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NewsJohnson, Lineker earn $50k bonuses
At the post-fight press conference for UFC 191, Dana White announced the winners of the events performance based bonuses.
NewsRiggs talks Saturday’s weird win
“When I was on top of him and landing those big shots, he threw a kick up. I thought it was his heel, but on the replay, it looks like the side of the foot going into my eye.”
NewsJohnson dominates Dodson in near perfect decision win
The main event of UFC 191 features a flyweight title fight that is a rematch between champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger John Dodson.
NewsJohnson addresses negative media
At the post-fight press conference for UFC 191, Anthony Johnson addressed a comment he made to press row in response to their recent comments about him.
NewsHeavyweight title will be held off until March
Fabricio Werdum’s first title defense will be a rematch against Cain Velasquez, but yesterday it was revealed the fight won’t happen until March of 2016.
NewsVanZant: I have a long way to go
Paige VanZant: “She’s opened some great doors for women in all athletics and especially the UFC. So I just think of it as a compliment. It’s not pressure added.”
NewsPVZ: Training with men is better
Paige VanZant: “Training with men is better. There’s less drama, and if I can stand three or five rounds with the guys, I can handle a fight with a girl.”
Johnson, Dodson top UFC 191 Reebok pay
Dana White: Johnson is probably the best p4p
Complete UFC 191 results
At first, Johnson didn’t want to be a full-time fighter
UFC 191 Embedded, Episode 5: Cutting
