This article is the play-by-play to accompany the live coverage being done for "Dana White's Contender Series." Click here to view the live coverage article. Quick Results: Bout 1: Jordan Leavitt def. Jose Flores via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke (RD 1, 4:15) Bout 2: Jerome Rivera def. Luis Rodriguez via Decision, Unanimous Bout 3: Uros … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 1 Play-by-Play
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 1 Live Coverage
On Tuesday night, UFC begins their fourth season of "Dana White's Contender Series," a television show aimed at finding rising talent who can join the MMA promotion. Follow along throughout the night for live updates. Quick Results: Main Card (8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT) (ESPN+ / TSN2) Bout 1: Jordan Leavitt def. Jose Flores via … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 1 Live Coverage
Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
The following for Japanese mixed-martial-arts is a diehard one within the MMA sphere, although it has never been one that has been given lots of resources. While challenges like timezones and language barriers are expected and to an extent can’t be solved, a big issue for international viewers has always been the lack of accessibility … Continue reading Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Play-by-Play
In the main event of UFC's "Fight Night" on Saturday, undefeated middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan fought Derek Brunson. Here's how the three-round fight went. Bout 8: Derek Brunson (20-7) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (11-0) (Middleweight) Brunson got a takedown in the second minute of the fight, getting on the back of Shahbazyan shortly after. They got up … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Joanne Calderwood vs. Jennifer Maia Play-by-Play
In the co-main event of the evening, Joanne Calderwood took a short notice fight versus Jennifer Maia. Here's how the flyweight fight went. Bout 7: Joanne Calderwood (14-4) vs. Jennifer Maia (17-6-1) (Flyweight) The fight started with close striking. Calderwood caught a head kick halfway through the round for a takedown. Maiai tried for submissions … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Joanne Calderwood vs. Jennifer Maia Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Vicente Luque vs. Randy Brown Play-by-Play
Welterweights Vicente Luque and Randy Brown battle on the main card of UFC's show on Saturday. Here's how the battle went. Bout 6: Vicente Luque (18-7-1) vs. Randy Brown (12-3) (Welterweight) The fighters traded calf kicks early in the fight. Luque dropped Brown halfway through the round with a right hook. Luque took half guard … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Vicente Luque vs. Randy Brown Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Bobby Green vs. Lando Vannata 2 Play-by-Play
Kicking off the main card, Bobby Green fought Lando Vannata in a rematch. Here's how the fight went. Bout 5: Bobby Green (25-10-1) vs. Lando Vannata (11-4-2) (Lightweight) The fighters traded shots early on, with the fighters exchanging words in the cage at some points. Vannata landed a hard hook in the second minute of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Bobby Green vs. Lando Vannata 2 Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Frankie Saenz vs. Jonathan Martinez Play-by-Play
Finishing off the four-fight prelims, Frankie Saenz fought Johnathan Martinez. Here's how the fight went. Bout 4: Frankie Saenz (12-6) vs. Jonathan Martinez (11-3) (Bantamweight) Saenz charged forward with hard punches early, getting a takedown within the first moment. Martinez was quick to get back up, although he was pressed against the fence by Saenz. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Frankie Saenz vs. Jonathan Martinez Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Nathan Maness vs. Johnny Munoz Play-by-Play
In a double debut, Nathan Maness and Johnny Munoz faced each other on the UFC prelims. Here's how their debuts went. Bout 3: Nathan Maness (11-1) vs. Johnny Munoz (10-0) (Bantamweight) Munoz tired for a takedown in the second minute, staying in a clinch on the feet. A pause came after Maness was kneed in … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Nathan Maness vs. Johnny Munoz Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Jamall Emmers vs. Vincent Cachero Play-by-Play
The second preliminary fight saw Jamall Emmers face short-notice opponent Vincent Cachero. Here's how the fight went. Bout 2: Jamall Emmers (17-5) vs. Vincent Cachero (7-2) (Featherweight) The fight started with a high paced striking battle between the fighters. Emmers landed a series of knees to the body in a clinch in the second minute. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 31: Jamall Emmers vs. Vincent Cachero Play-by-Play
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