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UFC Ottawa Bonuses: Donald Cerrone & Al Iaquinta Bank An Extra $50K

Earlier tonight (Sat. May 4, 2019) UFC Ottawa went down from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Headlining the preliminary card on ESPN+ was a women’s bantamweight fight between Macy Chiasson and Sarah Moraes. Chiasson picked up the TKO victory in the second round, earning her a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus. […]

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Earlier tonight (Sat. May 4, 2019) UFC Ottawa went down from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Headlining the preliminary card on ESPN+ was a women’s bantamweight fight between Macy Chiasson and Sarah Moraes. Chiasson picked up the TKO victory in the second round, earning her a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus.

Then, at heavyweight, Walt Harris earned a tremendous first-round TKO victory. He made quick work of Serghei Spivac in just 50 seconds, which was also good enough for a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus.

Finally, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Al Iaquinta put on a five round war. Both men landed some big shots, but it was Cerrone who knocked “Ragin” down several times. When it was all said and done, Cerrone earned the unanimous decision victory. However, both men will be taking home a $50,000 Fight Of The Night bonus as well.

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Twitter Reacts To Donald Cerrone Toppling Al Iaquinta At UFC Ottawa

UFC Ottawa went down from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada earlier tonight (Sat. May 4, 2019). In the main event of the night, top-ranked lightweights Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Al Iaquinta went to war. Both men landed some heavy leather inside the cage, but it was “Cowboy” who landed the better of […]

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UFC Ottawa went down from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada earlier tonight (Sat. May 4, 2019).

In the main event of the night, top-ranked lightweights Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Al Iaquinta went to war. Both men landed some heavy leather inside the cage, but it was “Cowboy” who landed the better of the shots, knocking down “Ragin” several times throughout the course of the 25 minutes.

After all five rounds concluded, the judges deemed Cerrone worthy of the unanimous decision victory. It was truly a spectacular performance by the longtime UFC veteran. Check out how the mixed martial arts (MMA) community reacted to the fight on Twitter:

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UFC Ottawa Results: Donald Cerrone Beats Up Al Iaquinta In UFC Ottawa War

Al Iaquinta faced Donald Cerrone tonight in the main event of UFC Ottawa. The anticipated match up did not disappoint. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen. Iaquinta (14-4-1) has just one defeat since September of 2014. That being […]

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Al Iaquinta faced Donald Cerrone tonight in the main event of UFC Ottawa. The anticipated match up did not disappoint.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen.

Iaquinta (14-4-1) has just one defeat since September of 2014. That being his short-notice championship fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223. Should he win, the No. 4 ranked Iaquinta has a legit claim to the next title shot.

As for Cerrone (35-11). The 36-year-old “Cowboy” has never looked better. He has won two straight and three of his last four. A win over Iaquinta could lasso a title shot for Cerrone.

Round One

They touch gloves. Iaquinta comes out with a sidekick. He throws a leg kick and goes to the body. Cerrone answers with a leg kick of his own. Iaquinta wings a right hand that misses. Cerrone buries a body kick. He shoves Iaquinta away. Both men having a hard time finding their range early on. Cerrone faints a knee straight down the middle. Iaquinta clips Cerrone with a right hand. Cerrone throws a head kick up as Iaquinta throws a right hand. Less than a minute to go. Cerrone plots forward and lands a kick but Iaquinta eats it and works for a takedown. The horn sounds.

Round Two

Cerrone lands a leg kick. Iaquinta answers. Iaquinta moves in and lands a one-two. Cerrone goes low and hurts Iaquinta with a leg kick. He drives another kick home. Iaquinta lands a heavy right hand, then a kick. Cerrone pops a jab, Iaquinta with another leg kick. He faints to draw a reaction from Cerrone. Less than two minutes to go. Cerrone drives forward with a one-two. Iaquinta eats a hard thigh kick. The New Yorker doubles up on his jab. He wings a left to the body that misses. He clips Cerrone with a right that wobbles him. The round comes to an end.

Round Three

Iaquinta goes right back to the legs of Cerrone with a kick. Cerrone just misses a head kick. He pumps his jab in the face of Iaquinta. Both men throw leg kicks at the same time. Iaquinta with a fast one-two down the middle. Cerrone answers with a leg kick, then a straight left. Cerrone lands a hard body kick, then goes to back to the legs of Iaquinta. Cerrone throws a front kick out there that just misses. Cerrone lands a left hand. Iaquinta lands a right. A head kick by Cerrone finds its mark. Nice one-two landed by Iaquinta. Cerrone goes high with a kick again. A straight left drops Iaquinta. Cerrone opens up with ground and pound but the horn sounds and saves Iaquinta.

