TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Komisi Atletik Negara Bagian Nevada (NSAC) merilis bayaran resmi yang diterima Conor McGregor dan Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone pada hari ini dalam duel akbar McGregor vs Cowboy. Duel MMA antara petarung populer asal Irlandia dan AS itu merupakan bagian dari pementasan UFC 246 di T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Sabtu 18 Januari 2020 atau Minggu pagi WIB.
Selain McGregor vs Cowboy Cerrone, ada 10 laga lain yang menjadi partai pembuka duel MMA terakbar di awal 2020 tersebut. McGregor vs Cerrone sendiri akan digelar di kelas welter sebanyak 5 ronde, dan merupakan comeback The Notorious yang vakum dari oktago selama 15 bulan.
Daftar yang dirilis NSAC hanya merupakan bayaran yang diterima para petarung dalam duel yang mereka lakoni. Pemasukan-pemasukan seperti persentase sponsor dan pembagian hasil dari keuntungan lain tidak termasuk dalam daftar penghasilan yang dirilis NSAC bagi para petarung di UFC 246.
Berikut adalah daftar bayaran petarung dalam UFC 246:
1. Conor McGregor US$ 3 juta (tanpa bonus) vs Donald Cerrone US$ 200 ribu (bonus menang US$ 200 ribu)
2. Holly Holm US$ 150 ribu (bonus menang US$ 50 ribu) vs Raquel Pennington US$ 63 ribu (bonus menang US$ 63 ribu)
3. Aleksei Oleinik US$ 75 ribu (bonus menang US$ 75 ribu) vs Maurice Greene US$ 30 ribu (bonus menang US$ 30 ribu)
4. Brian Kelleher US$ 23 ribu (bonus menang US$ 23 ribu) vs Ode Osborne US$ 10 ribu (US$ 10 ribu)
5. Anthony Pettis US$ 155 ribu (bonus menang US$ 155 ribu) vs Diego Ferreira US$ 50 ribu (bonus menang US$ 50 ribu)
6. Roxanne Modafferi US$ 31 ribu (bonus menang US$ 31 ribu) vs Maycee Barber US$ 29 ribu (bonus menang US$ 29 ribu)
7. Andre Fili US$ 55 ribu (bonus menang US$ 55 ribu) vs Sodiq Yusuff US$ 27 ribu (bonus US$ 27 ribu)
8. Tim Elliot US$ 31 ribu (bonus menang US$ 31 ribu) vs Askar Askarov US$ 10 ribu (bonus menang US$ 10 ribu)
9. Drew Dober US$ 55 ribu (bonus menang US$ 55 ribu) vs Nasrat Haqparast US$ 25 ribu (bonus menang US$ 25 ribu)
10. Aleksa Camur US$ 10 ribu (bonus menang US$ 10 ribu) vs Justin Ledet US$ 20 ribu (bonus menang US$ 20 ribu)
11. Sabina Mazo US$ 12 ribu (bonus menang US$ 12 ribu) vs JJ Aldrich US$ 30 ribu (bonus menang US$ 30 ribu)
Duel Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone dapat ditonton langsung di Indonesia melalui kanal Fox Sports di televisi berbayar pada Minggu 19 Januari pukul 10.00 WIB.
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INFOGRAFIS: Tale of The Tape McGregor vs Cerrone Cowboy
INFOGRAFIS: Tale of The Tape McGregor vs Cerrone Cowboy
TEMPO.CO , Jakarta - Duel Conor McGergor vs Donald Cerrone akhir pekan ini diklaim bakal menghasilkan US$ 80 juta. Jumlah itu setara Rp 1,1 triliun. McGregor akan melakoni duel di kelas welter non gelar sebanyak 3 ronde melawan petarung MMA veteran asal AS, Cerrone. Duel itu dikemas dalam pergelaran UFC 246, yang akan dihelat di MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas pada Sabtu malam 18 Januari 2020 atau Minggu pagi di Indonesia. Jumlah bayaran yang disebutkan bintang MMA asal Irlandia itu mengejutkan, sebab UFC sebagai promotor pernah menyatakan bahwa McGregor akan menerima US$ 5 juta atau sekitar Rp 68 miliar dari duel kontra Cerrone. “Saya sangat yakin duel lawan Donald akan mendatangkan uang yang sangat besar. Mungkin akan menjadi yang terbesar dalam sejarah MMA di dunia,” kata McGregor dalam wawancara dengan ESPN.
