UFC on FOX 13 post-fight show

PHOENIX — MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani and Shaun Alshatti break down the top storylines coming out of UFC on FOX 13. Check out the post-fight show above.

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UFC on FOX 13 post-fight show

UFC on FOX 13 in Tweets: Pros react to Junior dos Santos" controversial win, Rafael dos Anjos dismantling Nate Diaz

Putting three heavyweight bouts on a single main card is always a bit of a gamble, but it paid off tonight in Phoenix. After Matt Mitrione and Alistair Overeem each scored impressive first-round knockouts, former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos and rising contender Stipe Miocic had an absolute war in the night’s main event. Perhaps most impressively, No. 3 lightweight Rafael dos Anjos proved his worth in a three-round domination of Nate Diaz.

See how the pros called the action at UFC on FOX 13 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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UFC on FOX 13 in Tweets: Pros react to Junior dos Santos" controversial win, Rafael dos Anjos dismantling Nate Diaz

Joanna Jedrzejczyk ranks Claudia Gadelha above strawweight champion Carla Esparza

PHOENIX — Joanna Jedrzejczyk talks about her close fight against Claudia Gadelha at UFC on FOX 13, punches that landed after the bell, beating the #1 strawweight, rounding out her grappling game, her love of sneakers, and more.

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Joanna Jedrzejczyk ranks Claudia Gadelha above strawweight champion Carla Esparza

Andre Pederneiras discusses training Junior dos Santos, Claudia Gadelha decision and Renan Barao"s return

PHOENIX — Andre Pederneiras talks about whether he thought Junior dos Santos did enough to defeat Stipe Miocic at UFC on FOX 13, concern for the damage dos Santos has taken in recent fights, his first time working with a heavyweight, the decision loss of Claudia Gadelha, Renan Barao’s return, and more.

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Andre Pederneiras discusses training Junior dos Santos, Claudia Gadelha decision and Renan Barao"s return

Claudia Gadelha is "sure" she did enough to win against Joanna Jedrzejczyk

PHOENIX — Claudia Gadelha talks about dropping a split decision to Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC on FOX 13, plans to appeal the loss, whether she felt additional pressure being in a title eliminator, strikes landed after the bell, and more.

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Claudia Gadelha is "sure" she did enough to win against Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Following retirement at UFC on FOX 13, Jamie Varner wants to start a fighters" union

PHOENIX — Jamie Varner talks about knocking himself out while trying to throw Drew Dober at UFC on FOX 13, retiring as a fighter to focus on coaching, his career highlights, wanting to start a union for fighters, and more.

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Following retirement at UFC on FOX 13, Jamie Varner wants to start a fighters" union

Henry Cejudo asks the UFC for a second chance at flyweight

PHOENIX — Henry Cejudo talks about wanting to show off his hands at UFC on FOX 13, being satisfied with his performance, fighting in his hometown of Phoenix, wanting to attempt another cut to flyweight, and more.

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Henry Cejudo asks the UFC for a second chance at flyweight

Ben Saunders explains his post-fight shoutouts to the online community

PHOENIX — Ben Saunders talks about his training camp before UFC on FOX 13, being disappointed with the outcome after Joe Riggs injured himself, not knowing that Riggs was hurt on the takedown, receiving support and motivation from the internet community, and more.

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Ben Saunders explains his post-fight shoutouts to the online community

David Michaud says he walked out to a Taylor Swift song to conserve adrenaline

PHOENIX — David Michaud talks about the elbow from Garett Whiteley that opened up a big cut in their fight at UFC on FOX 13, using a Taylor Swift song for his walkout, training at The Lab, his Native American roots, and more.

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David Michaud says he walked out to a Taylor Swift song to conserve adrenaline

Ian Entwistle intends to celebrate his victory with Junior dos Santos

PHOENIX — Ian Entwistle talks about locking in a heel hook against Anthony Birchak at UFC on FOX 13, his proficiency with leg locks, time spent as a nightclub owner, making the cut to bantamweight for the first time, and more.

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Ian Entwistle intends to celebrate his victory with Junior dos Santos

Jones and Cormier both say they"d do press conference brawl same way if it happened like that again

During Saturday night’s telecast of UFC on FOX 13 from Phoenix, color commentator Joe Rogan conducted an interview between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier. They will meet in the main event at UFC 182 in Las Vegas on Jan. 3.

Cormier was on hand live as a FOX analyst, and Jones joined the interview via satellite.

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Jones and Cormier both say they"d do press conference brawl same way if it happened like that again

Dana White says Claudia Gadelha’s late punch a ‘totally different scenario’ than Paul Daley’s

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Claudia Gadelha and Joanna Jedrzejczyk shared more than a few harsh words throughout UFC on FOX 13’s fight week, and those feelings didn’t stop once the fight ended.

