UFC San Antonio Bonuses, Live Gate & Attendance Revealed

The UFC San Antonio bonuses, live gate and attendance have been released. UFC San Antonio took place inside the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Headlining the card was a welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and Rafael dos Anjos. Edwards turne…

The UFC San Antonio bonuses, live gate and attendance have been released. UFC San Antonio took place inside the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Headlining the card was a welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and Rafael dos Anjos. Edwards turned in a one-sided performance on his way to a unanimous decision victory. The co-main […]

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Leon Edwards Doesn’t Believe ‘Amateur’ Jorge Masvidal Deserves Title Shot

Leon Edwards made a great case for title contention last night (Sat. July 20, 2019). “Rocky” took home a lopsided unanimous decision over former 155-pound champion Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC San Antonio main event. After the fight, Edwards called out rival Jorge Masvidal to settle their differences inside the Octagon. However, Masvidal told […]

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Leon Edwards made a great case for title contention last night (Sat. July 20, 2019). “Rocky” took home a lopsided unanimous decision over former 155-pound champion Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC San Antonio main event.

After the fight, Edwards called out rival Jorge Masvidal to settle their differences inside the Octagon. However, Masvidal told Edwards to keep his name out of his mouth until his quest for the UFC welterweight title is complete. Masvidal comes off a record-breaking five-second knockout win over Ben Askren.

Speaking after UFC San Antonio last night, Edwards was baffled over talk of Masvidal receiving a title opportunity next. Edwards doesn’t think Masvidal has defeated anyone of note in his past several fights (via MMA Junkie):

“Who has Masvidal beat?” Edwards said. “He beat Ben Askren, Ben Askren has fought nobody. He got a close victory against Robbie (Lawler). Apart from that I couldn’t tell another person who’s he beat that’s a big name.

“He went to China or wherever it was and stacked a 9-0 record, came to the UFC, and then talked a lot of (expletive), and then he got to No. 5 above me, which is weird.”

As for Edwards, he’s now on an eight-fight win streak, the second-longest win streak in the welterweight division behind champion Kamaru Usman’s 10:

“I’m on an eight-fight win streak now and was No. 11, that’s crazy. That’s second most to world champion,” Edwards said. “That’s madness. That shows that it’s not about fights or technique, and it’s not about winning. It’s about talking trash on social media. That’s what gets you up there.”

Edwards was not impressed by “Gamebred’s” win over Askren. In fact, if they fought several more times, Edwards believes things play out much differently:

“I believe Masvidal is an amateur. He has beaten nobody that I can say that he is amazing,” Edwards said. “He did a flying knee against Ben; Ben is an amateur. He’s slow, he’s old, he is a grappler. He’s taken big confidence from it.

“It’s one of those things that, if they fought 10 out of 10 times, that would never happen again. I believe I am better than Masvidal anywhere in the fight, and I’ll get an opportunity to prove it.”

Do you think Masvidal should be competing for a welterweight title in his next fight?

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Leon Edwards Releases Statement Following UFC San Antonio Win

Leon Edwards just had the biggest win of his career. There, in the main event of UFC San Antonio, he beat Rafael dos Anjos by decision, where it will put him into the top-five of the division. Following the huge win, he took to social media to release …

Leon Edwards just had the biggest win of his career. There, in the main event of UFC San Antonio, he beat Rafael dos Anjos by decision, where it will put him into the top-five of the division. Following the huge win, he took to social media to release a statement to his fans. “Thank you […]

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Leon Edwards: Masvidal & Askren Both Amateurs

After an impressive victory over Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC San Antonio main event, Leon Edwards already knew whom he wanted next. In his Octagon interview, Leon Edwards called out Jorge Masvidal for his next fight, but he did not get the response he …

After an impressive victory over Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC San Antonio main event, Leon Edwards already knew whom he wanted next. In his Octagon interview, Leon Edwards called out Jorge Masvidal for his next fight, but he did not get the response he was looking for. Masvidal was unimpressed with Edwards’ unanimous decision […]

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UFC San Antonio Bonuses, Attendance & Gate

Earlier tonight (Sat. July 20, 2019) UFC San Antonio took place from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio crowd turned out for the event with an attendance number of 9,255, hauling in a $841,820.61 gate. There were also some well-deserved post-fight bonuses handed out. In just the second fight of the night, […]

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Earlier tonight (Sat. July 20, 2019) UFC San Antonio took place from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The San Antonio crowd turned out for the event with an attendance number of 9,255, hauling in a $841,820.61 gate. There were also some well-deserved post-fight bonuses handed out.

