The UFC is planning to add a light heavyweight bout between Devin Clark and Shamil Gamzatov for their November 28th event. News of the potential booking was first reported by Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Should the fight be officially booked, it would join a now eight-fight card expected to happen in … Continue reading UFC Looking To Add Shamil Gamzatov vs. Devin Clark To November 28th Card
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‘Contender Series’ Standout Orion Cosce Set To Make UFC Debut Against Nicolas Dalby At UFC 255
After earning his UFC contract on "Dana White's Contender Series," Orion Cosce will make his UFC debut against Nicolas Dalby on November 21st at UFC 255. The matchup was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. While UFC 255 has not been announced, the event is likely to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading ‘Contender Series’ Standout Orion Cosce Set To Make UFC Debut Against Nicolas Dalby At UFC 255
Joel Alvarez Versus Alexander Yakovlev Added To UFC 254
Joel Alvarez and Alexander Yakovlev are expected to meet on the UFC's November 24th PPV, UFC 254. The matchup was first reported by MMA Vestnik last Tuesday. The card is set to happen from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Alvarez will aim to make his winning streak in the UFC three-straight with … Continue reading Joel Alvarez Versus Alexander Yakovlev Added To UFC 254
Buckley, Sandhagen, Daukaus and Breese Given UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For Stoppage Wins
Joaquin Buckley was one of the four fighters given UFC "Performance of the Night" bonuses on Sunday following his viral knockout victory. Along with Buckley, bonuses of $50,000 were given to Tom Breese, Chris Daukaus and Cory Sandhagen for their fights from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Buckley's win saw him knock … Continue reading Buckley, Sandhagen, Daukaus and Breese Given UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For Stoppage Wins
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Marlon Moraes vs. Cory Sandhagen Play-by-Play
Headlining Saturday's UFC card, ranked bantamweights Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen fought. Their fight, which was scheduled for five rounds, went like this. Bout 13: Marlon Moraes (23-6-1) vs. Cory Sandhagen (12-2) (Bantamweight) Both fighters connected with loads of leg kicks in the first minute of action. Moraes connected with a right hook which landed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Marlon Moraes vs. Cory Sandhagen Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Edson Barboza vs. Makwan Amirkahni Play-by-Play
The co-main event of Saturday's UFC card saw Edson Barboza attempt to break a multi-fight skid against Makwan Amirkhani. Their fight went like this. Bout 12: Edson Barboza (20-9) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (16-4) (Featherweight) The first round had a slow pace of striking as the fighters were in a feeling out process. Barboza stopped a … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Edson Barboza vs. Makwan Amirkahni Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Ben Rothwell vs. Marcin Tybura Play-by-Play
Experienced heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Marcin Tybura battled on Saturday's UFC card. Their fight went like this. Bout 11: Ben Rothwell (38-12) vs. Marcin Tybura (19-6) (Heavyweight) Rothwell put together a series of punches to start the fight. Rothwell dominated most of the round with his boxing. The speed of the fight slowed down significantly … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Ben Rothwell vs. Marcin Tybura Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Markus Perez vs. Dricus Du Plessis Play-by-Play
Markus Perez faced a short-notice opponent on Saturday's UFC card, taking on former KSW champ Dricus Du Plessis. The fight went like this. Bout 10: Markus Perez (12-3) vs. Dricus Du Plessis (14-2) (Middleweight) Perez was aggressive at the start, advancing on Du Plessis and throwing more strikes. Du Plessis seemingly had some hesitancy early … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Markus Perez vs. Dricus Du Plessis Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Tom Aspinall vs. Alan Baudot Play-by-Play
Stepping in for Serghei Spivac, Alan Baudot fought Tom Aspinall on Saturday's UFC main card. The fight went like this. Bout 9: Tom Aspinall (8-2) vs. Alan Baudot (8-1) (Heavyweight) Aspinall was able to score with punches in the first round before scoring a takedown. Aspinall landed in full mount, throwing a series of punches … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Tom Aspinall vs. Alan Baudot Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 37: Youssef Zalal vs. Ilia Topuria Play-by-Play
Looking for his fourth win in 2020, Youssef Zalal fought short-notice opponent Ilia Topuria on Saturday's UFC card. The fight went like this. Bout 8: Youssef Zalal (10-2) vs. Ilia Topuria (8-0) (Featherweight) Topuria attempted a takedown in the second minute of the fight, throwing Zalal down while in a clinch a minute later. Topuria … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 37: Youssef Zalal vs. Ilia Topuria Play-by-Play