After signing a new multi-fight deal with the UFC, Carla Esparza looks towards her next opponent, Marina Rodriguez. First reported by Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, the veteran 115-pound fighter is set to fight on a mid-July card. The fight will be Esparza's second since UFC's return from suspended events due to … Continue reading Esparza Matched With Undefeated Flyweight Rodriguez For July Bout
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Blaydes Versus Volkov Heavyweight Clash To Headline June 20th UFC Show
A heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes is set to headline a June 20th card, per an announcement from UFC on Wednesday. The announcement for the event did not disclose a location where the ranked heavyweight matchup would take place. Blaydes, who is ranked third in the heavyweight division, last fought in January, … Continue reading Blaydes Versus Volkov Heavyweight Clash To Headline June 20th UFC Show
UFC 6/2 Ranking Updates: Burns Becomes #1 Welterweight Contender
The UFC's weekly rankings were updated on Monday, with the biggest move being welterweight contender Gilbert Burns being shot up five spots into first place The rank comes after a main event victory against former UFC Champion Tyron Woodley, who lost via unanimous decision, not picking up a single round on any scorecards. Woodley was … Continue reading UFC 6/2 Ranking Updates: Burns Becomes #1 Welterweight Contender
UFC Fight Night: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns Play-by-Play
Main eventing the UFC Fight Night on Saturday, former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley fought Gilbert "Durinho" Burns. Here's how the five-round matchup went. Bout 11: Tyron Woodley (19-4-1) vs. Gilbert Burns (18-3) (Welterweight) After a few quiet seconds, Burns had some explosive punches that hurt Woodley. On the ground, Burns landed many hammerfist strikes … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Blagoy Ivanov vs. Augusto Sakai Play-by-Play
The sole heavyweight fight of the UFC Fight Night card saw Blagoy Ivanov take on Augusto Sakai. Here's how the battle happened. Bout 10: Blagoy Ivanov (18-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (14-1-1) (Heavyweight) The first few minutes was slow-paced yet close striking. Ivanov put Sakai against the cage for a moment with two minutes left in … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Blagoy Ivanov vs. Augusto Sakai Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Billy Quarantillo vs. Spike Carlyle Play-by-Play
At a catchweight of 150-pounds, Billy Quarantillo and Spike Carlyle fought on the main card of UFC Fight Night on Saturday. The matchup went like this: Bout 9: Billy Quarantillo (13-2) vs. Spike Carlyle (9-1) (Catchweight 150-lbs) Carlyle charged at Quarantillo right off the bat, landing a kick to the head. Quarantillo tried for a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Billy Quarantillo vs. Spike Carlyle Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Roosevelt Roberts vs. Brok Weaver Play-by-Play
Two products of Dana White's Contender Series clashed on the UFC Fight Night main card when Roosevelt Roberts fought Brok Weaver. Here's how the exchange panned out. Bout 8: Roosevelt Roberts (9-1) vs. Brok Weaver (15-4) (Lightweight) They clinched up early after Weaver caught a leg, although didn’t do much with it. They separated after … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Roosevelt Roberts vs. Brok Weaver Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Hannah Cifers Play-by-Play
Starting off the main card of the UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Mackenzie Dern fought Hannah Cifers. Here's how the only strawweight fight on the card went. Bout 7: Mackenzie Dern (7-1) vs. Hannah Cifers (10-4) (Strawweight) They clinched up early, with Cifers trying for some knees to the head and body. They separated a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Hannah Cifers Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Antonina Shevchenko Play-by-Play
Finishing off the preliminary card, Katlyn Chookagian attempted to bounce back from a failed title shot, fighting Antonina Shevchenko. Here's how the 125-pound matchup went. Bout 6: Katlyn Chookagian (13-3) vs. Antonina Shevchenko (8-1) (Flyweight) Chookagian caught a leg kick for a takedown early on. She got on the back of Shevchenko, trying for a … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Antonina Shevchenko Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Daniel Rodriguez vs. Gabe Green Play-by-Play
Daniel Rodriguez and Gabe Green fought in a welterweight battle on the UFC Fight Night prelims from Vegas. Here's how the fight went. Bout 5: Daniel Rodriguez (11-1) vs. Gabriel Green (9-2) (Welterweight) The first round was close stand-up from the fighters. While Green was active, Rodriguez was connecting more often with punches. The second … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Daniel Rodriguez vs. Gabe Green Play-by-Play
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