Kyohei Hagiwara got into fighting for one reason at the start: To him, it's simply fun. Hagiwara wasn't initially getting money and fame from his fighting, which he does now in Japanese promotion RIZIN. The 26-year-old featherweight first fought as a teenager. To start, he joined a local MMA gym that allowed youth to train … Continue reading The Trip To Korea That Made Kyohei Hagiwara Go All In
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Flyweights Tracy Cortez, Melissa Gatto Matched For UFC 274
Rising flyweights Tracy Cortez and Melissa Gatto will face off at UFC's May 7th pay-per-view event, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The matchup is joining a card that is set to take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Both Cortez and Gatto have yet to lose in … Continue reading Flyweights Tracy Cortez, Melissa Gatto Matched For UFC 274
Damir Hadzovic vs. Steve Garcia Booked For April 23rd UFC Card
Lightweights Damir Hadzovic and Steve Garcia are expected to compete at UFC's April 23rd "Fight Night" card. The matchup has been confirmed by both fighters and is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Hadzovic snapped a two-fight losing streak in his last appearance, securing a unanimous decision victory over … Continue reading Damir Hadzovic vs. Steve Garcia Booked For April 23rd UFC Card
Injury Forces Michelle Waterson out of UFC 274 Fight Against Amanda Ribas
Michelle Waterson is out of her May 7th UFC pay-per-view fight against Amanda Ribas, per an announcement made by the veteran strawweight earlier this month. Ribas is reportedly still hoping for a new opponent for UFC 274. The event, which is just under two months away, is scheduled to take place at the Footprint Center … Continue reading Injury Forces Michelle Waterson out of UFC 274 Fight Against Amanda Ribas
David Onama vs. Nate Landwehr Off March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’
UFC's March 26th card won't have a fight between featherweights David Onama and Nate Landwehr after all. The fight, which was just reported earlier this month, has reportedly been removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons. News of the canceled bout was confirmed last week by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The matchup was … Continue reading David Onama vs. Nate Landwehr Off March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Adam Borics Prevails In Five-Round Shootout Against Mads Burnell At Bellator 276
Adam Borics secured his status as one of the top featherweights in Bellator on Saturday night, going five rounds against Mads Burnell for a unanimous decision victory. The fight headlined Bellator 276 from The Family Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The victory for Borics came through a close stand-up battle through all five rounds. … Continue reading Adam Borics Prevails In Five-Round Shootout Against Mads Burnell At Bellator 276
Boston Salmon Secures PFL Contract on Featherweight Episode of ‘Challenger Series’
Former UFC fighter Boston Salmon secured a contract in the 2022 PFL Regular Season, getting selected on the fourth week of the "Challenger Series." Salmon beat finalist Brahyan Zurcher as well as other victorious fighters Edwin Cooper Jr. and Reinaldo Ekson for the contract. The contract came after Salmon picked up the sole finish win … Continue reading Boston Salmon Secures PFL Contract on Featherweight Episode of ‘Challenger Series’
Former UFC Fighter Kevin Lee Defeats Diego Sanchez In Eagle FC Debut
Kevin Lee was successful in his Eagle FC debut on Friday night, defeating fellow former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision. The win saw Lee battle past an early injury, using his striking to win rounds over Sanchez. The fight headlined Eagle FC 46, which took place at the FLXcast Arena in Miami, Florida, … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Kevin Lee Defeats Diego Sanchez In Eagle FC Debut
Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and one-time title challenger Marvin Vettori are expected to meet at UFC's June 11th pay-per-view card, per a recent report from Ariel Helwani. While the fight hasn't been finalized, reports say the matchup is "very close" to being done. Once confirmed, the fight will join UFC 275, which the … Continue reading Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
Thanh Le Finishes Garry Tonon Within A Minute To Defend ONE Championship Belt
Thanh Le scored a quick and brutal win to retain his ONE Championship 155-pound belt on Friday night, knocking out Garry Tonon in the first minute of action with punches. Tonon's win headlined ONE Championship's "Lights Out" card from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Tonon attempted to grapple early with Le, although the damaging … Continue reading Thanh Le Finishes Garry Tonon Within A Minute To Defend ONE Championship Belt
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