Makwan Amirkhani will stay on UFC's June 5th card, as LFA veteran Kamuela Kirk has stepped in on short notice to face him in a featherweight bout, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading LFA Vet Kamuela Kirk Steps In To Face Makwan Amirkhani At June 5th UFC Event
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UFC’s June 5th ‘Fight Night’ Card Loses Three Bouts
UFC's next event, a June 5th "Fight Night" card, has suffered numerous losses as of late. Three bouts have recently been scrapped from the lineup, leaving the show with 11 bouts in total for now. All changes were confirmed by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA earlier this week, with further updates provided later by MMA … Continue reading UFC’s June 5th ‘Fight Night’ Card Loses Three Bouts
Two Fights Join UFC’s June 5th ‘Fight Night’ Lineup
UFC has recently confirmed two new matchups for their June 5th "Fight Night" card. The bouts join an event that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Arroyo Looks For First UFC Win Against Breese Middleweight Antonio Arroyo will look for his first UFC win when fighting Tom Breese in June. After three … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s June 5th ‘Fight Night’ Lineup
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Edson Barboza vs. Makwan Amirkahni Play-by-Play
The co-main event of Saturday's UFC card saw Edson Barboza attempt to break a multi-fight skid against Makwan Amirkhani. Their fight went like this. Bout 12: Edson Barboza (20-9) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (16-4) (Featherweight) The first round had a slow pace of striking as the fighters were in a feeling out process. Barboza stopped a … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Edson Barboza vs. Makwan Amirkahni Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Live Coverage
Ranked bantamweights take the spotlight on Saturday night when Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Moraes headline a 13-fight UFC card from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates as the event progresses. A preview of the card can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (5:00PM EDT … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Preview
UFC's second stint at "Fight Island" continues on Saturday night, as the promotion presents a 13-fight card from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Two high-ranked bantamweights headline the card, as Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen are scheduled for five rounds. Here's a preview of the show. Click here to skip to a preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Preview
Makwan Amirkhani Targeted To Replace Sodiq Yusuff Against Edson Barboza on October 10th
Sodiq Yusuff has been taken out of his October 10th bout against Edson Barboza, although a replacement opponent in Makwan Amirkhani has already been targeted. News of the change in the October 10th card was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. Amirkhani is coming off of the momentum of his last fight, a win … Continue reading Makwan Amirkhani Targeted To Replace Sodiq Yusuff Against Edson Barboza on October 10th
UFC 251: Makwan Amirkhani vs. Danny Henry Play-by-Play
Both attempting to bounce back from a loss, Makwan Amirkhani and Danny Henry fought on the UFC 251 prelims. The featherweight fight went like this. Bout 6: Makwan Amirkhani (15-4) vs. Danny Henry (12-3) (Featherweight) The first couple of minutes in the fight were slow paced, with Henry throwing some kicks. After Amirkhani threw a … Continue reading UFC 251: Makwan Amirkhani vs. Danny Henry Play-by-Play
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Coverage
On Saturday night, UFC presents its debut event from "Fight Island," pay-per-view show UFC 251. Headlining the triple-header of championship bouts is a welterweight battle between UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Follow along throughout the night to get updates on the action from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A preview … Continue reading UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Coverage
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Preview
The UFC's long-awaited "Fight Island" will finally see it's first of four events on Saturday, including four championship bouts. The main event sees fan favourite Jorge Masvidal step in on six-days notice to fight Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Here's a preview of the hectic and packed UFC 251 card from Yas Island, … Continue reading UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Preview
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