Last Saturday's UFC event saw seven winners - four of which were awarded an extra $50,000 for their finishing performances. With no "Fight of the Night" award handed out, "Performance of the Night" awards went to Brian Kelleher, Andre Muniz, Michel Pereira and Ovince St. Preux for Saturday's event, which happened at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Four Fighters With Finishing Wins Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For September 5th UFC Event
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UFC on ESPN+ 34: Ovince St. Preux vs. Alonzo Menifield Play-by-Play
Returning to his normal weight class at 205 pounds, Ovince St. Preux fought Alonzo Menifield in the co-main event of UFC's "Fight Night" card. Here's how it went. Bout 6: Ovince St. Preux (24-14) vs. Alonzo Menifield (9-1) (Light Heavyweight) Menifield put St. Preux against the cage for a moment to start the fight. They … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Ovince St. Preux vs. Alonzo Menifield Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 34: Michel Pereira vs. Zelim Imadaev Play-by-Play
Looking to get out of a two-fight losing streak, Michel Pereira faced Zelim Imadaev on UFC's main card on Saturday. Their matchup went like this. Bout 5: Michel Pereira (23-11) vs. Zelim Imadaev (8-2) (Welterweight) Pereira connected with some punches in the first minute. He landed a knee to the head at the end of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Michel Pereira vs. Zelim Imadaev Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 34: Brian Kelleher vs. Ray Rodriguez Play-by-Play
On Saturday night, Brian Kelleher fought short-notice opponent Ray Rodriguez on a UFC "Fight Night" card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 3: Brian Kelleher (21-11) vs. Ray Rodriguez (16-6) (Featherweight) Rodriguez was advancing early, coming forward and landing a takedown. Kelleher put in a takedown on the way down that made Rodriguez tap out. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Brian Kelleher vs. Ray Rodriguez Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 34: Montana De La Rosa vs. Viviane Araujo Play-by-Play
Returning after her late 2019 loss to Jessica Eye, Viviane Araujo fought Montana De La Rosa on Saturday night. Here's how their fight went. Bout 2: Montana De La Rosa (11-5) vs. Viviane Araujo (8-2) (Flyweight) Araujo connected with a clean right hand to the body in the first minute of the fight. She was … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Montana De La Rosa vs. Viviane Araujo Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 34: Cole Smith vs. Hunter Azure Play-by-Play
Kicking off the UFC's show on Saturday night was a bantamweight bout between Cole Smith and Hunter Azure. Here's how it went. Bout 1: Cole Smith (7-1) vs. Hunter Azure (8-1) (Bantamweight) Azure secured a double leg takedown in the first minute of the fight. Smith was able to get back to his feet quickly. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Cole Smith vs. Hunter Azure Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 34: Overeem vs. Sakai Live Coverage
On Saturday night, the UFC put on a seven-fight "Fight Night" card from their headquarters, the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card includes seven fights with a main event between heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. Quick Results: Bout 1: Hunter Azure def. Cole … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Overeem vs. Sakai Live Coverage
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Alexander Romanov Due To COVID-19
UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night has been trimmed down to seven bouts in total following a positive COVID-19 test on Marcos Rogerio de Lima, who was set to face Alexander Romanov. News of the change was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, who also noted that American Top Team coaches Katel … Continue reading Marcos Rogerio de Lima Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Alexander Romanov Due To COVID-19
Thiago Moises Out of September 5th Bout Against Jalin Turner Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" has lost another bout, as a positive COVID-19 test on Thiago Moises has removed him from his main card fight against Jalin Turner. News of the change was first reported by Ana Hissa of Combate. The changed status of the lightweight contest bumps the UFC card down to eight fights … Continue reading Thiago Moises Out of September 5th Bout Against Jalin Turner Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
Ray Rodriguez Takes Bout Versus Brian Keller on One Day Notice For September 5th UFC Card
Only hours before they're set to compete, Ray Rodriguez has been set to face Brian Kelleher on Saturday night. The matchup sees Rodriguez replace Kevin Natividad, who withdrew from what was set to be his UFC debut. News of the opponent switch for Kelleher was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA … Continue reading Ray Rodriguez Takes Bout Versus Brian Keller on One Day Notice For September 5th UFC Card
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