A rivalry from kickboxing has found its way to MMA, and into the main event of one of UFC's top events of the year. UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look to defend his belt for his sixth time when facing familiar foe Alex Pereira in the main event of Saturday night. Few can say … Continue reading UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Preview
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Three More Fights Join UFC 281 Lineup
The lineup for UFC's November 12th pay-per-view event is growing quickly. Three new fights have recently been reported for UFC 281, which is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Lightweights Moicano, Riddell To Battle Talented lightweights Renato Moicano and Brad Riddell have been paired up for … Continue reading Three More Fights Join UFC 281 Lineup
Ottman Azaitar Rejoins UFC Roster, Given ‘Second Chance’ Following UFC 257 Controversy
Ottman Azaitar will rejoin the UFC roster after an incident at UFC 257 seemingly put an end to his run with the promotion earlier in the year. UFC President Dana White has decided to give Azaitar a "second chance," per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Azaitar found himself in trouble last month, as … Continue reading Ottman Azaitar Rejoins UFC Roster, Given ‘Second Chance’ Following UFC 257 Controversy
Matt Frevola and Arman Tsarukyan Matched For UFC 257 After Both Losing Opponents
After their originally scheduled fights on Saturday were cancelled, Matt Frevola and Arman Tsarukyan have been matched for UFC 257. The new matchup joins a pay-per-view card that is set to happen at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Frevola was first scheduled to face Ottman Azaitar, although that fight … Continue reading Matt Frevola and Arman Tsarukyan Matched For UFC 257 After Both Losing Opponents
Numerous Bouts Added To UFC 257 Undercard
Numerous bouts have been reported to join UFC 257's lineup recently. The card just received a main event on Thursday as well, as a fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was finalized. Here are the new bouts. Nasrat Haqparast vs. Arman Tsarukyan After both having successful returns to the cage in the summer, Nasrat … Continue reading Numerous Bouts Added To UFC 257 Undercard
UFC on ESPN+ 35: Khama Worthy vs. Ottman Azaitar Play-by-Play
In the co-main event of Saturday's UFC card, rising lightweights Khama Worthy and the unbeaten Ottman Azaitar competed. Here's how their fight went. Bout 11: Khama Worthy (16-6) vs. Ottman Azaitar (12-0) (Lightweight) Azaitar landed a clean two-punch combination on Worthy. He kept the pressure on Worthy, throwing punches that dropped Worthy. Many of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Khama Worthy vs. Ottman Azaitar Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 35: Waterson vs. Hill Live Coverage
UFC is scheduled to present a 12-fight card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Headlining the card is ranked strawweights Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A full preview of the show can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (5:00PM EDT … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Waterson vs. Hill Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 35: Waterson vs. Hill Preview
Continuing their residency at the "UFC APEX" in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the UFC will hold a 12-fight "Fight Night" card on Saturday night. Headlining the card is strawweights Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill. The five-round fight will be history for the UFC, as Hill will become the first Black woman to headline a UFC … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Waterson vs. Hill Preview
Undefeated Ottman Azaitar To Return Against Khama Worthy on September 5th UFC Card
A lightweight matchup between Ottman Azaitar and Khama Worthy has joined UFC's September 5th card. News broke of the booking on Wednesday following an Instagram post on Azaitar's page. The booking is the second attempt at a matchup between the two, as an April bout was cancelled due to COVID-19 affecting events. "It's official, see … Continue reading Undefeated Ottman Azaitar To Return Against Khama Worthy on September 5th UFC Card