UFC Fight Night: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Rhys McKee Play-by-Play

Starting off the main card on Saturday, Khamzat Chimaev faced Rhys McKee. Here's how the fight went. Bout 9: Khamzat Chimaev (7-0) vs. Rhys McKee (10-2-1) (Welterweight) Chimaev picked up McKee early, getting a takedown near his corner men's side of the octagon. Chimaev moved into full mount, throwing punches to the head of McKee. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Rhys McKee Play-by-Play →

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Live Coverage

UFC's fourth event from "Fight Island" features a main event between former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and Darren Till. Follow along for updates on the jam-packed 15-fight card from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The article has the latest update at the top of the feed below. A full preview of the … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Live Coverage →

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Preview

"Fight Island" was a concept that was first considered outlandish by many. Now that it's slowly becoming a normal idea for many, the location from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is holding it's fourth and final event. Headlining the extensive 15-fight card is former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and ranked middleweight Darren … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Preview →

Mounir Lazzez’s UFC Debut Versus Abdul Razzak Alhassan Given “Fight of the Night” Bonus

A main card fight between Mounir Lazzez and Abdul Razzak Alhassan from Wednesday night was given UFC's "Fight of the Night" bonus afterwards. For their performance, which took place on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Lazzez and Alhassan were given an extra $50,000 on top of their already negotiated fight purses. The fight … Continue reading Mounir Lazzez’s UFC Debut Versus Abdul Razzak Alhassan Given “Fight of the Night” Bonus →

UFC Fight Night: John Phillips vs. Khamzat Chimaev Play-by-Play

Finishing off the prelims, undefeated Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev faces John Phillips. The fight went like this. Bout 6: John Phillips (22-9) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (6-0) (Middleweight) Chimaev was quick to score a takedown in the opening seconds of the fight. Phillips was hit with tons of punches while being smothered by Chimaev against the … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: John Phillips vs. Khamzat Chimaev Play-by-Play →

UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Live Coverage

UFC is holding a mid-week "Fight Night" on Wednesday from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Headlining the 11-fight card is a ranked featherweight matchup between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige. Follow along throughout the evening for updates. Prelims (7:00PM EDT / 3:00AM GST) (ESPN / TSN 5) Bout 1: Jack Shore def. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Live Coverage →

UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Preview

UFC's time on "Fight Island" is a hectic and short appearance, as the promotion only has four events scheduled for the location currently. The second of those events from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is on Wednesday, as the promotion holds a "Fight Night" event on television. Headlining the 11-fight card is a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Preview →

Dusko Todorovic Off of July 15th UFC Card, Replaced By Khamzat Chimaev

Only shortly after Dusko Todorovic was pulled from UFC's July 15th show he was replaced, as Khamzat Chimaev will step in to fight John Phillips on the show. The matchup was first reported by Igor Lazorin via Instagram. Todorovic was taken off the show on Wednesday "due to a potential medical issue," per a report … Continue reading Dusko Todorovic Off of July 15th UFC Card, Replaced By Khamzat Chimaev →