Tag: UFC Vegas 21

Jamahal Hill Foreshadowed Leon Edwards’ Fight-Ending Eye Poke During Fight

It would appear light heavyweight standout Jamahal Hill foresaw issues in the main event at UFC Vegas 21. The event topped by Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards dominated headlines as fans were unsure if the Englishman could perform to his abilities after…

It would appear light heavyweight standout Jamahal Hill foresaw issues in the main event at UFC Vegas 21. The event topped by Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards dominated headlines as fans were unsure if the Englishman could perform to his abilities after a nasty bout with COVID-19. While much attention was given to Edwards about […]

Dan Ige Knows He Has The Power To Knock Anyone Out Following Win Over Gavin Tucker

IgeDan Ige wasn’t surprised one bit with his knockout win over Gavin Tucker. Ige took on Tucker in a featherweight bout on the main card of UFC Vegas 21 last night. Although he was a slight favorite going into the bout, many observers felt Tucker — who was 13-1 going into the contest — had […]

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Dan Ige wasn’t surprised one bit with his knockout win over Gavin Tucker.

Ige took on Tucker in a featherweight bout on the main card of UFC Vegas 21 last night. Although he was a slight favorite going into the bout, many observers felt Tucker — who was 13-1 going into the contest — had more than enough skill to come out with the victory.

It took just 22 seconds for that to go down the drain as Ige caught the Canadian with a sniper right hand to get the first-round knockout victory.

As a result, the featherweight contender returned to the win column and also made it seven wins in his last eight outings. And while it was his first clean knockout win in the UFC, Ige knew he always had the power to end fights that way.

“I definitely knew that I possess the power,” Ige said at the post-fight news conference (via MMA Junkie). “I possess the power to knock anyone out. It’s just timing, accuracy, and landing the shot.

“But definitely, and I said it in the press conference before, you know, ‘Fight of the Night’ for me that’s disrespectful. I want a ‘Performance of the Night.’ I don’t want to have a close fight with someone. I don’t want to take unnecessary punishment or damage. I want to go out there, finish fights and get clean kills, and that’s what I did tonight.”

As for who he wants next? The Hawaiian called out The Korean Zombie in his post-fight interview. But in reality, he’s ready to face anyone.

“I mentioned the ‘Korean Zombie,’ but honestly, I’ll fight anyone,” Ige added. “Dana said it, ‘This guy will fight anyone,’ and he wasn’t lying. I risked my ranking tonight against an up-and-coming killer. Yeah, I’m here to fight anyone.”

Who do you think Ige should fight next?

Eryk Anders Apologizes To Darren Stewart for Illegal Knee at UFC Vegas 21

Eryk AndersAfter landing an illegal knee during their UFC Vegas 21 bout on Saturday, UFC middleweight Eryk Anders took to social media to apologize to opponent Darren Stewart for the error. Referee Herb Dean ruled the fight a No Decision after Anders landed an illegal knee following a knockdown of Stewart late in the first round. […]

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After landing an illegal knee during their UFC Vegas 21 bout on Saturday, UFC middleweight Eryk Anders took to social media to apologize to opponent Darren Stewart for the error.

Referee Herb Dean ruled the fight a No Decision after Anders landed an illegal knee following a knockdown of Stewart late in the first round. It was an unfortunate end to a quick turnaround for Anders after struggling to counter Stewart earlier in the fight.

“I’m tremendously disappointed,” Anders said in his post-fight press conference. “I sacrificed a lot for this camp, it was the best weight cut I’ve ever had and was a complete lapse of judgment in the heat of the moment.”

After landing the illegal knee, there was a break in the action to evaluate Stewart’s condition. Although Stewart wanted to keep the fight going, the responding doctor overruled and the bout was called off.

UFC Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner said afterward that the No Decision in the Anders-Stewart fight was due to the fight not lasting two full rounds, along with the knee being determined as accidental.

Both fighters came into the bout with something to prove in the UFC’s Middleweight division. Anders made his return to the octagon after a 10-month hiatus following his loss to Krzysztof Jotko, while Stewart looked to rebound after a close split-decision loss to rising star Kevin Holland.

The conversation over illegal knees in Mixed Martial Arts has skyrocketed after the abrupt ending to Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 last Saturday.

