UFC will present one of its most stacked cards of the year this Saturday when it heads back to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Charles Oliveira will attempt to regain the UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event, competing for the vacant belt against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira was UFC's most recent … Continue reading UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview
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Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev
Charles Oliveira will attempt to re-gain champion status at UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event, facing Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight championship. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira lost his title earlier this … Continue reading Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev
UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280
Islam Makhachev will get his long-awaited title fight in the fall, as he has been booked to face UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira at the promotion's October 22nd pay-per-view event. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in … Continue reading UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280
UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Live Coverage
Lightweight contender Islam Makhachev will attempt to move his winning streak to double digits when facing Bobby Green on Saturday night. Their fight is scheduled to headline a "Fight Night" card that will go down at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the event. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Preview
Rising lightweight contender Islam Makhachev will have another chance to make a statement on Saturday night when facing veteran Bobby Green. This fight wasn't originally planned for Saturday, although it was made after Green stepped in for an injured Beneil Dariush. The fight, which is being held at a catchweight of 160 pounds, is set … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Preview
Beneil Dariush Out of February 26th UFC Headliner Against Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green Targeted As Replacement
UFC's quickly approaching February 26th "Fight Night" card has received a major change recently. An injury has reportedly forced Beneil Dariush out of his main event fight against Islam Makhachev, as first reported by Ariel Helwani. UFC is now working to get Bobby Green as a replacement opponent for Makhachev, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. … Continue reading Beneil Dariush Out of February 26th UFC Headliner Against Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green Targeted As Replacement
Rising Lightweights Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev To Headline February 26th UFC Event
Extensive win streaks at lightweight will be put on the line in a UFC main event next year. The promotion has paired up Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev for their February 26th headliner, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. … Continue reading Rising Lightweights Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev To Headline February 26th UFC Event
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira Live Coverage
Seven years after his previous title fight, Glover Teixeira will get another chance to become champion Saturday when facing UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz. Their fight headlines UFC 267, a stacked lineup that also includes a bantamweight title bout in the co-main event. All of the action is set to go down at the … Continue reading UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira Live Coverage
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira Preview
Glover Teixeira has been a big name in the UFC light heavyweight division for nearly an entire decade, yet he has never claimed a championship belt. That could very well change on Saturday, as at the age of 42 he will challenge UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz. The fight headlines UFC 267, which is … Continue reading UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira Preview
Days After Win, Dan Hooker Steps In To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 267
Just days after picking up a win at UFC's September 25th pay-per-view event, Dan Hooker is reportedly already set to compete again - in just a few weeks. The 31-year-old lightweight has stepped in on short notice to face Islam Makhachev at the promotion's October 30th event, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. … Continue reading Days After Win, Dan Hooker Steps In To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 267
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