Tag: Makwan Amirkhani

Makwan Amirkhani Says His Good Side Will Show Up At OKTAGON 54

A year removed from his UFC run, 'Mr. Finland' believes he has perfectly lined himself up for a career resurgence. On paper, there are a lot of reasons to count out Makwan Amirkhani. The end of "Mr. Finland's" UFC run was brutal. He consumed five losses in his last six appearances, a streak that was … Continue reading Makwan Amirkhani Says His Good Side Will Show Up At OKTAGON 54 →

Injury Causes Tom Aspinall To Take First UFC Loss, Earns Curtis Blaydes Win In Main Event

Tom Aspinall's first UFC loss seemingly came due to bad luck. The rising heavyweight lost his main event appearance on Saturday night against Curtis Blaydes in just 15 seconds, as a knee injury took him out of their fight. The result headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the O2 Arena in London, England. Aspinall … Continue reading Injury Causes Tom Aspinall To Take First UFC Loss, Earns Curtis Blaydes Win In Main Event →

Jonathan Pearce Matched Against Makwan Amirkhani For July 23rd UFC Event

Rising featherweight Jonathan Pearce will look to extend his winning streak when he faces Makwan Amirkhani at UFC's July 23rd show. News of the pairing was confirmed Monday by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight is scheduled to be part of the promotion's second appearance this year at the O2 Arena in London, England. … Continue reading Jonathan Pearce Matched Against Makwan Amirkhani For July 23rd UFC Event →

UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Live Coverage

UFC will present a load of European prospects and veterans on Saturday night for their first event in the continent since 2019. In the headlining bout of a card from The O2 Arena in London, England, rising heavyweight Tom Aspinall will face experienced fighter Alexander Volkov. Their fight is the last to make the walk … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Live Coverage →

Mike Grundy vs. Makwan Amirkhani Booked For March 19th UFC Card

Featherweights Mike Grundy and Makwan Amirkhani will fight to end their losing streaks next year, fighting on UFC's March 19th event. The new matchup was reported earlier this week by Farah Hannoun and Abbey Subhan of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. … Continue reading Mike Grundy vs. Makwan Amirkhani Booked For March 19th UFC Card →

Undefeated Lerone Murphy Steps In To Face Makwan Amirkhani At UFC 267

Makwan Amirkhani has received a new opponent for his October 30th UFC appearance, now being matched against Lerone Murphy instead of Tristan Connelly. The change in opponent was announced through the promotion's social media Tuesday. The fight joins UFC 267, which is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Undefeated Lerone Murphy Steps In To Face Makwan Amirkhani At UFC 267 →

Tristan Connelly Withdrawn From UFC 267 Bout Against Makwani Amirkhani Due To Undisclosed Reasons

UFC's October 30th pay-per-view card has lost a fight, as Tristan Connelly has withdrawn from his featherweight bout against Makwan Amirkhani. The fight was set to happen at UFC 267, which will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. News of Connelly's departure was first reported by Farah Hannoun of … Continue reading Tristan Connelly Withdrawn From UFC 267 Bout Against Makwani Amirkhani Due To Undisclosed Reasons →

UFC on ESPN+ 47: Rozenstruick vs. Sakai Live Coverage

Both coming back after losing a UFC main event in their previous fight, heavyweights Jairzinho Rozenstruick and Augusto Sakai have the chance to get back on the right track in the headlining bout of Saturday night's "Fight Night." Their fight sits atop a jam-packed 14-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 47: Rozenstruick vs. Sakai Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 47: Rozenstruick vs. Sakai Preview

In recent years, two of the more rising contenders of the heavyweight division have been Jairzinho Rozenstruick and Augusto Sakai. However, after both taking a loss in their last appearance, the big boys are hungry to get momentum back on their side. They have the chance to do just that on Saturday night, fighting in … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 47: Rozenstruick vs. Sakai Preview →