Kicking off the evening, bantamweights Tyson Nam and Jerome Rivera fought. Here's how their matchup went. Bout 1: Tyson Nam (19-11-1) vs. Jerome Rivera (10-2) (Bantamweight) The fighters took turn throwing strikes to start the fight. Rivera was kept on the perimeter of the cage by Nam. Nam landed a right hook in the third … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Tyson Nam vs. Jerome Rivera Play-by-Play
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UFC on ESPN+ 36: Covington vs. Woodley Live Coverage
Before the promotion begins their second stint at "Fight Island," the UFC is scheduled to hold a 14-bout "Fight Night" on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Headlining the card is a five-round fight between high-ranked welterweights Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Covington vs. Woodley Live Coverage
Ludovit Klein To Make Promotional Debut Against Shane Young At UFC 253
Ludovit Klein has been named the new opponent for Shane Young at UFC 253, replacing Nate Landwehr, who was pulled from the fight due to a positive COVID-19 test. News of the new matchup was first reported by Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie on Thursday. Klein will enter the promotion on a seven-fight streak of … Continue reading Ludovit Klein To Make Promotional Debut Against Shane Young At UFC 253
UFC Releases 17-Fight Promotional Vet John Dodson
John Dodson was released from the UFC following a 17-fight career in the promotion, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Friday. Dodson entered the UFC in 2011 through TV series "The Ultimate Fighter." He won the finale of the show by defeating TJ Dillashaw in under two minutes. Dodson fought for … Continue reading UFC Releases 17-Fight Promotional Vet John Dodson
UFC on ESPN+ 36: Covington vs. Woodley Preview
UFC's show on Saturday night sees two former champions face off in the main event, as welterweights Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley are booked for a five-round fight. The fight headlines a large 14-fight card that is scheduled to happen from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a full preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 36: Covington vs. Woodley Preview
UFC’s September 19th Card Loses Miguel Baeza Versus Jeremiah Wells
Saturday's UFC card has lost a bout, as the "Fight Night" show will happen tomorrow without the matchup between Miguel Baeza and Jeremiah Wells. News of the cancelled fight was first announced on Thursday via Baeza's Instagram page. "I'm sorry to say but the fight has been cancelled," said Baeza on Thursday, not mentioning what … Continue reading UFC’s September 19th Card Loses Miguel Baeza Versus Jeremiah Wells
Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler Named As Alternate For UFC 254 Main Event
Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler has joined the UFC roster and is currently an alternate for the promotion's lightweight unification bout at UFC 254. News of the signing was announced by UFC President Dana White on Thursday via ESPN program "SportsCenter." UFC's October 24th pay-per-view event currently has a headlining bout between UFC Lightweight … Continue reading Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler Named As Alternate For UFC 254 Main Event
Sijara Eubanks Replaces Marion Reneau In UFC 254 Bout Against Ketlen Vieira
Only days after her last fight, Sijara Eubanks has been placed on assignment yet again, as she is now booked for a September 26th bout against Ketlen Vieira. The new matchup, which was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, sees Eubanks replace Marion Reneau, who was taken out of the fight due to injury. … Continue reading Sijara Eubanks Replaces Marion Reneau In UFC 254 Bout Against Ketlen Vieira
Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini To Return To Action on October 3rd UFC Card
Both making their returns to the cage, Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini have been matched for the UFC's October 3rd card. The bout, which will be the first fight for both competitors since 2018, was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Abacus entered the UFC in 2016, winning a split decision over Jim Wallhead. … Continue reading Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini To Return To Action on October 3rd UFC Card
Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253
UFC 253 has gained another light heavyweight bout, as a matchup between Khadis Ibramigov and Danilo Marques has been added to the card. News of the pairing was first reported by Natassia del Fischer of AgFight. The fight will be Ibragimov's fourth crack at the UFC following three consecutive losses. Entering the promotion in 2019 … Continue reading Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253
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