“Yah, sebutlah angkanya bakal mencapai US$ 80 juta. Saya perkirakan sebesar itu,” lanjut McGregor. Besaran angka yang mencapai Rp 1 triliun itu disebutkan tak hanya dari bayaran duel. McGregor akan memdapatkan persentase dari penjualan siaran televisi bayar per tayang, sponsor, penjualan cendera mata, dan pos-pos pemasukan lain seperti hunian hotel dan pasar taruhan. McGregor bahkan mengklaim bahwa uang yang dia terima dari duel lawan Cerrone lebih besar dari saat menghadapi Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor menyebutkan bahwa dia mendapatkan pemasukan total US$ 50 juta atau Rp 683 miliar dari duel UFC 229 kontra Khabib di Las Vegas yang digelar 6 Oktober 2018. Donald Cerrone sendiri disebutkan bakal dibayar US$ 2 juta, atau sekitar Rp 27,3 miliar dari duel kontra Conor McGregor. Jumlah tersebut menjadi rekor bayaran bagi Cerrone, yang dijuluki Cowboy. ESPN | MMA MANIA
UFC - Conor McGregor akan kembali naik ring di ajang Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) di 2020 ini.
Kali ini, petarung seni bela diri campuran alias MMA (mixed martial art) berjuluk The Notorious itu akan menghadapi Donald Cerrone .
Conor McGregor akan melakoni laga bertajuk comeback kala melawan Donald Cerrone di T-Mobile Arena , Las Vegas, Amerika Serikat, Sabtu (18/1/2020).
Menjelang UFC 246, Conor McGregor tak ingin mengulang kesalahan di masa lalu dengan sering minum alkohol sebelum pertandingan.
Sebelumnya, Conor McGregor tak pernah menggelar perkelahian pasca menerima kekalahan dari Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Saat itu, petarung Irlandia Utara ini menerima kekalahan dari Khabib Nurmagomedov melalui kuncian di UFC 229, Oktober 2018 silam.
McGregor sebelum ini pernah mengutarakan alasan kekalahannya dari Nurmagomedov.
Menurutnya, situasi di ruang gantinya bersama pelatih-pelatihnya membuat dia tak konsentrasi bertanding kontra petarung Rusia tersebut.
Hal itu telah menjadi pelajaran bagi McGregor untuk tidak mengulangi kesalahan di masa lampau.
Baru-baru ini, dia mengutarakan faktor penyebab kekalahannya dari Nurmagomedov.
Aleksei Oleinik won his 58th fight as a professional.
Russia’s Aleksei Oleinik defeated Minnesota’s Maurice Greene by second-round submission, giving the 42-year-old an astonishing 58 wins as a professional mixed martial artist.
The two heavyweights spent a lot of time on the canvas, where Oleinik, nicknamed The Boa Constrictor, preferred to fight.
By midway through Round 2, both men looked exhausted, and wound up pretzeled together near the fence before Oleinik trapped Greene in an arm bar.
The victory ends a two-fight losing streak for Oleinik, while Greene has now lost two straight.
Tom Brady is among the celebrities watching.
A series of celebrity sightings at U.F.C. 246 turned up one fairly unusual spectator for this time of year: N.F.L. quarterback Tom Brady, on the eve of football’s conference championship games.
CONOR McGREGOR is making his Octagon return at UFC 246 tonight against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.
The Notorious, 31, has been out of action since October 2018 when he was convincingly beaten by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
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Tom Brady was in attendance at UFC 246 and received a mixed reception at best. The New England Patriots quarterback was booed by fans when he was shown on the big screen before Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.
Kamaru Usman has Twitter hacked with x-rated attack on Conor McGregor
Fellow NFL star Baker Mayfield was pictured in attendance, but was avoided by the cameras inside the arena.
