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UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Live Coverage
Rising featherweight Giga Chikadze will get his biggest test on Saturday night, as he will get his first UFC main event bout when paired against Edson Barboza. The fight headlines a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The 12-fight card also includes … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Preview
Giga Chikadze, one of the fastest rising UFC prospects, will get a big test on Saturday night. The 33-year-old featherweight will compete in his first UFC main event tonight, facing veteran Edson Barboza in what could be up to a five round fight. The bout headlines a 12-bout "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Preview
Brady Hiestand Puts Away Vince Murdock Within A Round, Advances To ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Grand Finals
Brady Hiestand locked his position in the bantamweight grand finals of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Tuesday's episode, stopping Vince Murdock within a round with strikes. Hiestand scored a takedown in the opening minute, putting himself in the position to subsequently finish the bout later in the round. The young bantamweight was able to eventually move … Continue reading Brady Hiestand Puts Away Vince Murdock Within A Round, Advances To ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Grand Finals
‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 29 Finale To Take Place On August 28th UFC ‘Fight Night’
The ongoing season of UFC TV show "The Ultimate Fighter" will culminate live later this month at a "Fight Night" card. The finalists of the show are set to appear at UFC's August 28th show, per a report from Aaron Bronsteter of TSN. The grand final bouts will happen at the same venue where prior … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 29 Finale To Take Place On August 28th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Brady Hiestand Prevails Over Josh Rettinghouse In Overtime Round on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
Brady Hiestand secured the last spot in the bantamweight semifinals of UFC TV show "The Ultimate Fighter" with a win over Josh Rettinghouse on Tuesday's episode. The fight saw both fighters shine in the opening rounds, with Hiestand pulling away in overtime to secure a win. Hiestand had a strong start to the fight, spending … Continue reading Brady Hiestand Prevails Over Josh Rettinghouse In Overtime Round on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
UFC Announces ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Return For June 1st, Reveals Lineups
UFC’s reality TV series “The Ultimate Fighter” will officially make its return on June 1st with Season 28, as announced during the promotion’s “Fight Night” broadcast on Saturday. The show will include a cast of eight bantamweight and middleweight fighters. The bantamweight fighters announced for the season were: Daniel Argueta, Brady Hiestand, Dustin Lampros, Vince … Continue reading UFC Announces ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Return For June 1st, Reveals Lineups