A rivalry from kickboxing has found its way to MMA, and into the main event of one of UFC's top events of the year. UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look to defend his belt for his sixth time when facing familiar foe Alex Pereira in the main event of Saturday night. Few can say … Continue reading UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Preview
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Two Fights Join UFC’s June 18th Card
Two new pairings have been made for UFC's June 18th event. One is a completely new matchup, and the other is replacing a fight that was previously booked. These fights are joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Rodrigues Steps In To Face Marques Julian Marquez has a new opponent … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s June 18th Card
Julian Marquez Set For Return Against Wellington Turman At June 18th UFC Card
Julian Marquez is expected to make his return at UFC's June 18th event, facing Wellington Turman in a middleweight fight. Their matchup was first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The bout is the first to be reported for a June 18th card. The location for that specific event is not … Continue reading Julian Marquez Set For Return Against Wellington Turman At June 18th UFC Card
UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Live Coverage
Lightweight contender Islam Makhachev will attempt to move his winning streak to double digits when facing Bobby Green on Saturday night. Their fight is scheduled to headline a "Fight Night" card that will go down at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the event. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Preview
Rising lightweight contender Islam Makhachev will have another chance to make a statement on Saturday night when facing veteran Bobby Green. This fight wasn't originally planned for Saturday, although it was made after Green stepped in for an injured Beneil Dariush. The fight, which is being held at a catchweight of 160 pounds, is set … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Preview
Misha Cirkunov vs. Wellington Turman Joins February 26th UFC Event
Two middleweights that were previously stripped from the UFC schedule now have a new fight in place. Misha Cirkunov and Wellington Turman are reportedly expected to appear at the promotion's February 19th event, as announced Friday. The fight is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It was reported … Continue reading Misha Cirkunov vs. Wellington Turman Joins February 26th UFC Event
UFC 270 Lineup Loses Two Fights
UFC's January 22nd pay-per-view event took two big hits Friday, losing two matchups that were set to happen on the card. The fights were set to happen at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA. The middleweight fight between Rodolfo Vieira and Wellington Turman was pulled from the card early Friday morning, per Carlos Contreras … Continue reading UFC 270 Lineup Loses Two Fights
UFC Looking To Book Rodolfo Vieira vs. Wellington Turman For January PPV
A middleweight pairing between Rodolfo Vieira and Wellington Turman could take place at UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2022. The fight is currently being targeted for UFC 270 on January 22nd, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Should the fight be finalized, it would join a card that does not have a … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Rodolfo Vieira vs. Wellington Turman For January PPV
UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Live Coverage
Rising featherweight Giga Chikadze will get his biggest test on Saturday night, as he will get his first UFC main event bout when paired against Edson Barboza. The fight headlines a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The 12-fight card also includes … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Preview
Giga Chikadze, one of the fastest rising UFC prospects, will get a big test on Saturday night. The 33-year-old featherweight will compete in his first UFC main event tonight, facing veteran Edson Barboza in what could be up to a five round fight. The bout headlines a 12-bout "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Preview