UFC 253 has gained another light heavyweight bout, as a matchup between Khadis Ibramigov and Danilo Marques has been added to the card. News of the pairing was first reported by Natassia del Fischer of AgFight. The fight will be Ibragimov's fourth crack at the UFC following three consecutive losses. Entering the promotion in 2019 … Continue reading Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253
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Renato Moicano Out of October 17th Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev
The October 17th UFC card has lost a bout, as Renato Moicano has withdrawn from his fight against Magomed Mustafaev. News of the cancelled fight was first reported by Neri Fung of AgFight. The fight's status change leaves two questions - why did Moicano withdraw, and what's next for Mustafaev. It is currently not known … Continue reading Renato Moicano Out of October 17th Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Thiago Santos Out of October 3rd Bout Against Glover Teixeira
The UFC lost their co-main event fight for October 3rd on Tuesday, as a positive COVID-19 test forced Thiago Santos to pull out of his bout against Glover Teixeira. News of the test was broken by Marcelo Barone of Combate. The bout has now been cancelled twice, as a September 12th booking was cancelled after … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Thiago Santos Out of October 3rd Bout Against Glover Teixeira
Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254
UFC's October 24th pay-per-view event is looking to add a welterweight bout, as a matchup between Elizeu Zaleski and Shavkat Rakhmonov has been eyed for the card. News of the pairing was first reported on Friday by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Rakhmonov, the former M-1 Welterweight Champion, will make his UFC debut after his previous … Continue reading Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254
Rematch Between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba Now Targeted For UFC 254
The matchup between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba will be given yet another go on October 24th, as the fight has joined the UFC 254 card. News of the matchup broke on Wednesday after the bout was added to ESPN's website. The matchup between Cutelaba and Ankalaev is now one that has a long history … Continue reading Rematch Between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba Now Targeted For UFC 254
Mounir Lazzez To Look For Second UFC Win, Scheduled Against David Zawada on October 17th
After a successful UFC debut last July, Mounir Lazzez is set to return against David Zawada on October 10th. News of the pairing was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie on Wednesday. Lazzez, a former Brave CF and UAE Warriors fighter made his UFC debut last July. Facing Abdul Razak Alhassan, Lazzez picked … Continue reading Mounir Lazzez To Look For Second UFC Win, Scheduled Against David Zawada on October 17th
UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till Play-by-Play
In the main event of UFC's "Fight Night" on Saturday, former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker faced Darren Till. Here's how the five-round fight went. Bout 15: Robert Whittaker (20-5) vs. Darren Till (18-2-1) (Middleweight) Early on Till would charge at Whittaker could not come in with anything. Whittaker was dropped in the second minute … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Mauricio Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Play-by-Play
Bout 14: Mauricio Rua (26-11-1) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (23-9) (Light Heavyweight) They clinched in the second minute, with Rua putting Nogueira against the cage. They returned to stand-up striking with half of the round to go. Nogueira landed a combination of punches in the final minute that had Rua backing up. Rua scored … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Mauricio Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Fabricio Werdum vs. Alexander Gustafsson Play-by-Play
Alexander Gustafsson made his heavyweight debut on the main card facing former champion Fabricio Werdum. The fight went like this. Bout 13: Fabricio Werdum (23-9-1) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (18-6) (Heavyweight) Werdum tried for a takedown for a long time in the second minute of the fight. It looked like Gustafsson would escape, but he ended … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Fabricio Werdum vs. Alexander Gustafsson Play-by-Play
UFC Fight Night: Carla Esparza vs. Marina Rodriguez Play-by-Play
Undefeated Marina Rodriguez fought Carla Esparza on the main card of UFC's "Fight Night" on Saturday. Here's how the strawweight bout went. Bout 12: Carla Esparza (16-6) vs. Marina Rodriguez (12-0-2) (Strawweight) Esparza got a takedown a minute into the fight, getting into full guard immediately. Esparza held the position for many minutes. Elbows that … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Carla Esparza vs. Marina Rodriguez Play-by-Play
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