates the fighters. Usman moves forward and lands a right. The round ends with Usman looking for another takedown.

Round Two

Usman pressures to start the second round. He lands a left hand and clinches the champ against the cage. He punches Woodley’s hamstrings and foot stomps his feet. He lands a hard elbow as Woodley retreats. He slams Woodley and moves into full mount. Usman moving very methodically here in round two. He is smothering Woodley but not doing too much damage. He lands a few right hands. Woodley is holding on for dear life. Usman postures up and lands some harder right hands that really hurt Woodley. He has the champ mounted in a bad way. He postures up again and lands three hard right hands. Woodley tries to escape but Usman is smothering him. He looks for an arm triangle choke and at the same time lights up the body of the champ. The round ends.

Round Three

Usman moves forward, Woodley looks for a right hand but misses. Woodley land a leg kick. Usman clinches and lights up Woodley’s body with 19 uppercuts to the body. No joke. The referee separates the fighters after some inactivity. He backs Woodley up again and lands a right hand and again goes to the body. The pace has slowed somewhat here in round three. Usman is going to the body like never before with these uppercuts. The referee separates the fighters again for some reason. Woodley lands a partial right hand but Usman still moving forward. He lands a nice elbow as he closes the distance. He blasts the body again. The round ends with the fighters trading knees to the body.

Round Four

Woodley backs up to start the round as Usman moves forward. He looks for a choke but Usman gets the champ’s legs out from under him and gets the fight to the canvas. Usman is all over Woodley here but he is not landing much damage as the crowd boos. Usman lands some more body damage as he gains full guard here in round four. Woodley trying to climb up the cage but Usman is just smothering him but not landing damage. The referee stands them up with two minutes left. Usman lands a knee in the clinch and lands an uppercut, Usman lets it go and lands a right hand. Woodley lands a right hand. Usman throws a right hand and lands an uppercut. Crazy. Usman falls into Woodley with 20 seconds left in the round. The round ends.

Round Five

Woodley throws a jab to start. Usman closes the distance but Woodley looks for a choke but it’s not there. Usman slams him to the canvas. Usman is on top landing body punches with his right arm around Woodley’s neck. He is digging the champ’s body with right hooks. He buries his forearm into Woodley’s gut. Usman postures up and lands some ground and pound. Not much action here in the final frame. Usman is just all over Woodley. Woodley looks lost with 45 seconds left. The fight ends with Usman in control.

Kamaru Usman defeats Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45)

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UFC 235 Results: Ben Askren Submits Robbie Lawler Amid Controversy

Former welterweight champ Robbie Lawler will welcome Ben Askren to the Octagon as the two will meet in a pivotal 170-pound scrap. As always, stay posted to LowkickMMA as we will have all of the UFC 235 results as they break. Lawler (28-12 1NC) has been out of action for over a year getting back […]

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Former welterweight champ Robbie Lawler will welcome Ben Askren to the Octagon as the two will meet in a pivotal 170-pound scrap.

As always, stay posted to LowkickMMA as we will have all of the UFC 235 results as they break.

Lawler (28-12 1NC) has been out of action for over a year getting back to full strength after recovering from surgery. We will find out of the 36-year-old still has “IT” on Saturday night.

It’s been a long time coming for Askren (18-0) who finds himself finally making his UFC debut after a 10 year MMA career. The time for talking is over.

Round One

Askren shoots right away. Lawler defends and flips Askren to the canvas. Lawler opens up and drops bombs on Lawler he throws an elbow and splits him open. He is pounding Askren. Somehow Askren has made it through the madness. Lawler lands a knee to Askren’s body. The fight slows a bit and Askren clinches Lawler against the cage. He is looking to pick Lawler’s ankle. He changes and locks his body and drags Lawler to the ground. Askren locks in a bulldog choke. It looks like Lawler is out but he is not. The fight is stopped.

Ben Askren defeats Robbie Lawler via submission (bulldog choke) at 3:20 of round one

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UFC 235 Results: Weili Zhang Dominates Tecia Torres

The women will take center Octagon next as Tecia Torres and Weili Zhang will go to war in an important strawweight contest. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all of the UFC 235 results as they break. Torres (10-3) is riding a two-fight losing streak heading into this weekend’s contest. “The Tiny Tornado” […]

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The women will take center Octagon next as Tecia Torres and Weili Zhang will go to war in an important strawweight contest.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all of the UFC 235 results as they break.

Torres (10-3) is riding a two-fight losing streak heading into this weekend’s contest. “The Tiny Tornado” will look to get her hand raised for the first time in over a year on Saturday night.

As for Zhang (18-1), she will make her third walk to the Octagon in just seven months on Saturday evening. Begging the question, is it too much too soon for the Chinese fighter?

Round One

The women take to the center of the Octagon with Torres pressing forward. Zhang throws a leg kick out and follows it with a spinning punch that misses. Zhang throws a sidekick but Torres easily steps aside. Not much action from either fighter thus far. Good footwork from both women early on. Spinning back kick lands for Zhang. Zhang lands a trip but Torres muscles out and back up to her feet. She cracks Zhang with a right hand for her effort. A wayward spinning attack from Zhang misses Torres. Zhang grabs Torres and looks for a takedown. Torres defends but Zhang gets on her back and sinks in her hooks. Torres presses Zhang up against the cage as she stands. Zhang loses her hooks and Torres lands a right hand on the break. Zhang with a sneaky trip and some elbows as the round ends.

Round Two

The women trade punches to start round two. Zhang settles into the center of the cage and lands a side kick followed by a low kick. She lands a spinning back fist to boot. Torres uses her footwork to evade another spinning attack. Zhang presses forward using her lead foot like a punchers jab. Torres lands a left hook over the top. Zhang presses forward with kicks and lands a right hand. Torres pumps the jab. Torres throws an ax kick that misses the mark, she lands a one-two through. The women clinch with Zhang getting the better and dragging Torres to the canvas. She lands some left hands but Torres reveres position. 45 seconds left in the round. Torres is in Zhang’s guard and is trying to land but time runs out.

Round Three

The women touch gloves to start. Torres lands a side kick of her own to start the round. Zhang throws one of her’s. She lands a one-two that stuns Torres. Torres lands a right hand that hurts Zhang. Good start to the last round for these fighters. Zhang another spinning attempt but Torres catches her kick. They break and Torres lands a right. Zhang closes the distance and trips Torres. She ends up in side control with two minutes left to go in the fight. She moves to half guard with double under hooks. Zhang lands some ground and pound. She is mauling Torres with short elbows and punches as the fight ends.

Weili Zhang defeats Tecia Torres via decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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