Valter Walker Quickly Rebooked, Gets Newcomer at UFC 321
Valter Walker was supposed to have fought at UFC Rio this past weekend, only for opponent Mohammed Usman to pull out last minute. Now, heavyweight Walker (14-1) will instead fight two weeks later at UFC 321, where he meets promotional...
What’s Next: UFC Rio Winners
Very few Fight Night cards have the energy this that UFC Rio had on Saturday. Headlining the card with one of most beloved fighters of his generation in front of his home crowd was always going to be a...
What’s Next: UFC Rio Losers
The UFC's 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featured the second retiring of the legendary featherweight and elite bantamweight fighter, Jose Aldo. The 12-fight UFC Rio card featured nine finishes with the five-fight main card boasting three of...
Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2, Pantoja vs. Van Announced for UFC 323
Merab Dvalishvili will make history when he attempts to defend his bantamweight title at UFC 323 in December. Dvalishvili (21-4) will face Petr Yan (19-5) for the second time at UFC 323, the final PPV of the year, and of...
Oliveira Extends Bonus Record Following UFC Rio
Charles Oliveira has extended his post-fight bonus record, moving to 21 all-time since joining the UFC in 2010. Oliveira (36-11, 1NC), a former lightweight champion, caught Matuesz Gamrot in an arm-bar in the second round of UFC Rio's main event...
UFC Rio: Oliveira vs. Gamrot Weigh-In Results
This Saturday's UFC Rio sees the octagon return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a Fight Night event with a modified main event, and a whole lot of Brazilian talent. Charles Oliveira was originally slated to face Rafael Fiziev in...
UFC Rio Hit by Late Change as Mohammad Usman Withdraws from Fight with Valter...
The anticipated clash between Valter Walker and Mohammad Usman, set for UFC Rio this Saturday night, has been scrapped after Usman suffered an injury, forcing him out of the bout. The cancellation removes one of the card’s most intriguing heavyweight...
Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Serhiy Sidey Set for UFC 322 in NYC
A bantamweight battle featuring a couple of American and Canadian prospects is set for next month's UFC 322 in New York City. Undefeated 135lb prospect Malcolm Wellmaker (10-0) will face off against Serhiy Sidey (12-2) at the event, which takes...
Charles Oliveira Surprised, Not Disappointed by Who Stepped Up for UFC Rio
Injuries and withdrawals are a simple fact of the fight game, about as certain as death and taxes if you're fighting at a high level. So it was no surprise when Rafael Fiziev was forced out of his UFC Rio...
Mateusz Gamrot Wants to Challenge Oliveira on Ground at UFC Rio
Mateusz Gamrot has stepped into UFC Rio's main event on short notice, replacing the injured Rafael Fiziev in the five-round fight. Gamrot (25-3, 1NC) is a very different sort of opponent for the former champ. The ex-KSW star is, like...
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