Alexander Gustafsson is back in action, moving up to the heavyweight division to fight Fabricio Werdum. First reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate, the fight will join the July 25th show for UFC. In 2019, Gustafsson declared retirement from MMA after a loss to Jon Jones. The Swedish fighter spend his entire UFC career at light … Continue reading Alexander Gustafsson Comes Back From Year-Long Retirement To Fight Fabricio Werdum
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UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Preview
In their largest card since their initial return from a COVID-19 hiatus, UFC presents UFC 250 on Saturday. The headlining spot on the card showcases Amanda Nunes, the top women's pound-for-pound fighter, putting her UFC Featherweight Championship on the line against Felicia Spencer. Here's a preview of the evening to come. Click here to skip … Continue reading UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Preview
UFC Lightweight Clash Between Hubbard and Solecki Set For June 20th
UFC's June 20th event has cracked double digits of bouts after Austin Hubbard and Joe Solecki were booked for the card. Reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the two lightweights will look to build on their still some-what early UFC careers. Hubbard made his UFC debut in 2019 after a couple … Continue reading UFC Lightweight Clash Between Hubbard and Solecki Set For June 20th
Complete UFC June 13th Show Unveiled
UFC's fight next on June 13th has had small fight announcements here and there, but was announced in full on Thursday evening. First reported by ESPN, the broadcaster for UFC, the show will be 10 fights in total, with the main card being five. A Look At The Main Card The already-known main event was … Continue reading Complete UFC June 13th Show Unveiled
Flashback Friday: UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands
After a few events at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA for their past few shows, UFC travelled to East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA for UFC 32. Headlining the show, one of UFC's most dominant fighters at the time, Tito Ortiz, returned to fight rising light heavyweight Elvis Sinosic. Here's how … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands
Flashback Friday: UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands Play-by-Play
This is the play-by-play to accompany this week's Flashback Friday article. The main article can be viewed here. Quick Results: Prelims: Bout 1: Tony DeSouza def. Paul Rodriguez via Submission, Guillotine Choke Bout 2: Ricco Rodriguez def. Andrei Arlovski via TKO, Punches (RD 3, 1:23) Main Card: Bout 3: Vladimir Matyushenko def. Yuki Kondo via … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands Play-by-Play
Ian Heinisch UFC 250 Bout Against Gerald Meerschaert Back On
After it was reported on Thursday that Ian Heinisch would not fight on UFC 250, plans have changed, and he is now back on in his fight versus Gerald Meerschaert. On Thursday night, Damon Martin of MMA Fighting reported that the fight was put back on. Reported by Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, what originally forced … Continue reading Ian Heinisch UFC 250 Bout Against Gerald Meerschaert Back On
UFC To Hold August 15th Show, Booking Livia Renata Souza versus Ashley Yoder
A new date has been circled for the UFC, with August 15th being targeted as a fight night after news broke of Livia Renata Souza and Ashley Yoder being paired for the day. Reported first by Raphael Marinho of Combate, the strawweight matchup will be the first 2020 appearance from both fighter. The location for the … Continue reading UFC To Hold August 15th Show, Booking Livia Renata Souza versus Ashley Yoder
Ian Heinisch Off UFC 250 Card, Replaced By Anthony Ivy To Face Gerald Meerschaert
4:35PM EDT UPDATE: Article and title updated to reflect new development. A middleweight preliminary matchup has been scratched off of UFC 250, as Ian Heinisch has been ruled out of his bout against Gerald Meerschart. The bout being cancelled was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, Per Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, Heinisch was … Continue reading Ian Heinisch Off UFC 250 Card, Replaced By Anthony Ivy To Face Gerald Meerschaert
Hermansson and Gastelum Matched For July 18th UFC Card
High-ranked middleweights in Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum with clash on July 18th at the still-mysterious location of "Fight Island." First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, the matchup will be the first for the 155-pound duo in 2020. Gastelum has lost his last two fights, both decisions, with the opponents being Israel Adesanya and … Continue reading Hermansson and Gastelum Matched For July 18th UFC Card