Lightweights Mason Jones and Mike Davis have been awarded the UFC "Fight of the Night" performance for their three-round fight on Wednesday's preliminary card. Along with their awards, "Performance of the Night" bonuses were given to Warlley Alves and Umar Nurmagomedov. All award winners were given an extra $50,000 on top of their previously negotiated … Continue reading Mike Davis and Mason Jones Given UFC ‘Fight of the Night’ Award
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UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Live Coverage
UFC will provide a 14-fight card on Wednesday that starts in the morning and then goes into the afternoon. The "Fight Night" card will be headlined by Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny from the Etihad Arena at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Follow along throughout the day for live coverage of the event. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Preview
UFC will present mid-week action on Wednesday, providing a 14-fight card from the morning into the afternoon for North American timezones. Headlining the "Fight Night" card is a welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny. Here's a preview of the full card, which is set to happen at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Preview
UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar Live Coverage
UFC will hold their first event of 2021 on Saturday, presenting a 10-fight card from the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card will be headlined by former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. Presented on U.S. TV network ABC for the first time, the event will feature … Continue reading UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar Live Coverage
Phillip Hawes Not Medically Cleared, Out of Today’s UFC on ABC 1 Fight Against Nassourdine Imavov
Today's UFC "Fight Night" prelims lost has a bout, as Phillip Hawes was pulled from his fight against Nassourdine Imavov. It was first reported by RT Sport that the fight wouldn't happen. Hawes wasn't medically cleared for the fight, per details from Ariel Helwani of ESPN. A statement provided to Helwani from Hawes' manager, Daniel … Continue reading Phillip Hawes Not Medically Cleared, Out of Today’s UFC on ABC 1 Fight Against Nassourdine Imavov
UFC on ABC 1: Holloyway vs. Kattar Preview
UFC will declare the official start of their 2021 calendar of events on Saturday with a "Fight Night" card from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card is headlined by a high-profile featherweight fight between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. Here's a full preview of the action. The event will be … Continue reading UFC on ABC 1: Holloyway vs. Kattar Preview
Omari Akhmedov vs. Tom Breese Moved Ahead To January 20th UFC Card
Saturday night's UFC card has been bumped down by a bout, as a fight between Omari Akhmedov and Tom Breese has been removed from the card and placed in a January 20th "Fight Night" lineup. UFC announced the move on Tuesday, citing "COVID-19 related issues." The fight will join a card that is scheduled to … Continue reading Omari Akhmedov vs. Tom Breese Moved Ahead To January 20th UFC Card
Bout Between Umar Nurmagomedov and Sergey Morozov Moved To January 20th UFC Card
A fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Sergey Morozov will happen a few days earlier than expected, as it has been bumped from the UFC 257 card to a January 20th "Fight Night." Igor Lazorin reported the move on his Instagram on Monday. The fight will be the UFC debut for both fighters. The fight joins … Continue reading Bout Between Umar Nurmagomedov and Sergey Morozov Moved To January 20th UFC Card
Injury Forces Hakeem Dawodu Out of UFC 257 Fight Against Shane Burgos
Rising UFC featherweight Hakeem Dawodu has been removed from his UFC 257 fight against Shane Burgos due to injury. First reported by Simon Head and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, injury took Dawodu out of the January 23rd pay-per-view show. The fight was scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Injury Forces Hakeem Dawodu Out of UFC 257 Fight Against Shane Burgos
Ricky Simon To Face Gaetano Pirrello on January 16th UFC Card
Ricky Simon has been given a new opponent for UFC's January 16th "Fight Night," now being matched against Gaetano Pirello. The new matchup was first reported by Guilherme Cruz, Mike Heck and Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting on Thursday. The fight will take place on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on UFC's … Continue reading Ricky Simon To Face Gaetano Pirrello on January 16th UFC Card
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