Edmen Shahbazyan will attempt to continue his relentless march up the UFC middleweight rankings when he battles veteran Derek Brunson in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the company’s Apex facility in Las Vegas on Saturday. Shahbazyan (11-0) enters the fight as the No. 9 ranked contender in […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Opens as Favorite Over Justin Gaethje in October Title Fight
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje on Oct. 24, UFC president Dana White told CNN on Tuesday. Fans and pundits have long expected the UFC to hold a title unification bout ever since Gaethje (22-2) defeated Tony Ferguson via fifth-round TKO on […]
UFC Notebook: Whittaker Bounces Back; Dean, Hardy Spar Over Controversial Stoppage
Robert Whittaker proved he’s still a championship-caliber middleweight on Saturday, defeating Darren Till by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. Till took the first round on all three cards, but Whittaker controlled much of the rest of the fight, winning 48-47, 48-47, 48-47. […]
Robert Whittaker Looks to Bounce Back vs. Darren Till in Abu Dhabi on Saturday
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will try to put himself right back in the title picture with a win over the dangerous Darren Till in the main event of UFC on ESPN 14 at the Flash Forum on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Whittaker lost the UFC middleweight title last […]
UFC Notebook: Figueiredo Wins Flyweight Title, Adesanya vs. Costa Set for September
Deiveson Figueiredo made short work of Joseph Benavidez to win the vacant UFC flyweight championship on Sunday at UFC Fight Night on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Figueiredo dominated the entirety of the first round before winning by submission when he choked out Benavidez at the 4:48 mark. Figueiredo Dominant […]
Deiveson Figueiredo, Joseph Benavidez Battle for UFC Flyweight Championship in Rematch
Deiveson Figueiredo will try to beat Joseph Benavidez for the second time this year as the two battle for the vacant UFC flyweight championship on Saturday night from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi at UFC Fight Night 172. Henry Cejudo relinquished the flyweight title to focus on defending the bantamweight […]
UFC Notebook: Kattar Outlasts Ige, Masvidal Wants Rematch vs. Usman
Calvin Kattar proved to be too much for Dan Ige in the main event of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN event on Yas Island, winning a unanimous decision in the featherweight clash. Kattar won 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 on the judges’ cards, pulling away in the championship rounds as Ige appeared to […]
UFC on ESPN: Calvin Kattar Battles Dan Ige in Featherweight Main Event
Featherweight contenders Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige will headline the first UFC on ESPN card from Fight Island on Wednesday, just four days after the Abu Dhabi venue hosted UFC 251. While the main event doesn’t bring the allure of the featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway […]
UFC Notebook: Usman, Volkanovski Retain Titles; Yan Batters Aldo to Take Bantamweight Crown
Kamaru Usman physically dominated Jorge Masvidal over five rounds to win a unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 251 this weekend to retain his UFC welterweight championship. Usman (17-1) earned a 50-45, 50-45, 49-46 decision, with one judge awarding the first round to Masvidal. Usman Takes Over After […]
UFC 251: Four Bets to Make for the First Card on Fight Island
The UFC makes its “Fight Island†debut on Saturday with a stellar card headlined by three title fights. That should make UFC 251 an attractive option for fans and bettors alike. Gamblers can choose from plenty of options as the UFC is staging 13 fights in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. […]
UFC fighter Mike Perry Caught on Video Punching Man in Restaurant (VIDEO)
UFC welterweight fighter Mike Perry was involved in a videotaped physical altercation on Tuesday at a Lubbock, Texas, restaurant. In the video, which was posted on Wednesday, Perry is asked to leave Table 82 restaurant. He’s heard yelling racial slurs and arguing with his girlfriend, who attempted to get him […]
Welcome to Fight Island: UFC 251 Brings Trio of Title Fights to Abu Dhabi
Kamaru Usman and Alexander Volkanovski will defend their titles at the top of a stacked UFC 251 card at its “Fight Island†complex in Abu Dhabi this Saturday. Petr Yan and Jose Aldo will face off for the vacant Bantamweight title as well, part of a deep, 13-fight card for […]
Retired UFC Champion Henry Cejudo Angling for Fight vs. Boxing Prospect Ryan Garcia
Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo may be retired from MMA, but says that a bout against 21-year-old boxer Ryan Garcia might be enough to get him back into the fight game. Cejudo and Garcia have been jawing at each other on social media for several weeks. On […]
UFC Notebook: Usman vs. Masvidal Booked for UFC 251 Main Event
Jorge Masvidal will step in to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 251, the promotion announced late Sunday night. A series of events over the weekend led to the fight, which will headline the first UFC card at the so-called “Fight Island†facility […]
UFC Notebook: Poirier Beats Hooker in Instant Classic, Jones Threatens Multiyear Holdout
Dustin Poirier came from behind on the scorecards to beat Dan Hooker by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday. Poirier won 48-47, 48-47, 48-46 in a bout that many are hailing as a potential fight of the year contender. Poirier Wins […]
Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker See UFC Lightweight Clash as Path to Bigger Fights
Lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker face off in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card at the Apex in Las Vegas, a key fight that could put either man in line for a title shot. Poirier enters the bout as a -230 favorite over Hooker (+184), […]
UFC Notebook: Blaydes Wrestles to Win Over Volkov, Rohskopf’s Corner Faces Criticism
Curtis Blaydes scored 14 takedowns over five rounds to secure a unanimous decision victory over Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Blaydes earned the 49-46, 48-47, 48-46 win despite slowing down in the late rounds. Blaydes Tires Late, Hangs On to Win From the […]
Curtis Blaydes Looks to Boost Heavyweight Credentials vs. Alexander Volkov
Curtis Blaydes has dominated most of his opponents in the UFC heavyweight division, and expects to do the same on Saturday when he takes on Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Apex in Las Vegas. While both men can bolster their chances at a […]
UFC Notebook: Calvillo Handles Eye, Cormier-Miocic Trilogy Fight Scheduled for August
Cynthia Calvillo instantly moved into contention for the women’s flyweight title after a thorough victory over Jessica Eye in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas. Calvillo won a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) over Eye, who came into the bout as the No. 1 […]
Cynthia Calvillo Moves Up to Flyweight to Face Jessica Eye at UFC Fight Night
Cynthia Calvillo will take her first shot at fighting in the flyweight division on Saturday when she battles No. 1 contender Jessica Eye in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. While Saturday’s card lacks star power, Eye and Calvillo appear […]