Round Four

Cerrone straight away to the leg kick. Iaquinta eats a front kick. He drops. Cerrone is all over him. He takes his back. Iaquinta defends and gets to his feet. Unreal. Cerrone lands a left hand. Cowboy pumps the jab in the face of Iaquinta. Cerrone with a switch kick to Iaquinta’s head. Iaquinta lands a left hook, then another. Cerrone throws the front kick again. He sneaks an uppercut in behind it. He lands a right, then a left on Iaquinta. The men trade body blows. Cerrone buries a hard leg kick. Cerrone moves forward with a brilliant combo of punches. The round ends with Iaquinta’s face a bloody mess.

Round Five

The fighters touch gloves. Iaquinta moves forward and doubles up his jab. Cerrone lands a leg kick, then another. Iaquinta loops an overhand right hand that misses. Cerrone lands a stiff jab then a leg kick that nearly takes his off his feet. Cerrone walks Iaquinta down and throws a head kick. Iaquinta lands a looping right. Cerrone lands a front kick, Iaquinta counters with a right hook. Cerrone lands a body kick. Iaquinta lands a nice jab. 90 seconds left in the fight. Iaquinta faints a takedown, Cerrone pushes him off and lands a leg kick. Both men open up as the final second’s tick away. Great fight.

Donald Cerrone defeats Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-46)

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UFC Ottawa Highlights: Derek Brunson Outworks Elias Theodorou

Derek Brunson vs. Elias Theodorou went the distance. The two fighters met in a middleweight bout at the UFC Ottawa event from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In an interesting yet tough fight, Brunson earned the unanimous decision …

Derek Brunson vs. Elias Theodorou went the distance. The two fighters met in a middleweight bout at the UFC Ottawa event from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In an interesting yet tough fight, Brunson earned the unanimous decision win. MMA News is providing ongoing coverage of UFC Ottawa.We’ve got you covered with […]

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UFC Ottawa Results: Derek Brunson Outworks Elias Theodorou

UFC Ottawa featured a middleweight match up between Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou as the evening’s co-main event. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen. Brunson (18-7) has dropped his last two fights in a row. The 35-year-old needs […]

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UFC Ottawa featured a middleweight match up between Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou as the evening’s co-main event.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen.

Brunson (18-7) has dropped his last two fights in a row. The 35-year-old needs a win as he has lost four of his last six overall.

As for Theodorou (16-2). “The Spartan” has slowly ascended the middleweight division. He was won three straight with his most recent victory coming over Eryk Anders at UFC 231.

Round One

Brunson takes the center of the Octagon and eats a pair of leg kicks. Theodorou clinches briefly and lands an uppercut. Brunson gets the takedown and quickly takes Theodorou’s back. He goes under the chin with the choke, Theodorou defends and falls backward. Brunson keeps the choke in but Theodorou breaks free and gets back to his feet. Theodorou lands a couple of hard leg kicks. He spins through and throws a back fist. Brunson lands a right but eats a couple more kicks. Theodorou has great movement as usual on the outside. He throws a spinning back fist on the entry but misses Brunson entirely. 20 seconds left in the round. The horn sounds as both fighters dance on the outside.

Round Two

Theodorou throws a spinning head kick and a back fist. Brunson grabs a leg and looks for a takedown. Theodorou defends and cracks Brunson with a right hand. The Canadian is picking apart the American from the outside thus far in this fight. Brunson just can’t figure out Theodorou yet. Brunson can’t get on the inside as Theodorou throws the side kick effectively. Another spinning technique by the Canadian landed. Brunson is not his typical aggressive self here. Theodorou lands a right hand followed by a body kick. Brunson throws a head kick that barely misses its target. Theodorou drives home a body kick as the horn sounds to end round two.

Round Three

Brunson presses forward and throws a right hand. Theodorou lands a kick and retreats. Brunson clinches his hands around Theodorou’s waist and works for a takedown. He slams Theodorou but the Canadian bounces right back up to his feet. Brunson picks up Theodorou with a massive slam and drives him down hard. He takes Theodorou’s back but the Canadian is so hard to control. He gets free and wings a left hand towards Brunson. Brunson lands a left hand, then a knee. 90 seconds left in the fight. Brunson lands a one-two. Theodorou lands a spinning back fist again. Brunson lands again with his left hand. The fighters trade hands as the horn sounds.

Derek Brunson Elias Theodorou via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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UFC Ottawa Highlights: Shane Burgos Edges Out Cub Swanson

Shane Burgos edges out Cub Swanson. The two fighters met in a featherweight bout at the UFC Ottawa event from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. After a close back and forth rock em sock em slugfest, Burgos got the split decision nod….

Shane Burgos edges out Cub Swanson. The two fighters met in a featherweight bout at the UFC Ottawa event from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. After a close back and forth rock em sock em slugfest, Burgos got the split decision nod. MMA News is providing ongoing coverage of UFC Ottawa.We’ve got […]

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