UFC originally planned to end their 2022 pay-per-view calendar year with a rematch between light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. The duo delivered on a "Fight of the Year" contender over the summer, providing a fair reason to match them up once again. But the plan to have that bout as the main event … Continue reading UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview
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UFC Looking To Make Darren Till vs. Dricus Du Plessis For UFC 282
Darren Till is expected to make his return late this year with a tough challenge ahead of him. The former UFC title challenger has verbally agreed to face rising middleweight Dricus Du Plessis on December 10th, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is being lined up for UFC 282, which doesn't … Continue reading UFC Looking To Make Darren Till vs. Dricus Du Plessis For UFC 282
Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time
Israel Adesanya kept his dominant run as UFC Middleweight Champion alive on Saturday night, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier. The win headlined UFC 276 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Adesanya's win came from his ability to out-land Cannonier throughout. The champion blocked takedown attempts from Cannonier in … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview
One of UFC's most dominant current champions, Israel Adesanya, is back this weekend. Attempting to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the fifth time, he will face Jared Cannonier in the final part of the promotion's "International Fight Week" festivities this year. The fight will headline UFC 276, which also includes a featherweight title bout … Continue reading UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Brad Tavares Matched For UFC 276
Dricus Du Plessis has been paired against UFC veteran Brad Tavares for the promotion's July 2nd pay-per-view event, per a report from Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting. The fight is joining UFC 276, which is scheduled to go down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Du Plessis has scored two wins … Continue reading Dricus Du Plessis vs. Brad Tavares Matched For UFC 276
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Dricus Du Plessis Off UFC 273
The changes for UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event have only continued. A middleweight fight between Kelvin Gastelum and Dricus Du Plessis has been removed from the upcoming card, per an announcement made by the promotion on Friday night. The fight was set to happen during UFC 273 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, … Continue reading Kelvin Gastelum vs. Dricus Du Plessis Off UFC 273
Dricus Du Plessis Steps In To Face Kelvin Gastelum At UFC 273, Other Fight Added
Kelvin Gastelum isn't leaving the UFC 273 lineup. The middleweight vet has been booked to face short-notice opponent Dricus Du Plessis at the promotion's April 9th pay-per-view card, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Du Plessis is stepping in to replace Nassourdine Imavov, who reportedly exited his matchup against Gastelum earlier this week. The new development … Continue reading Dricus Du Plessis Steps In To Face Kelvin Gastelum At UFC 273, Other Fight Added
Dricus Du Plessis, Anthony Hernandez Matched For UFC 273 Following Booking Changes
Middleweights Dricus Du Plessis and Anthony Hernandez have been paired up for UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event after both of their previously scheduled matchups fell through. This major change to the lineup was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The new pairing has joined UFC 273, which is expected to take place at … Continue reading Dricus Du Plessis, Anthony Hernandez Matched For UFC 273 Following Booking Changes
Middleweights Chris Curtis, Dricus Du Plessis Matched For UFC 273
Veteran Chris Curtis will search for his third UFC victory in just six months when he faces Dricus Du Plessis at the promotion's April 9th event. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 273, per a report from Shaun Al-Shatti and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The matchup has joined a pay-per-view card … Continue reading Middleweights Chris Curtis, Dricus Du Plessis Matched For UFC 273
Eryk Anders To Replace Dricus Du Plessis In UFC 269 Bout Against Andre Muniz
Andre Muniz has a new opponent for his December 11th UFC pay-per-view booking. The rising middleweight is now expected to face Eryk Anders, who has stepped in to replace Dricus Du Plessis. The new pairing was first reported by Matthew Wells and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. News of Du Plessis' departure from the card … Continue reading Eryk Anders To Replace Dricus Du Plessis In UFC 269 Bout Against Andre Muniz
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