2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees
Jared Cannonier Takes Split Decision Over Sean Strickland, Starts New Campaign Towards Middleweight Title Fight
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier returned to the win column at the promotion's final event of the year, going five rounds against Sean Strickland for a split decision victory. Cannonier's win headlined a "Fight Night" card Saturday from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Cannonier's win came after a close five-round … Continue reading Jared Cannonier Takes Split Decision Over Sean Strickland, Starts New Campaign Towards Middleweight Title Fight
UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview
2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview
Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev Settle With Draw After Five-Round UFC Title Fight
The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship remained vacant this Saturday after a fight between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev ended in a split draw. The rare result took place in the main event of UFC 282 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The first half of Saturday's title fight took place at a … Continue reading Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev Settle With Draw After Five-Round UFC Title Fight
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview
UFC originally planned to end their 2022 pay-per-view calendar year with a rematch between light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. The duo delivered on a "Fight of the Year" contender over the summer, providing a fair reason to match them up once again. But the plan to have that bout as the main event … Continue reading UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview
Raufeon Stots Takes Split Decision Over Danny Sabatello In Bantamweight Grand Prix Grudge Match
Raufeon Stots earned his spot in Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix finals on Friday night, overcoming Danny Sabatello in a five-round grudge match to walk away with a split decision victory. Stots' victory headlined Bellator 289 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Stots walked away with the decision win after a contest that … Continue reading Raufeon Stots Takes Split Decision Over Danny Sabatello In Bantamweight Grand Prix Grudge Match
Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Preview
Bellator is planning to head into the new year with the grand final of a tournament in place. Who exactly will get to be in that matchup isn't known yet, but will be determined this Friday. In matchups between Magomed Magomedov and Patchy Mix, as well as Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello, the question of … Continue reading Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Preview
Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland
Stephen Thompson earned his first victory in nearly two years with an impressive performance on Saturday night, using his striking skills to force a late stoppage against fellow middleweight Kevin Holland. Their fight headlined a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Thompson battled early adversity against Holland, getting past these … Continue reading Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland
Jarred Brooks Dethrones Joshua Pacio In Five-Round Unanimous Decision
Jarred Brooks' climb up the ONE Championship 125-pound ranks culminated this Saturday with a unanimous decision win over long-time champion Joshua Pacio. Brooks had a strong showing against Pacio to earn the promotion's strawweight title. His win headlined ONE 164 from the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. Brooks' mix of solid striking on … Continue reading Jarred Brooks Dethrones Joshua Pacio In Five-Round Unanimous Decision
UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview
Ranked welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland will get the chance to compete in front of a live crowd this weekend when UFC hosts a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their bout headlines a busy 14-fight card that will take place late in the evening. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview
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