UFC on ESPN 1 Reebok Fighter Payouts: Nik Lentz Tops List

UFC on ESPN 1 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. UFC on ESPN 1 took place on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The main card aired on ESPN at 9 p.m…

UFC on ESPN 1 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. UFC on ESPN 1 took place on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The main card aired on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET. The preliminary card was split […]

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UFC on ESPN 1 Bonuses, Attendance & Gate

The UFC on ESPN 1 card took place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona last night (Sun. February 17, 2019). The event was the first UFC show on ESPN’s main channel. The Phoenix crowd turned out for the event with a total attend…

The UFC on ESPN 1 card took place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona last night (Sun. February 17, 2019). The event was the first UFC show on ESPN’s main channel. The Phoenix crowd turned out for the event with a total attendance number of 14,269, and the gate was $1,409,447. Some well-deserved bonuses […]

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UFC on ESPN 1 Bonuses: Kron Gracie Banks An Extra $50K In UFC Debut

Earlier tonight (Sun. February 17, 2019) UFC on ESPN 1 took place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Headlining the ESPN+ early prelims was a great match-up between former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao and Luke Sanders. Barao dominated the first round of the fight, looking like his old self. However, Sanders […]

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Earlier tonight (Sun. February 17, 2019) UFC on ESPN 1 took place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

Headlining the ESPN+ early prelims was a great match-up between former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao and Luke Sanders. Barao dominated the first round of the fight, looking like his old self.

However, Sanders followed his corner’s instructions to the letter when he came off the stool for the second round. He knocked Barao out with just a minute into the second round. The amazing finish earned Sanders a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus.

Also, on the main card, welterweights Vicente Luque and Bryan Barberena put on an absolute classic. Both men left it all in the Octagon, but it was Luque who was able to finish the fight late in the third round via TKO. Both men will receive $50,000 Fight Of The Night bonuses.

And finally, Kron Gracie made his UFC debut in spectacular fashion. He was able to get Alex Caceres to the ground quickly, and easily sunk in the rear-naked choke for the first-round win. Gracie will receive a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus for his victory.

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Twitter Reacts To Francis Ngannou’s Awkward Knockout Win Over Cain Velasquez

UFC on ESPN 1 took place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona earlier tonight (Sun. February 17, 2019). In the main event of the night, two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returned to the Octagon to face feared knockout artist Francis Ngannou. The fight ended very quickly and very awkwardly. Velasquez was […]

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UFC on ESPN 1 took place from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona earlier tonight (Sun. February 17, 2019).

In the main event of the night, two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returned to the Octagon to face feared knockout artist Francis Ngannou. The fight ended very quickly and very awkwardly. Velasquez was pressed up against the cage by Ngannou and ate a short uppercut. However, Velasquez’s left knee immediately buckled and gave out.

Velasquez fell to the mat in pain, grasping at his knee. After eating some big follow-up ground-and-pound shots, the referee stepped in to wave the action off. Everyone was pretty disappointed with how the night turned out. Check out how the mixed martial arts (MMA) community reacted to the main event on Twitter here:

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UFC On ESPN 1 Results: Francis Ngannou Runs Through Cain Velasquez

The UFC on ESPN 1 main event will feature the return of Cain Velasquez as he takes on “The Predator” Francis N’Gannou. As always LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the ongoing results from the desert in Arizona. Velasquez (14-2) will step foot inside the Octagon to compete for the first time since he […]

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The UFC on ESPN 1 main event will feature the return of Cain Velasquez as he takes on “The Predator” Francis N’Gannou.

As always LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the ongoing results from the desert in Arizona.

Velasquez (14-2) will step foot inside the Octagon to compete for the first time since he defeated Travis Browne at UFC 200 back in July of 2016. The former heavyweight champ will have his hands full.

As for N’Gannou (12-3). He rebounded from the first losing streak of his career by defeating Curtis Blaydes last November. It’s interesting to note that N’Gannou is a slight underdog heading into this bout.

Round One

N’Gannou takes the center. Velasquez throws a head kick that misses. Velasquez’s knee pops and N’Gannou lands a right hand. Velasquez falls to the canvas and starts eating shots. The fight is over just like that.

Francis N’Gannou defeats Cain Velasquez via KO at 26 seconds of round one

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UFC on ESPN 1 Results: Paul Felder Decisions James Vick In Co-Headliner

The UFC on ESPN 1 co-main event between James Vick and Paul Felder has definite lightweight title implications. As always, stay posted to LowkickMMA for all of your ongoing UFC Phoenix coverage. Vick (13-2) had his four-fight win streak snapped in his last outing against Justin Gaethje last August. But the 6’3 lightweight plans on […]

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The UFC on ESPN 1 co-main event between James Vick and Paul Felder has definite lightweight title implications.

As always, stay posted to LowkickMMA for all of your ongoing UFC Phoenix coverage.

Vick (13-2) had his four-fight win streak snapped in his last outing against Justin Gaethje last August. But the 6’3 lightweight plans on getting back to his winning ways in the desert.

As for Felder (15-4). He most recently tested his hand at welterweight when his first fight with Vick fell through. After losing a close decision to Mike Perry, Felder is back where he belongs.

Round One

The men touch gloves. Felder throws a kick that misses to start. Vick throws a hard body kick. Felder lands a hard overhand right, Vick took it nicely. Felder throws another hard overhand. Vick closes the distance with a one-two. Felder throws a spinning elbow that hits Vick square in the mouth. He follows with a few hard leg kicks. Vick misses a high head kick. Vick lands a right hand. Felder is chopping Vick’s lead leg with that calf kick. He lands a right hand on Vick as Vick circles. Vick lands a knee. Felder is throwing that low calf kick with everything he’s got. It land again. Felder tries to take Vick down, Vick defends. Felder rushes forward and rocks Vick with a right hand. The round ends with Vick in trouble against the cage.

Round Two

Felder whiffs on a spinning back fist to start round two. Vick throws a leg kick to start. Felder lands a left straight. Felder shoots a takedown but Vick looks for his neck. Felder backs off the takedown but finds himself clinched with Vick against the cage. Vick is in control but is stalling in the position a bit. The crowd shows their frustration. The fighters separate. Vick lands a calf kick. Felder fires one back but Vick checks the kick this time. Felder closes the distance with a big right hand. Vick lands a right straight that backs Felder up. Felder throws a spinning back fist in defense. Vick lands a jumping knee. Felder loads up on a right hand. Felder lands another lead calf kick that forces Vick to change stances. Felder throws a push kick. The round ends.

Round Three

Felder takes the center. Vick throws a lazy leg kick, Felder counters with a leg kick of his own. Felder lands a spinning back kick to Vick’s body. Felder lands a big left hook. He clinches Vick against the cage. He lands an elbow on the break. Vick is limping. Felder chops the other leg. He lands a hard left straight that stops Vick in his tracks. Felder lands a right hand. Vick lands a right. Felder lands a counter left hook that wobbles Vick. Vick lands a big right hand and locks Felder’s body. He breaks free and reenters. Felder lands a spinning elbow that lands on Vick’s head. Felder clinches Vick and lands a right hand off the break. The fight ends Vick throwing a knee.

Paul Felder defeats James Vick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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