Tag: Brian Kelleher

Trio of Bouts Join UFC’s January 15th Card

Three fights have recently been reported for UFC's January 15th event. The new matchups include a promotional debut, a big matchup at flyweight, and the appearance of a former CFFC Champion. The new fights join a UFC card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Ranked Flyweights Royval and Bontorin Paired Up Top-10 … Continue reading Trio of Bouts Join UFC’s January 15th Card →

UFC on ESPN 29: Cannonier vs. Gastelum Live Coverage

Ranked middleweights Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum will get the spotlight on Saturday night, as they will headline a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The bout sits atop a 12-fight card in total. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates of the event. A preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 29: Cannonier vs. Gastelum Live Coverage →

UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Live Coverage

Gilbert Burns will get his crack at UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on Saturday night, fighting the champ in the main event of UFC 258. The title fight headlines a 10-fight pay-per-view card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates and results from UFC 258. … Continue reading UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Live Coverage →

Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Re-Booked, Placed on UFC 258 Card

A previously cancelled fight between Brian Kelleher and Ricky Simon is being given another shot, as it is now booked for UFC's February 13th pay-per-view event, UFC 258. First reported by Sergio Pineiro of Bloody Canvas, the bantamweight pairing will be booked for the third time. The fight joins a card that is set to … Continue reading Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Re-Booked, Placed on UFC 258 Card →

Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Brian Kelleher Out of January 16th Fight Against Ricky Simon

Brian Kelleher has been pulled from his January 16th fight against Ricky Simon following a positive COVID-19 test. The cancelled bout was first reported by Cole Shelton of MyMMANews, with the specifics on the positive COVID-19 test later being reported by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight was set to take place … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Brian Kelleher Out of January 16th Fight Against Ricky Simon →

UFC Planning To Add Brian Keller vs. Ricky Simon To January 16th Card

A matchup between Brian Kelleher and Ricky Simon is being targeted by the UFC for a January 16th card. The bout was first reported by Steven Marrocco and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The pairing is the second attempt at putting together a fight between the two parties. An early September booking between the two … Continue reading UFC Planning To Add Brian Keller vs. Ricky Simon To January 16th Card →

Four Fighters With Finishing Wins Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For September 5th UFC Event

Last Saturday's UFC event saw seven winners - four of which were awarded an extra $50,000 for their finishing performances. With no "Fight of the Night" award handed out, "Performance of the Night" awards went to Brian Kelleher, Andre Muniz, Michel Pereira and Ovince St. Preux for Saturday's event, which happened at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Four Fighters With Finishing Wins Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For September 5th UFC Event →

UFC on ESPN+ 34: Brian Kelleher vs. Ray Rodriguez Play-by-Play

On Saturday night, Brian Kelleher fought short-notice opponent Ray Rodriguez on a UFC "Fight Night" card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 3: Brian Kelleher (21-11) vs. Ray Rodriguez (16-6) (Featherweight) Rodriguez was advancing early, coming forward and landing a takedown. Kelleher put in a takedown on the way down that made Rodriguez tap out. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Brian Kelleher vs. Ray Rodriguez Play-by-Play →