Tag: UFC

Flashback Friday: UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 Full Coverage

Today, we take a look at UFC’s third trip to Japan. Most of the card is Japan versus USA, including appearances from Minowaman, Ron Waterman and Murilo Bustamante.  Frank Shamrock was the previously middleweight (light heavyweight now) champion, however he retired from MMA (for the time being) after defending the belt four times. Looking to … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 Full Coverage →

UFC’s Next Three Shows Postponed Due To COVID-19

UFC has postponed their next three events, per report from Michael Carroll on Monday. The shows were scheduled for March 21st, March 28th and April 11th. A letter was sent out to UFC staff on Monday from UFC President Dana White. We did everything we could to relocate our next three events ... But every … Continue reading UFC’s Next Three Shows Postponed Due To COVID-19 →

Four UFC Events In Search of A New Venue And New Fights

UFC plans to continue with upcoming events, even after new venues will have to be found. UFC President Dana White went on SportCenter last night to provide updates on upcoming events, saying UFC's shows on March 21st, March 28th, April 11th and April 18th have no venue in place. Next weekend UFC was planning to … Continue reading Four UFC Events In Search of A New Venue And New Fights →

Charles Oliviera Stops Kevin Lee With Guillotine Choke In Main Event

Charles Oliveira stopped Kevin Lee in the third round of a main event on Saturday at UFC Brasilia in Brasilia, Brazil. The fight had two close rounds, ending abruptly in the third when Oliveira caught Lee with a guillotine choke. Lee was trying for a takedown, dropping to the ground and tapping out when going … Continue reading Charles Oliviera Stops Kevin Lee With Guillotine Choke In Main Event →

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Live Coverage

Amid a world of cancelled sports from COVID-19, UFC is pressing on with their show from Brasilia, Brazil. A slight change to the show is that it is going to be held without an audience. Headlining the ESPN+ and ESPN card, Kevin Lee faces Brazil's own Charles Oliveira. The card is stacked with talent, with … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Preview

Most sporting events on the planet have been postponed or cancelled. Every major sport league has made all of their sports teams suspend games. On Friday, MMA promotion Bellator announced that their event planned for later that day was postponed as well. UFC, however, has decided to press forward. On Saturday night, they present UFC … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Preview →

Cody Garbrandt Out of Co-Main Event Against Rafael Assuncao Due To Kidney Issue

Cody Garbrandt is out of his March 28th co-main event against Rafael Assuncao due to a kidney issue. Per Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Garbrandt has been in the hospital for five days now. The fight was meant to take place on the UFC on ESPN 8 card, taking place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, … Continue reading Cody Garbrandt Out of Co-Main Event Against Rafael Assuncao Due To Kidney Issue →

UFC Brasilia To Be Held Without Audience, Among Other Fight Week Changes

Saturday's UFC event held at the Ginasio Nislon Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil will be held without a crowd, per Combate. First reported by the trio of Jose Mauricio Oliveira, Raphael Marinho and Zeca Azevedo, apart from the fans being taken out, the event will go on as scheduled. Also in the report details that the … Continue reading UFC Brasilia To Be Held Without Audience, Among Other Fight Week Changes →

Breaking Down The UFC Strawweight Division After UFC 248

Last weekend delivered one of the most exciting and action packed fights the UFC strawweight has ever seen. After five rounds of stand-up combat, Zhang Weili retained her UFC Strawweight Championship against Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a split decision. With the win, Zhang made her first defence of the belt she won in August. With a … Continue reading Breaking Down The UFC Strawweight Division After UFC 248 →