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UFC 208 Free Fight: Urijah Hall vs. Derek Brunson From UFC Fight Night 94

With less than 24 hours until the first UFC pay-per-view of 2017, the final “Fight Week” content is being released in rapid fire-style fashion. Featured above is the complete Urijah Hall vs. Derek Brunson fight from the UFC Fight Night 94 event from Hidalgo, Texas back in September of 2016. View the video above to […]

Anthony Pettis Calls Out Michael Johnson – Or Jose Aldo

Immediately after Michael Johnson knocked out Dustin Poirier with a devastating two-punch combo in the main event of last night’s (Sat., September 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 94 (highlights here) from Hidalgo, Texas, “The Menace” already has another potential high-profile dance partner lined up. Following his own impressive win over Charles Oliveira in his featherweight debut

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Immediately after Michael Johnson knocked out Dustin Poirier with a devastating two-punch combo in the main event of last night’s (Sat., September 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 94 (highlights here) from Hidalgo, Texas, “The Menace” already has another potential high-profile dance partner lined up.

Following his own impressive win over Charles Oliveira in his featherweight debut at August’s UFC on FOX 21, former lightweight champion somewhat surprisingly took to Twitter to call out “Menace,” who obviously fights at his old home. If he can’t get that bout, however, he’ll take on interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo:

@ufc I'll take @FollowTheMenace Or @josealdojunior

— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) September 18, 2016

“The Menace” was quick to answer the callout when asked about it by FOX Sports’ UFC’s Karyn Bryant:

Johnson noted that Pettis just cut down to featherweight after three losses in a row at lightweight, so the callout did confuse him a bit. While he noted he had called out “Showtime” years ago, he was obviously willing to take him on in an effort to sign on for the biggest fight possible:

“If Anthony Pettis fights ’55, I’m pretty sure he dropped to ’45, didn’t he? I’m pretty sure I called him out. Yeah, I called him out a long time ago and he went to ’45. But hey, if he wants to fight, Anthony, I’m your man. I’m all for it. He’s a great ex-champ and he’s a great guy and I would love to fight him.”

There’s no doubt a bout between knockout strikers like Pettis and Johnson would be a great addition to any event. It may also be the right time for such a fight, as it appears lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez will face featherweight champion Conor McGregor while No. 2 Rafael dos Anjos meets No. 3 Tony Ferguson in the main event of November 5’s UFC Fight Night 98 from Mexico City, Mexico. Unless “Menace” faces No. 1 Khabib Nurmagomedov, a fight with “Showtime” is possible.

If that doesn’t work out, Aldo has already expressed interest in a fight with Pettis, believing it to be a ‘money fight’ like Johnson that he would have an easier chance of winning than he would against surging 145-pounder Max Holloway. “Showtime” stormed onto the featherweight rankings at No. 6, and it appears the future is bright for him there.

If he returns to lightweight to face Johnson, we’ll just have to wait and see.

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UFC Fight Night 94 Reebok Sponsorship Payouts: Evan Dunham Leads Pack

UFC Fight Night 94 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. The main event was Michael Johnson vs. Dustin Poirier while the co-main event featured Derek Brunson vs. Uriah Hall. Rounding out the main card was Evan Dunham vs. Rick Glenn, Roan Carneiro vs. Kenny

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UFC Fight Night 94 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money.

The main event was Michael Johnson vs. Dustin Poirier while the co-main event featured Derek Brunson vs. Uriah Hall. Rounding out the main card was Evan Dunham vs. Rick Glenn, Roan Carneiro vs. Kenny Robertson, Islam Makhachev vs. Chris Wade, and Maximo Blanco vs. Chas Skelly.

The full payouts include:

Michael Johnson: $10,000 def. Dustin Poirier: $15,000

Derek Brunson: $10,000 def. Uriah Hall: $5,000

Evan Dunham: $15,000 def. Rick Glenn: $2,500

Roan Carneiro: $5,000 def. Kenny Robertson: $5,000

Islam Makhachev: $2,500 def. Chris Wade: $5,000

Chas Skelly: $5,000 def. Maximo Blanco: $5,000

Gabriel Benitez: $2,500 def. Sam Sicilia: $10,000

Belal Muhammad: $2,500 def. Augusto Montano: $2,500

Antonio Carlos Junior: $5,000 def. Leonardo Augusto Leleco: $2,500

Jose Quinonez: $2,500 def. Joey Gomez: $2,500

Randy Brown: $2,500 def. Erick Montano: $2,500

Alejandro Perez: $2,500 vs. Albert Morales: $2,500

UFC Fight Night 94 took place on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas at the State Farm Arena. The UFC Fight Pass prelims featured two bouts at 7 p.m. ET and the FOX Sports 1 prelims featured four bouts at 8 p.m. ET. The main card featured six bouts at 10 p.m. ET.

