Former UFC vet John Dodson picked up a win on Saturday night, battling for three close rounds against Francisco Rivera to earn a unanimous decision outcome. Dodson's win headlined an XMMA card from The Fillmore in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this weekend. Dodson started strong against Rivera, connecting with quick combinations of punches in the … Continue reading John Dodson Earns First Win Since UFC Run, Defeats Francisco Rivera At XMMA 4
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Maki Pitolo Among Three Departures From UFC Roster
Four fighters have recently parted ways with the UFC, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Maki Pitolo, Jared Gooden and Matt Sayles are reportedly no longer on the UFC roster. Pitolo was the most active fighter of all on the list. He joined the UFC roster in 2019 after winning on "Dana … Continue reading Maki Pitolo Among Three Departures From UFC Roster
UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage
Strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez have the chance to get one step closer to a title shot on Saturday, fighting in a five round headliner bout. The fight sits atop a nine-bout UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Preview
There are few UFC strawweights ranked as high as Mackenzie Dern or Marina Rodriguez. The 115-pound fighters will get a chance to put on a performance that could inch them closer to a title shot on Saturday night, as they will fight in the main event of a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Preview
Coming Off First UFC Win, Jared Gooden To Face Randy Brown At October 9th Card
Both coming off recent first-round victories, welterweights Randy Brown and Jared Gooden will meet at UFC's October 9th event. Brown first announced the matchup during one of his Twitch livestreams. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Brown needed just a round in his last appearance, submitting … Continue reading Coming Off First UFC Win, Jared Gooden To Face Randy Brown At October 9th Card
Sean Strickland Cruises To Unanimous Decision Win Over Uriah Hall In First UFC Main Event
Sean Strickland prevailed in his first-ever UFC main event appearance on Saturday night, defeating Uriah Hall via unanimous decision after five rounds of battle (50-44, 50-45 & 49-46). The fight headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Strickland used his punching to do damage on Hall in … Continue reading Sean Strickland Cruises To Unanimous Decision Win Over Uriah Hall In First UFC Main Event
UFC’s July 31st ‘Fight Night’ Loses Co-Main Event
3:51PM EDT UPDATE: Niklas Stolze vs. Jared Gooden has reportedly been placed back into the UFC lineup. The article has been updated to reflect this change. Troubles continued for UFC's July 31st "Fight Night" on the morning of the event, as the card lost another fight. The recent changes have taken the total number of … Continue reading UFC’s July 31st ‘Fight Night’ Loses Co-Main Event
UFC on ESPN 28: Hall vs. Strickland Preview
Sean Strickland is no doubt an experienced MMA fighter, although he has never fought in a five-round UFC bout. That will change on Saturday night when he faces Uriah Hall in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a full preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 28: Hall vs. Strickland Preview
Jared Gooden Steps In To Face Niklas Stolze At July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
Yet another change has happened to UFC's July 31st "Fight Night" card, as Niklas Stolze has been matched with a new opponent. Stolze will no longer face Mounir Lazzez and is instead set to fight Jared Gooden, per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card that is expected … Continue reading Jared Gooden Steps In To Face Niklas Stolze At July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 Live Coverage
Francis Ngannou will get his second chance to become the UFC Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night, fighting current titleholder Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 260. The 10-fight pay-per-view card will take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the event. … Continue reading UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 Live Coverage