Tag: UFC

Former Strikeforce Champion, UFC Veteran Jacare Souza Announces MMA Retirement

Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion and UFC vet Jacare Souza formally announced his retirement from MMA on Tuesday. Souza, 41, revealed his intentions to retire in an interview with Combate this week. Souza walks away from the sport after over 30 pro fights spanning from the early 2000s to 2021. Souza made his pro debut in … Continue reading Former Strikeforce Champion, UFC Veteran Jacare Souza Announces MMA Retirement →

Brady Hiestand Puts Away Vince Murdock Within A Round, Advances To ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Grand Finals

Brady Hiestand locked his position in the bantamweight grand finals of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Tuesday's episode, stopping Vince Murdock within a round with strikes. Hiestand scored a takedown in the opening minute, putting himself in the position to subsequently finish the bout later in the round. The young bantamweight was able to eventually move … Continue reading Brady Hiestand Puts Away Vince Murdock Within A Round, Advances To ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Grand Finals →

‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 29 Finale To Take Place On August 28th UFC ‘Fight Night’

The ongoing season of UFC TV show "The Ultimate Fighter" will culminate live later this month at a "Fight Night" card. The finalists of the show are set to appear at UFC's August 28th show, per a report from Aaron Bronsteter of TSN. The grand final bouts will happen at the same venue where prior … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 29 Finale To Take Place On August 28th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Edmen Shahbazyan Paired With Nassourdine Imavov For UFC 268

Edmen Shahbazyan will attempt to break a two-fight losing streak when facing Nassourdine Imavov at UFC's November 6th pay-per-view event. News of the middleweight matchup was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie on Monday. The fight joins UFC 268, which the promotion is planning to hold at Madison Square Garden in New York … Continue reading Edmen Shahbazyan Paired With Nassourdine Imavov For UFC 268 →

Injury Takes Sean Brady Out of August 28th Bout Against Kevin Lee

The second iteration of a fight between Sean Brady and Kevin Lee has fallen through, as their matchup scheduled for UFC's August 28th card will not happen. Brady has reportedly suffered a foot infection and is now out of the fight, per a report by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight was set to … Continue reading Injury Takes Sean Brady Out of August 28th Bout Against Kevin Lee →

Julian Marquez Looks To Continue Momentum Against Finisher Jordan Wright in October 16th UFC Booking

Julian Marquez has the chance to continue his successful stretch of recent appearances when facing Jordan Wright at UFC's October 16th "Fight Night" event. The new middleweight fight was matchup reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Marquez has been … Continue reading Julian Marquez Looks To Continue Momentum Against Finisher Jordan Wright in October 16th UFC Booking →

Luis Pena Handed Downgraded Charges In Domestic Violence Case

UFC fighter Luis Pena has received downgraded charges in his ongoing legal battle. The change in charges comes after an alleged victim decided to not proceed with the case. Documents obtained by Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting reveal that Pena is now facing misdemeanor charges of simple battery and criminal mischief for a previously alleged … Continue reading Luis Pena Handed Downgraded Charges In Domestic Violence Case →

Rising Heavyweight Marcin Tybura To Face Alexander Volkov At UFC 267

Marcin Tybura will look to continue his momentum up the heavyweight division when facing veteran Alexander Volkov at UFC's October 10th pay-per-view event. News of the heavyweight matchup was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The fight joins a card that is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Rising Heavyweight Marcin Tybura To Face Alexander Volkov At UFC 267 →