Tag: UFC

Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira will attempt to re-gain champion status at UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event, facing Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight championship. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira lost his title earlier this … Continue reading Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev →

Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury

An early shoulder injury to Brian Ortega caused an anticlimatic end to UFC's main event bout on Saturday evening, handing Yair Rodriguez a sudden victory. Their featherweight fight headlined a card from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA. Ortega's injury emerged during a ground position with Rodriguez. The former title challenger fell … Continue reading Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury →

UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280

Islam Makhachev will get his long-awaited title fight in the fall, as he has been booked to face UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira at the promotion's October 22nd pay-per-view event. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in … Continue reading UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280 →

Ludovit Klein Off UFC 277, Now Set To Face Mason Jones At July 23rd Card

Plans have changed for lightweight Ludovit Klein. While he was first expected to face Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 277 on July 30th, he is now being lined up to meet Mason Jones on July 23rd. The new matchup, which was first reported by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Netherlands, is joining a card that is scheduled … Continue reading Ludovit Klein Off UFC 277, Now Set To Face Mason Jones At July 23rd Card →

ESPN+ Subscription To Increase By Three Dollars In August

Prices surrounding UFC programming have only continued to go up. ESPN+, the subscription service that hosts all UFC pay-per-view events and most "Fight Night" cards, will see an increase in its monthly fee, starting next month. ESPN+ will go from $6.99 USD to $9.99, starting August 23rd. News of the change was first reported by … Continue reading ESPN+ Subscription To Increase By Three Dollars In August →

Nate Landwehr vs. Zubaira Tukhugov Set For August 6th UFC Card

Featherweights are now expected to appear at UFC's August 6th "Fight Night" event. Nate Landwehr and Zubaira Tukhugov have been booked to meet next month at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, per an announcement made recently. Both featherweights will be fighting to add a second consecutive win to their current runs. Landwehr … Continue reading Nate Landwehr vs. Zubaira Tukhugov Set For August 6th UFC Card →

Undefeated Sean Brady To Meet Belal Muhammad At UFC 281

Undefeated welterweight Sean Brady will look to score a big win later this year, facing fellow rising contender Belal Muhammad. That matchup is expected to take place at UFC 281 on October 22nd, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. UFC 281 is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Brady has scored … Continue reading Undefeated Sean Brady To Meet Belal Muhammad At UFC 281 →

Report: Jimmy Flick Planning MMA Return One Year After Announcing Retirement

More than a year after his shocking and sudden retirement from MMA, Jimmy Flick has changed his mind. It was reported recently that Flick, 31, will return to the sport and plans to continue his career in the UFC cage. Flick's return was first confirmed by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Flick revealed his intention … Continue reading Report: Jimmy Flick Planning MMA Return One Year After Announcing Retirement →