A somber message from UFC fighter Joe Duffy declared his retirement from MMA following his loss to Joel Alvarez on Saturday. "I believed I was back to my former self then when I went in there it just falls to pieces. I think it’s time to realize that I haven’t got what it takes any … Continue reading Joe Duffy Announces Retirement From MMA Following Loss To Joel Alvarez
Figueiredo Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonus For Championship Bout
Deiveson Figueiredo's main event win over Joseph Benavidez on Saturday deemed him suitable for a "Performance of the Night" bonus. The award gave Figueiredo an extra $50,000 on top of his previously negotiated fight purse. The bonus was one of the four given out, with the other three going to Rafael Fiziev, Ariane Lipski and … Continue reading Figueiredo Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonus For Championship Bout
Israel Adesanya To Defend Middleweight Belt Against Paulo Costa At UFC 253
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya's next challenge will come against Paulo Costa, as the matchup is targeted to take place on September 19th at UFC 253. The pairing was first reported on Saturday by Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate. Adesanya defended his belt for the first time in March, where he defeated Yoel … Continue reading Israel Adesanya To Defend Middleweight Belt Against Paulo Costa At UFC 253
UFC Fight Night: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez 2 Play-by-Play
In the main event of UFC's "Fight Night" on Saturday night, Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez battled in a rematch to become the third UFC Flyweight Champion. Here's how the fight went. Bout 12: Deiveson Figueiredo (18-1) vs. Joseph Benavidez (28-6) (Vacant UFC Flyweight Championship) Early in the first minute a right hook dropped Benavidez. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez 2 Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Jack Hermansson vs. Kelvin Gastelum Play-by-Play
In the co-main event of UFC's show on Saturday, ranked middleweights Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum battled. Here's how their fight went. Bout 11: Jack Hermansson (20-5) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (16-5) (Middleweight) Hermansson got a takedown from a clinch in the first minute, but Gastelum was able to flip the position immediately and take top. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Jack Hermansson vs. Kelvin Gastelum Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Marc Diakiese vs. Rafael Fiziev Play-by-Play
Coming back from his first win in the UFC, Rafael Fiziev fought Marc Diakiese on the main card of UFC's "Fight Night" on Saturday. Here's how their matchup went. Bout 10: Marc Diakiese (14-3) vs. Rafael Fiziev (7-1) (Lightweight) Fiziev got a takedown from a clinch in the second minute of the fight. They got … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Marc Diakiese vs. Rafael Fiziev Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Ariane Lipski vs. Luana Carolina Play-by-Play
In a flyweight battle, Ariane Lipski and Luana Carolina battled. Here's how it went. Bout 9: Ariane Lipski (12-5) vs. Luana Carolina (6-1) (Flyweight) A body punch dropped Carolina in the first minute Lipski took full guard on the ground after. Lipski stood up, with Carolina getting ahold of a leg for a heel hook. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Ariane Lipski vs. Luana Carolina Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Askar Askarov Play-by-Play
Starting off the main card, undefeated Russian fighter Askar Askarov fought Alexandre Pantoja. The fight went like this. Bout 8: Alexandre Pantoja (22-4) vs. Askar Askarov (11-0-1) (Flyweight) Askarov got a takedown early after a moment of Pantoja being mounted on him. Pantoja tried for a triangle choke from the bottom. Askarov lifted him up, … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Askar Askarov Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Khadis Ibragimov vs. Roman Dolidze Play-by-Play
Finishing off the seven-fight preliminary card on Saturday for UFC, Khaids Ibragimov fought Roman Dolidze. Here's how the light heavyweight battle went. Bout 7: Khadis Ibragimov (8-2) vs. Roman Dolidze (6-0) (Light Heavyweight) The first few minutes of the fight saw close striking that had Dolize advancing on Ibragimov. Ibragimov slipped in the fourth minute … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Khadis Ibragimov vs. Roman Dolidze Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Grant Dawson vs. Nad Narimani Play-by-Play
Grant Dawson fought Nad Narimani in a catchweight bout at 150-pounds on the prelims. Here's how the bout went. Bout 6: Grant Dawson (15-1) vs. Nad Narimani (12-3) (Catchweight 150 lbs) Dawson started the fight by landing some calf kicks. Narimani stopped a takedown attempt early on. Dawson fell due to a kick, but landed … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Grant Dawson vs. Nad Narimani Play-by-Play
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