(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for UFC 226’s losing fighters? ) History was made on Saturday’s UFC 226 main card, which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and aired on pay-per-view. Light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) became the second fighter in UFC history to hold two belts simultaneously when he added heavyweight gold to his collection with a first-round knockout of Stipe Miocic (18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) in the event headliner, putting his name on the short list of greatest fighters in MMA history. Cormier’s achievement stole the show, but prior to his fight there were some other stellar performances – Derrick Lewis (20-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) not withstanding. Mike Perry (12-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) showed new aspects of his game, Anthony Pettis (21-7 MMA, 8-6 UFC) got his best win in years, and Khalil Rountree (7-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) pulled off a stunning upset. After every event, fans wonder whom the winners will be matched up with next.
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