Tag: USA

Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th

Plans have changed for UFC welterweight Darian Weeks. Weeks is no longer expected to face former kickboxer turned UFC newcomer Cedric Doumbe on September 3rd. Instead, he is now being lined up to battle former CFFC Welterweight Champion Yohan Lainesse at the promotion's September 10th show. The new booking was first reported by Tudor Leonte … Continue reading Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th →

Undefeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta To Make UFC Debut Against Jared Vanderaa on October 29th

Undefeated heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta already has his first UFC fight booked. Cortes-Acosta is scheduled to face Jared Vanderaa at UFC's October 29th event, as announced by the promotion on Tuesday night. The fight is joining a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Cortes-Acosta earned a … Continue reading Undefeated Waldo Cortes-Acosta To Make UFC Debut Against Jared Vanderaa on October 29th →

Three Fighters Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series,’ Bo Nickal Walks Away Without Contract

Three more fighters were offered UFC contracts on this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Jamal Pogues, Erik Silva, and Clayton Carpenter were all given the opportunity to become a UFC fighter after their wins Tuesday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Nickal Wins Main Event In 62 Seconds, Doesn't Get … Continue reading Three Fighters Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series,’ Bo Nickal Walks Away Without Contract →

Jamahal Hill Keeps Momentum Going With Fourth-Round Finish Over Thiago Santos

Jamahal Hill made another big move up the light heavyweight rankings on Saturday night, stopping Thiago Santos in his longest UFC appearance thus far. Hill's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Hill earned his finish against Santos in the fourth round of … Continue reading Jamahal Hill Keeps Momentum Going With Fourth-Round Finish Over Thiago Santos →

Cain Velasquez Pleads Not Guilty In Attempted Murder Case

UFC veteran Cain Velasquez appeared in the Santa Clara County court Friday, submitting a not guilty plea for an attempted murder case. Velasquez, 40, is facing more than 10 charges stemming from an alleged incident that took place in February. Other charges include shooting at an occupied motor vehicle or aircraft, willfully discharging a firearm … Continue reading Cain Velasquez Pleads Not Guilty In Attempted Murder Case →

Ariane Lipski vs. Priscila Cachoeira Moved To August 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’

This weekend's UFC card has suffered another hit. A flyweight bout between Ariane Lipski and Priscila Cachoeira has been removed from tonight's lineup and is now expected to take place at the promotion's August 13th event at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, USA. News of the change was first reported by Adriano Albuquerque … Continue reading Ariane Lipski vs. Priscila Cachoeira Moved To August 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

UFC on ESPN 59: Santos vs. Hill Preview

UFC's light heavyweight division will be the main spotlight this weekend, as ranked talents Jamahal Hill and Thiago Santos will face off. Riding the momentum of his first-ever UFC main event, Hill will aim to shoot up the 205-pound ranks with another victory. For Santos, this fight allows him to pick up a win after … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 59: Santos vs. Hill Preview →

Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya To Face Rival Alex Pereira At UFC 281

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has the chance to avenge a kickboxing loss under MMA rules later this year, facing rival Alex Pereira in a five-round title fight. Adesanya and Pereira are expected to meet at UFC 281 on November 12th, per an announcement made by the middleweight champion on ESPN's SportCenter this Friday. The … Continue reading Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya To Face Rival Alex Pereira At UFC 281 →