UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani

On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. If you have followed this series in recent weeks, you might have noticed I have a certain appreciation for veterans getting their big break. There's something about that type of story that feels so … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani →

UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage

Rising middleweight Sean Strickland will fight to keep his momentum in the division alive on Saturday night, facing fellow ranked contender Jack Hermansson on Saturday night. The high-level middleweight fight is set to headline a 13-bout card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along here throughout the evening for updates. A … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Live Coverage →

Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena To Coach Upcoming ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Season, Roster Revealed

UFC's 30th season of reality TV series "The Ultimate Fighter" is scheduled to be coached by UFC Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena and former long-time champ Amanda Nunes. The season will see the rivals coach heavyweight and flyweight fighters who will be competing for a spot on the UFC roster. Pena and Nunes were selected as … Continue reading Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena To Coach Upcoming ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Season, Roster Revealed →

UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview

Sean Strickland has recently become one of the fastest-rising names at middleweight. Since returning a couple years back, nobody has been able to stop his run up the 185-pound ranks. That momentum will get another big test on Saturday night, as he will face fellow middleweight contender Jack Hermansson in a five-round bout. That fight … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 58: Hermansson vs. Strickland Preview →

Kennedy Nzechukwu Steps In To Face Nick Negumereanu At UFC 272

A slight change has been made to UFC's March 5th pay-per-view card. Ihor Potieria has reportedly withdrawn from his fight against Nick Negumereanu. Replacing him will be Kennedy Nzechukwu, per an official lineup revealed by the promotion Thursday. The fight has been confirmed for UFC 272, which is set to happen at the T-Mobile Arena … Continue reading Kennedy Nzechukwu Steps In To Face Nick Negumereanu At UFC 272 →

Mike Davis vs. Jai Herbert Booked For March 19th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Mike Davis will return to action later this year, facing Jai Herbert as part of UFC's return to the O2 Arena in London, England. The fight was confirmed for UFC's March 19th "Fight Night" card on Thursday. Davis has fought three times since joining the UFC roster in 2019. While he lost his promotional debut … Continue reading Mike Davis vs. Jai Herbert Booked For March 19th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Ryan Spann vs. Ion Cutelaba Off February 26th UFC Card

UFC's February 26th show is down a bout, as a fight between Ryan Spann and Ion Cutelaba has been removed from the card. News of the fight's cancelation was confirmed Thursday by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport after an initial tip by Tom Feely. The fight was scheduled to happen at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Ryan Spann vs. Ion Cutelaba Off February 26th UFC Card →

Two Fights Join UFC’s May 14th ‘Fight Night’ Event

Two fights have recently joined UFC's May 14th show. This includes the return of a couple veterans and the UFC debut of a "Contender Series" standout. These new matchups are joining a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Veteran Pineda To Face Emmers At Featherweight Daniel Pineda will fight … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s May 14th ‘Fight Night’ Event →

Alexandr Romanov Out of February 19th UFC Fight Against Ilir Latifi

Undefeated heavyweight Alexandr Romanov has been pulled from his February 19th UFC bout against Ilir Latifi. News of the canceled bout was first reported by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is not known at the moment why Romanov withdrew … Continue reading Alexandr Romanov Out of February 19th UFC Fight Against Ilir Latifi →

Throwback Thursday – UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets

Welcome to another week of "Throwback Thursday." We're approaching the halfway point of our 2002 watch. Just a month into this project, we have seen some interesting events. Things have been controversial or wacky, but above all at times an interesting time capsule for the early days of MMA. This next event is certainly an … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets →