Tag: UFC

Combate Americas Joins List of MMA Promotions Affected By COVID-19

Like almost everything nowadays, COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus is making changes to MMA. On Monday, Combate Americas joined the growing list of promotions changing their schedule due to the virus. The North American promotion recently announced the rescheduling of events, along with the plan to broadcast an event from a studio. Their events … Continue reading Combate Americas Joins List of MMA Promotions Affected By COVID-19 →

Brian Ortega and Korean Zombie’s Rivalry Elevated After Rapper Jay Park Gets Hit

South Korean rapper Jay Park found himself caught in UFC beef crossfire on Saturday night, getting slapped by featherweight contender Brian Ortega at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The artist's alignment with MMA fighter Chan Sung Jung (also known as "The Korean Zombie") is what has put a target on his back. Reported … Continue reading Brian Ortega and Korean Zombie’s Rivalry Elevated After Rapper Jay Park Gets Hit →

Strawweights Overshadow Main Event At UFC 248

If you could rearrange a card knowing exactly how it would turn out, UFC 248's headline fight wouldn't be "Adesanya vs. Romero." In what some are calling the fight of the year, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk captivated fans in the co-main event slot of UFC 248. And while not being in the headline spot … Continue reading Strawweights Overshadow Main Event At UFC 248 →

Watch The UFC 248 Post-Fight Press Conference

At UFC 248, Israel Adesanya and Zhang Weili defended their championship belts against their respective opponents. To catch statements from fighters and UFC President Dana White after the fight, catch the UFC 248 post-fight press conference. The broadcast can be viewed below or on Youtube. This article will be updated with bulletpoint updates of the … Continue reading Watch The UFC 248 Post-Fight Press Conference →

Adesanya Retains UFC Middleweight Belt In Slow Paced Unanimous Decision

Israel Adesanya retained his UFC Middleweight Championship on Saturday, getting a unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero. The fight main evented UFC 248, which was at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The key to Adesanya's win was leg kicks, which he consistently landed through the 25 minutes. "I did what I had … Continue reading Adesanya Retains UFC Middleweight Belt In Slow Paced Unanimous Decision →

Zhang Weili Makes First UFC Strawweight Championship Defence In Split Decision Against Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Zhang Weili made the first defence of her UFC Strawweight Championship on Saturday, getting a split decision (48-47, 48-47 & 48-47) win after a five round battle against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The win was on the co-main event of UFC 248 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight was mostly a stand-up … Continue reading Zhang Weili Makes First UFC Strawweight Championship Defence In Split Decision Against Joanna Jedrzejczyk →

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Live Coverage

On Saturday night, UFC will present UFC 248, featuring two championship fights. The main event sees "The Last Stylebender" Israel Adesanya face Yoel Romero in a UFC Middleweight Championship fight. The co-main has Zhang Weili put her UFC Strawweight Championship up against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Follow the action from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Live Coverage →

Emily Whitmire Out of UFC 248 Fight With Polyana Viana

UFC 248's early prelims has been limited to two fights, after Emily Whitmire versus Polyana Viana was taken off the card this morning. Later confirmed by MMA Fighting, it was tweeted by Viana on Saturday that "I heard she had been taken to the ER (emergency room)." Whitmire had missed weight on Friday for their … Continue reading Emily Whitmire Out of UFC 248 Fight With Polyana Viana →