2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview
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Rafael Fiziev Stops Rafael dos Anjos Late In First UFC Main Event Appearance
Rafael Fiziev prevailed in his first-ever UFC main event appearance, dominating Rafael dos Santos on his way to a fifth round finish victory. Fiziev's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Fiziev dropped dos Santos just seconds into the fifth round, connecting with … Continue reading Rafael Fiziev Stops Rafael dos Anjos Late In First UFC Main Event Appearance
UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview
A much-anticipated main event fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev will finally take place this weekend. At the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Fiziev will get the chance to earn his first-ever UFC main event victory and also keep his extensive winning streak alive. But across from him is an experienced … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane Live Coverage
UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou will attempt to defend his belt for the first time on Saturday night when he faces undefeated interim titleholder Ciryl Gane. The heavyweight fight will headline UFC 270, which also includes a flyweight title fight and numerous UFC debuts. The event is set to mark the promotion's return to the … Continue reading UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane Live Coverage
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane Preview
UFC will kick off their 2022 pay-per-view schedule with a big fight at heavyweight, unifying their two championships in a five-round battle. UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou will look to defend his belt for the first time on Saturday night, facing undefeated interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. The heavyweight … Continue reading UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane Preview
Said Nurmagomedov To Return Against Cody Stamann At UFC 270
Said Nurmagomedov will break a one-year absence from the cage in early 2022, facing Cody Stamann at UFC's January 22nd pay-per-view event. News of the matchup was first reported by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The fight joins UFC 270, which doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Nurmagomedov last competed in October 2020, … Continue reading Said Nurmagomedov To Return Against Cody Stamann At UFC 270
UFC on ESPN+ 38: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Mark Striegl Play-by-Play
Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card kicked off with a bantamweight bout between Said Nurmagomedov and Mark Striegl. Here's how the fight went. Bout 1: Said Nurmagomedov (13-2) vs. Mark Striegl (18-2) (Bantamweight) Striegl dropped down for a single leg takedown in the first minute of the fight after being hit with a left hook. Nurmagomedov … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 38: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Mark Striegl Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage
Saturday's UFC card sees the return of Brian Ortega when he fights ranked featherweight Chan Sung Jung AKA "The Korean Zombie." Follow along throughout the evening for live results on the event from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A full preview of the card can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Preview
Saturday night's UFC card sees the return of Brian Ortega after nearly two years of absence, although his fight is anything but an easy welcome back, as he fights Chan Sung Jung, also known as "The Korean Zombie." Here's a preview of the 11-fight card which is scheduled to happen at "Fight Island" in Abu … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 38: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Preview
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