Tag: Chidi Njokuani

Doctor Stoppage Earns Cory Sandhagen Main Event Win Over Song Yadong

Cory Sandhagen walked away from his close fight against Song Yadong with a finish win due to a doctor stoppage. After four rounds of action at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night, a doctor ruled that a cut on Song's face was too great to keep him in the fight. … Continue reading Doctor Stoppage Earns Cory Sandhagen Main Event Win Over Song Yadong →

UFC on ESPN+ 68: Sandhagen vs. Song Preview

Ranked bantamweight Song Yadong will experience his first-ever UFC main event on Saturday night. He'll do so against a tough opponent, taking on former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen. The five-round fight is headlining a busy card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a full preview of the night. Click here … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 68: Sandhagen vs. Song Preview →

Two Fights Join September 17th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Lineup

A pair of matchups have joined UFC's quickly growing September 17th show. The fights are now part of a lineup that doesn't have a confirmed location yet. Rodrigues, Njokuani To Meet At Middleweight Both coming off strong wins recently, middleweights Gregory Rodrigues and Chidi Njokuani will meet in September. News of this matchup was confirmed … Continue reading Two Fights Join September 17th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Lineup →

Ketlen Vieira Defeats Returning Holly Holm In Close Split Decision, Sets Sights on Title Fight

Ketlen Vieira positioned herself as one of the top bantamweights on Saturday night after taking an airtight split decision win against Holly Holm in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card. Vieira's victory headlined a show from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Vieira's victory came after a close 25 minutes … Continue reading Ketlen Vieira Defeats Returning Holly Holm In Close Split Decision, Sets Sights on Title Fight →

UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani

On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. If you have followed this series in recent weeks, you might have noticed I have a certain appreciation for veterans getting their big break. There's something about that type of story that feels so … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani →

UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage

Rising middleweight Sean Strickland will fight to keep his momentum in the division alive on Saturday night, facing fellow ranked contender Jack Hermansson on Saturday night. The high-level middleweight fight is set to headline a 13-bout card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along here throughout the evening for updates. A … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview

Sean Strickland has recently become one of the fastest-rising names at middleweight. Since returning a couple years back, nobody has been able to stop his run up the 185-pound ranks. That momentum will get another big test on Saturday night, as he will face fellow middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in a five-round bout. That fight … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview →

Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 5 Episode 2 Live Coverage

10 prospects have the chance at landing a UFC contract on Tuesday night when competing on "Dana White's Contender Series." They will compete on the second episode of the show this season, from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the event. Quick Results: Main … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 5 Episode 2 Live Coverage →