Tag: Houston

Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast Booked For UFC 271

UFC veteran Bobby Green will step back into the cage on February 12th, facing Nasrat Haqparast at a pay-per-view event from the promotion. News of the matchup was first reported by Walter Salcido on Thursday. The fight joins UFC 271, which is expected to take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Green … Continue reading Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast Booked For UFC 271 →

UFC Alum Eric Shelton Takes Decision Win Over Jacob Silva At Fury FC 55

Former UFC fighter Eric Shelton used his wrestling skills to defeat Jacob Silva on Sunday night via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 & 30-27). The fight headlined Fury FC 55, which took place from the Houston Arena Theater in Houston, Texas, USA. Shelton took Silva down in every round, giving him numerous minutes of control time. … Continue reading UFC Alum Eric Shelton Takes Decision Win Over Jacob Silva At Fury FC 55 →

Two Fights Moved To UFC 271 Lineup

A pair of previously booked matchups have been reportedly transferred to UFC's February 12th pay-per-view event. The fights join UFC 271, which is set to happen at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Ranked Middleweights Cannonier and Brunson Moved To February A previously booked middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and Derek Brunson has landed … Continue reading Two Fights Moved To UFC 271 Lineup →

Austen Lane Stops Juan Adams In The Fourth Round With Punches, Earns Fury FC Heavyweight Belt

Explosive punches from Austen Lane secured him a title victory on Sunday, stopping Juan Adams in the fourth round to become the new Fury FC Heavyweight Champion. Lane's victory headlined Fury FC 54, which took place at the Houston Arena Theater in Houston, Texas, USA. Lane's hard strikes stopped the fight just seconds into the … Continue reading Austen Lane Stops Juan Adams In The Fourth Round With Punches, Earns Fury FC Heavyweight Belt →

Nate Richardson Takes Split Decision Over Diego Lopes, Claims Fury FC Featherweight Championship

Nate Richardson was crowned the new Fury FC Featherweight Champion on Sunday, defeating "Dana White's Contender Series" alum Diego Lopes via split decision after a close five-round battle (48-47 Richardson, 48-47 Lopes & 48-47 Richardson). Their fight headlined Fury FC 52, which took place at the Escapade 2001 in Houston, Texas, USA. Richardson's best moments … Continue reading Nate Richardson Takes Split Decision Over Diego Lopes, Claims Fury FC Featherweight Championship →

JJ Okanovich Earns Split Decision Win, Hands Anthony Romero First Pro Loss At Fury FC 50

JJ Okanovich handed Anthony Romero his first pro loss on Sunday evening, defeating him in a close split decision after three rounds of action. The fight headlined Fury FC 50, which took place at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston, Texas, USA. The fight saw Romero have a strong start, with Okanovich having the … Continue reading JJ Okanovich Earns Split Decision Win, Hands Anthony Romero First Pro Loss At Fury FC 50 →

UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes Forced Out of UFC 265 Lineup Due To COVID-19

UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes has been pulled from her August 7th fight after testing positive for COVID-19, per a report from Mike Coppinger of ESPN. Nunes was scheduled to defend her belt against Julianna Pena in the co-main event of UFC 265. Now the plan is for the fight to be rescheduled to a … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes Forced Out of UFC 265 Lineup Due To COVID-19 →