Brady is a good friend of UFC president Dana White, and was caught on camera greeting the official upon his arrival.
The 43-year-old arrived just after Anthony Pettis’ defeat against Carlos Diego Ferreira on the undercard.
The former UFC lightweight champion was stopped in the second round via submission.
MCGREGOR vs COWBOY LIVE: UFC 246 UPDATES AND RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC 246 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
UFC 246 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+.
In the main event, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor (21-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) returns after 15 months away to take on Donald Cerrone (36-13 MMA, 23-10 UFC) in a welterweight bout. In the co-feature, former women’s bantamweight champ Holly Holm (12-5 MMA, 5-5 UFC) meets Raquel Pennington (10-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC).
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET for the UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+ prelims, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN, and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on pay-per-view.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 246 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway), Mike Bohn (@mikebohnmma) and John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) on Twitter.
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Holly Holm vs. Raquel Pennington
Round 1 – Pennington misses on an early low kick. Holm leaning heavy on her front leg. Pennington tries a Superman punch but comes up short. Holm kicks the lead leg. Pennington in the center and rushes forward with a flurry. As usual, Holm very active in her movement. She rushes forward with a flurry that partially lands. Pennington drives forward with punches, and Holm slips a bit but grabs a clinch and pushes her to the fence. Pennington defends with her back to the cage, using a wide stance to stay upright. Holm sneaks in a few short punches, but noting too serious. She keeps her head position inside and her opponent trapped against the fence. Pennington trying to sneak in a few knees, but nothing too big landing there, either. Holm happy to keep control here, even as the crowd gets a little restless. One minute left. Holm punching enough for referee Jason Herzog’s liking, and we stay here. Pennington briefly circles off the fence, but Holm reverses. Pennington switches again, but Holm grabs her neck as she defends. Bell sounds, and MMA Junkie gives it to Holm, 10-9.
Round 2 – Pennington walking forward, looking to pressure. Holm with a front kick that misses. She’s trying to avoid her opponent’s charges. Pennington scores with a low kick. She’s holding the center, but Holm able to grab her and again walk her all the way over to the fence. Double underhooks for Holm against the cage. She lets go on the right side in favor of punching a bit. Pennington still defending well and staying upright. She spins off the cage, but Holm turns it around again almost instantly. Both have bodylocks, and Pennington again battles her way off the fence, but Holm switches it back in her favor almost instantly. Crowd boos loudly with two minutes left. Pennington grabs a Thai clinch and delivers a few knees in the middle. Holm answers with a few punches. She again grabs the clinch and drives the action to the fence. Pennington with a few short punches inside, but there’s really not much there. Less than a minute. Holm with a nice knee inside, but Pennington answers. Crowd not digging this fight at all. More boos. Holm moves back to the center in the final seconds. She throws a side kick before Pennington pushes her to the fence. Round ends, and MMA Junkie gives it again to Holm, 10-9.
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Records: Holly Holm (12-5 MMA, 5-5 UFC), Raquel Pennington (10-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC)
Division: Women’s bantamweight
Rankings: Pennington No. 5, Holm No. 10
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Jason Herzog
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J.J. Aldrich vs. Sabina Mazo
Round 1 – Aldrich circling left on the outside, and Mazo misses an early low kick. Aldrich continues circling and reaches out with two punches that land up top. Aldrich with non-stop movement to the side, then she jumps in and out of range when she’s ready. Mazo looking to counter, but Aldrich moving well. Mazo trying to load up on her famed kicks, but Aldrich is immediately punching over the top anytime she sees it building. Mazo kicks to the body, but Aldrich answers with three punches up top. Her corner yells out their approval. Mazo turns to her hands and lands a few quick punches up top. Less than two minutes. Anytime Mazo even teases a kick, Aldrich unleashes punches. The straight left hand lands clean. Mazo having success with her hands when she sticks to boxing. Aldrich clearly focused on taking advantage of her opponent’s kicking tendencies. They strike until the end, and MMA Junkie gives the first to Aldrich, 10-9.
Round 2 – Both women start quickly. Mazo again holding the center, but this time she’s pressing with her punches. Aldrich answering, so they’re trading in close quarters to open. Aldrich having more success when she creates space, then dives into range. Mazo impressing when she keeps the pressure high. Mazo kicking the legs a bit at the end of combinations, preventing the easy counters we saw to start. Mazo with a sneaky knee as Aldrich steps inside. Mazo with the volume now, and she continues to keep her kicks at the end of punches. Aldrich is having some success with her powerful strikes, and Mazo’s nose is bleeding late in the frame. Mazo grabs a Thai clinch. Aldrich trying to punch her way out of it, but Mazo lands a few knees inside. Late high kick scores for Mazo. Another good round. MMA Junkie leans toward Mazo, 10-9.
Round 3 – The action again starts quickly. Mazo goes back to the clinch. This time she drives the action to the fence and wraps the body. Aldrich able to spin to the outside, but Mazo reverses again and breaks free. Mazo holding the center and looking to pressure. Blood still streaming from her nose, but Aldrich’s is busted up now, as well. Both women are having moments of success, but Mazo seems to have the volume. She presses forward and back into another Thai clinch. Knees land clean. inside. She’s driving to the body and sneaking them up high, as well. Aldrich looks tired halfway through the round. Mazo maintaining the position, and she is clearly in control right now. The knees aren’t devastating, but she’s scoring points. With 80 seconds left, referee Chris Tognoni calls for a restart. Aldrich needs to capitalize, and she comes out swinging. Her white shirt is covered in blood. She lands a few big punches, but Mazo counters. Knee from Mazo forces Aldrich to back away and reset. Mazo lays out a few kicks to close. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Mazo, 10-9, and awards her the fight 29-28.
Result: Sabina Mazo def. J.J. Aldrich via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Photos: Sabina Mazo vs. J.J. Aldrich photos
Records: J.J. Aldrich (8-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC), Sabina Mazo (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Judging: Chris Lee (28-29, giving Aldrich rounds 1 and 2), Adelaide Byrd (29-28, giving Mazo rounds 2 and 3), Junichiro Kamijo (29-28, giving Mazo rounds 2 and 3)
Aleksa Camur vs. Justin Ledet
Round 1 – Camur takes the center and misses on an early low kick. Ledet with his hands high on the outside. Camur looks ready to press early and misses a big right hand over the top. A high kick whiffs, as well. Ledet patient to start. He settles and throws out a double jab. Another jab scores, and a big right just misses. Camur trying to swing back with heavy leather, but he eats a counter. Ledet smiling a bit as they exchange punches. Ledet’s straight punches are quicker to the mark, but Camur’s power is unquestionable. Camur with a big right to the body. He misses on an uppercut and moves to the clinch. Nothing there, so he backs away. Less than two minutes. Ledet goes back to the jab. Camur seems to be settling down a bit. He misses on a big spinning kick high. Ledet showing solid movement and that stiff jab. Camur scores with a jab. Ledet trying to add the power shot behind it. Round ends on the feet, and MMA Junkie leans toward Ledet, 10-9.
Round 2 – Camur high kick blocked. Ledet continues to lead with the jab. He moves inside briefly and wants to think takedown, but it’s not there. Ledet scores with a right hand. Camur turns to the legs and scores a few low kicks. Camur pushes back inside and lands a few shots from the clinch before backing away. Camur throws everything with power, though he does take a deep breath a few minutes into the round. Camur lands a few. big punches up top, but Ledet answers. They’re both talking and smiling a bit. Ledet jabs but gets caught by a low kick in return. Camur with another right to the body. Camur with a jab, but Ledet answers with a nice left hand that seems to briefly stun his opponent. Camur resets and recovers. He punches his way into a clinch. Couple of short strikes land clean for Camur. He backs away briefly and rifles off punches before moving into the clinch again. They finish there, and MMA Junkie gives it to Camur, 10-9.
Round 3 – Ledet sticking to the jab. Camur moving well to start the third. He still is throwing everything with power. Ledet misses on a bog left hand. He’s pressing now, but Camur is showing since movement to evade the big strikes. Big left hand for Camur. He moves back to the clinch again. Again he controls from here with relative ease, scoring with a few shots to the body. Ledet eventually presses off the fence, and we reset in the middle. Halfway through. Left hand lands for Ledet. Camur kicks to the body. He continues to chop at the legs, as well. Ledet holding the center. He scores with the jab. Camur with a left hand over the top. Final minute, and Camur trying to load up. Ledet with the jab, then the two-punch combination. Camur with a takedown to close, but it’s in the very final seconds. He finishes on top. Close round. MMA Junkie leans toward Camur, 10-9, awarding him the fight 29-28.
Result: Aleksa Camur def. Justin Ledet via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: Aleksa Camur vs. Justin Ledet photos
Records: Aleksa Camur (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Justin Ledet (9-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging: Derek Cleary (29-28, giving Camur rounds 1 and 3), Ron McCarthy (30-27), Tony Weeks (30-27)
Drew Dober vs. Nasrat Haqparast
Round 1 – Haqparast circling left on the outside. Both men light on their feet. Haqparast misses with a hue left hand over the top. Dober with a jab and then bounces out of tange. Haqparast rushes forward with a flurry, but Dober counters well. Haqparast aggressive, but Dober catches him with a clean left hand to the chin. Haqparast stumbles to the canvas. Dober rushes on top and starts firing big punches from the dominant spot. Referee Mark Smtih gives Haqparast every chance to recover, but this is over. Impressive stuff from Dober.
Result: Drew Dober def. Nasrat Haqparast via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:10
Recap: UFC 246 video: Drew Dober violently pounds out Nasrat Haqparast
Photos: Drew Dober vs. Nasrat Haqparast photos
Records: Drew Dober (22-9 MMA, 8-5 UFC), Nasrat Haqparast (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Mark Smith
Askar Askarov vs. Tim Elliott
Round 1 – Elliott in the center and switching stances. He kicks the legs a bit to start. Askarov fakes a knee and misses a low kick. Elliott moving well, creating angles, but it’s Askarov that lands the first clean combination of punches. Elliott with his trademark movement, but Askarov finds the chin. Elliott showboats a bit and asks for more. Askarov obliges and stuns him on the feet with a clean right hand. Askarov shoots forward on a wobbled opponent and brings him to the floor. Elliott seems to have recovered well, but Askarov is on top in half-guard and trying to set up an arm triangle. Not there, but Askarov maintains head control with the left arm. Elliott reaches up with his open left arm to try and counter, and Askarov lets go. He backs away and scrambles for position, avoiding a few upkicks before driving back down. One minute remains. Askarov not doing a ton with the positioning, but he’s clearly in control. At the close of the round, he does posture up and punch a few times. MMA Junkie gives the first to Askarov, 10-9.
Round 2 – Elliott again moving well. Askarov with a nice right hand to start, and Elliott shoots from range. He comes up short, but he is able to latch on and throw Askarov to the floor. Elliott tries to grab the neck, but it’s not there, so they return to the feet. Askarov quickly into the clinch. Elliott works against the fence. It’s a battle for position, and he’s finally able to work free. Askarov again with a nice right hand on the feet. Elliott battles back by getting the clinch and scores another clean toss to the floor but can’t keep the fight there. He persists, though, and yet another throw seems him get to top position. Askarov briefly threatens from there with an armbar, but Elliott pulls free. Askarov stays active on his back, adjusting to a potential triangle. Elliott feels it and is able to slide past the legs. Askarov recovers to guard, then gets to his knees and back to his feet in the final minute. Askarov lands a few more clean right hands on the feet. Elliott wants a takedown, but it’s not there. Close round, but MMA Junkie leans toward Askarov, 10-9, despite Elliott’s top position.
Round 3 – Askarov seems the fresher man. Still, Elliott is moving side to side, switching stances and looking for options. Askarov with more success on the feet, and Elliott again waves him in for more. Askarov so accurate with his strikes. Elliott tires to grab the head, but Askarov pulls away. Elliott rattles off a few punches to the body. Askarov wants a takedown, but Elliott able to stuff him. Still, Askarov is having real success sticking and moving. Elliott the man pressing forward, and he’s throwing punches in bunches. Elliott walking forward with his hands down and asking for more. Askarov again looking takedown, but it’s not there. Askarov retreating but landing with punches as he does. Elliott trying to turn it into a brawl, but he can’t trap Askarov, he continues to move right and throw. Elliott throws hi hands in the air, asking for his opponent to brawl. Askarov refuses to do that. Into the final minute. Askarov backs out to the center, and Elliott looks at him. Both look takedown late. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Askarov, 10-9, awarding him the fight 30-27.
