A flyweight bout between Tyson Nam and Matt Schnell joins the September 12th event by the UFC, per a report by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Nam's last fight saw him get his first UFC win through three promotional appearances and 31 fights as a pro. Nam stopped former GLORY Kickboxer Zarrukh Adashev in the … Continue reading Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell Added To September 12th UFC Show
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Laying Down Leather #13: The Little Fight Night That Could
Laying Down Leather is a Monday morning blog series where I share my tidbit thoughts on MMA, share the past week’s work, and look at what’s ahead. Good morning everyone and welcome to another week of everything. The big story last weekend was that UFC's overlooked fight card ended up impressing with big performances from … Continue reading Laying Down Leather #13: The Little Fight Night That Could
Vettori, Agapova, Aguilera and Nam All Earn First UFC Performance Bonuses Following Fight Night
Performance bonuses went to Tyson Nam, Christian Aguilera, Mariya Agapova and Marvin Vettori after UFC's Saturday night event. The $50,000 bonuses all had something in common, being that they were all one round stoppage bouts. The highest on the card fighter to get a bonus was Vettori, who stopped Karl Roberson with a rear naked … Continue reading Vettori, Agapova, Aguilera and Nam All Earn First UFC Performance Bonuses Following Fight Night
UFC Fight Night: Tyson Nam vs. Zarrukh Adashev Play-by-Play
Early in his MMA career, Zarrukh Adashev made his UFC debut against Tyson Nam. Here's how the fight went. Bout 2: Tyson Nam (18-11) vs. Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) (Flyweight) Adashev was the first to strike, coming forward with a combination of punches. Adashev landed a leg kick, with Nam countering with a right hook to … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Tyson Nam vs. Zarrukh Adashev Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo Live Coverage
On Saturday night, UFC will hold a "Fight Night" event from their studio, the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In the main event of the show, strawweights Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo collide. Follow this article throughout the night for live updates! A full preview of the evening can be viewed here. Quick … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo Live Coverage
UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo Preview
UFC's series of fan-less events at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA continue this week, as a show headlined by Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo takes place tomorrow evening. While the show has been the smallest yet in terms of star power since UFC's reboot, the show includes lots of talent in the … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo Preview
Zarrukh Adashev Steps In To Face Tyson Nam on UFC June 13th Card
As Ryan Benoit was pulled out of his match against Tyson Nam, a new opponent has been named Zarrukh Adashev. Per Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, the former Bellator and GLORY kickboxer will compete in his fifth MMA bout on Saturday. Adashev made his MMA debut in 2015, losing via rear naked choke to Cody Mooney. … Continue reading Zarrukh Adashev Steps In To Face Tyson Nam on UFC June 13th Card
Complete UFC June 13th Show Unveiled
UFC's fight next on June 13th has had small fight announcements here and there, but was announced in full on Thursday evening. First reported by ESPN, the broadcaster for UFC, the show will be 10 fights in total, with the main card being five. A Look At The Main Card The already-known main event was … Continue reading Complete UFC June 13th Show Unveiled
UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Live Coverage
Heading overseas for the first time in 2020, UFC went to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday for UFC on ESPN+ 26. Headlining the card was ranked lightweights Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. Follow along throughout the next for live coverage of the events in Auckland. A full preview of the show … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Preview
After staying in the United States for the first four events of the year, UFC hits the international stage on Saturday. Heading to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, UFC on ESPN+ 26 will be headlined by Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. Being from New Zealand, Hooker will have home court advantage. Here's a … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Preview