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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Sean Strickland vs. Jared Cannonier Re-Booked, Now Set For December 17th UFC Main Event
A previously booked middleweight fight between Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier has found its way back onto the 2022 UFC schedule. The pairing is now expected to headline UFC's final event of the year, on December 17th. The new date for the fight was first revealed in an interview with Strickland by Helen Yee. The … Continue reading Sean Strickland vs. Jared Cannonier Re-Booked, Now Set For December 17th UFC Main Event
Finger Injury Forces Sean Strickland Out of October 15th UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
UFC's October 15th card is without a main event for now, as a finger injury has forced Sean Strickland out of his five-round middleweight matchup against Jared Cannonier. News of the recent change to the card was announced by UFC President Dana White on Tuesday. The fight was scheduled to headline a card from the … Continue reading Finger Injury Forces Sean Strickland Out of October 15th UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
UFC Looking To Make Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland For October 15th Main Event
Both coming off high-profile losses at middleweight, Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland could be matched up. UFC is reportedly looking to pair up the 185-pound talents for the main event of their October 15th "Fight Night" event. Although fight hasn't been officially signed by either party, the fight is currently in the works, per reporter … Continue reading UFC Looking To Make Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland For October 15th Main Event
Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time
Israel Adesanya kept his dominant run as UFC Middleweight Champion alive on Saturday night, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier. The win headlined UFC 276 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Adesanya's win came from his ability to out-land Cannonier throughout. The champion blocked takedown attempts from Cannonier in … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Earns Decision Nod Over Jared Cannonier To Defend UFC Middleweight Championship For Fifth Time
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview
One of UFC's most dominant current champions, Israel Adesanya, is back this weekend. Attempting to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the fifth time, he will face Jared Cannonier in the final part of the promotion's "International Fight Week" festivities this year. The fight will headline UFC 276, which also includes a featherweight title bout … Continue reading UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Preview
Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena Booked For UFC 276, Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira Moved
Two changes have been made to UFC's July 2nd pay-per-view event, per recent reports. The new matchups are scheduled to join a card that is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA as part of "International Fight Week." Veteran Lawler To Face Barberena Robbie Lawler is expected to return … Continue reading Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena Booked For UFC 276, Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira Moved
UFC Looking To Book Alex Pereira vs. Sean Strickland For July 30th Event
Former GLORY Kickboxing Champion Alex Pereira will get a big step-up in MMA competition later this year, facing ranked middleweight Sean Strickland at UFC's July 30th card. The fight has been verbally agreed upon and is in the process of being finalized, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. A booking between Pereira and … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Alex Pereira vs. Sean Strickland For July 30th Event
UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage
Rising middleweight Sean Strickland will fight to keep his momentum in the division alive on Saturday night, facing fellow ranked contender Jack Hermansson on Saturday night. The high-level middleweight fight is set to headline a 13-bout card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along here throughout the evening for updates. A … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview
Sean Strickland has recently become one of the fastest-rising names at middleweight. Since returning a couple years back, nobody has been able to stop his run up the 185-pound ranks. That momentum will get another big test on Saturday night, as he will face fellow middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in a five-round bout. That fight … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview