9/4/24 Notebook: Matt Schnell Receives Fight Week Opponent Switch

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 11th-ranked … Continue reading 9/4/24 Notebook: Matt Schnell Receives Fight Week Opponent Switch →

Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland

Stephen Thompson earned his first victory in nearly two years with an impressive performance on Saturday night, using his striking skills to force a late stoppage against fellow middleweight Kevin Holland. Their fight headlined a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Thompson battled early adversity against Holland, getting past these … Continue reading Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland →

UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview

Ranked welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland will get the chance to compete in front of a live crowd this weekend when UFC hosts a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their bout headlines a busy 14-fight card that will take place late in the evening. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview →

UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Live Coverage

Ranked bantamweights Rob Font and Marlon Vera are scheduled to headline UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night. They'll close out a 12-fight lineup that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. Click here to read a preview … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Preview

High-ranked UFC bantamweights Rob Font and Marlon Vera will test their skills in the main event of Saturday night's "Fight Night" card. They're scheduled to headline a 12-bout lineup that will go down at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a preview of the entire evening. Click here to skip to a … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Preview →

Tristan Connelly To Return Against Darren Elkins At April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Tristan Conelly will make his return in just over a month, facing veteran Darren Elkins at UFC's April 30th event. News of the matchup was first reported by Global News British Columbia. The matchup is joining a UFC card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. The fight marks Connelly's first appearance in … Continue reading Tristan Connelly To Return Against Darren Elkins At April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Live Coverage

UFC will close out their 2021 schedule with a 13-fight card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Heavyweights will conclude the evening, as rising contender Chris Daukaus will meet two-time title challenger Derrick Lewis in a five-round fight. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the card. A … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Preview

UFC will close out their 2021 schedule on Saturday night with a busy 14-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The main event will see rising heavyweight Chris Daukaus fight in his first UFC main event bout, facing two-time title challenger Derrick Lewis. Here's a full preview of today's UFC "Fight … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Preview →

Veterans Cub Swanson and Darren Elkins Paired For December 18th UFC ‘Fight Night’

It will be a clash of veterans on December 18th when Cub Swanson faces Darren Elkins at a UFC "Fight Night" event. The new featherweight matchup was confirmed by the promotion earlier this week. The bout joins a show that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Both Elkins and Swanson have competed at … Continue reading Veterans Cub Swanson and Darren Elkins Paired For December 18th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Preview

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw will look to begin another push towards a title on Saturday night, making his return against contender Cory Sandhagen in a five-round fight. The bout headlines a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a full … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Preview →