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Dan Hooker Set For Lightweight Return Against Claudio Puelles At UFC 281

Coming back down to his regular weight class, Dan Hooker will face rising talent Claudio Puelles at UFC's November 12th show. The fight is scheduled to take place as part of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA, as first reported by FordewinMMA. Hooker briefly appeared at featherweight in … Continue reading Dan Hooker Set For Lightweight Return Against Claudio Puelles At UFC 281 →

All Winners Offered Contracts on ‘Dana Whites Contender Series’ For Third Time In 2022 Season

All five winners on Tuesday's "Dana White's Contender Series" episode were offered UFC contracts, continuing a generous season of the show. Michael Parkin, Darrius Flowers, Jesus Aguilar, Cameron Saaiman, and Denis Gomes were all offered contracts following their wins from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The signings continued a busy season for … Continue reading All Winners Offered Contracts on ‘Dana Whites Contender Series’ For Third Time In 2022 Season →

Tony Ferguson Set For Welterweight Return Against Li Jingliang At UFC 279

Tony Ferguson will move up a weight class next month amid an attempt to end the longest losing streak of his career. Ferguson will face Li Jingliang as part of UFC 279 on September 10th from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, per an announcement made Saturday. Ferguson will be aiming to avoid … Continue reading Tony Ferguson Set For Welterweight Return Against Li Jingliang At UFC 279 →

Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win

Leon Edwards shocked the world on Saturday night, scoring a last-minute head kick knockout against Kamaru Usman to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion. Edwards' win headlined UFC 278, which took place from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Edwards erased a massive difference on scorecards in the 25th minute of their … Continue reading Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win →

Three More Fights Join UFC 281 Lineup

The lineup for UFC's November 12th pay-per-view event is growing quickly. Three new fights have recently been reported for UFC 281, which is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Lightweights Moicano, Riddell To Battle Talented lightweights Renato Moicano and Brad Riddell have been paired up for … Continue reading Three More Fights Join UFC 281 Lineup →

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview

Kamaru Usman has steadily picked apart the welterweight division, putting away some of the weight classes' best since first becoming champion in 2019. Along the way, he has earned UFC's top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter award and become one of the most successful welterweights in UFC history. This weekend, it will be time once again for Usman … Continue reading UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview →

Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza To Face Former Titleholder Zhang Weili At UFC 281

UFC Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza will look to defend her belt for the first time later this year, facing former titleholder Zhang Weili at the promotion's November 12th pay-per-view event. The title fight between Esparza and Zhang was confirmed by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Thursday. The bout is part of UFC 281, which … Continue reading Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza To Face Former Titleholder Zhang Weili At UFC 281 →

All Five Winners Offered UFC Contracts In Fourth 2022 Episode of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’

UFC was generous this week, offering to sign all five winners on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Nazim Sadykhov, Hailey Cowan, Jose Johnson, Claudio Ribeiro and Esteban Ribovics were all offered UFC contracts after their wins from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Esteban Ends Close Battle With Paull Early Undefeated … Continue reading All Five Winners Offered UFC Contracts In Fourth 2022 Episode of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ →