Usman snapped his jab, but tried to go big with some wide punches that missed. The beef between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones is one of the most intense in MMA history. Jon Jones . In shades of his fight with Ben Askren, Masvidal launched a flying knee, but Usman caught him and tossed him onto the canvas. "I did it again. Zhang started strong, landing several inside leg kicks to Namajunas's lead leg. Jones won this fight via unanimous decision. Again Andrade regained her feet, but Shevchenko punished her with knees before again taking her to the canvas for a total of five takedowns in round one. Jon Jones def. Andrade escaped, but Shevchenko clung to her. Go get paid, because this is gonna be a massive fight for him and the UFC. As round two got underway, Usman again missed with a big, wide swing, causing Masvidal to chuckle at him. Fight of the Night: Fight of the Night honors went to the flyweights from the preliminary fight card. United were among six Premier League clubs that signed up for the new venture before withdrawing on Tuesday amid a storm of protest from fans, players and the British government. “Jon Jones feels he’s defending himself against his name. Jones … Their rematch took place at UFC 214 in July 2017. He wobbled; the doctor immediately recommended the fight be stopped. And as media outlets, including MMA Fighting, took note, Jones made sure to remind his enemy of his dominance. Jon Jones Responds to Daniel Cormier: I Was Proven Innocent. “That’s all that’s happening, right? After watching UFC 261, Dana White says you're an idiot if you think Kamaru Usman is boring. Daniel Cormier sends message to Jake Paul sitting cageside at UFC 261 as ‘f*ck Jake Paul’ chant breaks out. UFC 260 highlights & recap: Francis Ngannou blasts Stipe Miocic! “I’m going to take him down into deep waters. "No matter what my rank in the future, if he gets well, I owe him this fight. The two fought to a decision at UFC 251 last July with Masvidal stepping in as a late replacement days before the event. After Andrade lost the championship to Zhang, Namajuas defeated the Brazilian before then taking the belt from Zhang on Saturday night. Cormier, 41, retired this past August after failing to recapture the heavyweight title from Miocic at UFC 252. UFC fighters often find themselves around each other, but you won’t catch Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier rubbing elbows backstage. Cormier also discussed whether the pound for pound king truly believes that he is capable of defeating the new UFC heavyweight champ. Shortly after the final fight of Daniel Cormier’s career, his longtime rival Jon Jones announced he was vacating the Light Heavyweight Championship and moving to the heavyweight division. Daniel Cormier . Hopefully this potential superfight can be made with both sides happy with the financial aspect of the bout. Jones won both of his fights against Cormier, winning on points the first time and via third-round KO in the second. On the most recent episode of the “DC & Helwani” podcast, Cormier gave his thoughts on the potential of a heavyweight title matchup between Jones and Ngannou. Both bouts were marred by post-fight drug positives, the first for cocaine and the second for oral turinabol. Masvidal landed some solid leg kicks, but just missed with another flying knee attempt before the round wound down. Daniel Cormier doesn’t think Jon Jones will have knockout power at heavyweight. “He’s not afraid bro. The sky is the limit." https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1386158826701869059?s=20 UFC 261 results: Valentina Shevchenko dominates in latest title defense Chris Weidman gruesomely snapped his shin, losing to Uriah Hall The world cringed when Anderson Silva kicked Chris Weidman at UFC 168, his shin snapping and wrapping around Weidman's leg. In an instant, Crute rebounded with a takedown and swarmed Smith with a ground-and-pound onslaught. On Saturday, Usman finished "Gamebred" early in the second round by knockout. By Alok Nayak. Those two stood in there toe to toe, blasting each until Colby went down with a broken jaw," White said at the UFC 261 post-fight press conference. “If Jones can fight his fight, he could potentially pick Francis apart from the outside. It was shocking to see the same thing happen to Weidman on Saturday night as his UFC 261 bout with Uriah Hall got underway. Covington was in attendance at UFC 261, never wasting a moment to put Usman down and calling Masvidal a "journeyman," discounting him as a worthy challenger. “Bones” wants to be prepared for the move as it’s expected he will face the winner of Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou 2 in the summer. "I like to surprise people. Both men were landing throughout the first round, waiting for the other to falter. While it may be fun for fans and pundits alike to ponder the potential matchup from a technical standpoint, the MMA community may be a bit ahead of themselves. Pac-12 Networks' Ashley Adamson catches up with former Arizona Wildcat and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski at the Arizona