Tag: Tatsuro Taira

Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance

Alexa Grasso's flawless run at flyweight earned its biggest win yet Saturday, as she went five rounds against Viviane Araujo to win a unanimous decision. Grasso's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this weekend. Grasso earned the victory through a tough 25-minute stand-up performance. While … Continue reading Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance →

UFC on ESPN+ 70: Grasso vs. Araujo Preview

After a week off, UFC will return this Saturday for a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Ranked flyweights Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo will experience their first-ever UFC main event fight in the headlining match of an 11-bout card. Here's a preview of it all. Click here to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 70: Grasso vs. Araujo Preview →

UFC on ESPN 36: Blachowicz vs. Rakic Live Coverage

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz will attempt to return to the win column on Saturday night. He'll have to get past a tough opponent to achieve that goal, facing rising contender Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 36: Blachowicz vs. Rakic Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN 36: Blachowicz vs. Rakic Preview

Jan Blachowicz wants to turn things around since he lost his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship last year. In the first step of getting on the right track, he'll look to pick up a win over rising contender Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card. The light heavyweight bout is headlining … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 36: Blachowicz vs. Rakic Preview →

UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Live Coverage

Ranked bantamweights Rob Font and Marlon Vera are scheduled to headline UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night. They'll close out a 12-fight lineup that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. Click here to read a preview … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera Live Coverage →

Undefeated Tatsuro Taira To Make UFC Debut Against Carlos Candelario on April 30th Card

21-year-old flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira is set to make his UFC debut on April 30th against Carlos Candelario, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight is set to join a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Taira is joining the UFC roster after an impressive … Continue reading Undefeated Tatsuro Taira To Make UFC Debut Against Carlos Candelario on April 30th Card →

Shooto Champ Ryo Okada To Face Takafumi Otsuka In Main Event of March 20th Card

Ryo Okada will defend his Shooto Bantamweight Championship for the first time on March 20th, fighting Takafumi Otsuka in the main event of a Shooto Japan card from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The championship title fight headlined a series of bouts announced for "Shooto 2021 Vol. 2" on Saturday. Okada has slowly but surely … Continue reading Shooto Champ Ryo Okada To Face Takafumi Otsuka In Main Event of March 20th Card →

Takafumi Otsuka Wins Shooto Japan Debut As Injury Takes Tatsuya Ando Out Early

DEEP Champion Takafumi Otsuka won his Shooto Japan debut on Monday, defeating Tatsuya Ando in the main event of the promotion's "Vol. 7" card. The fight headlined a seven-fight card from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Otsuka's win came early in the fight, as an injury to a leg of Ando hurt him in the … Continue reading Takafumi Otsuka Wins Shooto Japan Debut As Injury Takes Tatsuya Ando Out Early →