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Kron Gracie lived up to the hype that surrounded the galaxy class grappler's Octagon debut at UFC Phoenix, and recently Rener Gracie and Evandro Nunes broke down how he did so.
There's a theory in MMA that promotions should largely avoid booking fights between rising stars, until they collide at the top of the division. But, undefeated Manny Bermudez isn't on board with that idea, in fact, he's targeting a fight with fellow up-and-comer, Sean O'Malley.
Following Cain Velasquez's quick loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC Phoenix, there's been debate as to whether a punch, or a knee injury, led to the defeat. But, in addition to that, a discussion is being had on the internet, as to whether the former heavyweight champ may have tweaked his knee during the open workouts.
Kron Gracie only has five MMA fights under his belt, but the all-star grappler clearly isn't interested in wasting any time as he looks to rise the featherweight ranks.
During Dana White's backstage interview last night, following UFC Phoenix, the promotion's president had it momentarily interrupted by none other than Nate Diaz.
There's no denying that Cain Velasquez's long-awaited return to the cage went disastrously for the former heavyweight champ. But, he and Francis Ngannou disagree on what spoiled his return.
Francis Ngannou scored another quick win at UFC Phoenix by taking out one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Cain Velasquez.
Paul Felder returned to the lightweight division tonight at UFC Phoenix, and he outscored lightweight contender James Vick.
There was a lot of buzz tied to Kron Gracie's UFC debut tonight, and the galaxy class grappler delivered.
Hardcore observers likely knew that tonight's bout between Vincent Luque and Bryan Barberena had the potential to be a war, and the welterweights more than delivered.
The prelims have wrapped up for UFC Phoenix, and in the feature bout, Aljamain Sterling's comprehensive game was too much for Jimmie Rivera.
There are several compelling bouts scheduled for UFC Phoenix tomorrow, including of course, the headliner between Francis Ngannou and Cain Velasquez. But, the card will also feature the UFC debut of the grappling phenom, and son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, Kron Gracie.
Cain Velasquez’s career has been repeatedly halted by injuries and surgeries. But according to his buddy and teammate, Daniel Cormier, there’s no questions Velasquez is the greatest heavyweight in UFC history.
The scheduled card for UFC Phoenix remains intact, despite the fact not one, not two, but three fighters came in heavy for Sunday’s event.
The fighters hit the scales earlier today, in advance of UFC Phoenix, but they’ll face off with their respective opponents at 6 PM/ET – 3 PM/PT.
Stipe Miocic has been driving hard for an immediate rematch with Daniel Cormier, and a shot at the heavyweight belt he held for over two years. But what does Cormier’s longtime buddy, teammate and former champ Cain Velasquez think?
It’s been a little while since Cain Velasquez has faced off with an opponent at a media day, but the former heavyweight champ did so today.