Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254

UFC's October 24th pay-per-view event is looking to add a welterweight bout, as a matchup between Elizeu Zaleski and Shavkat Rakhmonov has been eyed for the card. News of the pairing was first reported on Friday by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Rakhmonov, the former M-1 Welterweight Champion, will make his UFC debut after his previous … Continue reading Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Hill Play-by-Play

Saturday's main event saw Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill compete in a five-round battle. Here's how the competition went. Bout 12: Michelle Waterson (17-8) vs. Angela Hill (12-8) (Strawweight) Hill landed a right hand early in the first round. Waterson failed to get a takedown in the first minute. Hill connected with an overhand right … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Hill Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Khama Worthy vs. Ottman Azaitar Play-by-Play

In the co-main event of Saturday's UFC card, rising lightweights Khama Worthy and the unbeaten Ottman Azaitar competed. Here's how their fight went. Bout 11: Khama Worthy (16-6) vs. Ottman Azaitar (12-0) (Lightweight) Azaitar landed a clean two-punch combination on Worthy. He kept the pressure on Worthy, throwing punches that dropped Worthy. Many of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Khama Worthy vs. Ottman Azaitar Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Andrea Lee vs. Roxanne Modafferi Play-by-Play

Veteran flyweight Roxanne Modafferi faced Andrea Lee on Saturday's UFC show. Their fight went like this. Bout 10: Andrea Lee (11-4) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (24-17) (Flyweight) A pause came moments into the fight as the mouthguard of Lee fell out. Modafferi caught a leg early for a takedown. Lee was able to get up, and … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Andrea Lee vs. Roxanne Modafferi Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Ed Herman vs. Mike Rodriguez Play-by-Play

Light heavyweights Ed Herman and Mike Rodriguez competed on Saturday's UFC card. Their three-round matchup went like this. Bout 9: Ed Herman (24-14) vs. Mike Rodriguez (11-4) (Light Heavyweight) A large portion of the first round took place in a body lock. Rodriguez scored an elbow in the clinch in the third minute of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Ed Herman vs. Mike Rodriguez Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Alan Patrick vs. Bobby Green Play-by-Play

Experienced lightweights Alan Patrick and Bobby Green were paired up for Saturday's UFC card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 8: Alan Patrick (15-2) vs. Bobby Green (26-10-1) (Lightweight) Patrick tried for a takedown immediately from a body lock. Green was able to use momentum on the feet to be the fighter who actually earned … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Alan Patrick vs. Bobby Green Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Billy Quarantillo vs. Kyle Nelson Play-by-Play

Kicking off the main card of Saturday's "Fight Night" card, Billy Quarantillo fought Kyle Nelson. Their fight went like this. Bout 7: Billy Quarantillo (14-2) vs. Kyle Nelson (13-3) (Featherweight) Both fighters were exchanging hard punches and kicks early. Nelson put together a strong combination of punches to the body and head before they clinched … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Billy Quarantillo vs. Kyle Nelson Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Julia Avila vs. Sijara Eubanks Play-by-Play

Finishing off Saturday's UFC preliminary card, Julia Avila fought Sijara Eubanks. The bantamweight fight went like this. Bout 6: Julia Avila (8-1) vs. Sijara Eubanks (5-4) (Bantamweight) Avila charged forward with punches early on. Eubanks was returning with her own punches as well. Eubanks shot for a takedown, landing in side control when she landed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Julia Avila vs. Sijara Eubanks Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Roosevelt Roberts vs. Kevin Croom Play-by-Play

Saturday's UFC card saw Roosevelt Roberts fight short-notice opponent Kevin Croom. Here's how their three-round fight panned out. Bout 5: Roosevelt Roberts (10-2) vs. Kevin Croom (21-12) (Lightweight) Croom landed an overhand left in the first minute that dropped Roberts. Back up to the feet, Croom tried for a guillotine choke that caused Roberts to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Roosevelt Roberts vs. Kevin Croom Play-by-Play

UFC on ESPN+ 35: Alexander Romanov vs. Roque Martinez Play-by-Play

Heavyweights Alexander Romanov and Roque Martinez made their respective UFC debuts on Saturday. Their clash went like this. Bout 4: Alexander Romanov (11-0) vs. Roque Martinez (15-5-2) (Heavyweight) Romanov scored a body kick in the first minute, getting into a clinch moments after. Romanov got a takedown from the clinch. Martinez tried for a heel … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 35: Alexander Romanov vs. Roque Martinez Play-by-Play