Tag: Valentina Shevchenko

Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

Jiri Prochazka became the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night, submitting Glover Teixeira with just 28 seconds to spare in their five-round fight. Prochazka's victory headlined UFC 275, which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. After a bloody and tiring near five rounds of action, Prochazka was able to submit … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship →

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview

Just two years ago, Jiri Prochazka didn't even have a UFC fight under his belt. But fast-forward to now, the former RIZIN Light Heavyweight Champion has a chance to claim titleholder status in the main event of a pay-per-view card. The rapidly rising light heavyweight talent will face veteran 205-pound champ Glover Teixeira on Saturday … Continue reading UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview →

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos Targeted For UFC 275

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has her next opponent in sight. The plan is for the dominant champ to face Taila Santos at the promotion's June 11th pay-per-view event, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The fight, while not official yet, is currently in the process of being finalized. No location has been confirmed for … Continue reading Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos Targeted For UFC 275 →

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will make his return on Saturday night, facing former title challenger Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266. The fight will wrap up a stacked pay-per-view card that will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card also includes an appearance from UFC … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage →

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview

Competing for the first time after a two-fight rivalry with former champ Max Holloway, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will return in Saturday night's main event against Brian Ortega. The fight headlines UFC 266, which will conclude "International Fight Week" from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight will come at the … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview →

Two Title Fights, Return of Nick Diaz Set For UFC 266

A trio of high-profile five-round fights, including two title bouts and the return of Nick Diaz was reported for UFC's September 25th pay-per-view card. News of the big fights was first broken by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fights join a show that is reportedly being targeted to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Two Title Fights, Return of Nick Diaz Set For UFC 266 →

UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Live Coverage

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to continue his dominant reign as champion when fighting Jorge Masvidal in a rematch at UFC 261. The five-round bout headlines a packed card from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, which also includes UFC's Strawweight and Flyweight Champions on the main card. Follow along … Continue reading UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Live Coverage →

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko To Fight Jessica Andrade At UFC 261

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko will attempt to defend her belt for the fifth time when she fights former strawweight champ Jessica Andrade at UFC's April 24th pay-per-view card. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported the matchup on Wednesday. The title fight joins UFC 261, an event that does not have a confirmed location currently. The … Continue reading UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko To Fight Jessica Andrade At UFC 261 →

UFC 255: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia Play-by-Play

Looking to defend her UFC Flyweight Championship for the fourth time, Valentina Shevchenko fought Jennifer Maia in the co-main event of UFC 255. Here's how the fight went. Bout 11: Valentina Shevchenko (19-3) vs. Jennifer Maia (18-6-1) (UFC Flyweight Championship) Shevchenko scored a takedown 30 seconds into the round, getting full guard on top. Shevchenko … Continue reading UFC 255: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia Play-by-Play →