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Twitter Reacts To UFC on FOX 26

The UFC on FOX 26 event from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada earlier tonight (Sat. December 16, 2017) has come to an end, and the mixed martial arts (MMA) world had a thing or two to say about it on Twitter. In the main event of the night, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler took on ex-lightweight champion Rafael […]

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The UFC on FOX 26 event from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada earlier tonight (Sat. December 16, 2017) has come to an end, and the mixed martial arts (MMA) world had a thing or two to say about it on Twitter.

In the main event of the night, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler took on ex-lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Former featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas met Josh Emmett in the co-main event.

And two great bouts opened up the main card; with welterweights Mike “Platinum” Perry and Santiago Ponzinibbio going to war, as well as a light heavyweight match-up between Misha Cirkunov and Glover Teixeira. Here’s what the MMA world had to say on Twitter:

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UFC on FOX 26 Post-Fight Press Conference

UFC on FOX 26 is in the books tonight (Sat., December 16, 2017) from the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada, and the event delivered an exceptionally hard-hitting night of action for Canadian fans. In the main event, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler for a perceived 170-pound title shot in […]

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UFC on FOX 26 is in the books tonight (Sat., December 16, 2017) from the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada, and the event delivered an exceptionally hard-hitting night of action for Canadian fans.

In the main event, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler for a perceived 170-pound title shot in a grueling affair that served to showcase rising 170-pound contender dos Anjos’ skillset over five rounds.

Featherweight dark horse Josh Emmett took out No. 3-ranked former title contender Ricardo Lamas in a short-notice co-main event, while surging welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio bested fan favorite Mike Perry in an absolute slugfest.

Join us for the event’s post-fight press conference streaming live after the main card here:

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Watch: UFC on FOX 26 Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

Once UFC on FOX 26 has reached its conclusion, you check out the post-fight press conference. The presser takes place inside Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A tentative time of 10:40 p.m. ET has been set for the press conference. Both Raf…

Once UFC on FOX 26 has reached its conclusion, you check out the post-fight press conference. The presser takes place inside Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A tentative time of 10:40 p.m. ET has been set for the press conference. Both Rafael dos Anjos and Robbie Lawler are expected to attend the presser […]

Rafael dos Anjos Stellar In Decision Victory Over Robbie Lawler

Rafael dos Anjos may have earned himself a welterweight title shot after a dominant display against Robbie Lawler. The stage was set for the main event of UFC on FOX 26. In a supposed welterweight title eliminator, Lawler and dos Anjos did battle. The action took place inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, […]

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Rafael dos Anjos may have earned himself a welterweight title shot after a dominant display against Robbie Lawler.

The stage was set for the main event of UFC on FOX 26. In a supposed welterweight title eliminator, Lawler and dos Anjos did battle. The action took place inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

A body kick got in for dos Anjos early in the opening frame. Lawler connected with a right hook during an exchange. A leg kick landed for dos Anjos. Lawler was off balanced from another leg kick. “Ruthless” moved forward with strikes. Knees to the body in the clinch landed for dos Anjos. Finally, Lawler was able to break free. Lawler had an issue with the clinch position throughout this round. The round ended with the action near the center of the Octagon.

Lawler and dos Anjos traded leather early in the second stanza. A left hand landed for dos Anjos and he blitzed his opponent. He ripped into the body and landed some head strikes. Lawler took the strikes and engaged in the clinch.

A takedown attempt from dos Anjos didn’t go anywhere. Lawler had a kick caught and ate two punches. Lawler threw some strikes, but dos Anjos wrapped him up in a clinch. The round ended with both men just breaking off of the clinch.

A takedown attempt from dos Anjos scored him top control. Lawler got back to his feet quickly. They exchanged strikes in the clinch. A short elbow was there for dos Anjos. Lawler ripped a combination to the body. A short elbow from dos Anjos dropped Lawler. Some hard elbows on the ground found the mark for dos Anjos. The round came to a close shortly after.

The fourth round was underway and dos Anjos connected with two body kicks. Lawler landed a couple of strikes, but he found his back against the fence. Some hard knees to the body landed for dos Anjos. Leg kicks continued to find the target for dos Anjos. He had control of the clinch position. Lawler got in a right hand, but dos Anjos didn’t let up in his pressure. A combination connected for dos Anjos. A flying knee was there for dos Anjos followed by an elbow to end the round.

A left hand found the mark for dos Anjos and he ripped a shot to the body. A takedown was scored by dos Anjos. The action was stood back up and dos Anjos wasted little time in the clinch. Lawler went for short uppercuts before getting out of the clinch. Another flying knee attempt was there for dos Anjos. The final horn sounded to the applause of the fans in attendance.

The decision was clear.

Final Result: Rafael dos Anjos def. Robbie Lawler via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

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Highlights: Josh Emmett Upsets Ricardo Lamas With Jaw-Dropping Knockout

No. 3-ranked UFC featherweight Ricardo Lamas was supposed to possibly be headed for a title shot after he beat late replacement Josh Emmett in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., December 16, 2017) UFC on FOX 26 from the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada, but the late-notice replacement, who filled in for Jose Aldo after […]

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No. 3-ranked UFC featherweight Ricardo Lamas was supposed to possibly be headed for a title shot after he beat late replacement Josh Emmett in the co-main event of tonight’s (Sat., December 16, 2017) UFC on FOX 26 from the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada, but the late-notice replacement, who filled in for Jose Aldo after the former champion filled in to fight for the belt at UFC 218, didn’t quite get the memo.

Even though he missed weight, the Team Alpha Male fighter came out guns blazing, pushing the pace on former title contender Lamas and landing an absolutely perfect left hook after missing with a right that knocked “The Bully” out instantly for one of the biggest upsets of the year at featherweight.

Watch the jaw-dropping finish right here:

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Josh Emmett Dusts Ricardo Lamas In UFC on FOX 26 Co-Headliner

Josh Emmett made a statement in his knockout victory over Ricardo Lamas. Emmett vs. Lamas served as UFC on FOX 26’s co-main event. The featherweights went head-to-head inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This one didn’t last very long and the result was nothing short of stunning. Emmett threw some heavy leather […]

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Josh Emmett made a statement in his knockout victory over Ricardo Lamas.

Emmett vs. Lamas served as UFC on FOX 26’s co-main event. The featherweights went head-to-head inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This one didn’t last very long and the result was nothing short of stunning.

Emmett threw some heavy leather early, but the punches were blocked. A body kick found the mark for Lamas. Emmett kept his opponent honest with heavy hooks. Lamas mixed things up with a body kick into a high kick. A leg kick was there for Lamas. Emett landed a left hook out of nowhere and Lamas was out cold.

Final Result: Josh Emmett def. Ricardo Lamas via KO (Punch) – R1, 4:33

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