An early shoulder injury to Brian Ortega caused an anticlimatic end to UFC's main event bout on Saturday evening, handing Yair Rodriguez a sudden victory. Their featherweight fight headlined a card from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA. Ortega's injury emerged during a ground position with Rodriguez. The former title challenger fell … Continue reading Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury
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UFC on ABC 3: Ortega vs. Rodriguez Preview
UFC will be given a big platform to present a late-afternoon card this Saturday. This week's show will be at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA, and will be broadcast on the U.S. TV network ABC. The event marks just the third time that UFC has broadcast on the channel since first … Continue reading UFC on ABC 3: Ortega vs. Rodriguez Preview
Two Fights Set For July 16th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Two more matchups have joined UFC's July 16th show. The fights are now part of a lineup that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Undefeated Shore Set To Face Simon Rising bantamweight Jack Shore will put his flawless record on the line in July when he faces Ricky Simon. The matchup was confirmed … Continue reading Two Fights Set For July 16th UFC ‘Fight Night’
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
UFC 266 Gains Two Fights, Loses One
An updated lineup for UFC's September 25th pay-per-view event unveiled by the promotion includes two fights that have not been previously reported by Knockdown News. The fights join a lineup that is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is set to be part of UFC's annual "International … Continue reading UFC 266 Gains Two Fights, Loses One
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Live Coverage
Gilbert Burns will get his crack at UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on Saturday night, fighting the champ in the main event of UFC 258. The title fight headlines a 10-fight pay-per-view card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates and results from UFC 258. … Continue reading UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Live Coverage
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Preview
Gilbert Burns is set to get his long-awaited UFC Welterweight Championship shot on Saturday night, fighting Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 258. Here is a full preview of the pay-per-view card, which is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Click here to skip to a preview … Continue reading UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Preview
Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Re-Booked, Placed on UFC 258 Card
A previously cancelled fight between Brian Kelleher and Ricky Simon is being given another shot, as it is now booked for UFC's February 13th pay-per-view event, UFC 258. First reported by Sergio Pineiro of Bloody Canvas, the bantamweight pairing will be booked for the third time. The fight joins a card that is set to … Continue reading Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Re-Booked, Placed on UFC 258 Card