UFC Fight Island 8: Chiesa vs. Magny Weigh-In Results
The UFC makes a quick turnaround following a strong start to 2021 this past Saturday, with UFC Fight Island 8 going down Wednesday. The rare mid-week part is part of the build-up to UFC 257, also in Abu Dhabi,...
UFC Fight Island 8: Douglas Silva de Andrade Wants Fans to Remember What He’s...
It's been over a year since we last saw Douglas Silva de Andrade. That fight marked the former bantamweight's return to 145lbs, where he defeated another former bantamweight, ex-champ Renan Barao. Now, Andrade returns for the first time during...
UFC Fight Island 8: Ike Villanueva Ready to Flush 2020
UFC light heavyweight Ike Villanueva knows his back is against the wall heading into UFC Fight Island 8. The veteran fighting out of Houston, Texas dropped his first two octagon outings, and knows that he needs a win this...
UFC Fight Island 8: Viviane Araujo Feels Modafferi’s Striking Improved, but Still Expects Takedowns
Brazil's Viviane Araujo is in Abu Dhabi this week for the first time since 2014, when she visited the UAE capital to compete in jiu-jitsu. The stakes are arguably much higher this time out, however. Coming off a win over...
UFC Fight Island 7 Medical Suspensions: Calvin Kattar Gets Much Needed Time Off
The first event of the year produced no shortage of fireworks and, as a result, no shortage of medical suspensions. Every fighter on the fight card is facing some level of medical suspension ranging from a week to six...
UFC Fight Island 8’s Mounir Lazzez: Even with Fans Back, the Mission is the...
Despite a big win in his UFC debut, life hasn't really changed for Mounir Lazzez. "Nothing's changed. The media and fans, it's always extra. I keep myself the same. Work hard, work smart. Work. That's exactly what I do,"...
UFC Fight Island 8: Lerone Murphy Not Worried About Undefeated Record
Two fights into his UFC career, and English featherweight Lerone Murphy has already turned some heads. The undefeated Murphy (9-0-1) fought to a draw with Zubaira Tukhugov, part of Khabib Nurmagomedov's inner circle, in his debut. He followed that up...
UFC: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Ricardo Ramos Booked for March 13
UFC featherweights Zubaira Tukhugov and Ricardo Ramos are expected to throw down on March 13. The booking will see both fighters look to bounce back from recent losses. Tass.ru reporter Igor Lazorin was first to report the news. Tukhugov (19-5-1), a...
UFC Fight Island 8’s Neil Magny Taking “Now or Never” Approach to Current Run
With the loss of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards from the UFC Fight Island 8 card, Neil Magny suddenly finds himself in the main event spot against Michael Chiesa. And that's a good spot to be in for the...
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bartosz Fabinski Set for April 17 UFC Card
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bartosz Fabinski is the latest addition to the UFC's April 17 Fight Night card. The middleweight scrap will see both fighters looking to bounce back from recent losses. The news was first reported by MMA DNA. In his...
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