8/16/24 Notebook: Chris Curtis out of UFC 307 due to fractured foot

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 Chris Curtis (31-11) has … Continue reading 8/16/24 Notebook: Chris Curtis out of UFC 307 due to fractured foot

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

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

December 18th UFC Card Loses Two Fights, Gains New Pairing

UFC's final event of the year has lost two fights, although the promotion has been able to make a new pairing because of recent circumstances. After previous bookings fell through, middleweights Dustin Stolzfus and Gerald Meerschaert have been matched up for their December 18th event. News of the matchup was first reported by Nolan King … Continue reading December 18th UFC Card Loses Two Fights, Gains New Pairing

Caio Borralho To Make Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Dustin Stoltzfus At December 18th Event

Caio Borralho's UFC debut is expected to come in just a few weeks, as the Brazilian prospect will step in to face Dustin Stoltzfus at the promotion's December 18th "Fight Night" card. Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting confirmed the booking on Monday. The fight is set to happen at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Caio Borralho To Make Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Dustin Stoltzfus At December 18th Event

Two Fights Join December 18th UFC Lineup

Two new matchups have recently been reported for UFC's December 18th event. The bouts join a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Stoltzfus Looks For First UFC Win Against Hernandez Middleweight Dustin Stoltzfus will attempt to earn his first UFC win when facing Anthony Hernandez in December. The matchup was … Continue reading Two Fights Join December 18th UFC Lineup