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
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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
Rogerio Bontorin Hospitalized, Pulled From UFC 275 Fight Against Manel Kape
An anticipated fight between flyweights Rogerio Bontorin and Manel Kape won't happen at UFC 275 this weekend. Bontorin has been pulled from his June 11th fight against Kape, as he was admitted to a local hospital in recent hours. The reason for his hospitalization, which was first reported by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport, is not … Continue reading Rogerio Bontorin Hospitalized, Pulled From UFC 275 Fight Against Manel Kape
Blood Diamond Out of UFC 275 Fight Against Orion Cosce
City Kickboxing talent Blood Diamond won't appear at UFC's June 11th pay-per-view event against Orion Cosce. Diamond reportedly withdrew from his UFC 275 fight against Cosce due to undisclosed reasons, per a report from Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com. The fight was scheduled to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. It is not … Continue reading Blood Diamond Out of UFC 275 Fight Against Orion Cosce
Manel Kape vs. Rogerio Bontorin Set For UFC 275
Flyweights Manel Kape and Rogerio Bontorin are expected to meet at UFC's June 12th pay-per-view event, per an announcement made by the promotion Wednesday. The high-ranked bantamweights are expected to compete on UFC 275, which is scheduled to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Kape is getting the new booking shortly after … Continue reading Manel Kape vs. Rogerio Bontorin Set For UFC 275
Robert Whittaker Injured, Out of UFC 275 Fight Against Marvin Vettori
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker is out of his June 11th pay-per-view fight against Marvin Vettori due to an injury, per an announcement made earlier this week. Whittaker was booked to face Vettori on the UFC 275 card at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. He took to social media recently to notify the … Continue reading Robert Whittaker Injured, Out of UFC 275 Fight Against Marvin Vettori
UFC Looking To Book Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Rematch For UFC 275
UFC is looking to book a rematch for one of the biggest strawweight fights in recent years. The promotion is currently in the process of booking a second bout between former UFC Strawweight Champions Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk for their June 11th event. News of the potential fight was reported last week by Marc … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Rematch For UFC 275
Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and one-time title challenger Marvin Vettori are expected to meet at UFC's June 11th pay-per-view card, per a recent report from Ariel Helwani. While the fight hasn't been finalized, reports say the matchup is "very close" to being done. Once confirmed, the fight will join UFC 275, which the … Continue reading Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
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
Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka Moved To June PPV Card
Glover Teixeira's first appearance as champion is going to happen a little later than expected. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion's fight against Jiri Prochazka has been moved from UFC 274 to UFC 275, per reports. The fight was originally scheduled to happen on May 7th. The date for UFC 275 is not known at the … Continue reading Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka Moved To June PPV Card
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