UFC Norfolk: Kyler Phillips Believes It’s the Beginning of the “Matrix Era”
Norfolk, VA — Welcome to the UFC, Kyler Phillips. Phillips, an Ultimate Fighter alum who came up short on TUF 27, made his debut at UFC Norfolk this past weekend. In the featured prelim slot, Phillips earned himself a one-sided...
UFC Norfolk: Grant Dawson Offers No Excuses for Missing Weight
Norfolk, VA — Heading into UFC Norfolk, Grant Dawson was vocal about short-notice opponent Darrick Minner not belonging in the UFC. Then, Dawson missed weight, while his opponent hit the mark on just eight days notice. So while Dawson was happy...
UFC Norfolk: Marcin Tybura Feels Move to Syndicate MMA Has Given Him a Different...
The move to the Las Vegas camp also seems to have paid off with a much-needed win over Sergey Spivak. Norfolk, VA — Heavyweight Marcin Tybura entered UFC Norfolk arguably with his back to the wall. Badly in need of...
Violent Bob Ross Not Thrilled with UFC Norfolk Performance
Norfolk, VA — There's a few things Violent Bob Ross would change about his UFC Norfolk performance if he could. For one, VBR — Luis Pena, properly — would bring his jiu-jitsu coach with him. "I'm very good at listening...
UFC Norfolk’s Felicia Spencer on Amanda Nunes: “Everyone is Beatable”
Norfolk, VA — If there was one takeaway from the UFC Norfolk main card, it's that women's featherweight has some life left in it yet. Perhaps even more than the men's featherweight division. On a night that was something...
Champion Without the Belt? That’s How Deiveson Figueiredo Feels After UFC Norfolk
Norfolk, VA — The end of UFC Norfolk might have been the worst possible outcome for the UFC, and the flyweight division. Deiveson Figueiredo, who missed weight for the fight and was ineligible to win the promotion's 125lb title, landed...
UFC Norfolk: If Not a Title Shot, Megan Anderson is Open to GDR Fight
Norfolk, VA — In the Amanda Nunes sweepstakes, two fighters threw their name in the proverbial hat at UFC Norfolk. Megan Anderson and Felicia Spencer both earned first-round finishes at the event. Spencer took home a TKO win via...
UFC Announces Fight Night Event in San Diego on May 16
The UFC has announced a return to San Diego, California for the first time in five years with an event scheduled for May 16. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1233494581976563712?s=20 The UFC has announced an upcoming Fight Night on May 16 in San Diego, California. The...
UFC Norfolk Bonuses: Anderson Scores, Griffin Gets Birthday Present
Happy 30th, Jordan Griffin. Griffin, the Contender Series alum who had gone 0-2 to start his UFC career, turned 30 on Friday. The same day as the UFC Norfolk weigh-in. Come Saturday, however, he had a stellar technical submission...
UFC Norfolk: Magomed Ankalaev Believes Stoppage Against Cutelaba was “Fair”
Norfolk, VA — Magomed Ankalaev was the beneficiary of one the worst calls in recent memory at UFC Norfolk. His main card light heavyweight scrap with Ion Cutelaba was explosive early, with the fighters getting into something of a...
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