Result: Askar Askarov def. Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: Askar Askarov vs. Tim Elliott photos
Records: Askar Askarov (11-0-1 MMA, 1-0-1 UFC), Tim Elliott (15-10-1 MMA, 4-8 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Keith Peterson
Judging: Mike Bell (29-28, giving Askarov rounds 1 and 3), Sal D’Amato (30-27), Dave Hagen (30-27)
Andre Fili vs. Sodiq Yusuff
Round 1 – Yusuff misses a front kick up the middle, and the two go right to work. Big punches being thrown. Yusuff in the center, and they’re trading in tight quarters. Fili with a nice low kick. More punches traded, and Fili smiles. Quick pace to start. Yusuff is the one moving forward, but Fili is firing back. Fili changes levels and gets his arms tied around the body. Yusuff defends well against the fence, and Fili bails out. Yusuff lands a nice jab. Fili changes levels again, and he slips to the back and drives the action down, but Yusuff pops right back to his feet. Jabs traded Fili drives through with another takedown, but Yusuff again pops immediately back to his feet. Fili controlling against the fence, but Yusuff is able to circle away and reset. Big kick to the body for Fili. More punches traded. Fili with another takedown, but Yusuff pops back to his feet and uses a kimura grip to escape, but actually takes it all the way to the floor, threatening briefly. Fili gets his arm free and counters with an armbar. Yusuff able to lift out of it and finishes the round on top. Fun stuff, but MMA Junkie gives it to Yusuff, 10-9.
Round 2 – Quick start again. Yusuff low kick sweeps Fili to the floor. Yusuff able to capitalize and get to top position. Yusuff looking to grind away from the top. Fili tries to counter and attack the arm, but Yusuff is able to pull free and reset in the dominant spot. he’s got knee-on-belly and looking to strike. Fili active underneath and is able to recover half-guard first, then guard. Yusuff postures up, working past a few upkicks and is able to push back down in a better position. He steps over to mount, but Fili is able to buck free and back to the feet. One minute left. Fili shoots inside and gets the fight to the floor, but Yusuff immediately back to his feet. Fili stay tight, and they finish in the clinch, but MMA Junkie gives it to Yusuff, 10-9.
Round 3 – Both men have some pep in their step to start the third. Fili misses a high kick over the top. Yusuff kicks the leg, but Fili counters with a left hand. Yusuff against the cage, and Fili is stalking from the center. He knows he needs to make something happen. He scores with a kick to the body. Yusuff remains focused and looks comfortable as they trade punches. Fili scores with a nice left hand. Yusuff with a right over the top, but Fili shakes it off. Halfway through the round. Yusuff los kick nearly sweeps Fili again, but he recovers. Fili is having some success right now on the feet. Yusuff doesn’t look overly concerned, but he is putting himself in harm’s way right now. Yusuff patient as he works on the outside. One minute left. Fili with a jab and a nice right hand behind it. Yusuff high kick locked. Fili trying to press late, but Yusuff looks content to ride it out. Takedown at the bell for Fili. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Fili, 10-9, but awards the fight to Yusuff, 29-28.
