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Donald Cerrone Denies Getting PPV Money For UFC 246

Donald CerroneIt looks like Donald Cerrone didn’t necessarily get the “red panty night” everyone thought he was going to get for fighting Conor McGregor at UFC 246 last month. Typically, when someone fights McGregor, they’re set for a million-dollar, or more, payday. However, taking to Instagram to respond to a fan, Cerrone noted he did not […]

Donald Cerrone

It looks like Donald Cerrone didn’t necessarily get the “red panty night” everyone thought he was going to get for fighting Conor McGregor at UFC 246 last month.

Typically, when someone fights McGregor, they’re set for a million-dollar, or more, payday. However, taking to Instagram to respond to a fan, Cerrone noted he did not receive pay-per-view (PPV) points for the fight, and was only paid a flat rate to show up.

Cerrone only made $200,000 in total for the contest. His contract was $200,000 to show and $200,000 to win. However, McGregor made quick work of Cerrone, taking him out in 40 seconds after some nasty shoulder strikes, a head-kick, and follow-up ground-and-pound before the fight was waved off.

McGregor took home a grand total of $3,050,000. That comes from a flat $3 million fee and his $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. McGregor, however, will receive PPV points, so he stands to make plenty more where that came from.

This is especially unfortunate for Cerrone, as it was recently reported that the UFC 246 PPV did record-breaking numbers on ESPN+. UFC 246 saw over one million streams, helped pull in a ton of ESPN+ subscribers, and surpassed the Logan Paul vs. KSI boxing match, which did 814,000 buys. UFC 246 is expected to have generated approximately $70 million in streaming revenue.

What do you think about Cerrone not getting PPV points for his loss at UFC 246?

Jorge Masvidal Expects Colby Covington To Use Secret Service To Avoid Conflict

Jorge Masvidal believes Colby Covington will do all he can to avoid a confrontation with him. Masvidal and Covington were once friends and training partners under American Top Team. “Gamebred” and “Chaos” have become enemies sin…

Jorge Masvidal believes Colby Covington will do all he can to avoid a confrontation with him. Masvidal and Covington were once friends and training partners under American Top Team. “Gamebred” and “Chaos” have become enemies since Covington went full-tilt on his MAGA shtick. The former UFC interim welterweight champion called Masvidal a “trash bag” and […]

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UFC 247 Staff Predictions: Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes

UFC 247 Staff PredictionsUFC 247 will go down tomorrow (Sat. February 8, 2020) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will witness yet another defense of the light heavyweight championship by Jon Jones, who takes on undefeated challenger Dominick Reyes. It will be the first UFC title bout of 2020. We here at LowKickMMA have […]

UFC 247 Staff Predictions

UFC 247 will go down tomorrow (Sat. February 8, 2020) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will witness yet another defense of the light heavyweight championship by Jon Jones, who takes on undefeated challenger Dominick Reyes.

It will be the first UFC title bout of 2020. We here at LowKickMMA have compiled our UFC 247 staff predictions for the Jones vs. Reyes main event. Check them out below.

UFC 247 Staff Predictions

Jon Fuentes:

Dominick Reyes has all the tools to beat Jon Jones. He’ll be short in the reach department – as all Jones’ opponents are – but he matches Jones in height, brings knockout power to the table, and has a gas tank to go all five rounds. With that being said, Jones is overall the better mixed martial artist. He has superior striking, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. Not to say Reyes doesn’t have the chance to land that one big punch, but I don’t see it happening. I got Jones winning this with a lopsided decision, or finishing the fight late. (Prediction: Jon Jones)

Abhinav Kini:

At the risk of looking silly, I’m going to go with Dominick Reyes. He has the size, length, and knockout power to challenge Jones, and the way everyone is overlooking him so easily, along with the last two performances of Jones, I think we could be in store for a huge upset. (Prediction: Dominick Reyes)

Jordan Ellis

As with every Jon Jones fight, I’m favoring the light heavyweight king to pick up the win. Dominick Reyes has an undefeated record and knockout power. However, nothing I’ve seen from him suggests he’s the man to beat Jones. I expect the champion to dictate the fight from the first bell and take it wherever he wants to. Most likely Jones will take home a decision win. However, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get the finish late on. (Prediction: Jon Jones)

Timmy Moran:

Dominick Reyes carries the dangerous confidence of an undefeated fighter going into his title bout with Jon Jones. Despite his winning streak, powerful left hand, and athleticism, it’ll be tough to top Jones while he remains active and in his prime. Expect Jones to utilize his length and distance control and force Reyes into traps. Reyes’ inexperience and eagerness will work against him as Jones stops him prior to championship rounds. (Prediction: Jon Jones)

What do you think about our UFC 247 staff predictions? Who are you picking in Jones vs. Reyes?

