The main event at “The Ultimate Fighter 22” finale didn’t last long. Frankie Edgar knocked out Chad Mendes Friday night at the 2:28 mark in the first round. That came after Ryan Hall won “The Ultimate Fighter” by unanimous decision over Artem Lobov. You can check out the full results below. Finale results Frankie Edgar defeats Chad Mendes by KO at 2:28 of the first roundRyan Hall defeats Artem Lobov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)Tony Ferguson defeats Edson Barboza via submission (d’arce choke) at 2:54 of the second roundEvan Dunham defeats Joe Lauzon by unanimous decision (30-26, 30...
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UFC 189: Chad Mendes Wants, Deserves Another Shot At Conor McGregor
For a few minutes, Chad Mendes shocked the world. Mendes, a last-minute replacement for UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, more than held his own against Conor McGregor at UFC 189, before ultimately giving way to a technical knock out and losing the interim featherweight belt in the second round. McGregor, the current face of UFC, came out firing. The moment the fight began, the Irishman pounced at Mendes, launching punches like rockets blasting off to Mars. Mendes was slow, if not steady, and strategically made his moves. But with every Mendes strike landed, McGregor — eventually bloodied by a gash over his right eye — raised his arms and...