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UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview

2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview →

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview

UFC originally planned to end their 2022 pay-per-view calendar year with a rematch between light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. The duo delivered on a "Fight of the Year" contender over the summer, providing a fair reason to match them up once again. But the plan to have that bout as the main event … Continue reading UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview →

Raufeon Stots Takes Split Decision Over Danny Sabatello In Bantamweight Grand Prix Grudge Match

Raufeon Stots earned his spot in Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix finals on Friday night, overcoming Danny Sabatello in a five-round grudge match to walk away with a split decision victory. Stots' victory headlined Bellator 289 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Stots walked away with the decision win after a contest that … Continue reading Raufeon Stots Takes Split Decision Over Danny Sabatello In Bantamweight Grand Prix Grudge Match →

Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland

Stephen Thompson earned his first victory in nearly two years with an impressive performance on Saturday night, using his striking skills to force a late stoppage against fellow middleweight Kevin Holland. Their fight headlined a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Thompson battled early adversity against Holland, getting past these … Continue reading Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland →

UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview

Ranked welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland will get the chance to compete in front of a live crowd this weekend when UFC hosts a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their bout headlines a busy 14-fight card that will take place late in the evening. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview →

Larissa Pacheco Scores Upset Win, Hands Kayla Harrison First Pro Loss To Claim PFL Belt

Larissa Pacheco ended Kayla Harrison's dominant reign in PFL's lightweight division on Friday night, handing the two-time PFL champion her first loss as a pro through 16 fights. Pacheco provided a strong counter to Harrison's fighting style, using it to pull off a unanimous decision victory with a score of three rounds to two after … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco Scores Upset Win, Hands Kayla Harrison First Pro Loss To Claim PFL Belt →

Vadim Nemkov Shuts Down Corey Anderson In Rematch, Wins Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix

Vadim Nemkov defended his Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship for the third time on Friday night, going five rounds against Corey Anderson to win via unanimous decision and earn a prize of $1 million. Nemkov's victory headlined Bellator 288 from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Nemkov used his sharp stand-up skills to out-land Anderson … Continue reading Vadim Nemkov Shuts Down Corey Anderson In Rematch, Wins Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix →

Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview

There was no true winner after Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson met for the first time. A no-contest result to their Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship fight meant nobody was crowned the winner of the promotion's eight-man 205-pound bracket, and neither fighter got to walk away with a $1 million grand prize. This weekend looks to … Continue reading Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview →