Former UFC Middleweight Champion and 24-fight UFC veteran Anderson Silva claims he will make his last walk to the cage on October 31st. Anderson, 45, is scheduled to face Uriah Hall in the main event of a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. "For sure, this is the last fight. … Continue reading Anderson Silva Says October 31st Fight Will Be His Retirement Bout
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Kevin Holland Replaces Krzysztof Jotko in October 31st Fight Against Makhmud Muradov
Kevin Holland will return on October 31st, as he steps in for Krzysztof Jotko against Makhmud Murdaov on a UFC card. The new matchup was first reported by Shawn Bitter via Twitter. The fight joins a 12-fight card that is scheduled to take place from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Jotko announced … Continue reading Kevin Holland Replaces Krzysztof Jotko in October 31st Fight Against Makhmud Muradov
UFC Debut Win For Trevin Jones Overturned Due To Positive Marijuana Test
A positive marijuana test has voided Trevin Jones' UFC win against Timur Valiev from last August. Per a report from Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting, the Nevada State Atheltic Commission has overturned the victory to a no-contest due to the drug test. Along with the overturned bout, Jones has been suspended for four-and-a-half months by … Continue reading UFC Debut Win For Trevin Jones Overturned Due To Positive Marijuana Test
Chimaev, Dern, Jackson and Costa Earn ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses Following UFC on ESPN+ 36
Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" saw four fighters earn a "Performance of the Night" bonus for their win. Khamzat Chimaev, Mackenzie Dern, Damon Jackson and Randy Costa were all given an extra $50,000 on top of their fight purses for their wins on Saturday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Chimaev's win, … Continue reading Chimaev, Dern, Jackson and Costa Earn ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses Following UFC on ESPN+ 36
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley Play-by-Play
Ranked welterweights Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley competed in a five-round battle in the main event of Saturday's UFC card. The fight went like this. Bout 14: Colby Covington (15-2) vs. Tyron Woodley (19-5-1) (Welterweight) The fighters traded leg kicks in the first minute of the fight. Covington got a takedown 30 seconds into the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price Play-by-Play
Veteran UFC fighter Donald Cerrone fought Niko Price in the co-main event of Saturday's show. Here's how the fight went. Bout 13: Donald Cerrone (36-15) vs. Niko Price (14-4) (Welterweight) Price came forward and connected with punches early that backed Cerrone up against the cage. While staying on his feet, Cerrone consumed numerous punches by … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gerald Meerschaert Play-by-Play
After an explosive UFC debut in the summer, Khamzat Chimaev returned on Saturday's card to face veteran Gerald Meerschaert. Their fight went like this. Bout 12: Khamzat Chimaev (8-0) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (31-13) (Middleweight) Chimaev landed a right cross 10 seconds into the fight that dropped Meerschaert, ending the fight. RESULT: Khamzat Chimaev def. Gerald … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gerald Meerschaert Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Johnny Walker vs. Ryan Spann Play-by-Play
Looking to snap a two-fight streak of losses, Johnny Walker fought Ryan Spann on Saturday's UFC card. The light heavyweight bout went like this. Bout 11: Johnny Walker (17-5) vs. Ryan Spann (18-5) (Light Heavyweight) Spann got a takedown after Walker connected a leg kick and punch. Walker was quick to get back to his … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Johnny Walker vs. Ryan Spann Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Mackenzie Dern vs. Randa Markos Play-by-Play
In the sole strawweight bout on Saturday's card, Mackenzie Dern fought Randa Markos. Their three-round fight went like this. Bout 10: Mackenzie Dern (8-1) vs. Randa Markos (10-8-1) (Strawweight) Dern slipped early after throwing a leg kick. Markos went to the ground and took full guard on top. Dern was able to escape the position … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Mackenzie Dern vs. Randa Markos Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Kevin Holland vs. Darren Stewart Play-by-Play
Kicking off Saturday's main card for UFC, Kevin Holland fought Darren Stewart. here's how the middleweight contest went. Bout 9: Kevin Holland (18-5) vs. Darren Stewart (12-5) (Middleweight) Both fighters were connecting with hard strikes early. Holland put Stewart against the cage in a clinch halfway through the round. A pause came after Holland took … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Kevin Holland vs. Darren Stewart Play-by-Play