In an all-Brazilian bantamweight matchup, Vanessa Melo fought Karol Rosa on the UFC prelims. Here's how the bout panned out. Bout 2: Vanessa Melo (10-7) vs. Karol Rosa (12-3) (Bantamweight) Rosa consistently got Rosa with hooks and jabs early in the first round. Rosa was landing as well, but the volume that Melo put out … Continue reading UFC 251: Vanessa Melo vs. Karol Rosa Play-by-Play
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UFC 251: Martin Day vs. Davey Grant Play-by-Play
Kicking off UFC 251's 13-fight card was a bantamweight battle between Martin Day and Davey Grant. Here's how it went. Bout 1: Martin Day (8-3) vs. Davey Grant (9-4) (Bantamweight) Grant started the fight with a few leg kicks. He landed a clean body punch in the second minute. Day landed a hard counter-right hook … Continue reading UFC 251: Martin Day vs. Davey Grant Play-by-Play
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Coverage
On Saturday night, UFC presents its debut event from "Fight Island," pay-per-view show UFC 251. Headlining the triple-header of championship bouts is a welterweight battle between UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Follow along throughout the night to get updates on the action from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A preview … Continue reading UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Coverage
EA Sports UFC 4 Game Set To Release on August 14th
EA Sports is set to publish "UFC 4" on August 14th, with Jorge Masvidal and UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya revealed as the cover athletes. A trailer for the game was revealed on Youtube on Saturday, with pre-orders opening right after. Per EA's website, "UFC 4" is set to be released on XBOX One and PS4. … Continue reading EA Sports UFC 4 Game Set To Release on August 14th
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Preview
The UFC's long-awaited "Fight Island" will finally see it's first of four events on Saturday, including four championship bouts. The main event sees fan favourite Jorge Masvidal step in on six-days notice to fight Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Here's a preview of the hectic and packed UFC 251 card from Yas Island, … Continue reading UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Preview
Venum Announced As New UFC Apparel Partner Starting In 2021
Combat sports-focused apparel brand Venum will be UFC's "exclusive outfitting partner" in 2021, as revealed by the UFC on Friday. The deal will see Venum make the new uniforms for UFC fighters, with the design slated to be revealed in April of 2021. Venum will be filling the role of sports clothing brand Reebok, who … Continue reading Venum Announced As New UFC Apparel Partner Starting In 2021
Polyana Viana vs. Emily Whitmire Booked For August 29th UFC Show
A fight between Polyana Viana and Emily Whitmire has been rebooked, now set for August 29th. The match was announced by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Their original matchup was scheduled for early March on the UFC 248 pay-per-view card, however, it was thrown away after Whitmire was hospitalized due to her weight cut. The fight … Continue reading Polyana Viana vs. Emily Whitmire Booked For August 29th UFC Show
Mackenzie Dern To Face Randa Markos on UFC 253 Show
UFC's September 19th pay-per-view UFC 253 has a strawweight bout on it, as Mackenzie Dern and Randa Markos have their names attached to the show. The matchup was first reported by Steven Marrocco and Guilherme Cruz by MMA Fighting. Dern last fought on May 30th, catching Hannah Cifers with a kneebar in the first round … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern To Face Randa Markos on UFC 253 Show
John Castaneda Replaces Umar Nurmagomedov, Fighting Nathaniel Wood on July 25th UFC Card
After Umar Nurmagomedov withdrew from his July 25th fight against Nathaniel Wood, a new opponent has been found in John Castaneda. The new booking was first reported by Nolan King and Simon Head of MMA Junkie. Castaneda, a regular of MMA promotion Combate Americas will be making his UFC debut. His last fight, alebit over … Continue reading John Castaneda Replaces Umar Nurmagomedov, Fighting Nathaniel Wood on July 25th UFC Card
UFC Fighter Mike Perry Involved In Physical Altercation At Bar
Footage surfaced on Thursday night of a physical altercation at a bar between UFC fighter Mike Perry and numerous other people. Footage of the incident from a bar in Lubbock, Texas, USA, starts before a dispute started. Perry first stresses that he won't leave the area until the cops come, claiming that if he leaves … Continue reading UFC Fighter Mike Perry Involved In Physical Altercation At Bar