Football Spring Game on Saturday in Tucson. Daniel Cormier scooped up the title of the Light Heavyweight champion of the UFC in the absence of Jones. The no. App Details. “Make no mistake about it, Jones believes that he will beat Francis Ngannou. "Thug" Rose became the first female fighter in UFC history to win back a title after losing it. "He elevated me. There was no stability to hold him up; his lower leg bones were snapped in half. Kamaru Usman made a huge statement in the UFC 261 main event after knocking out Jorge Masvidal in brutal fashion in the second round. People have their thoughts and theories as to why Nick Diaz is in Jacksonville for UFC 261. Later, Jones was caught on a hot mic issuing a death threat to Cormier. UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman made the fourth consecutive defense of his title at UFC 261 on Saturday night. Usman's win over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 was a rematch. But if not? She thinks so, Kamaru Usman punches Jorge Masvidal's lights out with devastating second-round KO, UFC 261 results: Anthony Smith kick kills Jimmy Crute’s leg, fight stopped between rounds, Dana White: Kamaru Usman will fight Colby Covington next. Daniel Cormier took on Jon Jones in a fight for the title of the Light Heavyweight Champion of the UFC. Their animosity is genuine and has developed into utter disdain over the years. "I am the best." https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1386172905839542277?s=20 UFC 261 results: Kamaru Usman sleeps Jorge Masvidal Rose Namajunas reclaims title with stunning Zhang Weili knockout Rose Namajunas fought the perfect fight to reclaim the UFC strawweight title from Zhang Weili. Jones wants his money, Dana has to show that he has options,” Cormier said. But God did it. I couldn’t get my training time in," he continued. But then he, five seconds later, lands a knockout to end the fight.”. Namajunas first won the UFC strawweight title by defeating Joanna Jedrzejczyk in 2017. She was clearly shaken, not in the best form to continue. He knows how to maneuver and manage fights.”. Weidman withdrew his leg and tried to place it on the canvas. by H Jenkins on March 8, 2021. Jones defeated Cormier in 2015 in their first light-heavyweight title meeting. He can take a shot. Shocked, Hall walked to the opposite side of the Octagon and kneeled down. Let’s not be crazy here.”. It was the fight promotion's first event allowed to have a sold-out live audience since the initiation of pandemic restrictions in early 2020. UFC 261: Kamaru Usman drops Jorge Masvidal to remain welterweight champ, UFC's Chris Weidman suffers gruesome broken leg in opening seconds of fight, Fernando Tatis Jr. pokes fun at Dodgers' Trevor Bauer after leadoff homer, Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive for COVID-19, has no symptoms, Soccer leagues across England will temporarily boycott all social media, Conor McGregor says Kamaru Usman deserves a ‘smack’ after UFC 261: ‘I like 170. He became the UFC’s second two-division champion when he knocked out Miocic in their first meeting at UFC 226; Miocic later retook the belt in a rematch at UFC 241. One man who is laughing off such claims is none other than Jones’ biggest rival, Daniel Cormier. Usman launched a right hand that rocked Masvidal's head and sent him falling to the canvas. "I have new coaches now. After years of buildup, Daniel Cormier finally got his shot at Jon "Bones" Jones. Daniel Cormier has scoffed at the notion that Jon Jones is afraid of Francis Ngannou. "Even at 32 years old, 51 fights in, I'm still getting better," Smith said after the fight. Of course Crute was upset. Daniel Cormier has hinted that a third fight with fierce rival Jon Jones could happen before he calls it time on an illustrious UFC career. Stipe Miocic, and Derrick Lewis, and Cyril Gane. “He’s a smart fighter. I didn’t put enough pace on him last time and just keep my hands up. Dana White tweets video of Chris Weidman’s fight-ending leg snap Dana White: Kamaru Usman is one of the greatest ever (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube), Jon Jones and Dana White are conducting a public negotiation, Daniel Cormier believes Jones can beat Ngannou. Zhang returned to her feet after the fight was stopped, trying to argue that she should be allowed to continue, but was on wobbly legs as she did so. The fight promotion set the venue record for gate numbers generating $3.3 million in receipts. Conor McGregor is apparently interested in a fight with Kamaru Usman in the near future. It’s mine soon’, Twitter reacts to Rose Namajunas’ title-winning KO of Zhang Weili at UFC 261, UFC 261 bonuses: Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas bank bonuses, Dana White praises Kamaru Usman after UFC 261: ‘You’re an idiot if you think this guy is boring’, Rob Gronkowski is hyped to be back in Tucson: 'The 'Zona Zoo is turning up! A … She launched a lead-leg head kick that landed flush, sending Zhang onto her back. But Jon Jones is one of the most talented guys that I’ve ever seen inside the octagon. DC instead believes that these are negotiation tactics between the UFC and Jones. A rematch two years later at UFC 214 was no less fiery, with the fighters’ camps having to be separated before the bout. Shevchenko locked Andrade in a crucifix, unloading with a brutal onslaught of punches and elbows until the referee was forced to stop the fight. That was not the intent, according to Namajunas. 