Result: Sodiq Yusuff def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Sodiq Yusuff shows grappling, outpoints Andre Fili
Photos: Sodiq Yusuff vs. Andre Fili photos
Records: Andre Fili (20-7 MMA, 8-6 UFC), Sodiq Yusuff (11-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Judging: Adelaide Byrd (29-28, giving Yusuff rounds 1 and 2), Derek Cleary (29-28, giving Yusuff rounds 1 and 2), Chris Lee (29-28, giving Yusuff rounds 1 and 2)
Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi
Round 1 – Barber with an early jab that lands. She’s pressing forward and looking to strike. Modafferi moving left on the outside. She lands a straight right. Another lands, and she scores an outside trip. Half-guard for Barber, and Modafferi looks to control from the top. She’s got the left arm wrapped around the head. Barber holding tight up top, and trying to turn. Modafferi staying heavy and looking like she wants to get to mount. Barber able to adjust and prevent the pass. Modafferi can’t quote get the right leg free, but she’s staying on top. Barber trying to put some pressure on the neck with the left arm, but it’s not really there. Less than a minute, and Modafferi is able to move out to side control. She steps over to mount, as well, but Barber immediately rolls and will finish the round in top position. She’s not able to do much from there, though, before the bell. MMA Junkie gives the first to Modafferi, 10-9.
Round 2 – Modafferi again light on her feet. She lands a jab, and Barber falls to the canvas. Modafferi follows and has to get through a few dangerous upkicks to get back on top. Barber tries to get her legs high and tease a subsmission, but Modafferi works free and establishes side control. From there, she steps over to mount. Modafferi postures up and lands a few punches and elbows. Barber trying to bridge and escape. Modafferi stays heavy and looks to posture again. Barber able to hit the sweep, and she’s now on tpp halfway through the round. Barber has a big but on the left side of her forehead. Modafferi with an active guard underneath. She’s controlling the wrists and wants to tun for the armbar. Not there, but she sweeps tot he top. Barber turns her back briefly. She rolls again. Modafferi sets up the arm triangle. It’s not there, but she’s back on top. Barber tries to turn for the kimura, but Modafferi gets the arm tucked. She’s comfortable in the hold and punches away to the body with her free arm. Barber lets go of the other, and Modafferi punches until the bell. MMA Junkie gives it to Modafferi, 10-9.
Round 3 – Doctor takes a look at Barber’s leg to start the third after she visibly wobbled a bit back to her corner after the second. He’s satsified, and we fight on. Barber trying to set something up on the feet, dropping her hands and baiting, but Modafferi tags her with a right hand. Another scores. Barber’s clearly wobbles again. That left leg is not good for Barber. Modafferi able to press forward and drag the action to the canvas with relative ease. Barber still gutsy from her back, and she grabs the left arm and uses a kimura to sweep to the top. Modafferi’s limb briefly looks in danger, but she gets it back. Still, Barber is now on top. Modafferi works to a seated position and then stands. Barber tries to push forward, but Modafferi sprawls out and controls from the front. She pushes in and is able to set up on top. Barber on her back once again. One minute left. Half-guard for Barber. Blood covering her face. She holds tight, but Modafferi punches a bit until the end. MMA Junkie gives the final round to Modafferi, 10-9, awarding her the fight 30-27.
Result: Roxanne Modafferi def. Maycee Barber via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Recap: Roxanne Modafferi dominates, upsets compromised Maycee Barber
Photos: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Maycee Barber photos
Records: Maycee Barber (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (24-16 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Rankings: Modafferi No. 7, Barber No. 13
Broadcast: ESPN
Referee: Jason Herzog
Judging: Eric Colon (30-27), Sal D’Amato (30-27), Dave Hagen (30-26, giving a 10-8 in round 2)
Diego Ferreira vs. Anthony Pettis
Round 1 – Ferreira switching stances as he walks forward. Pettis ready and fires a few quick punches before slipping out of the pocket. Pettis moving well to start. Ferreira kicks his way forward and is able to get inside on a single, though he can’t get the takedown. Ferreira continues to be the man walking forward, thought Pettis is moving well in retreat and finding the mark with his punches. Ferreira continues to pressure, and he gets into another clinch. He slips around to the back and is able to drag the action to the canvas. Hooks are in, and he’s looking fro the choke. Pettis defends well, and he’s able to spin inside, forcing Ferreira to bail back to the feet. On the restart, Ferreira again wants the takedown. He’s looking for the double leg, but it’s not there. Ferreira controlling from the outside. Pettis grabs the neck and slips off the cage and just misses a high kick as he exits. Ferreira back inside quickly. He scores another takedown. He moves to side control. Pettis tries to spin for an arm, so Ferreira stands and kicks the legs before diving back in. Round ends there, and MMA Junkie gives it to Ferreira, 10-9.
