Tag: Alexandr Romanov

8/22/24 Notebook: Two ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Prospects Score UFC Fight

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8/16/24 Notebook: Chris Curtis out of UFC 307 due to fractured foot

Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Chris Curtis (31-11) has … Continue reading 8/16/24 Notebook: Chris Curtis out of UFC 307 due to fractured foot →

Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win

Leon Edwards shocked the world on Saturday night, scoring a last-minute head kick knockout against Kamaru Usman to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion. Edwards' win headlined UFC 278, which took place from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Edwards erased a massive difference on scorecards in the 25th minute of their … Continue reading Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win →

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview

Kamaru Usman has steadily picked apart the welterweight division, putting away some of the weight classes' best since first becoming champion in 2019. Along the way, he has earned UFC's top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter award and become one of the most successful welterweights in UFC history. This weekend, it will be time once again for Usman … Continue reading UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview →

UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Live Coverage

Ranked bantamweights Rob Font and Marlon Vera are scheduled to headline UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night. They'll close out a 12-fight lineup that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. Click here to read a preview … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Live Coverage →

Jessica Andrade Submits Amanda Lemos Early In Return To Strawweight Division

Jessica Andrade scored a quick win in her return to the strawweight division on Saturday night, catching Amanda Lemos early with a standing arm triangle choke. Andrade's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Andrade slipped in an arm triangle choke against Lemos while in a … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Submits Amanda Lemos Early In Return To Strawweight Division →

Chase Sherman Back On UFC Roster, Takes Short-Notice April 23rd Bout Against Alexandr Romanov

Chase Sherman's time outside the UFC roster has turned out to be brief. The heavyweight veteran is back on the promotion's roster, as he is stepping in on short notice on April 23rd to face undefeated prospect Alexandr Romanov, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Sherman will replace Tanner Boser, who announced his withdrawal from … Continue reading Chase Sherman Back On UFC Roster, Takes Short-Notice April 23rd Bout Against Alexandr Romanov →

Alexandr Romanov To Replace Rodrigo Nascimento In April 23rd UFC Bout Against Tanner Boser

A new heavyweight bout is expected for UFC's April 23rd event. Rodrigo Nascimento has withdrawn from his fight against Tanner Boser and is expected to be replaced by undefeated prospect Alexandr Romanov. News of the matchup change was first confirmed by Aaron Bronsteter of TSN on Monday. The new pairing will take place at the … Continue reading Alexandr Romanov To Replace Rodrigo Nascimento In April 23rd UFC Bout Against Tanner Boser →