UFC's September 5th event has lost two fights due to positive COVID-19 tests. Nicco Montano Out of Bout Against Julia Avila UFC bantamweight Nicco Montano was removed from her matchup against Julia Avila after testing positive for COVID-19. News of the change was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The … Continue reading September 5th UFC “Fight Night” Down To Nine Bouts Following Positive COVID-19 Tests
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UFC on ESPN+ 33: Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic Play-by-Play
In the main event of Saturday's UFC show, light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic fought in a three-round matchup. Here's how it panned out. Bout 10: Anthony Smith (33-15) vs. Aleksandar Rakic (12-2) (Light Heavyweight) The fighters traded leg kicks to start the first round. Smith was dropped in the second minute of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Anthony Smith vs. Aleksandar Rakic Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny Play-by-Play
In the co-main event slot of Saturday's UFC "Fight Night," Robbie Lawler competed against fellow welterweight Neil Magny. The fight went like this. Bout 9: Robbie Lawler (28-14) vs. Neil Magny (23-7) (Welterweight) Lawler tried for a takedown in the first minute of the fight, although Magny was able to stop the attempt. Magny was … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Robbie Lawler vs. Neil Magny Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Ji Yeon Kim vs. Alexa Grasso Play-by-Play
Flyweights Ji Yeon Kim and Alexa Grasso competed on UFC's main card on Saturday. Here's how the match went. Bout 8: Ji Yeon Kim (9-2-2) vs. Alexa Grasso (11-3) (Flyweight) The first round saw both fighters explode with combinations of strikes at the same time. They would often connect at the same time. Grasso had … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Ji Yeon Kim vs. Alexa Grasso Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Ricardo Lamas vs. Bill Algeo
Kicking off UFC's four-fight main card on Saturday, Ricardo Lamas fought promotional newcomer Bill Algeo. Here's how their matchup went. Bout 7: Ricardo Lamas (19-8) vs. Bill Algeo (13-4) (Featherweight) Lamas was able to get ahold of Algeo’s neck while on the feet in the first minute. Algeo eventually separated and returned to striking. The … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Ricardo Lamas vs. Bill Algeo
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Maki Pitolo vs. Impa Kasanganay Play-by-Play
Only weeks after earning his UFC contract on TV series "Dana White's Contender Series," Impa Kasanganay made his UFC debut against Maki Pitolo. Here's how the fight went. Bout 6: Maki Pitolo (13-6) vs. Impa Kasanganay (7-0) (Middleweight) The fight was a close one early on, with both fighters landed good strikes. Pitolo was connecting … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Maki Pitolo vs. Impa Kasanganay Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Zak Cummings vs. Alessio Di Chirico Play-by-Play
UFC's prelims on Saturday featured a fight between Zak Cummings and Alessio Di Chirico. The matchup went like this. Bout 5: Zak Cummings (23-7) vs. Alessio Di Chirico (12-4) (Middleweight) The first round saw both fighters exchange strikes at a slow pace on the feet. While it was clear that hard punches were connecting, neither … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Zak Cummings vs. Alessio Di Chirico Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Alex Caceres vs. Austin Springer Play-by-Play
UFC veteran Alex Caceres was matched with short-notice opponent Austin Springer at the promotion's event on Saturday. The featherweight fight went like this. Bout 4: Alex Caceres (16-12) vs. Austin Springer (12-3) (Featherweight) A kick from Caceres in the first minute seemingly wobbled Springer, although he was quick to recover. Caceres stopped a takedown in … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Alex Caceres vs. Austin Springer Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Sean Brady vs. Christian Aguilera Play-by-Play
Looking for his third UFC win, undefeated Sean Brady fought Christian Aguilera on UFC's preliminary card on Saturday night. The fight went like this. Bout 3: Sean Brady (12-0) vs. Christian Aguilera (14-6) (Welterweight) The majority of the first round saw both fighters striking on the feet. Aguilera had visibly damage around his nose due … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Sean Brady vs. Christian Aguilera Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 33: Emily Whitmire vs. Polyana Viana Play-by-Play
Emily Whitmire and Polyana Viana faced off on the UFC's preliminary card on Saturday night. Here's how their fight panned out. Bout 2: Emily Whitmire (4-3) vs. Polyana Viana (10-4) (Strawweight) Viana connected with some hard punches early in the first round. Whitmire was able to get a takedown from a clinch in the first … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 33: Emily Whitmire vs. Polyana Viana Play-by-Play
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