Round 2 – Ferreira moves forward and walks through a kick to the grab Pettis’ right leg. He drags the action to the floor and is again able to move to the back. Pettis able to turn inside, but Ferreira maintains the dominant spot. Pettis turns again. Ferreira controlling from the back. He sees an opportunity to go for the choke. it’s at a bit of a weird angle, off to the side a little, but he commits to the squeeze, and Pettis has to tap.
Result: Diego Ferreira def. Anthony Pettis via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:46
Recap: Diego Ferreira chokes Anthony Pettis into submission
Photos: Diego Ferreira vs. Anthony Pettis photos
Records: Diego Ferreira (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), Anthony Pettis (22-10 MMA, 9-9 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Rankings: Ferreira No. 14
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean
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Brian Kelleher vs. Ode Osbourne
Round 1 – Osbourne crawls out to the center and then leaps up with a flying knee that just misses. Kelleher a little surprised, but he settles in and looks to strike. They circle a bit, and Kelleher ducks down and grabs the single. He scoops up Osbourne and slams him to the floor. Osbourne working from guard. He’s trying to control the wrists, but Kelleher works them free and punches the head and body. Osbourne active from his back, but he’s struggling to get any real room to work. Osbourne gets to a seated position, but Kelleher patiently works in the guillotine. He starts by trying to finish from top position but winds up falling to his back to get the torque. Osbourne’s arms are trapped, so he uses his feet to tap.
Result: Brian Kelleher def. Ode Osbourne via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:49
Photos: Brian Kelleher vs. Ode Osbourne photos
Records: Brian Kelleher (20-10 MMA, 4-3 UFC), Ode Osbourne (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Mark Smith
Maurice Greene vs. Aleksei Oleinik
Round 1 – Early low kick sends Oleinik toppling to the floor, but Greene doesn’t want to follow. Oleinik gets back to his feet and looks to move inside. He slips under a high kikc and is able to move around to the back and drag the action to the canvas. Greene working to break the grip, but Oleinik is able to feel the moment and slide over to the top. He’s in side control. Greene has his feet on the fence, but Oleinik is heavy on top. Greene does kick off the cage, but Oleinik stays on top. Greene brings the legs up high, but Oleinik is able to shove them aside with relative ease. Greene stays in guard, and he tries the triangle again. It doesn’t work, but it does get him room to stand. Oleinik stays tight to him and brings the action back down again. He’s in full mount. Right arm behind the head. Oleinik has the right arm in the hold, and he sits out to side control to look for the squeeze. Greene battles through the hold and tries to frame on Oleinik’s face. Oleinik trying to create some more torque, but it’s not there. Greene lands a few punches from his back to delight the crowd, but MMA Junkie gives the round to Oleinik, 10-9.
Round 2 – Greene wants to strike while the two are on the feet, and he throws a few big punches. Oleinik covers well and takes a few big breaths as he stalks. High kick partially lands for Greene, but Oleinik is able to get inside. Greene able to keep him away, but Oleinik stays relentless in his pursuit and is able to get the clinch and drag the action to the canvas. Oleinik looking to get a squeeze up top. Crowd getting restless, with Oleinik’s brand of grappling not exactly quick in its transitions. Still, Oleinik is on top and looking for options. Greene tries to isolate the right arm, but Oleinik is able to sneak it back into safety. Oleinik steps over to mount. He grabs the arm and rolls off, but Greene counters well as he steps over. Oleinik relentless in his effort and refuses to let go of the limb. The angle is tough, and there’s very little room to work with. Still, Oleinik stays with it in the belly-down position, and he gets the tap from a frustrated Greene.
Result: Aleksei Oleinik def. Maurice Greene via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:38
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Records: Maurice Greene (8-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Aleksei Oleinik (58-13-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Keith Peterson
Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
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Records: Conor McGregor (21-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC), Donald Cerrone (36-13 MMA, 23-10 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Rankings: Cerrone No. 5 lightweight, McGregor No. 13 lightweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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