UFC Sao Paulo: Almeida vs. Lewis Weigh-In Results
Heavyweights headline UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday, the promotion's second trip to Brazil in 2023. The Fight Night event will be topped by Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis, with the latter stepping in on short notice to replace Curtus Blaydes....
Jailton Almeida Warns Lewis That His ‘Just Stand Up’ Defense Won’t Work
This coming Saturday, Jailton Almeida will look to pick up his third consecutive heavyweight win, as he takes on Derrick Lewis in UFC Sao Paulo's main event. Originally "Malhadinho" was scheduled to take on Curtis Blaydes, but Blaydes pulled out...
UFC Sao Paulo’s Derrick Lewis Says He’s the “Baddest Purple Belt in Texas”
Derrick Lewis (27-11, 1NC) is stepping into his UFC Sao Paulo main event against Jailton Almeida on short-notice this Saturday, and appears to be ready for anything. That includes what might come in the cage against his talented Brazilian opponent,...
UFC Sees Appeal of Class Certification in Ongoing Antitrust Case Denied
The UFC has suffered what you might consider a legal knockdown in their ongoing antitrust court battle. The antitrust lawsuit brought about by former fighters including Jon Fitch, Cung Le, and others was granted class certification earlier this year, after...
Lucas Alexander Lands on UFC Vegas 82 Against Jeka Saragih
After being dropped from this Saturday's UFC Sao Paulo card when opponent David Onama pulled out of their fight, Lucas Alexander has been quickly rebooked. Alexander (8-3) will now face Road to UFC 1 finalist Jeka Saragih (13-3) in a...
Esteban Ribovics Out, Newcomer Kaynan Kruschewsky Faces Elves Brener at UFC Sao Paulo
This Saturday's UFC Sao Paulo card has undergone another short-notice change. With Esteban Ribovics out of the event due to an undisclosed injury, promotional newcomer Kaynan Kruschewsky (15-1, 1NC) will step up to face Elves Brenner (15-3) in Sao Paulo,...
Spooky Season 2023: MMA Does Halloween
It's that time of year again. Spooky Season is upon us, with Halloween following on a weekday this year. That hasn't dampened the spirits of those canvassing for candy, nor has it put a damper on the celebrations of...
UFC Announces Fight Night Event in Shanghai, China on December 9
The UFC will return to Shanghai this December. Following weeks of rumors, promotion officials announced on Tuesday that December 9, 2023 will be the return date for the UFC in Shanghai, China. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1719534729370759541 No fights have been announced for what is expected...
Derrick Lewis Slapped With Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Charge Ahead of UFC Sao Paulo
Derrick Lewis is less than a week away from his headlining slot at UFC Sao Paulo, but he's in a bit of legal trouble back home. Lewis, 38, has been hit with a misdemeanor reckless driving charge in Harris County,...
UFC Sao Paulo Hit By Injury Bug, Onama vs. Alexander Scratched
This coming Saturday's UFC Sao Paulo card has been hit by the injury bug, with the featherweight match-up between David Onama and Lucas Alexander scratched. Onama announced the news on social media, writing that "Unfortunately due to injury, I’ve had...
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