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‘Looked Like A Brand New Fighter’ – Fans React As Rob Font Snaps Losing Skid In UFC Fight Night Co-Headliner

Though it’s been a tough go for Rob Font as of late, he looked sharp in the final two rounds of his clash with Kyler Phillips in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira, winning via decision. Phillips brought the fight to the ground in less than 20 seconds, with Font offering […]

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Though it’s been a tough go for Rob Font as of late, he looked sharp in the final two rounds of his clash with Kyler Phillips in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira, winning via decision.

Phillips brought the fight to the ground in less than 20 seconds, with Font offering little in the way of defense as his opponent worked in side control. The longtime contender was finally able to get away from Phillips’ pressure in the final minute of the round. He chased after his own takedown attempt but wasn’t able to secure it.

The #10-ranked contender was able to answer back in the second round, bringing pressure and making the most of his expert-level boxing to trouble Phillips. Font then continued to work over a tired Phillips in the third round with the same approach, going on to earn a unanimous decision win.

Rob Font Outpoints Kyler Phillips In UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event

Font lost four of his last five fights entering tonight’s contest. This was his first appearance since the UFC event in Austin last December, where he dropped a decision to Deiveson Figueiredo.

Phillips, meanwhile, had won six of his seven UFC fights prior to tonight. He defeated Pedro Munhoz earlier this year at UFC 299 to climb to #12 at 135 pounds.

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Rob Font Plans To “Club & Sub” Adrian Yanez At UFC 287 (Exclusive)

UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font plans to stop Adrian Yanez’s hype train in its tracks at UFC 287 in Miami. Font and Yanez will clash at UFC 287 on April 8th in a massive bantamweight main card matchup. The winner will enter the bantamweight t…

UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font plans to stop Adrian Yanez’s hype train in its tracks at UFC 287 in Miami. Font and Yanez will clash at UFC 287 on April 8th in a massive bantamweight main card matchup. The winner will enter the bantamweight title conversation, especially with a devastating finish in the Octagon. Font…

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Rob Font Predicts Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo (Exclusive)

UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font understands the business perspective surrounding Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo. Sterling and Cejudo are rumored to face off at UFC 288 later this year, although nothing has been formally announced by the promoti…

UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font understands the business perspective surrounding Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo. Sterling and Cejudo are rumored to face off at UFC 288 later this year, although nothing has been formally announced by the promotion. Cejudo returns after retiring following a win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. Font, who has lost…

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Adrian Yanez Explains Passing Up “Dream Opportunity” At UFC 271

Adrian Yanez has explained his reasoning behind the difficult call to not fight at UFC 271 in his hometown of Houston, Texas. The 29-year-old scored a 39-second knockout victory on Contender Series 2020 to earn a UFC contract, and since then he’s quick…

Adrian Yanez has explained his reasoning behind the difficult call to not fight at UFC 271 in his hometown of Houston, Texas. The 29-year-old scored a 39-second knockout victory on Contender Series 2020 to earn a UFC contract, and since then he’s quickly become a rising contender in the bantamweight division. A first-round head kick…

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Jose Aldo remains confident of UFC title success at bantamweight despite September retirement

jose aldoFormer WEC and UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo, said there was still a UFC run left in him if he didn’t retire. During the UFC 283 broadcast, it was announced that Aldo would be inducted into the UFC’s hall of fame later this year. This comes after a long, illustrious career that saw him take […]

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Former WEC and UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo, said there was still a UFC run left in him if he didn’t retire.

During the UFC 283 broadcast, it was announced that Aldo would be inducted into the UFC’s hall of fame later this year. This comes after a long, illustrious career that saw him take on the best the sport had to offer across two weight classes spanning two weight classes, from his WEC debut in 2008 to his retirement last year.

Jose Aldo ‘flattered’ by news of UFC Hall of Fame induction

The announcement was made in front of Aldo’s home crowd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the 36-year-old was brought to tears as the video package was played. Talking to assembled media about the news of his UFC Hall of Fame induction this summer, Aldo expressed his gratitude for the honour.

“I was flattered,” Aldo said at the press conference. “I was not expecting it. I had no idea. It just brought it home. I was raised here. I was (called) the ‘King of Rio.’ I’ve got nothing but gratitude to the UFC and all the fighters who sent a message to me (in the video package). I’m flattered.”

Aldo is set to make his boxing debut on February 10., but said he could continue to fight in the UFC, even make a run for the title.

“I think if I carried on, I could have developed and had a good run for the belt,” Aldo said. “But I think it was time to end the career. I was very happy with the streak and the run that I had (at bantamweight).” (H/T MMAJunkie)

Aldo was on an impressive three-fight win streak over Marlon Vera, Pedro Munhoz and Rob Font before meeting Merab Dvalishvili in his final fight.

Aldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever compete in the sport, at one point being on a 10-year undefeated streak, holding wins of names such as Frankie Edgar, Chan Sung Jung, Chad Mendes and Urijah Faber.

Jose Aldo discusses Hall of Fame induction

If Jose Aldo was to compete in one last UFC fight, who would it be against?

UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (7/29-8/4): Geoff Neal, Rob Font, Robelis Despaigne, & More Get Next Fights

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to the upcoming cards. With UFC events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week. In recent days, a […]

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MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to the upcoming cards.

With UFC events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week.

In recent days, a few notable fights were made official by the UFC or reported by reputable sources. For more information on those matchups, check out the links below:

A number of lower-profile matchups also came together. For those, check out this week’s quick hits:

But it wasn’t all positive, with two fights falling through or being adjusted. For those, see below:

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