9/14/24 Notebook: Yaroslav Amosov Says He Is A Free Agent

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 Former UFC Featherweight … Continue reading 9/14/24 Notebook: Yaroslav Amosov Says He Is A Free Agent

Ciryl Gane Finishes Tai Tuivasa In The Third To Close Out Hectic Heavyweight Battle

Ciryl Gane bounced back from his sole pro loss with a big performance on Saturday night, putting away Tai Tuivasa in the third round of a fast-paced main event fight. Gane's win headlined UFC's debut event in the country of France. The card took place in front of a large crowd at the Accor Arena … Continue reading Ciryl Gane Finishes Tai Tuivasa In The Third To Close Out Hectic Heavyweight Battle

Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury

An early shoulder injury to Brian Ortega caused an anticlimatic end to UFC's main event bout on Saturday evening, handing Yair Rodriguez a sudden victory. Their featherweight fight headlined a card from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA. Ortega's injury emerged during a ground position with Rodriguez. The former title challenger fell … Continue reading Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury

Three Fights Join UFC’s July 16th Event

A trio of matchups has been recently confirmed for UFC's July 16th card. The fights are scheduled to take place at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, USA. Featherweights Burgos, Jourdain Paired Up Featherweights Shane Burgos and Charles Jourdain are expected to meet at the event, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Netherlands. Jourdain … Continue reading Three Fights Join UFC’s July 16th Event

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

Charles Jourdain To Face Lando Vannata At April 23rd UFC Card

Featherweights Charles Jourdain and Lando Vannata will meet at UFC's April 23rd "Fight Night" event, per Alex Behunin of Cageside Press. The fight is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Jourdain had a dominant performance in his last outing, defeating Andre Ewell via unanimous decision in December. This … Continue reading Charles Jourdain To Face Lando Vannata At April 23rd UFC Card