Tag: UFC

Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Nate Maness At June 25th UFC Card

Umar Nurmagomedov will attempt to keep his undefeated record alive in his third UFC appearance, facing Nate Maness at the promotion's June 25th event. News of the matchup was first confirmed by reporter James Lynch on Thursday. The pairing is joining a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Nurmagomedov … Continue reading Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Nate Maness At June 25th UFC Card →

Disney Reports Increase In ESPN+ Subscriptions, Decrease In UFC PPV Income

ESPN+ has seen a steady increase in subscribers recently, although a decline in UFC pay-per-view purchases along with higher sports programming costs has slowed revenue growth for the subscription service. These recent developments were revealed as part of the second-quarter earnings report from The Walt Disney Company recently. ESPN+, the monthly subscription service that offers … Continue reading Disney Reports Increase In ESPN+ Subscriptions, Decrease In UFC PPV Income →

Alexander Gustafsson To Return Against Nikita Krylov At July 23rd UFC London Card

Two-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson is set to make his return to action at UFC's July 23rd event, facing light heavyweight Nikita Krylov. News of the matchup was confirmed by the promotion this week. The fight is joining a card that is set to take place at The O2 Arena in London, England. … Continue reading Alexander Gustafsson To Return Against Nikita Krylov At July 23rd UFC London Card →

UFC Looking To Book Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez To Headline July 16th Card

Brian Ortega could make his return later this year, headlining a UFC "Fight Night" card against Yair Rodriguez. A fight between the ranked featherweights is being targeted for the promotion's July 16th card, per reports from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes and Ariel Helwani. If the fight can be finalized, it would headline a … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez To Headline July 16th Card →

Kaytlin Neil Uses Overtime Round To Defeat Helen Peralta In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Quarter-Final

Kaytlin Neil won her first appearance on "The Ultimate Fighter" this week, defeating Helen Peralta via unanimous decision. Neil's win, which aired Tuesday, was the first bout to happen in the eight-woman flyweight bracket for this season. Neil needed an overtime round to win her fight against Peralta. While most "TUF" bouts are only two … Continue reading Kaytlin Neil Uses Overtime Round To Defeat Helen Peralta In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Quarter-Final →

Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Re-Booked For June 18th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Veterans Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon have been given a second chance to meet in the UFC cage. The lightweights have been placed back on the promotion's schedule, now lined up for a June 18th card. News of the rescheduled bout was first reported by ESPN's Brett Okamoto. The fight is joining a "Fight Night" … Continue reading Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Re-Booked For June 18th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Molly McCann To Face Hannah Goldy At July 23rd UFC Card In London

Fan-favorite Molly McCann will appear in front of a loud London, England crowd yet again later this year. McCann is expected to face Hannah Goldy at UFC's July 23rd "Fight Night" card, per an announcement made by the promotion this week. The fight is joining UFC's second appearance at the O2 Arena this year. McCann … Continue reading Molly McCann To Face Hannah Goldy At July 23rd UFC Card In London →

Two-Division Champion Daniel Cormier Joins 2022 UFC Hall of Fame Class

Former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier is expected to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame later this year. Cormier's upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame was announced during UFC 274 on Saturday night. Cormier, 43, will be joining the Hall of Fame's "Modern Wing," a division meant to celebrate … Continue reading Two-Division Champion Daniel Cormier Joins 2022 UFC Hall of Fame Class →

Undefeated Khusein Askhabov To Make UFC Debut Against Herbert Burns At July 16th Card

Featherweight prospect Khusein Askhabov will make his UFC debut on July 16th, putting his lengthy undefeated record on the line against Herbert Burns. News of the matchup was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Monday. The matchup is joining a UFC "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a set location currently. Askhabov is … Continue reading Undefeated Khusein Askhabov To Make UFC Debut Against Herbert Burns At July 16th Card →