UFC Vegas 43: Rafa Garcia Reveals Cub Swanson’s Advice on Breaking Opponents
Las Vegas, NV — In his third trip to the octagon, former Combate Americas lightweight champ Rafa Garcia knew he had a lot on the line. "I felt like I was fighting for my job, you know? This win was...
UFC Vegas 43: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke Explains “Wolverine” Nickname
Las Vegas, NV — China's Shayilan Nuerdanbieke picked up his first win inside the octagon at UFC Vegas 43, going the distance against Sean Soriano. It's the going the distance part that took "Wolverine" by surprise. "I tried to finish...
UFC Vegas 43: For Loopy Godinez, Breaking Records Just the “Cherry on Top”
Las Vegas, NV — Loopy Godinez admits she had a bit of a hard time in the opening round of her UFC Vegas 43 fight against Loma Lookboonmee. "Second round, third round I felt like I saw more openings, I...
UFC Vegas 43: Cody Durden Brushes Off Controversial Post-Fight Comments
Las Vegas, NV — Cody Durden overcame plenty of obstacles ahead of his return to action at UFC Vegas 43. A torn ACL, a battle with COVID-19. Despite the setbacks, there was not thought of pulling out of his fight...
UFC Vegas 43 Sees Just Three Fighters Awarded Bonuses — And Adrian Yanez Is...
In what can only be called a rare occurrence, only three post-fight bonuses were awarded at UFC Vegas 43. Not surprisingly, rising bantamweight talent Adrian Yanez claimed one of them. The Fight Night card, which took place at the UFC...
UFC Vegas 43 Loses Fares Ziam vs. Terrance McKinney Due to COVID-19 Protocols
The Lightweight scrap between France's "Smile Killer" Fares Ziam and Terrance McKinney is off UFC Vegas 43. McKinney (11-3) announced Saturday afternoon that someone in his camp had tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the bout being scrapped at the...
UFC on ESPN 31: Roman Dolidze Replaces Brad Tavares Against Brendan Allen
Brendan Allen has a new opponent at UFC on ESPN 31 next month. On Thursday, Fight Bananas was first to report that Roman Dolidze would be stepping in to replace Brad Tavares in the middleweight fight. Allen himself confirmed the...
UFC Vegas 43: Tate vs. Vieira Weigh-In Results — Full Card Makes Weight
Former women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate returns Saturday at UFC Vegas 43 in her second fight, and first headlining slot, since returning from retirement earlier this year. Tate, with name value and championship pedigree, could be on the fast track...
UFC Vegas 43: Rani Yahya Eager To Put Hands On Kyung Ho Kang
Las Vegas, NV — Rani Yahya can't wait to finally put his hands on Kyung Ho Kang at UFC Vegas 43 this Saturday. Yahya (27-10-1) and Kang were supposed to fight on July 31. The pair did interviews, weighed in,...
Jack Shore vs. Umar Nurmagomedov Set For March 19 UFC Event
A pair of top bantamweight prospects will collide at a UFC event next March. Multiple sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have confirmed to Cageside Press that Jack Shore will fight Umar Nurmagomedov on March 19 at a yet-to-be-announced...