7/14 UFC Rankings: Petr Yan Enters Pound-For-Pound Chart

UFC.com's rankings were updated on Tuesday with a new addition to the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, Petr Yan. The addition to the list comes after Yan was crowned the new UFC Bantamweight Champion on Saturday. Yan defeated Jose Aldo on Saturday at UFC 251 to take the previously vacant bantamweight belt. He takes 13th place in … Continue reading 7/14 UFC Rankings: Petr Yan Enters Pound-For-Pound Chart →

UFC 251: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Raulian Paiva Play-by-Play

On the UFC 251 prelims, Zhalgas Zhumagulov made his promotional debut facing Raulian Paiva. The fight went like this. Bout 3: Zhalgas Zhumagulov (13-3) vs. Raulian Paiva (19-3) (Flyweight) Paiva was throwing lots of leg kicks early on and was the more active striker in general. Both fighters were very active with punches. Zhumagulov tried … Continue reading UFC 251: Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Raulian Paiva Play-by-Play →

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Coverage

On Saturday night, UFC presents its debut event from "Fight Island," pay-per-view show UFC 251. Headlining the triple-header of championship bouts is a welterweight battle between UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Follow along throughout the night to get updates on the action from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A preview … Continue reading UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Coverage →

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Preview

The UFC's long-awaited "Fight Island" will finally see it's first of four events on Saturday, including four championship bouts. The main event sees fan favourite Jorge Masvidal step in on six-days notice to fight Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Here's a preview of the hectic and packed UFC 251 card from Yas Island, … Continue reading UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Preview →

Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Raulian Paiva Booked For UFC 251

Joining the three-championship UFC 251 card, Zhalgas Zhumagulov will make his UFC debut, fighting Raulian Paiva in a flyweight bout. Per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the fight becomes the eighth addition to the show which is set for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Zhumagulov, a Khazakstany fighter, enters the promotion on a … Continue reading Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Raulian Paiva Booked For UFC 251 →

UFC on ESPN+ 25: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 Live Coverage

Two light heavyweight challengers in Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will battle on Saturday evening, when UFC heads to the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA. The card features 12 other bouts, with the festivities beginning at 5:00PM EST. Follow along the blog for live coverage throughout the evening. Quick Results … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 25: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 25: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 Preview

After Jon Jones defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship yet again, contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will try to impress and make themselves next in line for a shot in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho event. Of course a win doesn’t guarantee anything, especially since the last two opponents of Jones … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 25: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 Preview →