In a scene reminiscent of Paul Daley’s infamous sucker punch of Josh Koscheck, Gadelha whacked Jedrzejczyk with a right hook several seconds after the horn signaled the end of Saturday’s strawweight contender fight.

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Dana White says Claudia Gadelha’s late punch a ‘totally different scenario’ than Paul Daley’s

Dana White: Joanna Jedrzejczyk ‘probably’ gets first crack at champ Carla Esparza

PHOENIX, Ariz. — If Friday saw the crowning of the UFC’s first female strawweight champion, Saturday may have seen the crowning of the division’s first title contender.

Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk showcased exceptional takedown defense and aggression to capture a split decision over heavy favorite and presumed number-one contender Claudia Gadelha on the preliminary card at UFC on FOX 13. Afterward, at UFC on FOX 13’s post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White alluded to Jedrzejczyk being the first test for 115-pound champion Carla Esparza.

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Dana White: Joanna Jedrzejczyk ‘probably’ gets first crack at champ Carla Esparza

Dana White: Rafael dos Anjos gets next shot at UFC champ Anthony Pettis

PHOENIX, Ariz. — For six years, a UFC title shot eluded Rafael dos Anjos. No longer.

Following the Brazilian’s lopsided victory over Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 13, UFC President Dana White announced at Saturday night’s post-fight press conference that dos Anjos, rather than injured No. 1 ranked Khabib Nurmagomedov, will be the next man to challenge lightweight champion Anthony Pettis.

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Dana White: Rafael dos Anjos gets next shot at UFC champ Anthony Pettis

Bryan Barberena felt Joe Ellenberger fade after the first round

PHOENIX — Bryan Barberena talks about overcoming a strong first round from Joe Ellenberger, feeling his UFC on FOX 13 opponent begin to fade in the second round, training at The Lab, his Colombian heritage, and more.

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Bryan Barberena felt Joe Ellenberger fade after the first round

Drew Dober felt opponent Jamie Varner "relax" after a failed lateral drop

PHOENIX — Drew Dober talks about the retirement of opponent Jamie Varner at UFC on FOX 13, feeling Varner relax after a failed lateral drop, wanting to be patient, not being the crowd favorite in his hometown, and more.

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Drew Dober felt opponent Jamie Varner "relax" after a failed lateral drop

John Moraga was "caught slipping" during confusion over a low blow

PHOENIX — John Moraga talks about not letting the hometown crowd affect his performance at UFC on FOX 13, getting caught by Willie Gates after taking a low blow, being ready for anybody in the division, and more.

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John Moraga was "caught slipping" during confusion over a low blow

UFC on FOX 13 Results: Dos Santos vs. Miocic

MMA Fighting has UFC on FOX 13 results for the Dos Santos vs. Miocic fight card Dec. 13, plus live coverage from Phoenix, live blogs of the primary card, and live UFC on FOX 13 twitter upgrades. In the main occasion, Junior dos Santos will square off against Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight tilt. Take a look at the UFC on FOX 13 results below. Chief card (FOX at 8 p.m. ET)Junior dos Santos vs. Stipe MiocicRafael dos Anjos vs. Nate DiazAlistair Overeem vs. Stefan StruveGabriel Gonzaga vs. Matt MitrioneUndercard (FOX at 5 p.m. ET)John Moraga vs. Willie GatesClaudia Gadelha vs. Joanna JerdzejczykJoe Riggs vs. Ben SaundersJamie Varner vs. Drew DoberDerek Brunson vs. Ed HermanJoe Ellenberger vs. Bryan BarberenaUndercard (UFC Fight Pass at 3:30 p.m. ET)David Michaud vs. Garret WhiteleyHenry Cejudo vs. Dustin KimuraAnthony Birchak vs. Ian Entwistle

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UFC on FOX 13 Results: Dos Santos vs. Miocic

UFC on FOX 13 weigh in results: Nate Diaz badly misses weight

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Friday’s UFC on FOX 13 weigh-ins went off with no hitch, except for one glaring exception.

Lightweight co-headliner Nate Diaz badly missed ahead of his scheduled fight against Rafael dos Anjos, tipping the scales at 160.6, more than four pounds over the section’s 156-pound limitation.

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UFC on FOX 13 weigh in results: Nate Diaz badly misses weight

Nate Diaz weighs in on missing open work outs, UFC uniforms, CM Punk"s entrance, much more

PHOENIX — Nate Diaz talks about his long-awaited return to the UFC, his UFC on FOX 13 fight against Rafael dos Anjos, missing Wednesday’s open work outs, the newest UFC uniforms, CM Punk, and even more.

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Nate Diaz weighs in on missing open work outs, UFC uniforms, CM Punk"s entrance, much more