This packed weekend (November 18-19, 2016) gave fight fans an astounding four events from major promotions. With so many fighters in action and bouts being broadcast all day Saturday, you might have missed some. The all-female Invicta FC kicked off the weekend with its 20 The all-female Invicta FC kicked off the weekend with its 20th
This packed weekend (November 18-19, 2016) gave fight fans an astounding four events from major promotions. With so many fighters in action and bouts being broadcast all day Saturday, you might have missed some. The all-female Invicta FC kicked off the weekend with its 20
The all-female Invicta FC kicked off the weekend with its 20th event, capped by two title fights. Then the world’s leading MMA promotion brought us an afternoon offering from Belfast, Northern Ireland, followed immediately by another one 5000 miles away in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Running concurrent to the second UFC card was an event from the second banana of MMA, Bellator. The Viacom-owned promotion trotted out a title fight of its own, pitting two-time champion Michael Chandler against former WEC and UFC king Benson Henderson.
We at LowKick are here to help sift through the debris. Who impressed, who disappointed, and who is just treading water in their respective divisions are the questions that will be considered. Read on for the answers.
UFC Fight Night 99 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. UFC Fight Night 99 took place on Saturday, November 19th at The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The entire event aired on UFC Fight Pass. The prelims started at 12:30 p.m. ET while
UFC Fight Night 99 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. UFC Fight Night 99 took place on Saturday, November 19th at The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The entire event aired on UFC Fight Pass. The prelims started at 12:30 p.m. ET while the main card kicked off at 4 p.m. ET.
Gegard Mousasi ($10,000) vs. Uriah Hall ($10,000) in a middleweight bout was the main event while Ross Pearson ($20,000) vs. Stevie Ray ($2,500) in a lightweight bout was the co-main event. Rounding out the main card was Timothy Johnson ($2,500) vs. Alexander Volkov ($2,500) in a heavyweight bout and Artem Lobov ($2,500) vs. Teruto Ishihara ($2,500) in a featherweight bout. There was a total of 13 bouts featured on this card.
The full UFC payouts include:
Gegard Mousasi: $10,000 def. Uriah Hall: $10,000
Stevie Ray: $2,500 def. Ross Pearson: $20,000
Alexander Volkov: $2,500 def. Timothy Johnson: $2,500
Artem Lobov: $2,500 def. Teruto Ishihara: $2,500
Jack Marshman: $2,500 def. Magnus Cedenblad: $5,000
Kyoji Horiguchi: $5,000 def. Ali Bagautinov: $5,000
Kevin Lee: $5,000 def. Magomed Mustafaev: $2,500
Amanda Cooper: $2,500 def. Anna Elmose: $2,500
Justin Ledet: $2,500 def. Mark Godbeer: $2,500
Zak Cummings: $5,000 def. Alexander Yakovlev: $5,000
Marion Reneau: $2,500 def. Milana Dudieva: $2,500
Brett Johns: $2,500 def. Kwan Ho Kwak: $2,500
Abdul Razak Alhassan: $2,500 def. Charlie Ward: $2,500
There was a ton of mixed martial arts action this weekend, as the UFC hosted two cards yesterday (Nov. 19, 2016), while Bellator hosted one of their own as well. UFC Fight Night 99 took place first from Belfast Ireland, while UFC Fight Night 100 and Bellator 165 took place in the evening. UFC Belfast
There was a ton of mixed martial arts action this weekend, as the UFC hosted two cards yesterday (Nov. 19, 2016), while Bellator hosted one of their own as well. UFC Fight Night 99 took place first from Belfast Ireland, while UFC Fight Night 100 and Bellator 165 took place in the evening.
UFC Belfast was headlined by a rematch between Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall, while UFC Fight Night 100 was headlined by a rematch between Ryan Bader and Antonio Nogueira. Bellator 165, on the other hand, played host to a lightweight title fight between Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson.
Let’s take a look at the biggest winners and losers from this weekend’s events:
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Winner: Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader’s rematch with Antonio Nogueira in the main event of last night’s UFC Fight Night 100 from Brazil marked the last fight on his current contract with the UFC, and he made a statement for sure, stopping “Lil’ Nog” in the third round of their bout.
With the win, Bader kept himself relevant within the scarce 205-pound division and gave himself leverage in terms of free agency. Coming off of an impressive victory, “Darth” may have an easier time negotiating with the UFC, and if not, he may be able to find himself a lucrative deal with another promotion.
UFC Fight Night 99 is here, and it goes down tomorrow (November 19th) from The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The entire event airs on UFC Fight Pass. The prelims start at 12:30 p.m. ET while the main card kicks off at 4 p.m. ET. Gegard Mousasi vs. Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout
UFC Fight Night 99 is here, and it goes down tomorrow (November 19th) from The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The entire event airs on UFC Fight Pass. The prelims start at 12:30 p.m. ET while the main card kicks off at 4 p.m. ET.
Gegard Mousasi vs. Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout is the main event while Ross Pearson vs. Stevie Ray in a lightweight bout is the co-main event. Rounding out the main card is Timothy Johnson vs. Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout and Artem Lobov vs. Teruto Ishihara in a featherweight bout. There is a total of 13 bouts featured on this card.
