Ranked welterweights Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal could reportedly collide at UFC's August 6th show. UFC is currently aiming for that bout to join a "Fight Night" card in a few months, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. If the fight can be finalized, it will join a card that doesn't have a confirmed location currently. … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Vicente Luque vs. Geoff Neal For August 6th Event
Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Nate Maness At June 25th UFC Card
Umar Nurmagomedov will attempt to keep his undefeated record alive in his third UFC appearance, facing Nate Maness at the promotion's June 25th event. News of the matchup was first confirmed by reporter James Lynch on Thursday. The pairing is joining a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Nurmagomedov … Continue reading Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Nate Maness At June 25th UFC Card
Two Fights Join UFC’s July 23rd Card In London
Two more matchups have been confirmed for UFC's July 23rd "Fight Night" card. The bouts are joining a lineup that is expected to take place at the O2 Arena in London, England. Surging Craig To Face Oezdemir Paul Craig will fight to keep his winning streak alive at light heavyweight when he faces Volkan Oezdemir, … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s July 23rd Card In London
Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Live Coverage
Former atomweight titleholder Alesha Zappitella will test her skills at a higher weight class on Wednesday night, facing Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Emily Ducote. Their fight is scheduled to headline Invicta FC 47, which will take place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the … Continue reading Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Live Coverage
Disney Reports Increase In ESPN+ Subscriptions, Decrease In UFC PPV Income
ESPN+ has seen a steady increase in subscribers recently, although a decline in UFC pay-per-view purchases along with higher sports programming costs has slowed revenue growth for the subscription service. These recent developments were revealed as part of the second-quarter earnings report from The Walt Disney Company recently. ESPN+, the monthly subscription service that offers … Continue reading Disney Reports Increase In ESPN+ Subscriptions, Decrease In UFC PPV Income
Alexander Gustafsson To Return Against Nikita Krylov At July 23rd UFC London Card
Two-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson is set to make his return to action at UFC's July 23rd event, facing light heavyweight Nikita Krylov. News of the matchup was confirmed by the promotion this week. The fight is joining a card that is set to take place at The O2 Arena in London, England. … Continue reading Alexander Gustafsson To Return Against Nikita Krylov At July 23rd UFC London Card
UFC Looking To Book Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez To Headline July 16th Card
Brian Ortega could make his return later this year, headlining a UFC "Fight Night" card against Yair Rodriguez. A fight between the ranked featherweights is being targeted for the promotion's July 16th card, per reports from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes and Ariel Helwani. If the fight can be finalized, it would headline a … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez To Headline July 16th Card
Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Preview
Alesha Zappitella will look for success in a new division on Wednesday night. Headlining Invicta FC 47, Zappitella will make the move up from atomweight – a division she herself became a champion in – to face strawweight champion Emily Ducote. The bout is headlining a card that is set to take place at the … Continue reading Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Preview
Kaytlin Neil Uses Overtime Round To Defeat Helen Peralta In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Quarter-Final
Kaytlin Neil won her first appearance on "The Ultimate Fighter" this week, defeating Helen Peralta via unanimous decision. Neil's win, which aired Tuesday, was the first bout to happen in the eight-woman flyweight bracket for this season. Neil needed an overtime round to win her fight against Peralta. While most "TUF" bouts are only two … Continue reading Kaytlin Neil Uses Overtime Round To Defeat Helen Peralta In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Quarter-Final
Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Re-Booked For June 18th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Veterans Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon have been given a second chance to meet in the UFC cage. The lightweights have been placed back on the promotion's schedule, now lined up for a June 18th card. News of the rescheduled bout was first reported by ESPN's Brett Okamoto. The fight is joining a "Fight Night" … Continue reading Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Re-Booked For June 18th UFC ‘Fight Night’