Middleweight fighters Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson were given "Fight of the Night" awards after their five-round battle in the main event of UFC's show on Saturday. Both fighters were awarded an extra $50,000 on top of their previously negotiated fight purses for the fight, which headlined a card from the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson Given UFC ‘Fight of the Night’ Award For Five-Round Main Event
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UFC on ESPN 19: Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori Play-by-Play
Ranked middleweights Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori fought in the main event of Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card. Here's how the five-round fight went. Bout 8: Jack Hermansson (21-5) vs. Marvin Vettori (15-3-1) (Middleweight) Both fighters showed their quick punches in the first few minutes of the fight. Both were landing hard punches that weren’t … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN 19: Gabriel Benitez vs. Justin Jaynes Play-by-Play
Justin Jaynes and Gabriel Benitez competed on UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday. Their lightweight fight went like this. Bout 6: Gabriel Benitez (21-8) vs. Justin Jaynes (16-5) (Lightweight) Benitez had a quick start, chasing Jaynes down with fast strikes. The fighters took turns being the fighter advancing. A pause came in the third minute … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Gabriel Benitez vs. Justin Jaynes Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN 19: Roman Dolidze vs. John Allan Play-by-Play
Roman Dolidze and John Allan returned for their second UFC fight on Saturday. Here's how their fight went. Bout 5: Roman Dolidze (7-0) vs. John Allan (13-5) (Light Heavyweight) Dolidze landed a takedown from the clinch in the opening minute, taking half guard on top after. Dolidze went to his feet for a moment, going … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Roman Dolidze vs. John Allan Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN 19: Matt Wiman vs. Jordan Leavitt Play-by-Play
After a win on "Dana White's Contender Series," Jordan Leavitt made the step up to the UFC on Saturday against veteran Matt Wiman. Here's how their fight played out. Bout 4: Matt Wiman (16-9) vs. Jordan Leavitt (7-0) (Lightweight) Leavitt picked Wiman up early, slamming him down eventually and knocking him out, ending the fight. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Matt Wiman vs. Jordan Leavitt Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN 19: Louis Smolka vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez Play-by-Play
Bantamweights Louis Smolka and Jose Alberto Quinonez fought on Saturday's preliminary card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 3: Louis Smolka (16-7) vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez (8-4) (Bantamweight) Quinonez landed a clinch takedown in the opening minute of the fight. Smolka was able to quickly escape the position on his back and return to the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Louis Smolka vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN 19: Damon Jackson vs. Ilia Topuria
Undefeated fighter Ilia Topuria went up against Damon Jackson on Saturday's UFC card. Their fight went like this. Bout 2: Damon Jackson (18-3-1) vs. Ilia Topuria (9-0) (Featherweight) Both fighters were working a quick pace with strikes early on. Topuria landed an uppercut to the head as Jackson came forward for a clinch. Topuria landed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Damon Jackson vs. Ilia Topuria
UFC on ESPN 19: Gian Villante vs. Jake Collier Play-by-Play
Both looking to return to the win column, heavyweights Gian Villante and Jake Collier fought on Saturday's UFC card. Here's how their bout went. Bout 1: Gian Villante (17-12) vs. Jake Collier (11-5) (Heavyweight) Collier was active with leg kicks in the opening minute of the fight. The fighters traded punches back and forth early … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Gian Villante vs. Jake Collier Play-by-Play
Positive COVID-19 Tests Takes Two Fights Off Saturday’s UFC Card, Third Bout Removed As Well
Three fights have been removed from Saturday's UFC card just hours before it was set to begin. Positive COVID-19 tests forced a fight between Nate Landwehr and Movsar Evloev as well as a bout between Taila Santos and Montana De La Rosa off the card, per MagicM MMA. A bout between Cody Durden and Jimmy … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Tests Takes Two Fights Off Saturday’s UFC Card, Third Bout Removed As Well
UFC on ESPN 19: Hermansson vs. Vettori Live Coverage
Taking a fight on a week's notice, Marvin Vettori stepped in to fight Jack Hermansson in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the event. A full preview of the card can be viewed here. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 19: Hermansson vs. Vettori Live Coverage
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