UFC 247 Predictions: Jones vs. Reyes

UFC 247 is upon us. The event will be held inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tomorrow night (Feb. 8). Headlining the card will be a light heavyweight title clash between champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. The co-main event will see women&#…

UFC 247 is upon us. The event will be held inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tomorrow night (Feb. 8). Headlining the card will be a light heavyweight title clash between champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. The co-main event will see women’s flyweight title holder Valentina Shevchenko put her gold on the line […]

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UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins Video & Live Stream

UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-InsThe official early morning weigh-ins are in the books, and now it’s time to watch the UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes headline tomorrow’s (Sat. February 8, 2020) pay-per-view (PPV) event from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Jones will put his 205-pound crown on the line against […]

UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins

The official early morning weigh-ins are in the books, and now it’s time to watch the UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins.

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes headline tomorrow’s (Sat. February 8, 2020) pay-per-view (PPV) event from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Jones will put his 205-pound crown on the line against the undefeated Reyes. Also, in the co-main event of the night, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will defend her strap against Katlyn Chookagian.

Watch as tomorrow’s combatants face off for the final time before throwing hands inside of the Octagon, at the UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-ins, courtesy of the UFC’s YouTube channel.

UFC 247 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins

Main Card (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET,)

  • Jon Jones (204) vs. Dominick Reyes (205)
  • Valentina Shevchenko (124.5) vs. Katlyn Chookagian (124.5)
  • Juan Adams (266) vs. Justin Tafa (265.5)
  • Mirsad Bektic (145) vs. Dan Ige (145.5)
  • Derrick Lewis (261.5) vs. Ilir Latifi (246.5)

Preliminary Card (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Trevin Giles (185.5) vs. Antonio Arroyo (186)
  • Alex Morono (171) vs. Kalinn Williams (169)
  • Lauren Murphy (125) vs. Andrea Lee (125.5)
  • Miles Johns (135) vs. Mario Bautista (135)

Early Prelims (ESPN+, 6:30 p.m. ET)

  • Journey Newson (135.5) vs. Domingo Pilarte (135.5)
  • Andre Ewell (135.5) vs. Jonathan Martinez (136)
  • Austin Lingo (145.5) vs. Youssef Zalal (145.5)

What did you make of the UFC 247 ceremonial weigh-ins? Who are you picking to win tomorrow night?

UFC 248 Press Conference Video & Live Stream

UFC 248 Press ConferenceThe UFC 248 press conference will take place from Houston, Texas later today (Fri. February 8, 2020). It will feature UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and multiple-time title challenger Yoel Romero. Both men headline the UFC 248 pay-per-view (PPV) event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 7, 2020. In the co-main […]

UFC 248 Press Conference

The UFC 248 press conference will take place from Houston, Texas later today (Fri. February 8, 2020). It will feature UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and multiple-time title challenger Yoel Romero.

Both men headline the UFC 248 pay-per-view (PPV) event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 7, 2020. In the co-main event, UFC women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang puts her title on the line against former division queen Joanna J?drzejczyk. However, today’s presser will only feature the main event competitors. It will be interesting to see what the two have to say to one another.

Check out the UFC 248 press conference here below, courtesy of the UFC’s YouTube channel.

UFC 248 Press Conference

  • Middleweight: (C) Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero
  • Women’s strawweight: (C) Zhang Weili vs. Joanna J?drzejczyk
  • Middleweight: TBD vs. Jared Cannonier
  • Middleweight: Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
  • Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Li Jingliang
  • Middleweight: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Saparbek Safarov
  • Lightweight: Beneil Dariush vs. Drakkar Klose
  • Welterweight: Alex Oliveira vs. Max Griffin
  • Middleweight: Gerald Meerschaert vs. Deron Winn
  • Lightweight: Mark Madsen vs. Austin Hubbard
  • Women’s strawweight: Emily Whitmire vs. Polyana Viana
  • Featherweight: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Movsar Evloev
  • Bantamweight: Danaa Batgerel vs. Guido Cannetti
  • Bantamweight: Sean O’Malley vs. José Alberto Quiñónez

What did you make of the UFC 248 press conference?