Loik Radzhabov Starches Newcomer Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at UFC Vegas 87
Kicking off Saturday's UFC Vegas 87 card at the Apex in Las Vegas, lightweight Loik Radzhabov welcomed Contender Series alum Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady to the octagon. A former PFL athlete with nine fights under that promotion's banner, Radzhabov was 1-1 to...
UFC Mexico City: Brandon Royval Avenges Loss to Brandon Moreno
UFC Mexico City's main event on Saturday was a flyweight rematch in a country known as a hotbed for the lighter weight classes, one that saw ex-champ Brandon Moreno throw down with the last man to challenge for 125lb...
Brian Ortega Overcomes Rolled Ankle, Subs Yair Rodríguez in UFC Mexico City Co-Main
After their first meeting in 2022 ended early due to a Brian Ortega shoulder injury, it seemed destined that he and Yair Rodriguez would eventually meet again. That second fight arrived on Saturday, in the co-main event of UFC Mexico...
UFC Mexico City: Daniel Zellhuber Paints Masterpiece, Pieces Up Francisco Prado
Daniel Zellhuber and Fransisco Prado squared off at UFC Mexico City in a matchup of talented lightweight prospects. The bout came a little earlier than expected, after promotion officials announced that Raul Rosas Jr. vs Ricky Turcios had dropped off...
UFC Mexico City: Yazmin Jauregui Cruises Past Sam Hughes
The lone fight featuring the ladies on the UFC Mexico City card saw Sam Hughes in hostile territory against Yazmin Jauregui. The strawweight match-up was second in on the Fight Night event's main card, with Hughes coming off a win...
Manuel Torres Subs Chris Duncan to Kick Off UFC Mexico City Main Card
Chris Duncan took the long road to the UFC, going 3-0 with Bellator MMA before his first shot on the Contender Series, where he lost to Viacheslav Borshchev in 2021. He would work his way back, pick up a...
UFC Mexico City: Raoni Barcelos Submits Cristian Quiñonez in Round Three of Wild Fight
Veteran Raoni Barcelos took on Mexican youngster Cristian Quiñonez in a bantamweight contest in UFC Mexico City's featured preliminary bout. Although he has gone 1-4 in his last five fights, three of those losses were among the best fights of...
UFC Mexico City: Jesus Aguilar Takes Razor-Thin Decision Over Mateus Mendonca
Preliminary card action at UFC Mexico City saw Jesus Aguilar take on Mateus Mendonca in a flyweight bout, one of a record-setting five 125lb contests on the night. While the flyweights are known for fast paces and quick hands, early...
UFC Mexico City: Edgar Chairez Closes Heated Rivalry, Triangle Chokes Daniel Lacerda
At UFC Mexico City, Edgar Chairez and Daniel Lacerda ran back their 2023 fight which ended in a no-contest due to referee error. Although Lacerda is 0-4 (1 NC) in the UFC, he has held onto his job because he...
UFC Mexico City: Luis Rodriguez Successful in Debut, Taps Denys Bondar
After appearing on the Contender Series a few years back and coming up just short, Luis Rodriguez finally made his way to the UFC on Saturday, facing off with Denys Bondar at UFC Mexico City. At just 24, Rodriguez was...