Here are the full UFC Fight Night 99 betting odds courtesy of BigOnSports:
The UFC will look to continue the momentum of last week’s blockbuster UFC 205 with a doubleheader of events on foreign soil this weekend, with the first event, UFC Fight Night 99, going down in Belfast. Veteran middleweights Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall will face off in a main event rematch of their shocking first
The UFC will look to continue the momentum of last week’s blockbuster UFC 205 with a doubleheader of events on foreign soil this weekend, with the first event, UFC Fight Night 99, going down in Belfast.
Veteran middleweights Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall will face off in a main event rematch of their shocking first bout at UFC Japan last year, where Hall knocked out the stalwart former Strikeforce champ with a monstrous spinning heel kick followed by a flying knee. “The Dreamcatcher” has been fighting like a man possessed ever since, however, while Hall has dropped two straight to surging competitors Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson.
In the co-main, longtime UFC mainstay Ross Pearson will fight Scotland’s Stevie Ray. Find out who we picked to win the main events of UFC Fight Night 99:
Gegard Mousasi vs. Uriah Hall:
Mike Drahota:
The first fight between these two drastically different fighters left me with my jaw agape just like everyone who watched it, and Hall flashed one of those elusive moments of just how dangerous his unique striking skill can be. Aside from his flashy arsenal of tools, Mousasi brings a more reserved boxing attack and a wholly dangerous ground game as well, making him the far more well rounded fighter.
‘The Dreamcatcher’ comes in a huge -525 favorite according to BigOnSports.com, a surprising line considering how Hall brutally beat him in their first meeting. Yet Mousasi has been on fire as of late, defeating three straight strong contenders. I think he uses his jab to work his way inside of Hall’ kicks, taking the fight to the ground for the win. Mousasi by first round submission (rear-naked choke).
Rory Kernaghan:
This is a tough one to call, with both men experiencing highs and lows inn their respective careers. Uriah Hall smashed Gegard Mousasi last time out, but ‘The Dreamcatcher’ has been rampant since then. My gut tells me experience will win the day in this fight, Mousasi by submission.
Mike Henken:
Hall is obviously an explosive striker with legitimate finishing ability, and he may have a slight mental advantage here given the fact that brutally knocked out Mousasi back in September 2015. With that being said, however, I feel as if Mousasi is the far superior fighter. The Dutchman possesses a high-level kickboxing background and a strong submission game that is, at times, over looked. I expect him to be more cautious on the feet this time around before taking the fight to the canvas and finishing Hall off there. Mousasi by second-round submission.
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Ross Pearson vs. Stevie Ray:
Mike Drahota:
This fight is a close match-up in my opinion, as Ray will certainly be motivated by the hometown crowd while Pearson is a tough out regardless if he’s largely alternated wins and losses in the last several years. ‘The Real Deal’ has his back up against the wall after two losses, and Ray is hungry to bounce back from his first UFC loss in four fights. The odds are matched evenly at -110 for each fighter according to BIgOnSports.com, and I expect the Scottish fighter to edge out a slight upset in Belfast. Ray by split decision.
Rory Kernaghan:
Ross Pearson has proved to be a tough nut to crack in the past, but Stevie Ray has looked promising in his young UFC career. Keeping in line with the main event, I feel Ross Pearson has the edge in experience, and I like his boxing in this pairing. Look for nice footwork and big body shots en route to a decision win for Pearson.
Mike Henken:
Pearson is a battle-tested, durable veteran with well-rounded skills, but he’s hit some rough times as of late, losing three of his last four bouts. Ray is also coming off of a loss, but prior to that he had won an impressive five straight. This is a pick ‘em fight for me, but I feel as if the younger “Braveheart” will outlast his veteran foe in this bout. Ray by unanimous decision.
Gegard Mousasi respects Uriah Hall and what he has done inside the Octagon and cage.
In fact, Mousasi even likes his fellow middleweight.
Nevertheless, the former Strikeforce champion wants redemption for a 2015 loss to Hall when they collide Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 99.
“I’ve trained for him before so this time I just made some little adjustments,” he said. “I have a slightly different game plan and I’m ready to fight. This is nothing personal.
“He is a nice guy; I have nothing against him. I respect him for giving me the rematch. He won the first fight fair and square but now I can settle the score.”
Since the loss to Hall, Mousasi (40-6-2) has won three consecutive fights, including back-to-back finishes of Vitor Belfort and Thiago Santos. He also downed Thales Leites this year via decision and is 5-1 over his last six.
UFC Fight Night 99 airs entirely on UFC Fight Pass from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Gegard Mousasi respects Uriah Hall and what he has done inside the Octagon and cage.
In fact, Mousasi even likes his fellow middleweight.
Nevertheless, the former Strikeforce champion wants redemption for a 2015 loss to Hall when they collide Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 99.
“I’ve trained for him before so this time I just made some little adjustments,” he said. “I have a slightly different game plan and I’m ready to fight. This is nothing personal.
“He is a nice guy; I have nothing against him. I respect him for giving me the rematch. He won the first fight fair and square but now I can settle the score.”
Since the loss to Hall, Mousasi (40-6-2) has won three consecutive fights, including back-to-back finishes of Vitor Belfort and Thiago Santos. He also downed Thales Leites this year via decision and is 5-1 over his last six.
UFC Fight Night 99 airs entirely on UFC Fight Pass from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
