Leon Edwards shocked the world on Saturday night, scoring a last-minute head kick knockout against Kamaru Usman to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion. Edwards' win headlined UFC 278, which took place from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Edwards erased a massive difference on scorecards in the 25th minute of their … Continue reading Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win
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UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview
Kamaru Usman has steadily picked apart the welterweight division, putting away some of the weight classes' best since first becoming champion in 2019. Along the way, he has earned UFC's top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter award and become one of the most successful welterweights in UFC history. This weekend, it will be time once again for Usman … Continue reading UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 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
Francisco Figueiredo vs. Daniel da Silva Booked For April 30th
Flyweights Francisco Figueiredo and Daniel da Silva will both be fighting to return from a recent loss when paired for UFC's April 30th event. Journalist Igor Melotto was the first to report the booking. The matchup joins a show that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Figueiredo joined the UFC roster in early … Continue reading Francisco Figueiredo vs. Daniel da Silva Booked For April 30th
Two Flyweights To Make UFC Debuts At March 19th Event
Two fighters will make their first appearance in the UFC octagon at the promotion's March 19th event. Their matchups - which are both in the flyweight division - are expected to happen on a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. 'Contender Series' Winner Hadley To Face Figueiredo Jake Hadley's … Continue reading Two Flyweights To Make UFC Debuts At March 19th Event
UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Live Coverage
Rising lightweights Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises will experience their first UFC main event on Saturday night, headlining a 10-bout "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A full preview of the card can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Preview
Lightweights Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises have both been quite successful in the UFC cage. However, neither of them has fought in a five-round UFC main event before. That will change on Saturday night when they're paired in the headlining bout of a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Preview
JP Buys Replaces Now-Retired Jimmy Flick vs. Francisco Figueiredo on May 8th UFC Card
Francisco Figueiredo has a new opponent for his May 8th booking, as flyweight JP Buys has stepped in for recently-retired Jimmy Flick. The new matchup was first reported by Carlos Antunes of AgFight. The new pairing joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Buys is getting the opportunity after … Continue reading JP Buys Replaces Now-Retired Jimmy Flick vs. Francisco Figueiredo on May 8th UFC Card
Jimmy Flick and Taila Santos Among New Additions To May 8th UFC Card
Two new matchups have recently been reported for UFC's May 8th event. The fights join a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Jimmy Flick vs. Francisco Figueiredo Both coming back after having successful UFC debuts, Jimmy Flick and Francisco Figueiredo have been paired up, as first announced by The Corner … Continue reading Jimmy Flick and Taila Santos Among New Additions To May 8th UFC Card
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