UFC on ESPN+ 34: Brian Kelleher vs. Ray Rodriguez Play-by-Play

On Saturday night, Brian Kelleher fought short-notice opponent Ray Rodriguez on a UFC "Fight Night" card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 3: Brian Kelleher (21-11) vs. Ray Rodriguez (16-6) (Featherweight) Rodriguez was advancing early, coming forward and landing a takedown. Kelleher put in a takedown on the way down that made Rodriguez tap out. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Brian Kelleher vs. Ray Rodriguez Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 34: Montana De La Rosa vs. Viviane Araujo Play-by-Play

Returning after her late 2019 loss to Jessica Eye, Viviane Araujo fought Montana De La Rosa on Saturday night. Here's how their fight went. Bout 2: Montana De La Rosa (11-5) vs. Viviane Araujo (8-2) (Flyweight) Araujo connected with a clean right hand to the body in the first minute of the fight. She was … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Montana De La Rosa vs. Viviane Araujo Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 34: Cole Smith vs. Hunter Azure Play-by-Play

Kicking off the UFC's show on Saturday night was a bantamweight bout between Cole Smith and Hunter Azure. Here's how it went. Bout 1: Cole Smith (7-1) vs. Hunter Azure (8-1) (Bantamweight) Azure secured a double leg takedown in the first minute of the fight. Smith was able to get back to his feet quickly. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Cole Smith vs. Hunter Azure Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 34: Overeem vs. Sakai Live Coverage

On Saturday night, the UFC put on a seven-fight "Fight Night" card from their headquarters, the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card includes seven fights with a main event between heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. Quick Results: Bout 1: Hunter Azure def. Cole … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 34: Overeem vs. Sakai Live Coverage →

Marcos Rogerio de Lima Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Alexander Romanov Due To COVID-19

UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night has been trimmed down to seven bouts in total following a positive COVID-19 test on Marcos Rogerio de Lima, who was set to face Alexander Romanov. News of the change was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, who also noted that American Top Team coaches Katel … Continue reading Marcos Rogerio de Lima Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Alexander Romanov Due To COVID-19 →

Thiago Moises Out of September 5th Bout Against Jalin Turner Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" has lost another bout, as a positive COVID-19 test on Thiago Moises has removed him from his main card fight against Jalin Turner. News of the change was first reported by Ana Hissa of Combate. The changed status of the lightweight contest bumps the UFC card down to eight fights … Continue reading Thiago Moises Out of September 5th Bout Against Jalin Turner Due To Positive COVID-19 Test →

Ray Rodriguez Takes Bout Versus Brian Keller on One Day Notice For September 5th UFC Card

Only hours before they're set to compete, Ray Rodriguez has been set to face Brian Kelleher on Saturday night. The matchup sees Rodriguez replace Kevin Natividad, who withdrew from what was set to be his UFC debut. News of the opponent switch for Kelleher was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA … Continue reading Ray Rodriguez Takes Bout Versus Brian Keller on One Day Notice For September 5th UFC Card →

Michelle Waterson versus Angela Hill Moved To Five-Round Main Event For September 12th UFC Card

UFC's September 12th card won't have to settle with a three-round main event, as the headlining fight between Angela Hill and Michelle Waterson has been moved to five rounds. First reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the matchup fills the spot of Glover Teixeira versus Thiago Santos, which was removed from the card after Teixeira … Continue reading Michelle Waterson versus Angela Hill Moved To Five-Round Main Event For September 12th UFC Card →

LFA 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele Play-by-Play

This article is the play-by-play to accompany live coverage of LFA 90. Live coverage of the event can be found here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (7:30PM EDT / 6:30PM CDT) (FaceBook) Bout 1: Alden Coria def. Calvin Harbaugh via Submission, Rear Naked Choke (RD 1, 2:20) Bout 2: Daniel Argueta def. Jackson Filho via Decision, … Continue reading LFA 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele Play-by-Play →

LFA 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele Live Coverage

Looking to crown their new bantamweight champion, LFA is holding LFA 90 on Friday night at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. Fighting for the title in their main event is Zviad Lazishvili and Ricky Steele, who both came into the fight undefeated. Follow along throughout the night for live updates. Quick … Continue reading LFA 90: Lazishvili vs. Steele Live Coverage →