Appearing for the first time since taking his sole UFC loss, Giga Chikadze is expected to meet Sodiq Yusuff at the promotion's September 17th card. The fight will appear in the co-main event slot of a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location yet, per an announcement made by the promotion Saturday. Chikadze … Continue reading Giga Chikadze To Return Against Sodiq Yusuff In September 17th UFC Co-Main Event
Rafael Fiziev Stops Rafael dos Anjos Late In First UFC Main Event Appearance
Rafael Fiziev prevailed in his first-ever UFC main event appearance, dominating Rafael dos Santos on his way to a fifth round finish victory. Fiziev's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Fiziev dropped dos Santos just seconds into the fifth round, connecting with … Continue reading Rafael Fiziev Stops Rafael dos Anjos Late In First UFC Main Event Appearance
Bill Algeo And Herbert Burns Paired Up After Losing Initial Opponents For July 16th UFC Card
After both losing their original opponents, Bill Algeo and Herbert Burns have been paired up for UFC's July 16th show. News of the matchup was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Friday. The new fight is joining a card that is set to take place at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New … Continue reading Bill Algeo And Herbert Burns Paired Up After Losing Initial Opponents For July 16th UFC Card
Tony Kelley Reportedly Off UFC Roster Following Loss To Adrian Yanez
Bantamweight Tony Kelley is no longer on the UFC roster. The promotion reportedly parted ways with Kelley recently, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Kelley's departure from the UFC roster comes after a recent finish loss. He had a two-fight winning streak snapped just last month, suffering a first-round knockout loss to Adrian Yanez. Kelley, … Continue reading Tony Kelley Reportedly Off UFC Roster Following Loss To Adrian Yanez
UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview
A much-anticipated main event fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev will finally take place this weekend. At the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Fiziev will get the chance to earn his first-ever UFC main event victory and also keep his extensive winning streak alive. But across from him is an experienced … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview
Undefeated Welterweight Alfonso Leyva Stops Daniel Reis With Strikes In LFA 135 Main Event
Alfonso Leyva kept his career-long run of finish victories alive on Friday night, stopping Daniel Reis early in the second round of their main event fight. Leyva's finish victory over Reis headlined LFA 135 from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Leyva put an end to his fight in the second round with … Continue reading Undefeated Welterweight Alfonso Leyva Stops Daniel Reis With Strikes In LFA 135 Main Event
LFA 135: Leyva vs. Reis Preview
LFA will return on Friday with some late-night action from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. While the card is without a title fight, a series of prospects are set to take to the cage during the event. In the headlining fight, undefeated welterweight prospect Alfonso Leyva will face Daniel Reis. Here's a … Continue reading LFA 135: Leyva vs. Reis Preview
Rising Middleweights Joaquin Buckley, Nassourdine Imavov Paired For September 3rd UFC Event
Joaquin Buckley will look to keep his current momentum going when he faces Nassourdine Imavov at UFC's September 3rd event. The bout, which was announced by the promotion this week, is joining a card that is expected to take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. Buckley's UFC run has been a strong five … Continue reading Rising Middleweights Joaquin Buckley, Nassourdine Imavov Paired For September 3rd UFC Event
David Onama To Face Short-Notice Opponent Garrett Armfield At July 9th UFC Event
David Onama will remain on this weekend's UFC card. Onama is expected to face short-notice opponent Garrett Armfield at the promotion's July 9th event, per an announcement made earlier this week. The matchup will take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Onama was originally scheduled to face Austin Lingo, however, plans … Continue reading David Onama To Face Short-Notice Opponent Garrett Armfield At July 9th UFC Event
Darren Till Out of UFC London Booking Against Jack Hermansson, Replaced By Chris Curtis
Another injury has sidelined UFC middleweight Darren Till. Till has reportedly withdrawn from his July 23rd fight against Jack Hermansson due to an undisclosed injury, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN. The fight was scheduled to serve as the co-main event for UFC's upcoming card at the O2 Arena in London, England. The recent news marks … Continue reading Darren Till Out of UFC London Booking Against Jack Hermansson, Replaced By Chris Curtis