Tag: Julija Stoliarenko

Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win

Yan Xiaonan prevailed in her first-ever UFC main event appearance, out-landing Mackenzie Dern on the feet and surviving in grappling exchanges. Yan's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Yan's victory was a tale of two different fighting styles. The success that Yan … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win →

Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time

Israel Adesanya kept his dominant run as UFC Middleweight Champion alive on Saturday night, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier. The win headlined UFC 276 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Adesanya's win came from his ability to out-land Cannonier throughout. The champion blocked takedown attempts from Cannonier in … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time →

UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview

One of UFC's most dominant current champions, Israel Adesanya, is back this weekend. Attempting to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the fifth time, he will face Jared Cannonier in the final part of the promotion's "International Fight Week" festivities this year. The fight will headline UFC 276, which also includes a featherweight title bout … Continue reading UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview →

UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage

Rising middleweight Sean Strickland will fight to keep his momentum in the division alive on Saturday night, facing fellow ranked contender Jack Hermansson on Saturday night. The high-level middleweight fight is set to headline a 13-bout card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along here throughout the evening for updates. A … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview

Sean Strickland has recently become one of the fastest-rising names at middleweight. Since returning a couple years back, nobody has been able to stop his run up the 185-pound ranks. That momentum will get another big test on Saturday night, as he will face fellow middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in a five-round bout. That fight … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview →

UFC on ESPN+ 48: Gane vs. Volkov Live Coverage

Undefeated heavyweight Ciryl Gane will get a big challenge on Saturday night, facing veteran competitor Alexander Volkov in what could be a five-round bout. The fight headlines a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 48: Gane vs. Volkov Live Coverage →

UFC Re-Books Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko For June 26th Card

Attempting to earn her first UFC win, former Invicta FC champ Julija Stoliarenko will face Julia Avila at a June 26th event. News of the matchup was confirmed on social media by Stoliarenko earlier this week. The fight joins a card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading UFC Re-Books Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko For June 26th Card →

Julija Stoliarenko Pulled From March 20th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Following Collapse At Weigh-Ins

Saturday night's UFC card has lost a fight, Julija Stoliarenko has been pulled from a fight against Julia Avila after collapsing during the weigh-ins on Friday. Stoliarenko appeared in front of the media on Friday to weigh in at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She fainted twice while on the scale, making … Continue reading Julija Stoliarenko Pulled From March 20th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Following Collapse At Weigh-Ins →

Julia Avila To Face Julija Stoliarenko on March 20th UFC Card

Both looking to bounce back following a loss, Julia Avila and Julija Stoliarenko will compete on UFC's March 20th card. The bout was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Avila took her first UFC loss in … Continue reading Julia Avila To Face Julija Stoliarenko on March 20th UFC Card →