Two names have recently departed the UFC roster. Bantamweight Randy Costa and prospect Yamato Nishikawa are no longer UFC fighters, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Nishikawa's UFC run has come to an end before his first fight even occurred. The Shooto Lightweight Champion was expected to step in on short notice … Continue reading Yamato Nishikawa Out of UFC Debut, Off Roster Along With Randy Costa
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Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win
Yan Xiaonan prevailed in her first-ever UFC main event appearance, out-landing Mackenzie Dern on the feet and surviving in grappling exchanges. Yan's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Yan's victory was a tale of two different fighting styles. The success that Yan … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win
Randy Costa vs. Guido Cannetti Set For October 1st UFC Card
Bantamweights Randy Costa and Guido Cannetti are expected to meet at UFC's October 1st event, per a recent report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Costa will be attempting to snap a two-fight skid that developed recently. He was … Continue reading Randy Costa vs. Guido Cannetti Set For October 1st UFC Card
UFC 269: Oliveria vs. Poirier Live Coverage
UFC will broadcast their final pay-per-view event of the year on Saturday night, presenting a 14-fight card from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The lightweight division will be showcased in the main event, as UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira will attempt to defend his belt against Dustin Poirier. Follow along throughout the … Continue reading UFC 269: Oliveria vs. Poirier Live Coverage
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier Preview
The lightweight division, arguably one of the most stacked weight classes in all of MMA, will be on display Saturday night at the highest level when UFC Champion Charles Oliviera faces Dustin Poirier. The fight, which is easily one of the biggest bouts in the year for the UFC, is set to happen on the … Continue reading UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier Preview
Randy Costa Looks To Bounce Back From Loss Against Returning Tony Kelley At UFC 269
Looking to return to the win column after a back-and-forth stoppage loss recently, Randy Costa will face Tony Kelley at UFC's December 11th pay-per-view event. The fight was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins UFC 269, a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Costa took … Continue reading Randy Costa Looks To Bounce Back From Loss Against Returning Tony Kelley At UFC 269
UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Preview
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw will look to begin another push towards a title on Saturday night, making his return against contender Cory Sandhagen in a five-round fight. The bout headlines a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a full … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Preview
Two Bouts Join UFC’s July 24th ‘Fight Night’ Card
Two new matchups have been recently reported for UFC's July 24th event. The fights join a lineup that does not have a confirmed location currently. Finishers Yanez and Costa Paired For July Explosive bantamweights Adrian Yanez and Randy Costa will compete in July, as first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Yanez has only … Continue reading Two Bouts Join UFC’s July 24th ‘Fight Night’ Card
Mario Bautista Steps In To Face Trevin Jones At UFC 259
Mario Bautista has taken the place of Randy Costa in a March 6th UFC bout against Trevin Jones. News of Jones' new opponent was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie on Thursday. The fight joins a pay-per-view card that is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Mario Bautista Steps In To Face Trevin Jones At UFC 259
Randy Costa Withdraws From UFC 259 Fight Against Trevin Jones
UFC's March 6th pay-per-view event has lost a fight, as Randy Costa has been pulled from a fight against Trevin Jones. It is not known currently if Costa will get a new opponent for his UFC 259 booking. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Costa … Continue reading Randy Costa Withdraws From UFC 259 Fight Against Trevin Jones