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Michael Johnson Blasts Conor McGregor & Nate Diaz For UFC 202

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UFC lightweights Michael Johnson and Dustin Poirier were on the main stage in Hidalgo last night. Heading in to UFC Fight Night 94, their 155-pound clash was all about securing a future in the division. Coming in to the clash against Johnson, Poirier was red-hot with four straight wins. ‘The Menace’ was riding a two fight losing streak, and needed a victory badly. Although ‘Diamond’ had looked lethal in his most recent wins, he met a version of Johnson that many have come to fear.

The Blackzilian wrestler-turned-striker came out with fire in his hands. Poirier was helpless to stop the onslaught that lasted just 95 seconds, ending in a brutal two-piece knockout. Johnson returned to form and snatched a much-needed victory of ‘Diamond,’ and also wasted no time in getting his voice heard.

The Menace Is Back

Arguably looking better than ever, Michael Johnson wanted to capitalize on his time in the limelight. Speaking with FOX Sports after his win over Dustin Poirier, ‘The Menace’ said he is ready for that Conor McGregor money.

“I’m just coming in here just showing people that I’m serious in this division. Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz getting paid that money and they’re out here scrapping and having a sparring match,” Johnson shouted. “I come to finish fights. I come for the kill. Pay me, baby, what’s up?”

Take another look at that nasty finish Johnson scored over Poirier, and hear his apology to his opponent for his actions after the KO:

“I had to apologize to Dustin afterwards for what I did. It was an emotional week,”

During a backstage interview with the UFC cameras, Johnson further explained his actions during and after the fight:

“I wanted to go five rounds, but that’s just what happens when you land with those sort of shots and your opponent can’t take it. I felt the first punch land, and I think he was out already from the hook. I saw him drop, and I wasn’t going to stop in that situation. I’m out for the kill, out for blood. This is what I do when I’m healthy, there’s no one that can stop me.”

“I just felt disrespected. I showed him the utmost respect during all my interviews, but he said some things that got me mad. He said I was walking around like I was some big shot, but it was an emotional thing, I’m better than that.”

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Video: Michael Johnson Talks KO Victory Over Dustin Poirier Backstage At UFN 94

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Following his exciting first-round knockout over the highly-regarded Dustin Poirier in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 94 event in Hidalgo, Texas, UFC lightweight contender Michael Johnson spoke about his pe…

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Soon after his devastating punches ended the night for Poirier at just over one minute of the very first round of their headline match of the evening, Johnson spoke with UFC.com for the above video interview.

Hear Johnson speak about returning to his winning ways inside the Octagon on Saturday night, his thoughts on Poirier, the knockout shot that got him the victory and more via the above post-fight interview.

For video highlights of the Michael Johnson vs. Dustin Poirier fight, including Johnson’s big knockout shot, click here. For complete UFC Fight Night 94 results, click here.

UFN 94 Bonus Winners: Johnson, Skelly, Dunham & Glenn Earn Extra $50,000

At the UFC Fight Night 94 event on Saturday night, four fighters took home a little extra cash for their hard work inside the Octagon.

After the show, which took place live from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas and aired live on FOX Sports…

At the UFC Fight Night 94 event on Saturday night, four fighters took home a little extra cash for their hard work inside the Octagon.

After the show, which took place live from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas and aired live on FOX Sports 1, the official post-fight bonuses were awarded in the amount of $50,000 to four separate fighters.

Michael Johnson scored a brutal first-round knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in the main event of Saturday’s show, which earned him an extra $50,000 for one of two “Performance of the Night” bonuses awarded after the show. The other “Performance of the Night” bonus saw Chas Skelly earn an additional $50,000 for his record-setting submission victory over Maximo Blanco in another main card bout.

In the third fight from the top on the main card, highly-regarded contender Evan Dunham earned a unanimous decision victory over Rick Glenn in a fight that earned both men the “Fight of the Night” honors. Both Dunham and Glenn took home an extra $50,000 for their performances in the match selected as the evening’s “Fight of the Night.”

For complete UFC Fight Night 94 results, click here.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 94 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

* VIDEO: Michael Johnson KOs Dustin Poirier At UFN 94
* VIDEO: Chas Skelly Pulls Off Record-Setting Submission At UFN 94
* VIDEO: Dunham Beats Glenn In UFN 94 Fight Of The Night