It feels like it was ages ago when Francis Ngannou fought in the UFC cage and defended his heavyweight world title. And, well, part of the reason behind that feeling is the truth that it has been quite a while. Ngannou's last MMA appearance dates back to early 2022 when he overcame Ciryl Gane at … Continue reading Ending 1,000-Day MMA Layoff, Francis Ngannou Isn’t Worried About Ring Rust
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8/22/24 Notebook: Two ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Prospects Score UFC Fight
Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Along with the … Continue reading 8/22/24 Notebook: Two ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Prospects Score UFC Fight
Casey Kenney Charged With Kidnapping and Assault, Released From UFC Roster
Content Warning: This article includes descriptions of domestic violence. Please read with care. Eight-fight UFC vet Casey Kenney is facing serious charges following allegations of a disturbing domestic violence incident. Kenney was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona last week and handed numerous charges in relation to an alleged incident which took place on July 21st, per documents … Continue reading Casey Kenney Charged With Kidnapping and Assault, Released From UFC Roster
Mairon Santos Clinches ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finale Spot With Win Over Short-Notice Opponent Guillermo Torres
Mairon Santos became the last competitor to secure a grand final spot on this year's season of "The Ultimate Fighter" on this week's episode, getting past short-notice opponent Guillermo Torres via unanimous decision in the featherweight bracket. The crisp boxing of Santos allowed him to earn the nod on scorecards, marching forward to out-land Torres … Continue reading Mairon Santos Clinches ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finale Spot With Win Over Short-Notice Opponent Guillermo Torres
Sweden’s Andreas Gustafsson Among Four Contract Winners on ‘Contender Series’
Another four fighters secured UFC contracts on this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series," including a pair of talents who were given a second shot on the show. Andreas Gustafsson, Rizvan Kuniev, Cortavious Romious, and Cody Haddon were all offered deals with the promotion following Tuesday's episode from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Sweden’s Andreas Gustafsson Among Four Contract Winners on ‘Contender Series’
Dricus Du Plessis Submits Former Champ Israel Adesanya, Defends UFC Middleweight Belt For First Time
Dricus Du Plessis put an emphatic end to his close championship fight against Israel Adesanya this weekend, submitting him in the fourth round to defend his middleweight title for the first time. A competitive four-round battle between the 185-pound talents had a quick finishing sequence, continuing the reign for South Africa's top MMA talent. Du … Continue reading Dricus Du Plessis Submits Former Champ Israel Adesanya, Defends UFC Middleweight Belt For First Time
‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finals Added To August 24th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Winners on UFC's 32nd season of "The Ultimate Fighter" will be crowned next weekend. Finalists for the featherweight and middleweight divisions from this year's season of "TUF" will compete at UFC's August 24th card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, as recently confirmed by the promotion. At middleweight, American Ryan Loder is … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finals Added To August 24th UFC ‘Fight Night’
UFC Announces PPV Dates In New York, Las Vegas For 2024 Fourth Quarter
The full UFC schedule for 2024 was released on Saturday night, revealing six events that weren't previously announced by the promotion. The schedule included a pair of consistent pay-per-view stops in their annual schedule, a last-minute trip to Florida, and numerous trips to their APEX studio location. UFC's yearly pay-per-view card at Madison Square Garden … Continue reading UFC Announces PPV Dates In New York, Las Vegas For 2024 Fourth Quarter
Tafon Nchukwi Overcomes Chris Daukaus In Three-Round Brawl At CFFC 134
Tafon Nchukwi had an intense return performance following the end of his UFC stint, getting into a back-and-forth brawl against Chris Daukaus in the main event of CFFC 134. After a close matchup which saw both heavyweights get knocked down numerous times, Nchukwi was given a close decision result from the Hard Rock Casino & … Continue reading Tafon Nchukwi Overcomes Chris Daukaus In Three-Round Brawl At CFFC 134
Cain Velasquez Accepts No Contest Plea For 2022 Attempted Murder Case, Avoids Life Sentence
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has accepted a no-contest plea for his 2022 attempted murder case, in which he engaged in a high-speed car chase and unloaded a firearm at a man accused of molesting his son. The plea convicts Velasquez of the charges he was facing but also allows him to avoid the … Continue reading Cain Velasquez Accepts No Contest Plea For 2022 Attempted Murder Case, Avoids Life Sentence
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