UFC on ESPN+ 33: Maki Pitolo vs. Impa Kasanganay Play-by-Play

Only weeks after earning his UFC contract on TV series "Dana White's Contender Series," Impa Kasanganay made his UFC debut against Maki Pitolo. Here's how the fight went. Bout 6: Maki Pitolo (13-6) vs. Impa Kasanganay (7-0) (Middleweight) The fight was a close one early on, with both fighters landed good strikes. Pitolo was connecting … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Maki Pitolo vs. Impa Kasanganay Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 33: Zak Cummings vs. Alessio Di Chirico Play-by-Play

UFC's prelims on Saturday featured a fight between Zak Cummings and Alessio Di Chirico. The matchup went like this. Bout 5: Zak Cummings (23-7) vs. Alessio Di Chirico (12-4) (Middleweight) The first round saw both fighters exchange strikes at a slow pace on the feet. While it was clear that hard punches were connecting, neither … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Zak Cummings vs. Alessio Di Chirico Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 33: Alex Caceres vs. Austin Springer Play-by-Play

UFC veteran Alex Caceres was matched with short-notice opponent Austin Springer at the promotion's event on Saturday. The featherweight fight went like this. Bout 4: Alex Caceres (16-12) vs. Austin Springer (12-3) (Featherweight) A kick from Caceres in the first minute seemingly wobbled Springer, although he was quick to recover. Caceres stopped a takedown in … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Alex Caceres vs. Austin Springer Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 33: Sean Brady vs. Christian Aguilera Play-by-Play

Looking for his third UFC win, undefeated Sean Brady fought Christian Aguilera on UFC's preliminary card on Saturday night. The fight went like this. Bout 3: Sean Brady (12-0) vs. Christian Aguilera (14-6) (Welterweight) The majority of the first round saw both fighters striking on the feet. Aguilera had visibly damage around his nose due … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Sean Brady vs. Christian Aguilera Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 33: Emily Whitmire vs. Polyana Viana Play-by-Play

Emily Whitmire and Polyana Viana faced off on the UFC's preliminary card on Saturday night. Here's how their fight panned out. Bout 2: Emily Whitmire (4-3) vs. Polyana Viana (10-4) (Strawweight) Viana connected with some hard punches early in the first round. Whitmire was able to get a takedown from a clinch in the first … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Emily Whitmire vs. Polyana Viana Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 33: Mallory Martin vs. Hannah Cifers Play-by-Play

Kicking off the UFC's show on Saturday night was strawweights Mallory Martin and Hannah Cifers. Here's how their matchup went. Bout 1: Mallory Martin (6-3) vs. Hannah Cifers (10-6) (Strawweight) Early on in the fight, Cifers would pace around the perimeter of the octagon, dipping in for striking exchanges with Martin. A right hook from … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Mallory Martin vs. Hannah Cifers Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 33: Smith vs. Rakic Live Coverage

On Saturday night, the UFC will present a 10-fight "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Headlining the show is ranked light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic, who are set to compete in a three-round battle. Follow along throughout the evening for live results and coverage. Quick Results: Preliminary … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Smith vs. Rakic Live Coverage →

Rematch Between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev Taken Off August 29th UFC Card Following Positive COVID-19 Test

Saturday night's UFC card has received a short-notice change, as the matchup between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev has been removed from the card. Per a statement by the UFC, the matchup was taken off of the card following a positive COVID-19 test from a party involved. The light heavyweight rematch has now been taken … Continue reading Rematch Between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev Taken Off August 29th UFC Card Following Positive COVID-19 Test →

Alex Caceres Matched With Second Short Notice Opponent, Now Scheduled To Face Austin Springer on August 29th UFC Card

Now being given his third opponent for the UFC's August 29th "Fight Night," Alex Caceres has been matched with Austin Springer. First reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the bout sees Springer as the second fighter to jump in on short notice to face Caceres. The original plan for Caceres was to face Giga … Continue reading Alex Caceres Matched With Second Short Notice Opponent, Now Scheduled To Face Austin Springer on August 29th UFC Card →

Kevin Croom Steps In To Face Alex Caceres on August 29th UFC Card

The withdrawal of Giga Chikadze on Saturday's UFC card has quickly been replaced, as Kevin Croom will fill the spot in a bout against Alex Caceres. The bout, which was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, will be the UFC debut for Croom. While Croom will be making his first … Continue reading Kevin Croom Steps In To Face Alex Caceres on August 29th UFC Card →