Tony Ferguson will move up a weight class next month amid an attempt to end the longest losing streak of his career. Ferguson will face Li Jingliang as part of UFC 279 on September 10th from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, per an announcement made Saturday. Ferguson will be aiming to avoid … Continue reading Tony Ferguson Set For Welterweight Return Against Li Jingliang At UFC 279
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All Five Winners Offered UFC Contracts In Fourth 2022 Episode of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
UFC was generous this week, offering to sign all five winners on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Nazim Sadykhov, Hailey Cowan, Jose Johnson, Claudio Ribeiro and Esteban Ribovics were all offered UFC contracts after their wins from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Esteban Ends Close Battle With Paull Early Undefeated … Continue reading All Five Winners Offered UFC Contracts In Fourth 2022 Episode of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th
Plans have changed for UFC welterweight Darian Weeks. Weeks is no longer expected to face former kickboxer turned UFC newcomer Cedric Doumbe on September 3rd. Instead, he is now being lined up to battle former CFFC Welterweight Champion Yohan Lainesse at the promotion's September 10th show. The new booking was first reported by Tudor Leonte … Continue reading Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th
Undefeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta To Make UFC Debut Against Jared Vanderaa on October 29th
Undefeated heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta already has his first UFC fight booked. Cortes-Acosta is scheduled to face Jared Vanderaa at UFC's October 29th event, as announced by the promotion on Tuesday night. The fight is joining a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Cortes-Acosta earned a … Continue reading Undefeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta To Make UFC Debut Against Jared Vanderaa on October 29th
Three Fighters Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series,’ Bo Nickal Walks Away Without Contract
Three more fighters were offered UFC contracts on this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Jamal Pogues, Erik Silva, and Clayton Carpenter were all given the opportunity to become a UFC fighter after their wins Tuesday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Nickal Wins Main Event In 62 Seconds, Doesn't Get … Continue reading Three Fighters Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series,’ Bo Nickal Walks Away Without Contract
Jamahal Hill Keeps Momentum Going With Fourth-Round Finish Over Thiago Santos
Jamahal Hill made another big move up the light heavyweight rankings on Saturday night, stopping Thiago Santos in his longest UFC appearance thus far. Hill's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Hill earned his finish against Santos in the fourth round of … Continue reading Jamahal Hill Keeps Momentum Going With Fourth-Round Finish Over Thiago Santos
Ariane Lipski vs. Priscila Cachoeira Moved To August 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’
This weekend's UFC card has suffered another hit. A flyweight bout between Ariane Lipski and Priscila Cachoeira has been removed from tonight's lineup and is now expected to take place at the promotion's August 13th event at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, USA. News of the change was first reported by Adriano Albuquerque … Continue reading Ariane Lipski vs. Priscila Cachoeira Moved To August 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’
UFC on ESPN 59: Santos vs. Hill Preview
UFC's light heavyweight division will be the main spotlight this weekend, as ranked talents Jamahal Hill and Thiago Santos will face off. Riding the momentum of his first-ever UFC main event, Hill will aim to shoot up the 205-pound ranks with another victory. For Santos, this fight allows him to pick up a win after … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 59: Santos vs. Hill Preview
‘Contender Series’ Standout Joe Pyfer To Make UFC Debut on September 17th
Joe Pyfer, the first name to get signed on the ongoing season of "Dana White's Contender Series," already has his UFC debut set. Pyfer is scheduled to appear at the promotion's September 17th show against Alen Amedovski, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight is joining a card that is scheduled to … Continue reading ‘Contender Series’ Standout Joe Pyfer To Make UFC Debut on September 17th
UFC Aiming To Book Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev For UFC 279 Main Event
Nate Diaz's absence from competing in MMA is expected to end soon, albeit against one of the toughest names at welterweight currently. UFC is currently aiming to book Diaz against undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of their September 10th pay-per-view card, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight has been verbally agreed … Continue reading UFC Aiming To Book Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev For UFC 279 Main Event
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