Alexa Grasso's flawless run at flyweight earned its biggest win yet Saturday, as she went five rounds against Viviane Araujo to win a unanimous decision. Grasso's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this weekend. Grasso earned the victory through a tough 25-minute stand-up performance. While … Continue reading Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance
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UFC on ESPN+ 70: Grasso vs. Araujo Preview
After a week off, UFC will return this Saturday for a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Ranked flyweights Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo will experience their first-ever UFC main event fight in the headlining match of an 11-bout card. Here's a preview of it all. Click here to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 70: Grasso vs. Araujo Preview
UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Live Coverage
UFC will close out their 2021 schedule with a 13-fight card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Heavyweights will conclude the evening, as rising contender Chris Daukaus will meet two-time title challenger Derrick Lewis in a five-round fight. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the card. A … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Preview
UFC will close out their 2021 schedule on Saturday night with a busy 14-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The main event will see rising heavyweight Chris Daukaus fight in his first UFC main event bout, facing two-time title challenger Derrick Lewis. Here's a full preview of today's UFC "Fight … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 57: Lewis vs. Daukaus Preview
Two Bouts Join UFC’s December 18th Event
Two fights have recently been confirmed for UFC's December 18th event. The new matchups join a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Assuncao Looks For First Win In Years Against Simon Decade-long UFC veteran Raphael Assuncao will attempt to break a three-fight losing streak late this year, facing Ricky Simon … Continue reading Two Bouts Join UFC’s December 18th Event
Raulian Paiva To Replace Raphael Assuncao In July 24th UFC Booking Against Kyler Phillips
Kyler Phillips has received a new opponent for UFC's July 24th "Fight Night" card, now facing Raulian Paiva instead of Raphael Assuncao. The opponent change was first reported by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Sunday. The fight joins a card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Raulian Paiva To Replace Raphael Assuncao In July 24th UFC Booking Against Kyler Phillips
Raphael Assuncao Looks To Break Losing Streak In July 24th UFC Bout Against Kyler Phillips
Bantamweight veteran Raphael Assuncao will attempt to break his ongoing losing streak when facing Kyler Phillips at UFC's July 24th card, per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The matchup joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location currently. Assuncao, a UFC vet of a decade now, has … Continue reading Raphael Assuncao Looks To Break Losing Streak In July 24th UFC Bout Against Kyler Phillips
Raphael Assuncao Withdraws From February 27th Fight Against Raoni Barcelos
UFC's February 27th event is down a fight for the time being, as Raphael Assuncao has withdrawn from his bout against Raoni Barcelos. Assuncao's withdrawal from the fight was first reported by Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The fight was scheduled to be a part of a "Fight Night" card from the … Continue reading Raphael Assuncao Withdraws From February 27th Fight Against Raoni Barcelos
Raphael Assuncao Booked To Fight Raoni Barcelos on February 27th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Raphael Assuncao will attempt to stop his three-fight losing streak on February 27th, fighting Raoni Barcelos as part of a UFC "Fight Night" card. Marcelo Alonso of Sherdog was the first to report the fight. The fight has been added to a lineup that does not have a location known publicly at the moment. Assuncao's … Continue reading Raphael Assuncao Booked To Fight Raoni Barcelos on February 27th UFC ‘Fight Night’
6/10 UFC Rankings: Cody Garbandt Into Top Five Among Big Bantamweight Movement
The UFC.com rankings were updated on Wednesday following UFC 250, which happened last Saturday. The rankings saw Cody Garbrandt jump four spots in the bantamweight division, joining Marlon Moraes, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan and Cody Sandhagen in the top five. Big Bantamweight Movement Competing on the main card for UFC 250, Garbrandt delivered an explosive … Continue reading 6/10 UFC Rankings: Cody Garbandt Into Top Five Among Big Bantamweight Movement