Tag: Casey Kenney

9/6/24 Notebook: Ovince St. Preux Departs UFC ‘Fight Night’ Due To Illness

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 Illness has forced … Continue reading 9/6/24 Notebook: Ovince St. Preux Departs UFC ‘Fight Night’ Due To Illness →

Casey Kenney Charged With Kidnapping and Assault, Released From UFC Roster

Content Warning: This article includes descriptions of domestic violence. Please read with care. Eight-fight UFC vet Casey Kenney is facing serious charges following allegations of a disturbing domestic violence incident. Kenney was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona last week and handed numerous charges in relation to an alleged incident which took place on July 21st, per documents … Continue reading Casey Kenney Charged With Kidnapping and Assault, Released From UFC Roster →

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Live Coverage

UFC will present one of their strongest pay-per-view cards as of late on Saturday, showcasing four champions in three title fights at UFC 259. In the main event, 185-pound champ Israel Adesanya will move up a division to challenge UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz. The event, which will take place behind closed doors at … Continue reading UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Live Coverage →

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Preview

Many of UFC's biggest stars will appear on Saturday night when the promotion hosts UFC 259. Sitting atop a large 15-fight card, UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look to make history, challenging UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz. Along with the champion versus champion main event, UFC 259 includes bouts with UFC Featherweight Champion … Continue reading UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Preview →

Dominick Cruz To Face Casey Kenney on March 6th UFC Card

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz will return on March 6th against Casey Kenney. News of the fight's booking was first reported by Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a card that does not have a location reported for it at the moment. Cruz's fight in March will be his … Continue reading Dominick Cruz To Face Casey Kenney on March 6th UFC Card →

Nurmagomedov Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonus For UFC 254 Retirement Win

Khabib Nurmagomedov was among the four fighters given $50,000 bonuses for their performances on Saturday's UFC 254 card. Along with the now-retired UFC Lightweight Champion, Magomed Ankalaev was given a performance bonus, and a fight between Casey Kenney and Nathaniel Wood was awarded "Fight of the Night." All of the fights took place from "Fight … Continue reading Nurmagomedov Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonus For UFC 254 Retirement Win →

UFC 254: Casey Kenney vs. Nathaniel Wood Play-by-Play

Casey Kenney and Nathaniel Wood fought at a catchweight of 140 pounds on the prelims of Saturday's UFC 254 event. Here's how their fight panned out. Bout 5: Casey Kenney (15-2-1) vs. Nathaniel Wood (17-4) (Catchweight 140 lbs) The fighters went into a fast pace of striking very quickly in the fight. While both fighters … Continue reading UFC 254: Casey Kenney vs. Nathaniel Wood Play-by-Play →