UFC 279: Ion Cutelaba Denies Walker’s Claim of Gaps In His Game
Las Vegas, NV — Moldovan light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba plans to prove he belongs in the world's largest mixed martial arts promotion at UFC 279. After a setback against Ryan Spann last time out, Cutelaba (16-7-1, 1NC) still gets prime...
Dana White Confirms Diaz vs. Ferguson Main Event, Chimaev vs. Holland Co-Main for UFC...
Few could have predicted the chaos of UFC 279's fight week. Fewer still would have prognosticated the loss of the card's main event, and the complete shuffling of the deck that has resulted. On Friday, Khamzat Chimaev, less than a...
“Real Gangsters Make Weight”: Fighters React to Khamzat Chimaev Dropping the Ball Ahead of...
UFC 279 was set to be a star turn for surging welterweight Khamzat Chimaev. "Borz" had been booked into something of a mismatch against one of the promotion's biggest stars, Nate Diaz, with Diaz expected to compete inside the octagon...
Khamzat Chimaev’s Coach, Andreas Michael: “Let’s F*cking Be Sportsmen, And Stop All This Sh*t”
While admitting that his own fighter kicked off a brawl backstage that led to the cancellation of the UFC 279 press conference on Thursday, AllStars Training Center owner Andreas Michael has called on all parties involved to behave like...
Leonardo Santos, Winner of TUF: Brazil 2, Announces His Retirement
42-year old Brazilian mixed martial artist Leonardo Santos has decided to call it a career. Santos (18-6-1), who won The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 tournament in 2013, announced the news on social media late Thursday night. He had last competed...
UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz Weigh-In Results — Chimaev, Two Others Heavy
In what has the potential to be the greatest farewell party in the history of the UFC, Nate Diaz was prepared to make one final walk to the octagon at UFC 279. Looking to cement his own reputation against Diaz...
UFC 279: Johnny Walker Refreshed, Revitalized, Ready For Action
UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker came into the UFC and took off like a rocket....only to find that there would be some obstacles to overcome. Walker (18-7) took out three straight opponent via knockout, but then losing 4 of his...
UFC 279: Hakeem Dawodu Wants Ranked Opponents, Feels Like “My Time Is Now”
Las Vegas, NV — Canadian featherweight Hakeem Dawodu has been seeking out a ranked opponent, but hasn't been able to land one just yet. Instead, "Mean" Hakeem faces Julian Erosa at UFC 279, though he believes that should finally land...
UFC 279: Li Jingliang Says Former Foe Khamzat “Is A Good Guy”
Las Vegas, NV — China's Li Jingliang welcomes Tony Ferguson back to the welterweight division at UFC 279. For Jingliang (19-7), it's a chance to build on a recent win, one that saw him bounce back from a crushing defeat...
UFC 279 Press Conference Cancelled Midway Through After Melee Backstage
Thursday's UFC 279 press conference did not go off without a hitch. In fact, it barely went off at all. An abbreviated press conference promoting Saturday's card was called off midway through, with only Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez addressing...
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Across hundreds of mixed martial arts prospects worldwide, we've narrowed the list down to fifty prospects to watch for this year. These fifty aren't...
