After a year away from the chaos, Kyoji Horiguchi is ready to fight at the top of the RIZIN and Bellator bantamweight divisions. There are a few names in Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN which are constants. Fighters who work constantly, win frequently and have cemented themselves as mainstays in the show. Undoubtedly among them is … Continue reading Kyoji Horiguchi Had It All Taken Away. A Year Later, He Can Win It Back
Note from Editor: Semi-Hiatus From December 21st To 27th
Knockdown News will be on a semi-hiatus from December 21st to 27th. This means no live events or breaking news will be covered in that timeframe. Articles are scheduled and planned to release during the semi-hiatus, including the first ever Knockdown News "Fighter of the Year" award. Check the site every morning or follow my … Continue reading Note from Editor: Semi-Hiatus From December 21st To 27th
Stephen Thompson Among Fighters Given UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ Award
Stephen Thompson was awarded a "Performance of the Night" award on Saturday for his five-round main event victory over Geoff Neal. Also awarded an extra $50,000 for their performances were Rob Font, Marcin Tybura and Jimmy Flick. The awards came after a UFC's last "Fight Night" card of 2020 from the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Stephen Thompson Among Fighters Given UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ Award
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal Play-by-Play
Geoff Neal fought his first main event bout in the UFC on Saturday, fighting Stephen Thompson. The welterweights closed out UFC's 2020 schedule with a main event fight. Here's how it went. Bout 12: Stephen Thompson (15-4-1) vs. Geoff Neal (13-2) (Welterweight) Thompson had a better start to the fight, keeping a distance from Neal … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Jose Aldo vs. Marlon Vera Play-by-Play
Jose Aldo looked to end a three-fight losing streak when fighting Marlon Vera on Saturday's UFC card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 11: Jose Aldo (28-7) vs. Marlon Vera (18-6-1) (Bantamweight) Vera clinched with Aldo in the second minute of the round, putting him against the cage. They separated after being in the position … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Jose Aldo vs. Marlon Vera Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Michel Pereira vs. Khaos Williams Play-by-Play
Flashy welterweights Michel Pereira and Khaos Williams fought on Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 10: Michel Pereira (24-11) vs. Khaos Williams (11-1) (Welterweight) The fight started slow as both fighters attempted to figure each other out. Williams caught a leg kick in the third minute, countering with a right … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Michel Pereira vs. Khaos Williams Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font Play-by-Play
Returning after a main event loss earlier in the year, Marlon Moraes fought Rob Font on Saturday's UFC card. Their bantamweight fight went like this. Bout 9: Marlon Moraes (23-7-1) vs. Rob Font (17-4) (Bantamweight) Moraes was quick to score a takedown in the fight, taking half guard. Moraes turned to his back, where he … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Marcin Tybura vs. Greg Hardy Play-by-Play
Heavyweights kicked off the main card on Saturday, as Marcin Tybura was paired against Greg Hardy. Their three-round fight played out like this. Bout 8: Marcin Tybura (20-6) vs. Greg Hardy (7-2) (Heavyweight) The fighters clinched for a moment in the first minute. Hardy was out-landing Tybura greatly. Hardy landed a left hook that wobbled … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Marcin Tybura vs. Greg Hardy Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Morono Play-by-Play
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis fought Alex Morono in a welterweight bout to close out UFC's prelims on Saturday. The fight went like this. Bout 7: Anthony Pettis (23-10) vs. Alex Morono (18-6) (Welterweight) Pettis slipped after throwing a kick early in the fight. Morono capitalized on the slip, taking the back of Pettis … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Morono Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 41: Pannie Kianzad vs. Sijara Eubanks Play-by-Play
Fighting for the fourth time in 2020, Sijara Eubanks was paired against Pannie Kianzad as part of UFC's prelims on Saturday. The fight went like this. Bout 6: Pannie Kianzad (13-5) vs. Sijara Eubanks (6-5) (Bantamweight) Eubanks scored a takedown in the first minute after trading jabs with Kianzad. Eubanks stopped Kianzad from getting up … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 41: Pannie Kianzad vs. Sijara Eubanks Play-by-Play
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