Tag: Cynthia Calvillo

UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Live Coverage

A flyweight doubleheader will main event Saturday night's UFC 255 pay-per-view, as both UFC Flyweight Champions will be in action. In the main event of the show, which is taking place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to defend his belt for the first time when he fights … Continue reading UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Live Coverage →

UFC Looking To Add Flyweight Bout Between Katlyn Chookagian and Cynthia Calvillo To UFC 255

The UFC is looking to add a flyweight bout between Katlyn Chookagian and Cynthia Calvillo to their coming UFC 255 pay-per-view, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins a card which is scheduled to take place on November 21st at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Calvillo, a former … Continue reading UFC Looking To Add Flyweight Bout Between Katlyn Chookagian and Cynthia Calvillo To UFC 255 →

Liliya Shakirova Steps in For Cynthia Calvillo in UFC 254 Fight Against Lauren Murphy

After a positive COVID-19 test pulled Cynthia Calvillo out of her UFC 254 fight against Lauren Murphy, Liliya Shakirova has stepped in as a replacement. News of the fight change was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is scheduled to happen on October 24th from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Liliya Shakirova Steps in For Cynthia Calvillo in UFC 254 Fight Against Lauren Murphy →

Cynthia Calvillo Set To Face Lauren Murphy on UFC 254 Card In October

A flyweight bout is set to join the UFC 254 card, as reports say Cynthia Calvillo and Lauren Murphy are being scheduled to battle on the October 24th card. The matchup was first reported by Jose Youngs and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight is only Calvillo's second as a flyweight, as she made … Continue reading Cynthia Calvillo Set To Face Lauren Murphy on UFC 254 Card In October →

6/23 UFC Rankings: Lauren Murphy Goes Up Three Spots

The weekly ranking update on UFC.com saw strawweight Lauren Murphy move to fourth place following a win over Roxanne Modafferi on Saturday. The move bumped Jennifer Maia and Modafferi down a spot each, as they sit in sixth and seventh respectively now. Burgos Drops To 14th After losing a co-main event battle on Saturday via … Continue reading 6/23 UFC Rankings: Lauren Murphy Goes Up Three Spots →

6/17 UFC Rankings: Calvillo Debuts At #2 As Flyweight

UFC's ranking update on Wednesday saw Cynthia Calvillo debut at second place in the flyweight rankings, following a win over Jessica Eye last Saturday. After losing her five-round battle on Saturday, Eye dropped three spots in the flyweight division, now ranked in fourth. The entry of Calvillo in the 125-pound rankings moved everyone else below … Continue reading 6/17 UFC Rankings: Calvillo Debuts At #2 As Flyweight →

Laying Down Leather #13: The Little Fight Night That Could

Laying Down Leather is a Monday morning blog series where I share my tidbit thoughts on MMA, share the past week’s work, and look at what’s ahead. Good morning everyone and welcome to another week of everything. The big story last weekend was that UFC's overlooked fight card ended up impressing with big performances from … Continue reading Laying Down Leather #13: The Little Fight Night That Could →

UFC Fight Night: Jessica Eye vs. Cynthia Calvillo Play-by-Play

In the main event of UFC's Saturday night event, Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo fought in a flyweight battle. The five-round battle went like this. Bout 10: Jessica Eye (15-7) vs. Cynthia Calvillo (8-1-1) (Flyweight) Eye was landing her jab early. She was able to catch a leg kick from Calvillo in the second minute. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Jessica Eye vs. Cynthia Calvillo Play-by-Play →

UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo Live Coverage

On Saturday night, UFC will hold a "Fight Night" event from their studio, the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In the main event of the show, strawweights Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo collide. Follow this article throughout the night for live updates! A full preview of the evening can be viewed here. Quick … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo Live Coverage →