NEWARK, N.J. Anthony Johnson, Ben Rothwell, Jimmie Rivera and Iuri Alcantara each earned $50,000 fight-night bonuses at Saturdays UFC on FOX 18 event.
Johnson and Rothwell picked up Performance of the Night awards, and Rivera and Alcantara picked up Fight of the Night honors.
UFC exec Dave Sholler announced the winners at the post-event press conference, which MMAjunkie attended.
UFC on FOX 18 took place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main card aired on FOX following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.
Johnson (21-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC), fighting for a potential slot in a future UFC light heavyweight title bout, made quick work of fellow top contender Ryan Bader. Defending an early takedown, Johnson eventually took mount and unleashed big punches that halted the fight in just 86 seconds.
Fighting in the co-feature, Rothwell (36-9 MMA, 6-3 UFC)proved hes a legitimate title contender in the heavyweight division, earning his fourth consecutive victory with an impressive second-round submission, his second consecutive victory via a now-patented gogo choke.
Bantamweights Rivera (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Alcantara (33-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC) clashed on the main card, with the New Jersey crowd in full support of local fighter Rivera. He responded in fine fashion, going toe-to-toe with Brazilian Alcantara but getting the best of the exchanges and cruising to a unanimous decision win.
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CHI-RAQ - Spike Lee"s typically hotwire and controversial comedy-drama sells itself by channeling Saul Bass-style cut-outs and revolutionary imagery.
CHI-RAQ - Spike Lee"s typically hotwire and controversial comedy-drama sells itself by channeling Saul Bass-style cut-outs and revolutionary imagery.
This courtesy photo shows Teyonah Parris as Lysistrata in Spike Lees film, Chi-Raq. The film fails in being either wholly thought-provoking or entertaining. The female protagonists are overly sexualized, and the bad guys are stereotypically cool as ice.
This courtesy photo shows Teyonah Parris as Lysistrata in Spike Lees film, Chi-Raq. The film fails in being either wholly thought-provoking or entertaining. The female protagonists are overly sexualized, ... more Photo: Parrish Lewis /Associated Press
U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos, right, give the black pride salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner after Smith received the gold medal and Carlos the bronze medal for the 200-meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City in this Oct. 16, 1968, file photo.
U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos, right, give the black pride salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner after Smith received the gold medal and Carlos the bronze medal for ... more Photo: /AP
See how Spurs Coach Popovich has changed through the years.
See how Spurs Coach Popovich has changed through the years.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich , third from left, sits on the bench with the Merrillville High School baseball team in this yearbook photo. Popovich was born in East Chicago but grew up in Merrillville, Indiana. To the left with guitar is his best friend Arlie Pierce. They were both best man at their weddings.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich , third from left, sits on the bench with the Merrillville High School baseball team in this yearbook photo. Popovich was born in East Chicago but grew up in ... more Photo: San Antonio Express-News
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from his Air Force Academy yearbook
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich"s first head coaching job was at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont, California. He coached there from 1979-86 and in 1987-88 after taking a leave of absence to be on Larry Brown"s staff at Kansas for a season. Popovich was 76-127 in those eight seasons guiding the Sagehens to their first SCIAC title in 68 years after the 1985-86 season.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich"s first head coaching job was at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont, California. He coached there from 1979-86 and in 1987-88 after taking a leave of absence to be on Larry Brown"s staff at ... more Photo: Pomona-Pitzer Athletics
Gregg Popovich was the head coach of the Pomona-Pitzer College men"s basketball team from 1979-1987. Image scanned from student handbook.
Gregg Popovich was the head coach of the Pomona-Pitzer College men"s basketball team from 1979-1987. Image scanned from student handbook.
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Assistant coach Gregg Popovich, head coach Larry Brown and assistant coach R.C. Buford in a 1990 contest.
Assistant coach Gregg Popovich, head coach Larry Brown and assistant coach R.C. Buford in a 1990 contest.
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1988-89 San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, including Gregg Popovich.
1988-89 San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, including Gregg Popovich.