In just the second fight of the night, bantamweights Mario Bautista and Jin Soo Son went head-to-head. They put on a great contest but Bautista took home the victory via unanimous decision. However, they’ll both be taking home an extra $50,000 for a Fight Of The Night bonus.

Also, Dan Hooker defeated James Vick at lightweight with a vicious first-round knockout. Hooker will take home a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus for his efforts. And finally, co-main event winner Walt Harris pulled off a phenomenal 12-second knockout win over Aleksei Oleinik. He’ll also be taking home a $50,00 Performance Of The Night bonus.

What do you think about the UFC San Antonio bonuses awarded out tonight?

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UFC San Antonio Results: Leon Edwards Out-Classes Rafael dos Anjos

In the main event of UFC San Antonio, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards at welterweight. Round 1: Edwards gets the takedown early. “RDA” throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Edwards maneuvers his way into half guard, but “RDA” is in a favorable location against the cage. “RDA” gets […]

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In the main event of UFC San Antonio, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards at welterweight.

Round 1:

Edwards gets the takedown early. “RDA” throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Edwards maneuvers his way into half guard, but “RDA” is in a favorable location against the cage. “RDA” gets to his feet but Edwards still has the back clinch. Edwards separates with a head kick. Now “RDA” clinches Edwards against the cage but they separate quickly. Edwards lands an inside elbow followed by a left hand. The round comes to an end with another Edwards elbow.

Round 2:

Edwards opens up with a leg kick. A nice jab connects for Edwards. “RDA” is struggling to make anything happen inside. Edwards shoots in on a takedown against the cage. “RDA” separates but eats an inside elbow from Edwards. Dos Anjos pushes Edwards against the cage, but they separate and “RDA” eats a jab.

Dos Anjos is busted open above his eye now. Edwards goes for a roll but “RDA” ends up on top. Edwards is able to get up after a scramble. The round comes to an end.

Round 3:

“RDA” shoots in on a takedown against the cage but Edwards defends nicely. They clinch briefly but Edwards separates with an elbow and follows up with a hook. A very nice combination lands for Edwards. A hard takedown attempt from dos Anjos, but Edwards is able to take control and presses “RDA” against the cage. The referee breaks them up. Edwards lands an uppercut. Another takedown attempt from “RDA” is unsuccessful. The round ends.

Round 4:

Dos Anjos connects with a nice jab but eats a combination from Edwards. Another nice combination connects for Edwards. “RDA” lands a left hand but Edwards responds with a hook. Edwards connects on an overhand left. Dos Anjos connects with a body shot and hook. A huge takedown form Edwards off an overextension from “RDA.” Dos Anjos scrambles to his feet but Edwards is stuck to him. The round comes to an end.

Round 5:

Edwards with a nice leg kick. Some nice body shots connect for dos Anjos inside. “RDA” punches his way inside and goes for a takedown on Edwards. Edwards is too strong for him and takes dominant position. They separate. Edwards tries to take “RDA” down and take his back, but he defends nicely. Dos Anjos uses a kimura attempt to break it up. A nice jab connects for dos Anjos.

A nice left hand connects for dos Anjos, and he follows up with a leg kick. “RDA” is picking up the pace now. A body kick lands for “RDA,” but Edwards catches the leg and hops to the cage for a takedown attempt. He gets the takedown but “RDA” is right back up. “RDA” goes for a flying knee but he’s taken down. The round comes to an end, and that’s the fight.

Official Result: Leon Edwards def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

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