It is no easy feat to rise to the top of any sport. The physical dimensions of someone or the resources that someone has to train can give them an advantage, but never guarantee that they will become one of the best in a sport. Many spend their entire careers chasing a certain level of … Continue reading Knockdown News 2022 Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira
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The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees
2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Preview
A rivalry from kickboxing has found its way to MMA, and into the main event of one of UFC's top events of the year. UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look to defend his belt for his sixth time when facing familiar foe Alex Pereira in the main event of Saturday night. Few can say … Continue reading UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Preview
Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya To Face Rival Alex Pereira At UFC 281
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has the chance to avenge a kickboxing loss under MMA rules later this year, facing rival Alex Pereira in a five-round title fight. Adesanya and Pereira are expected to meet at UFC 281 on November 12th, per an announcement made by the middleweight champion on ESPN's SportCenter this Friday. The … Continue reading Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya To Face Rival Alex Pereira At UFC 281
Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time
Israel Adesanya kept his dominant run as UFC Middleweight Champion alive on Saturday night, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier. The win headlined UFC 276 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Adesanya's win came from his ability to out-land Cannonier throughout. The champion blocked takedown attempts from Cannonier in … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview
One of UFC's most dominant current champions, Israel Adesanya, is back this weekend. Attempting to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the fifth time, he will face Jared Cannonier in the final part of the promotion's "International Fight Week" festivities this year. The fight will headline UFC 276, which also includes a featherweight title bout … Continue reading UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview
Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena Booked For UFC 276, Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira Moved
Two changes have been made to UFC's July 2nd pay-per-view event, per recent reports. The new matchups are scheduled to join a card that is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA as part of "International Fight Week." Veteran Lawler To Face Barberena Robbie Lawler is expected to return … Continue reading Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena Booked For UFC 276, Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira Moved
UFC Looking To Book Alex Pereira vs. Sean Strickland For July 30th Event
Former GLORY Kickboxing Champion Alex Pereira will get a big step-up in MMA competition later this year, facing ranked middleweight Sean Strickland at UFC's July 30th card. The fight has been verbally agreed upon and is in the process of being finalized, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. A booking between Pereira and … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Alex Pereira vs. Sean Strickland For July 30th Event
UFC on ESPN+ 61: Santos vs. Ankalaev Live Coverage
Magomed Ankalaev will fight to keep his climb up the light heavyweight division alive on Saturday night, competing in his first ever UFC main event against Thiago Santos. Their five-round fight is set to headline a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 61: Santos vs. Ankalaev Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 61: Santos vs. Ankalaev Preview
Magomed Ankalaev has been on a climb up the light heavyweight ranks for the past few years. In an opportunity that could see him score his first-ever UFC main event win, Ankalaev will meet Thiago Santos in the headlining spot of Saturday night's UFC card. Their bout is scheduled to headline a five-round "Fight Night" … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 61: Santos vs. Ankalaev Preview
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