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Adesanya Retains UFC Middleweight Belt In Slow Paced Unanimous Decision

Israel Adesanya retained his UFC Middleweight Championship on Saturday, getting a unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero. The fight main evented UFC 248, which was at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The key to Adesanya's win was leg kicks, which he consistently landed through the 25 minutes. "I did what I had … Continue reading Adesanya Retains UFC Middleweight Belt In Slow Paced Unanimous Decision →

Zhang Weili Makes First UFC Strawweight Championship Defence In Split Decision Against Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Zhang Weili made the first defence of her UFC Strawweight Championship on Saturday, getting a split decision (48-47, 48-47 & 48-47) win after a five round battle against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The win was on the co-main event of UFC 248 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight was mostly a stand-up … Continue reading Zhang Weili Makes First UFC Strawweight Championship Defence In Split Decision Against Joanna Jedrzejczyk →

Emily Whitmire Out of UFC 248 Fight With Polyana Viana

UFC 248's early prelims has been limited to two fights, after Emily Whitmire versus Polyana Viana was taken off the card this morning. Later confirmed by MMA Fighting, it was tweeted by Viana on Saturday that "I heard she had been taken to the ER (emergency room)." Whitmire had missed weight on Friday for their … Continue reading Emily Whitmire Out of UFC 248 Fight With Polyana Viana →

Julija Stoliarenko Wins Invicta Bantamweight Championship In Bloody Split Decision

After a very bloody five round fight, Julija Stoliarenko won the Invicta Bantamweight Championship, defeating Lisa Verzosa. The Lithuanian fighter won via split decision (49-46 Verzosa, 48-46 Stoliarenko & 49-46 Stoliarenko) at Invicta Phoenix Series 3, which took place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Throughout all five rounds, Stoliarenko was engaged … Continue reading Julija Stoliarenko Wins Invicta Bantamweight Championship In Bloody Split Decision →

Taneisha Tennant Wins Invicta Bantamweight Tournament

Taneisha Tennant won a one-night bantamweight tournament on Friday at Invicta FC's "Phoenix Series 3" event. The win was at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Tennant beat Taylor Guardado in the grand finals via unanimous decision after three rounds of battle. In the rounds before, Tennant got a decision win against Brittney … Continue reading Taneisha Tennant Wins Invicta Bantamweight Tournament →

Invicta Phoenix Series 3 Live Coverage

Invicta brings back their "Phoenix Series" show for the third time on Friday night, with eight bantamweights competing in a one-night tournament. Main eventing the card, Lisa Verzosa and Julija Stoliarenko battle for the promotion's vacant bantamweight belt. Follow the site throughout the night for live updates. Quick Results - Click a fight to skip … Continue reading Invicta Phoenix Series 3 Live Coverage →

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Preview

Returning to Las Vegas, UFC presents a two-championship card at UFC 248. The main event sees UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya put his belt on the line for the first time, fighting Yoel Romero. The co-main sees fellow newly crowned fighter Zhang Weili fight Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the UFC Strawweight Championship. From the T-Mobile Arena … Continue reading UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Preview →