15,269 spectators attended the event. Jon Jones issues reminder to Daniel Cormier after rival questions knockout power NYC subway bomber sentenced to life in prison for terror attack Unions warn Senate Democrats: Pass the … Daniel Cormier . On this day six years ago, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones ended a heated rivalry with Daniel Cormier by defending his title via unanimous decision at … Ringside medics placed Weidman's leg in a compression cast. On this day six years ago, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones ended a heated rivalry with Daniel Cormier by defending his title via unanimous decision at UFC 182. I can do everything," Shevchenko said when confronted with the idea that people were surprised that she chose to grapple with Andrade, who is generally a good grappler herself. "I never meant to attack her as a person. Now, he's tasked with another rematch in Covington. That right hand that Stipe hit him with was hard, and he got stunned. She started fast, snapping out a one-two combination that stung Jessica Andrade before twice taking her to the canvas. He was placed on a stretched and wheeled out of the arena. UFC 261: Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili's title defense over Namajunas See the top Twitter reactions to Rose Namajunas' title win over Zhang Weili in the UFC 261 co-main event. Thanks to the competitive nature of sports, athletes beef. Just in case you had any doubts about whether or not the beef between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier were real, watch this video. Jon Jones was still the UFC light-heavyweight champ in the end. The reality is they’re just negotiating in public,” Cormier said. Jon Jones fires back at Dana White doubting his desire to fight Francis Ngannou. “The one thing we all forget about with Francis, dude’s got a granite chin. At the UFC 260 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White cast doubt on whether Jones actually wanted the fight after posting a tweet saying “Show me the money,” believing he said that as a potential scapegoat to avoid a fight with the heavyweight champion. “Here’s where you start to play the game if you’re Dana and Jones. https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/1386153535356743681?s=20 https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1386151546338123776?s=20 UFC 261 results: Chris Weidman's leg snaps, Uriah Hall wins by TKO https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1386153164555137024?s=20 Anthony Smith topples Jimmy Crute with crippling leg kick Anthony Smith and Jimmy Crute played a game of chicken from the opening bell. Jon Jones is not afraid of a fight with Francis Ngannou, according to his rival Daniel Cormier. Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones is still waiting to return to the Octagon following his potential doping violation. Retaining his title successfully Jones went on to lose it because of a Hit-and-Run case ahead of another title defense. Despite their bitter rivalry, Cormier came to Jones’ defense. Masvidal fought well off of his back, connecting with several hard elbows, and eventually escaped to his feet. Jones fired back with several tweets denying that claim, saying he just wants to be paid what he believes he is worth. Smith was banking on his stinging jab, while Crute was relying on his low kicks to the lead leg to get the job done. I know I’m going to get my hand raised when I fight him.” For his part, Usman wasn't quick to jump at a rematch with Covington or any other fight when prodded at the post-fight press conference. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier picked up where they left off with some epic trash talk at the UFC Summer Kickoff press conference. He’s that type of guy,” Cormier said. “Jon Jones, for everything that’s between us, is not afraid of Francis Ngannou,” Cormier said. https://sports.yahoo.com/daniel-cormier-jon-jones-not-123000775.html He did just that. Yes and no. Seconds later, Masvidal was eating that chuckle. High level negotiations is what’s going on right now.”. Though their first fight at UFC 251 went the distance, Usman did what he wanted to do in the rematch, which was to finish Masvidal in spectacular fashion. Having dominated nearly everyone in her path, Shevchenko is ready for whichever challenger emerges next. Gronk reminisced on his time at Arizona and is excited for the direction that the football program is heading. Before the fight could even start to heat up, Weidman launched a low kick, connecting with Hall's shin. Those guys aren’t afraid.”. I’m going to take him down and I’m going to finish him. With the UFC 261 results now in the books, the fighters stole the limelight back. 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