Tag: Rafael Alves

Amanda Nunes Sweeps Scorecards Against Julianna Pena To Regain UFC Bantamweight Championship

Amanda Nunes regained her status as a two-division champion on Saturday night, putting together a dominant five-round unanimous decision win to defeat Julianna Pena and start her second reign as UFC Bantamweight Champion. Nunes' win headlined UFC 277 from the American Airlines Center in Austin, Texas, USA. Nunes had a near one-sided performance throughout. In … Continue reading Amanda Nunes Sweeps Scorecards Against Julianna Pena To Regain UFC Bantamweight Championship →

Drew Dober To Face Rafael Alves At UFC 277

Lightweights Rafael Alves and Drew Dober have been matched for UFC's July 30th event, per MMA Fight Universe. The pairing is joining UFC 277, which doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Dober snapped a two-fight skid with an appearance earlier this year. Matched against short-notice opponent Terrance McKinney, Dober scored a first-round finish … Continue reading Drew Dober To Face Rafael Alves At UFC 277 →

Grant Dawson To Replace Rafael Alves In April 30th UFC Bout Against Jared Gordon

Grant Dawson has stepped in to face Jared Gordon at UFC's April 30th "Fight Night" event, per a report from John Morgan of The Underground. The new matchup is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Dawson will be fighting to keep his undefeated UFC record going. The 28-year-old … Continue reading Grant Dawson To Replace Rafael Alves In April 30th UFC Bout Against Jared Gordon →

UFC On The Prelims: Prospects Shine In Striker’s Delight

Saturday's UFC card was violent. I know what you're thinking: "Duh, it's MMA." But listen, Saturday's event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada USA was more blood-lusting than most MMA events. It presented a level of violence that actually reached a record - yes, you can track these things. The afternoon action tied … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: Prospects Shine In Striker’s Delight →

UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway is set to face the returning Yair Rodriguez in a five-round battle on Saturday night. Their bout headlines an 11-fight UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to go down at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates. Click here for … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Preview

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway will attempt to continue his campaign towards another title fight Saturday when facing fellow ranked fighter Yair Rodriguez in a five-round main event bout. Their fight headlines a "Fight Night" card that will take place from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Preview →

UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt will make his return to action in the main event of Saturday's card, fighting Rob Font in a five-round fight. The bout headlines a UFC "Fight Night" event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A full preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage →

Full UFC 262 Lineup Unveiled, Confirms Four New Matchups

UFC recently released the full 15-fight lineup for their May 15th pay-per-view event, including four new bouts that were not previously reported by Knockdown News. The headlining bout of the card sees Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler compete for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. All fights are scheduled to take place at the Toyota Center … Continue reading Full UFC 262 Lineup Unveiled, Confirms Four New Matchups →

Rafael Alves Scratched From February 20th Bout Against Pat Sabatini After Missing Weight

The UFC debut of Rafael Alves has been removed from Saturday's UFC card after the promotional newcomer missed weight greatly for his featherweight bout. Alves came in at 157.5 pounds on Friday, missing the non-championship featherweight limit by 11.5 pounds. Alves was set to face fellow UFC debutant Pat Sabatini. The bout was scheduled to … Continue reading Rafael Alves Scratched From February 20th Bout Against Pat Sabatini After Missing Weight →