Heavyweights Take Three of Four Bonus Checks at UFC Abu Dhabi
Who says heavyweights can't entertain? UFC Abu Dhabi went down on Saturday at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, the site formerly known as "Fight Island." And it was the heavyweights showing up, showing out, and cashing in for their...
Salahdine Parnasse Signs with UFC, Gets Main Event Debut Against Dan Hooker in Paris
France's Salahdine Parnasse, long considered one of the best fighters outside the UFC, has now joined the promotion. Parnasse (23-2) will make his debut at UFC Paris, headlining the event opposite Dan "The Hangman" Hooker (24-14). The fight will take...
UFC 333 Announced for Abu Dhabi on October 24
As Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov Fight Night card played out at the Etihad Arena on Saturday, promotion officials were already announcing their return to the United Arab Emirates: October 24, with UFC 333 taking place at...
Islam Dulatov Off UFC Abu Dhabi Due to Illness, Reportedly Hospitalized
UFC Abu Dhabi is down a fight on short notice, after welterweight Islam Dulatov was reportedly hospitalized. News of the development broke just hours prior to the event, with UFC officials offering a brief statement. "Due to illness, Islam Dulatov is...
Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis MMA Fight Announced
It won't be on Netflix, but Mike Perry will return to MMA for his next fight, and it's against none other than Dillon Danis. Yes, you read that right. Duel: Arena on August 29 at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL...
Robelis Despaigne Re-Signs with UFC After Two-Year Absence
After roughly two years away, Cuban heavyweight Robelis Despaigne is once again on the UFC roster. Per First Round Management, who represent Despaigne, the 37-year old has signed a deal to return to the promotion. The management firm announced the...
UFC Abu Dhabi: Tyrell Fortune Explains Why He Won’t Fight Cortes-Acosta
Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune was a key part of Bellator MMA's heavyweight division, and finally arrived in the UFC earlier this year, winning a unanimous decision over Marcin Tybura out of the gate (in a hiccup, the fight was initially...
UFC Abu Dhabi: Steve Erceg Wants to Be Exciting Enough to Consistently Be Main...
After competing for the UFC flyweight championship in 2024, coming up short as many have against Alexandre Pantoja, Australia's Steve Erceg hit a bit of a slump. Three straight losses (including the one to Pantoja) had him in a rough...
UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov Weigh-In Results
The UFC is back in the UAE this Saturday, with UFC Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena headlined by Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. After back-to-back fights with Alex Pereira that saw him win, then lose, the UFC's light heavyweight...
PFL Washington Gets Late Main Event Change
Thad Jean will no longer be facing Shamil Musaev in the main event of PFL Washington this Saturday. With Musaev withdrawing due to weight cut complications, Jean (11-0) will instead take on short-notice replacement Ernesto Rodriguez (11-1). The promotion's vacant...
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