Tag: Jonathan Martinez

Former LFA Champ Zviad Lazishvili To Make UFC Debut Against Jonathan Martinez At October 23rd Event

UFC's October 23rd event has received another short-notice matchup, as promotional newcomer Zviad Lazishvili will step in and face Jonathan Martinez. The new matchup was first announced by mma.ideas on Instagram. The fight joins a card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Martinez was originally scheduled to … Continue reading Former LFA Champ Zviad Lazishvili To Make UFC Debut Against Jonathan Martinez At October 23rd Event →

Aaron Phillips Out of October 23rd UFC Bout Against Jonathan Martinez

UFC's October 23rd card has taken a hit, as bantamweight Aaron Phillips has withdrawn from his fight against Jonathan Martinez. The fight was scheduled to take place on the prelims of a card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Phillips announced his departure on Friday, citing illness. "[It] started off with headaches … Continue reading Aaron Phillips Out of October 23rd UFC Bout Against Jonathan Martinez →

Kris Moutinho Out of October 23rd Fight, Replaced By Jonathan Martinez

Kris Moutinho's return to the UFC cage won't be coming soon after all. The bantamweight has reportedly been removed from his October 23rd bout against Aaron Phillips due to injury and will be replaced by Jonathan Martinez. News of the change was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The new pairing joins a … Continue reading Kris Moutinho Out of October 23rd Fight, Replaced By Jonathan Martinez →

Jonathan Martinez Off September 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’ After Weight Miss

UFC's September 4th event lost a bout following the weigh-ins on Friday, as Jonathan Martinez withdrew from his fight against Marcelo Rojo. Martinez had to withdraw due to "physical complications" involved with his weight cut to bantamweight, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The fight was scheduled to take place at … Continue reading Jonathan Martinez Off September 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’ After Weight Miss →

Three Bouts Join Growing September 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card

Three new matchups have recently been reported for UFC's September 4th event. The bouts join a card that is currently being targeted to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Flyweights Perez and Schnell Matched A flyweight bout between Alex Perez and Matt Schnell has been moved to this card, per … Continue reading Three Bouts Join Growing September 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card →

UFC on ESPN+ 38: Thomas Almeida vs. Jonathan Martinez Play-by-Play

Saturday's main card kicked off with a fight between Thomas Almeida and Jonathan Martinez. Here's how their three-round bout went. Bout 7: Thomas Almeida (22-3) vs. Jonathan Martinez (12-3) (Featherweight) Martinez was landing his lead right jab frequently in the first round. He was frequently the advancing fighter in the first round, which was purely … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 38: Thomas Almeida vs. Jonathan Martinez Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage

Saturday's UFC card sees the return of Brian Ortega when he fights ranked featherweight Chan Sung Jung AKA "The Korean Zombie." Follow along throughout the evening for live results on the event from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A full preview of the card can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Preview

Saturday night's UFC card sees the return of Brian Ortega after nearly two years of absence, although his fight is anything but an easy welcome back, as he fights Chan Sung Jung, also known as "The Korean Zombie." Here's a preview of the 11-fight card which is scheduled to happen at "Fight Island" in Abu … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Preview →

Thomas Almeida Matched With Jonathan Martinez For Quickly Approaching October 17th UFC Card

Thomas Almeida has been booked for an October 17th UFC bout against Jonathan Martinez. Per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the booking gives Almeida a new task after his October 10th fight against Alejandro Perez was cancelled. The matchup joins a card scheduled to happen on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United … Continue reading Thomas Almeida Matched With Jonathan Martinez For Quickly Approaching October 17th UFC Card →