After the departure of Gilbert Burns from UFC 251 due to a positive COVID-19 test, the UFC is now nearing making short-notice main event between Jorge Masvidal and UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. First reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the negotiations have concluded, and now the parties await a COVID-19 test before flying to … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman Awaiting COVID-19 Tests For UFC 251 Main Event
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Roxanne Modafferi vs. Andrea Lee Scheduled For UFC’s September 12th Card
A new UFC event can be placed on the 2020 calendar, as a show on September 12th will happen featuring a fight between Andrea Lee and Roxanne Modafferi. The fight was first reported on Wednesday by Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Both fighters will look to come back from recent losses in … Continue reading Roxanne Modafferi vs. Andrea Lee Scheduled For UFC’s September 12th Card
Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker Win ‘Fight of the Night’ Award For June 27th UFC Main Event
A stunning and competitive five-round main event between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker proved to be more than enough to win the "Fight of the Night" bonus after UFC's show on June 27th. The fight, which happened at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, saw Poirier win in a unanimous decision. The performance … Continue reading Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker Win ‘Fight of the Night’ Award For June 27th UFC Main Event
UFC Fight Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker Play-by-Play
Headlining a "Fight Night" for the UFC on Saturday night, high-level lightweights Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker clashed. Here's how the fight went. Bout 10: Dustin Poirier (25-6) vs. Dan Hooker (20-8) (Lightweight) Both fighters traded leg kicks to start. Hooker landed with a short jab early in the first minute. Hooker connected with two … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Mickey Gall vs. Mike Perry Play-by-Play
The co-main event of UFC's "Fight Night" saw "Platinum" Mike Perry fight Mickey Gall in a welterweight battle. Here's how it went. Bout 9: Mickey Gall (6-2) vs. Mike Perry (13-6) (Welterweight) Both fighters were swinging hard punches early, although much of it did not connect. They clinched for a moment in the second minute. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Mickey Gall vs. Mike Perry Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Maurice Greene vs. Gian Villante Play-by-Play
Heavyweights Maurice Greene and Gian Villante fought on the main card of UFC's "Fight Night" on Saturday. It went like this. Bout 8: Maurice Greene (8-4) vs. Gian Villante (17-11) (Heavyweight) Greene kept Villante at a distance early with kicks to the body. A pause came in the second minute of the round as a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Maurice Greene vs. Gian Villante Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Brendan Allen vs. Kyle Daukaus Play-by-Play
On the main card of UFC's show on Saturday, Brendan Allen fought Kyle Daukaus. Here's how the fight happened. Bout 7: Brendan Allen (14-3) vs. Kyle Daukaus (9-0) (Middleweight) Daukaus landed hard strikes to start, scoring a body kick and two-punch combination. Daukaus put Allen against the cage in a body lock shortly after. In … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Brendan Allen vs. Kyle Daukaus Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Takashi Sato vs. Jason Witt Play-by-Play
Former Pancrase fighter Takashi Sato fought short-notice opponent Jason Witt on the UFC main card on Saturday. Here's how the action went. Bout 6: Takashi Sato (15-3) vs. Jason Witt (17-5) (Welterweight) Sato connected with a two-punch combination of a right jab and left cross that dropped Witt. Witt got back up trying for a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Takashi Sato vs. Jason Witt Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Woodson vs. Erosa Play-by-Play
Kicking off UFC's main card on Saturday, Sean Woodson fought Julian Erosa. Here's how the fight went. Bout 5: Sean Woodson (7-0) vs. Julian Erosa (23-8) (Catchweight 150-lbs) Erosa was connecting with some leg kicks early. Woodson was very quick with his hands, feinting them around often. Woodson connected with lots of jabs early on. … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Woodson vs. Erosa Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy Play-by-Play
Finishing off the UFC preliminary card on Saturday, "Violent Bob Ross" Luis Pena fought Khama Worthy. The fight went like this. Bout 4: Luis Pena (8-2) vs. Khama Worthy (15-6) (Lightweight) Both fighters were throwing quick jabs early on. Their fidgety hands and quick movement made it seem like they were almost mirroring eachother. A … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy Play-by-Play
