Rising featherweight Jonathan Pearce will look to extend his winning streak when he faces Makwan Amirkhani at UFC's July 23rd show. News of the pairing was confirmed Monday by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight is scheduled to be part of the promotion's second appearance this year at the O2 Arena in London, England. … Continue reading Jonathan Pearce Matched Against Makwan Amirkhani For July 23rd UFC Event
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‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Winner Ricky Turcios To Face Aiemann Zahabi At July 9th UFC Card
Returning for the first time since winning "The Ultimate Fighter" last year, Ricky Turcios will meet Aiemann Zahabi at UFC's July 9th card. News of the pairing was confirmed by the promotion earlier this week. The fight is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Turcios picked up three … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Winner Ricky Turcios To Face Aiemann Zahabi At July 9th UFC Card
Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes Rematch Announced For UFC 277
A long-awaited rematch at bantamweight has been booked. The second meeting between UFC Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena and former long-time titleholder Amanda Nunes is set for UFC 277 on July 30th, per an announcement made by the promotion Saturday. The fight is joining a card that is scheduled to take place at the American Airlines … Continue reading Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes Rematch Announced For UFC 277
Ketlen Vieira Defeats Returning Holly Holm In Close Split Decision, Sets Sights on Title Fight
Ketlen Vieira positioned herself as one of the top bantamweights on Saturday night after taking an airtight split decision win against Holly Holm in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card. Vieira's victory headlined a show from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Vieira's victory came after a close 25 minutes … Continue reading Ketlen Vieira Defeats Returning Holly Holm In Close Split Decision, Sets Sights on Title Fight
Anderson Silva Showcases Striking Skills Against Bruno Azeredo In Boxing Exhibition
Former UFC Middleweight Champion and MMA legend Anderson Silva competed in an exhibition boxing bout on Saturday, going the distance against Bruno Azeredo in Abu Dhabi. The bout, which was eight two-minute rounds in total, was part of a card headlined by boxer Floyd Mayweather. While the fight didn't have judges and ended in a … Continue reading Anderson Silva Showcases Striking Skills Against Bruno Azeredo In Boxing Exhibition
Sudden Injury Spoils Return of Junior dos Santos At Eagle FC 47
The return of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos was ruined by an injury on Friday night. Dos Santos was pulled from his fight against Yorgan De Castro, as his right shoulder popped out after throwing a right cross punch. This injury was noticed by opponent De Castro, who notified the referee to stop … Continue reading Sudden Injury Spoils Return of Junior dos Santos At Eagle FC 47
Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy Takes Split Decision Over Jimmy Vienot To Retain ONE Muay Thai Belt
Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy escaped a narrow split decision against Jimmy Vienot to retain his ONE Muay Thai 155-pound Championship on Friday night. Petchmorakot's win headlined "ONE 157" from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The fight saw Vienot start and finish strong, but struggle in the middle rounds against Petchmorakot and lose points on scorecards … Continue reading Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy Takes Split Decision Over Jimmy Vienot To Retain ONE Muay Thai Belt
UFC Announces Debut Event In Paris, France For September
UFC's debut event in Paris, France is official. The promotion announced Wednesday that they will head to the Accor Arena on September 3rd for a "Fight Night" card, marking the first time they have ever touched down in the country. Reports of UFC's intention to hold an event in Paris were first noted last month. … Continue reading UFC Announces Debut Event In Paris, France For September
Carlos Ulberg vs. Tafon Nchukwi Booked For June 25th UFC Card
Light heavyweights Carlos Ulberg and Tafon Nchukwi have been added to UFC's June 25th show, per Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight is joining a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Ulberg picked up his first UFC victory earlier this year, beating former LFA … Continue reading Carlos Ulberg vs. Tafon Nchukwi Booked For June 25th UFC Card
‘TUF’ Finalist Tresean Gore To Face Cody Brundage At July 9th UFC Card
"The Ultimate Fighter" finalist Tresean Gore will make his return to action on July 9th, fighting Cody Brundage at a UFC "Fight Night" card. Gore will be stepping in to replace Josh Fremd, per Sherdog reporter Tudor Leonte. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Fremd reportedly … Continue reading ‘TUF’ Finalist Tresean Gore To Face Cody Brundage At July 9th UFC Card
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