UFC Adds Two Bouts To March 20th ‘Fight Night’ Event

Two fights have recently been booked for UFC's upcoming March 20th "Fight Night" event. Here are the latest additions to the fight card. Leonardo Santos vs. Grant Dawson Two win streaks will be tested in March, as Leonardo Santos will fight Grant Dawson. The bout was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. Dawson … Continue reading UFC Adds Two Bouts To March 20th ‘Fight Night’ Event

Featherweights Charles Jourdain and Steve Garcia Matched For March 13th UFC Card

Featherweights Charles Jourdain and Steve Garcia will meet at UFC's March 13th "Fight Night" event. First reported by MMA Empire, the fight joins a card that does not have a location confirmed for it yet. Both fighters will be looking for a win after not getting one in their last appearance. Garcia lost his UFC … Continue reading Featherweights Charles Jourdain and Steve Garcia Matched For March 13th UFC Card

Mike Davis and Mason Jones Given UFC ‘Fight of the Night’ Award

Lightweights Mason Jones and Mike Davis have been awarded the UFC "Fight of the Night" performance for their three-round fight on Wednesday's preliminary card. Along with their awards, "Performance of the Night" bonuses were given to Warlley Alves and Umar Nurmagomedov. All award winners were given an extra $50,000 on top of their previously negotiated … Continue reading Mike Davis and Mason Jones Given UFC ‘Fight of the Night’ Award

1/20/21 Knockdown News Radio: UFC 257 Preview and Interview with ONE’s James Nakashima

Welcome to the second episode of Knockdown News Radio. This episode will server as a preview for the busy upcoming weekend of MMA events. UFC will hold their first pay-per-view event of the year on Saturday, presenting UFC 257. Headlining the card is a lightweight fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Alexander K. Lee … Continue reading 1/20/21 Knockdown News Radio: UFC 257 Preview and Interview with ONE’s James Nakashima

UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Live Coverage

UFC will provide a 14-fight card on Wednesday that starts in the morning and then goes into the afternoon. The "Fight Night" card will be headlined by Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny from the Etihad Arena at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Follow along throughout the day for live coverage of the event. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Live Coverage

Luana Pinheiro To Make UFC Debut Against Randa Markos At UFC 260

Luana Pinheiro will make her UFC debut on March 27th, fighting strawweight veteran Randa Markos at UFC 260. The matchup was first reported by Combate. The bout joins a pay-per-view card that does not have a confirmed location for it as of yet. Pinheiro earned her UFC contract on the recent season of "Dana White's … Continue reading Luana Pinheiro To Make UFC Debut Against Randa Markos At UFC 260

UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Preview

UFC will present mid-week action on Wednesday, providing a 14-fight card from the morning into the afternoon for North American timezones. Headlining the "Fight Night" card is a welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny. Here's a preview of the full card, which is set to happen at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 20: Chiesa vs. Magny Preview

Max Holloway Showed What We Already Know: He’s One of the Best

While Max Holloway had already built a case for his championship ability before Saturday, he only solidified it with a stunning win against Calvin Kattar. Max Holloway didn't have much to prove on Saturday. Having fought for years at a championship level, everybody knew about his toughness, cardio, striking ability and so on. But after … Continue reading Max Holloway Showed What We Already Know: He’s One of the Best

Two New Bouts Announced For March 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Two bouts have recently been added to UFC's March 13th card. The new matchups join a "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Guram Kutateladze vs. Don Madge Having both build up win streaks recently, Guram Kutateladze and Don Maghe will be matched up for UFC's March 13th event. … Continue reading Two New Bouts Announced For March 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Early UFC Fighter Paul Varelans, 51, Passes Away Due To COVID-19

Paul Varelans, a fighter from the beginning years of the UFC, passed away recently following a month-long battle with COVID-19. Varelans, 51, was a frequent fighter in the beginning years of the UFC. Dave Doyle of MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Saturday night. The news of Varelan's passing comes following previous updates about his … Continue reading Early UFC Fighter Paul Varelans, 51, Passes Away Due To COVID-19