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
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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
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 ABC 3: Ortega vs. Rodriguez Preview
UFC will be given a big platform to present a late-afternoon card this Saturday. This week's show will be at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA, and will be broadcast on the U.S. TV network ABC. The event marks just the third time that UFC has broadcast on the channel since first … Continue reading UFC on ABC 3: Ortega vs. Rodriguez Preview
Three Fights Join UFC’s July 16th Event
A trio of matchups has been recently confirmed for UFC's July 16th card. The fights are scheduled to take place at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, USA. Featherweights Burgos, Jourdain Paired Up Featherweights Shane Burgos and Charles Jourdain are expected to meet at the event, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Netherlands. Jourdain … Continue reading Three Fights Join UFC’s July 16th Event
Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Live Coverage
Former atomweight titleholder Alesha Zappitella will test her skills at a higher weight class on Wednesday night, facing Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Emily Ducote. Their fight is scheduled to headline Invicta FC 47, which will take place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the … Continue reading Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Live Coverage
Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Preview
Alesha Zappitella will look for success in a new division on Wednesday night. Headlining Invicta FC 47, Zappitella will make the move up from atomweight – a division she herself became a champion in – to face strawweight champion Emily Ducote. The bout is headlining a card that is set to take place at the … Continue reading Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella Preview
Invicta FC Champ Emily Ducote To Face Alesha Zappitella At May 11th Card
Former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Alesha Zappitella will get a crack at the strawweight division in May, facing 115-pound champ Emily Ducote. Their fight is scheduled to headline Invicta FC 47 on May 11th. The location for the event is not known at the moment. Zappitella was Invicta FC's 105-pound champ for over a year, … Continue reading Invicta FC Champ Emily Ducote To Face Alesha Zappitella At May 11th Card
Emily Ducote Lands First-Round Knockout To Earn Invicta FC Strawweight Championship
Emily Ducote scored a highlight-reel knockout over Danielle Taylor to become the new Invicta FC Strawweight Champion on Friday night. Ducote stopped Taylor in the first round with a slick strike combination. After seemingly knocking Taylor out with a right hook, Ducote connected with a head kick to the still-standing title challenger to flatten her … Continue reading Emily Ducote Lands First-Round Knockout To Earn Invicta FC Strawweight Championship
Invicta FC 44: A New Era Preview
All-womens MMA promotion Invicta FC will crown two new champions on Friday night at pay-per-view card "A New Era." In the main event, Invicta FC veteran Emily Ducote will face UFC alum Danielle Taylor for the promotion's vacant 115-pound belt. The fight will headline a card that will take place at the Memorial Hall in … Continue reading Invicta FC 44: A New Era Preview