2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview
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Rising Flyweight Amir Albazi To Face Alex Perez At December 17th UFC Card
Amir Albazi's climb up the flyweight ranks will get another test late this year. The rising contender has been booked to face Alex Perez at UFC's December 17th show, per a report from Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The bout is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location currently. Albazi has slowly put … Continue reading Rising Flyweight Amir Albazi To Face Alex Perez At December 17th UFC Card
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
Two Fights Join UFC’s June 25th ‘Fight Night’ Card
Two new matchups have recently been reported for a June 25th UFC card. These matchups are the first to be reported for that date, and the location for the event is not known at the moment. Albazi To Return Against Veteran Elliott Veteran Tim Elliott will attempt to stop returning flyweight prospect Amir Albazi's momentum … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s June 25th ‘Fight Night’ Card
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Live Coverage
UFC are set to hold their first pay-per-view event of 2021 on Saturday, presenting UFC 257 from the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Headlining the card is a five-round non-championship fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the event. A full … Continue reading UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Live Coverage
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Preview
UFC will hold their first pay-per-view event of the year on Saturday, as star lightweight Conor McGregor will fight Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257. The non-championship bout headlines a card that is set to happen at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Preview
Amir Albazi Fight Moved To November 28th, Now Paired With Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Amir Albazi will be fighting Zhalgas Zhumagulov on November 28th after his October 31st against Raulian Paiva fell through. The fight was announced via Albazi's Instagram page last week. The reason for Paiva's withdrawal from the October 31st card is not known currently. The fight on November 28th is expected to happen in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Amir Albazi Fight Moved To November 28th, Now Paired With Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Flyweights Raulian Paiva and Amir Albazi To Battle on October 31st UFC Card
Looking to make a trio of 2020 wins, Raulian Paiva will face Amir Albazi on UFC's October 31st card. The flyweight bout was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Paiva's has had a rebounding year, coming back from a 2019 where he lost his UFC debut and follow-up fight. In 2020, Paiva has defeated … Continue reading Flyweights Raulian Paiva and Amir Albazi To Battle on October 31st UFC Card
UFC Fight Night: Malcolm Gordon vs. Amir Albazi Play-by-Play
In a double UFC debut, Malcolm Gordon fought Amir Albazi on the prelims of the show on Saturday. Here's how it went. Bout 3: Malcolm Gordon (12-3) vs. Amir Albazi (12-1) (Flyweight) Albazi got a single leg takedown in the second minute of the fight. Albazi left guard, but pushed Gordon down immediately after to … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Malcolm Gordon vs. Amir Albazi Play-by-Play
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