Tag: Taila Santos

Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

Jiri Prochazka became the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night, submitting Glover Teixeira with just 28 seconds to spare in their five-round fight. Prochazka's victory headlined UFC 275, which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. After a bloody and tiring near five rounds of action, Prochazka was able to submit … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship →

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview

Just two years ago, Jiri Prochazka didn't even have a UFC fight under his belt. But fast-forward to now, the former RIZIN Light Heavyweight Champion has a chance to claim titleholder status in the main event of a pay-per-view card. The rapidly rising light heavyweight talent will face veteran 205-pound champ Glover Teixeira on Saturday … Continue reading UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview →

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos Targeted For UFC 275

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has her next opponent in sight. The plan is for the dominant champ to face Taila Santos at the promotion's June 11th pay-per-view event, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The fight, while not official yet, is currently in the process of being finalized. No location has been confirmed for … Continue reading Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos Targeted For UFC 275 →

UFC on ESPN+ 56: Vieira vs. Tate Live Coverage

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate will look get one step closer to a title fight in Saturday's main event, facing Ketlen Vieira in a five-round bout. The matchup headlined a 12-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 56: Vieira vs. Tate Live Coverage →

Taila Santos To Replace Alexa Grasso In November 20th UFC Booking Against Joanne Calderwood

Joanne Calderwood has been given a new opponent for her November 20th UFC booking. She is now expected to face fellow ranked flyweight Taila Santos, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Calderwood was originally scheduled to face Alexa Grasso, who has reportedly withdrawn from their matchup. The pairing joins a card that is expected to take … Continue reading Taila Santos To Replace Alexa Grasso In November 20th UFC Booking Against Joanne Calderwood →

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will make his return on Saturday night, facing former title challenger Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266. The fight will wrap up a stacked pay-per-view card that will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card also includes an appearance from UFC … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage →

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview

Competing for the first time after a two-fight rivalry with former champ Max Holloway, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will return in Saturday night's main event against Brian Ortega. The fight headlines UFC 266, which will conclude "International Fight Week" from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight will come at the … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview →

Taila Santos vs. Mandy Bohm Off August UFC Card, Moved To September 4th

A flyweight bout between Taila Santos and Mandy Bohm won't happen next month but is instead being targeted for a September 4th UFC event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a lineup that UFC is looking at possibly holding in London, England. While that is the plan for the … Continue reading Taila Santos vs. Mandy Bohm Off August UFC Card, Moved To September 4th →

Roxanne Modafferi Withdraws From May 8th UFC Bout Against Taila Santos For Meniscus Surgery

UFC's May 8th card has lost a fight, as injury has removed Roxanne Modafferi from a bout against Taila Santos. Modafferi announced the injury via social media earlier in the week. The fight was set to happen on a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Modafferi's withdrawal … Continue reading Roxanne Modafferi Withdraws From May 8th UFC Bout Against Taila Santos For Meniscus Surgery →