Gregg Popovich, 1990. Original caption reads: "Spurs practice short players so this guy is practicing."
Gregg Popovich, 1990. Original caption reads: "Spurs practice short players so this guy is practicing."
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Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees ... more Photo: Getty Images
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sits with the Red Auerbach trophy during a news conference after he was named NBA basketball coach of the year, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in San Antonio. Popovich has won the award three times. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sits with the Red Auerbach trophy during a news conference after he was named NBA basketball coach of the year, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in San Antonio. Popovich has won ... more Photo: Associated Press
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich smiles as a question is asked during a news conference for the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs play Game 5 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich smiles as a question is asked during a news conference for the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs play Game 5 against the ... more Photo: Associated Press
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Marco Belinelli during practice Wednesday June 11, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Marco Belinelli during practice Wednesday June 11, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich shouts at a referee during the first half of the Spurs" NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich shouts at a referee during the first half of the Spurs" NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon ... more Photo: Associated Press
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and head coach Gregg Popovich in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and head coach Gregg Popovich in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, puts his head on the shoulder of assistant coach Ettore Messina during the second half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 111-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, puts his head on the shoulder of assistant coach Ettore Messina during the second half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los ... more Photo: Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Head coach Gregg Popovich and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs confer as they play the Los Angeles Clippers during Game Five of the Western Conference quarterfinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 111-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Head coach Gregg Popovich and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs confer as they play the Los Angeles Clippers during Game Five of the Western Conference quarterfinals of the ... more Photo: Getty Images
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (right) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (right) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (center) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (center) speaks with the media Monday May 4, 2015 at the Spurs" practice facility about last season and the upcoming offseason.
Zayn Malik - Pillow Talk (PILLOWTALK COVER) Was one like enough to get One Direction back together? Louis Tomlinson was happy when Zayn Malik liked the baby Freddie picture but a source shares EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife.com that there is still a long way to go.
Consider it an olive branch. Despite the fact that Louis Tomlinson24, and Zayn Malik23, are not on speaking terms, Zayn made a move to work on their estranged relationship when he liked baby Freddie Tomlinsonphoto. So how exactly did Louis react to the kind gesture? Find out below.
Unfortunately, the kind gesturewill not heal everything that has transpired between the former band mates says our source. Its going to take a lot more than a like on Instagram to mend their friendship, considering how much Zayn has been dissing One Direction lately, explains the source. Ahh, that is too bad. Zayn is super talented and his latest hit Pillowtalk is amazing.
Louis looks like he is going to be an terrificfather. A day after the child he had with mother Briana Jungwirth23, was born, Louis released a photo on January 27thon his Instagram introducing baby Freddie to the world.
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Louis is taking his role as dad very seriously, says our source close to the One Direction guys. He doesnt really care that Zayn liked it. Of course he thinks it was cool of Zayn to congratulate him, but Louis main concern right now is his baby boy.It was only a few hours after the photo was posted that Zayn liked the picture because, as he explained in an interview on the Capital London Breakfast Show, his kid is cute as f*ck.
Despite being young and having to learn on the go, Louis is taking to fatherhood quite nicely. Our source explains, Louis has been super involved from the get go. He is a great dad already, very hands-on, changing diapers, holding and rocking little Freddie. Louis couldnt be happier. Our hearts are melting!
What do you think HollywoodLifers? Could baby Freddie help bring One Direction back together?
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson gave some bizarre answers during Thursday"s GOP debate, the final chance for candidates to make their pitch to voters before next week"s Iowa caucuses.
Responding to a question about Russia, Carson -- not known for foreign policy prowess -- delivered an indecipherable answer involving, among other things, horses and oil.
Putin is a one-horse, uh, country. Oil and energy, he said.
What?
He also named some Baltic countries and may have threatened to invade them, but it was difficult to tell.
Several times during the evening, Carson looked like he was waking from a deep sleep when the moderators called on him.
In his closing statement, Carson took a non-traditional approach. Deviating from the usual stump speech conclusion, he decided to recite the preamble to the Constitution.
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
"Folks, it"s not too late," he concluded. "Enough said."
Unfortunately for Carson, he flubbed it a little, saying "securing the benefits" instead ofsecure the blessings."
If he wanted to jazz it up a bit, he could have performedthe song from Schoolhouse Rock.
Opening Friday: Marlon Wayans offers his skewed take on the Fifty Shades phenomenon, describing his character, Christian Black, thusly: Hes pretty bad in bed; hes pretty basic. Every time the [original film] had something serious or intense, we put a joke there. Kali Hawk is the spunky reporter Hannah, who, Wayans says, has more edge than the mousy Ana. Fifty Shades of Black (rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity and language) wasnt screened, but were pretty sure you can guess how it goes.
Also opening, after years of fits and starts, is Jane Got a Gun (rated R for violence and language), starring Natalie Portman as a frontier woman who turns to a former lover for help in saving her husband. Michael Fassbender was slated to play the lover and Joel Edgerton the chief outlaw; Fassbender dropped out and Edgerton took his place; Edgerton was replaced by Jude Law, who was replaced by Bradley Cooper, who was replaced by Ewan McGregor. Oh, and the director, Lynne Ramsay, went AWOL from the set; she too was replaced. And then the studio (Relativity Media) went bankrupt! Its a minor miracle this film made it to theaters, but it never made it to the screening room.
A Brazilian doctor working with 130 infants born with the rare birth defect associated with exposure to the Zika virus in utero -- microcephaly -- said the disease has been frightening for both patients and doctors.
"This was the first time we related Zika virus to microcephaly," Dr. Camilla Ventura is an ophthalmologist at the Altino Ventura hospital told ABC News. "This is scary.
Microcephaly has been associated with the Zika virus in Brazil after the outbreak started last May. More than 4,000 infants have been born in the country with the condition, characterized by an abnormally small head and brain.
We are dealing with disease that we have no information about and we, the Brazilians are responding differently from what we expected to see, Ventura said of the Zika virus.
Ventura said the team is testing various aspects of the infants" comprehension and reaction to see what, if any, developmental delays they have.
Ventura demonstrated with one young patient how they used toys and sound as tests.
The doctor said the birth defects have been difficult not only for the children but for the parents and that mothers have come in depressed or with other psychological problems as a result.
Many of the mothers, they did not know that their babies had issues and it was as surprise not only for the doctors but for these mothers, they were not expecting at all, Ventura said. Many got depressed.
Ventura said they started group counseling sessions to help mothers cope with the birth defects.
Little by little we are working with these mothers, they are exchanging experience, she said. They can open themselves, they can express their feelings."
The key, she said, is to teach the mothers how to help their infants outside of the clinic. Ventura said the infants are doing better and better with therapies.
Its very important to not only come to the center weekly but also mothers they have to learn to treat these babies at home, she said.
Donald Trump has been insulting people on Twitter since long before he was the leading Republican candidate for president of the United States of America. Some would say its the only issue that hes never flip-flopped on, but no matter what you think of the man, you cant deny the impressive breadth of his demagoguery.
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Attempting to sort through all of Trumps Twitter insults would be an unenviable task, but this week, The New York Times did exactly that collecting every insult on a single page and categorizing them based on the subject of the insult.
Its truly an unbelievable, hysterical undertaking.
Each and every presidential candidate has made the list, with Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton and, of course, Jeb Bush receiving the most flak from the real estate mogul.The Bush insults are often the best/harshest: a total embarrassment to himself and his family, a basket case, had a tiny 300 person crowd, and will NEVER Make America Great Again.
Trump has alsosaid that hes not a fan ofSamuel L. Jackson, thinks that Ronda Rousey is not a nice person, called Neil Young a total hypocrite, and even told T-Mobile CEO John Legere to try hiring some good managers.
But dont think that individuals are the only targets in Trumps crosshairs. Hes also referred to Germany as a big mess, Mexico as totally corrupt, New Jersey as deeply troubled and the United States as a dumping ground for the world.
And to think, only ninemore months until we elect our next president.
Check out the full, incredible list of insults (which are up to date as of Thursday at 2 p.m. ET) at The New York Times website.
