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The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees

2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees →

UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview

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 →

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview

UFC originally planned to end their 2022 pay-per-view calendar year with a rematch between light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. The duo delivered on a "Fight of the Year" contender over the summer, providing a fair reason to match them up once again. But the plan to have that bout as the main event … Continue reading UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview →

Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland

Stephen Thompson earned his first victory in nearly two years with an impressive performance on Saturday night, using his striking skills to force a late stoppage against fellow middleweight Kevin Holland. Their fight headlined a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Thompson battled early adversity against Holland, getting past these … Continue reading Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland →

UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview

Ranked welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland will get the chance to compete in front of a live crowd this weekend when UFC hosts a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their bout headlines a busy 14-fight card that will take place late in the evening. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview →

Jim Miller Set To Face Gabriel Benitez In Historic 41st UFC Appearance

Jim Miller will extend his record for most UFC appearances in a singular career next year when he faces Gabriel Benitez. The lightweight fight is scheduled to take place on February 18th, as reported first by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The location of the event is not known at the moment. Miller currently … Continue reading Jim Miller Set To Face Gabriel Benitez In Historic 41st UFC Appearance →

Undefeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta To Face Chase Sherman At November 19th UFC Card

Less than a month after he won his UFC debut, Waldo Cortes-Acosta will return on November 19th to face Chase Sherman in a heavyweight bout. The booking was confirmed Tuesday by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The bout is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Cortes-Acosta won … Continue reading Undefeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta To Face Chase Sherman At November 19th UFC Card →

Two Fights Join February 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’ In Korea

UFC has been quickly throwing together matchups for their return to Seoul, South Korea on February 4th. Here are two more fights that have joined their upcoming card. Choi Set To Return Against Nelson Korean UFC talent Choi Doo-ho is expected to end his long break from competition in February against Kyle Nelson, per a … Continue reading Two Fights Join February 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’ In Korea →

Warlley Alves Booked To Meet Nicolas Dalby At UFC 283

Warlley Alves will get a homecoming of sorts early next year, competing in his home country against Nicolas Dalby. The welterweights have been paired up for UFC 283 on January 21st from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as announced earlier this week. Most of Alves' UFC career has taken place in Brazil. … Continue reading Warlley Alves Booked To Meet Nicolas Dalby At UFC 283 →