It is unclear at the moment what is next for both middleweights following the anticlimactic ending to their bout. The UFC brass could schedule an immediate rematch between Anders and Stewart, or continue to move the talent-rich Middleweight division forward.

Do you feel the correct decision was made to rule the fight a No Decision? What do you think is next for Eryk Anders and Darren Stewart?

Ryan Spann Reflects On Vengeful UFC Vegas 21 Win Against Cirkunov

After Ryan Spann demolished fellow light heavyweight Misha Cirkunov in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 21, he implied that a hint of revenge was in the air. Following a devastating first-round knockout to the rising star Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 11, S…

After Ryan Spann demolished fellow light heavyweight Misha Cirkunov in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 21, he implied that a hint of revenge was in the air. Following a devastating first-round knockout to the rising star Johnny Walker at UFC Vegas 11, Spann understood adjustments were necessary and especially sought revenge against Walker and […]

Belal Muhammad Fires Back After Leon Edwards Calls For Next Title Shot

Muhammad EdwardsBelal Muhammad ripped into Leon Edwards for wanting a title shot. Edwards was looking to make it nine wins in a row to finally earn his shot at the welterweight title with a victory over Muhammad in the UFC Vegas 21 headliner last night. However, it didn’t end up panning that way as Edwards unintentionally […]

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Belal Muhammad ripped into Leon Edwards for wanting a title shot.

Edwards was looking to make it nine wins in a row to finally earn his shot at the welterweight title with a victory over Muhammad in the UFC Vegas 21 headliner last night.

However, it didn’t end up panning that way as Edwards unintentionally poked Muhammad in the eye in the early stages of the second round.

Muhammad was clearly in pain and agony with referee Herb Dean later calling the fight off as it was ruled a no contest.

While Edwards was heartbroken at how the fight went — especially as he looked good in the first round — he was adamant in wanting a title shot next and had no plans on running things back with Muhammad.

Muhammad — who fortunately had no permanent damage to his eye — was taken aback by those comments as he feels there is no other choice than to have an immediate rematch.

“Never saw someone act so tough after poking someone in the eye the fight was just getting goin and if your satisfied to end it on that note your soft you ain’t getting a title fight off that I took the fight on 3 week notice and came to fight run it back @ufc“

With Kamaru Usman expected to defend his title against Jorge Masvidal next and Colby Covington seemingly having no interest in fighting Edwards, it’s possible a rematch with Muhammad could be on the cards.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens next week.

Do you think there should be an immediate rematch?

UFC Vegas 21 Bonuses – Four Fighters Pocket An Extra $50,000

UFC Vegas 21UFC Vegas 21 was a night full of memorable moments which included several highlight-reel knockouts. It seemed like the UFC brass had a tough choice of deciding exactly who would get $50,000 in bonus money, so they’ve awarded four fighters with Performance of the Night cheques. Matthew Semelsberger pocketed himself an extra $50k in the […]

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UFC Vegas 21 was a night full of memorable moments which included several highlight-reel knockouts. It seemed like the UFC brass had a tough choice of deciding exactly who would get $50,000 in bonus money, so they’ve awarded four fighters with Performance of the Night cheques.

Matthew Semelsberger pocketed himself an extra $50k in the first fight of the night. He scored a super impressive sixteen-second KO of Jason Witt to continue his perfect start to life in the UFC.

Davey Grant picked up a second consecutive highlight-reel knockout against Jonathan Martinez. The Englishman was a significant underdog in the fight and was facing defeat when he was dropped in round one. In the second Grant rallied and was able to score a one-punch knockout on his heavily favoured opponent. He’ll be rewarded for his efforts with an extra $50,000.

Dan Ige got the third bonus cheque at UFC Vegas 21. ‘Dynamite’ was looking to bounce back from loss to Calvin Kattar and did so in style. Ige dropped and stopped Gavin Tucker with the first punch he landed. Just 22 seconds was all it took for Ige to get back in the win column and pocket a cool $50,000.

Ryan Spann was the final fighter to get Performance of the Night. The light-heavyweight made quick work of a tough opponent in Misha Cirkunov at UFC Vegas 21.

Do you think the right people go bonuses at UFC Vegas 21?