Gunnar Nelson vs. Claudio Silva Added to UFC London in March
Gunnar Nelson's return to the octagon is set. Nelson (17-5-1), who last competed in September of 2019, will face Claudio Silva (14-3) at UFC London on March 19, 2022. News of the bout was first reported by Alfredo Zullino on...
UFC: Beneil Dariush Believes He Can Put Pressure on Islam Makhachev
Anaheim, CA — Lightweight Beneil Dariush has the biggest fight of his career ahead of him, in roughly two week's time. As much as the next fight is always the biggest, this one very much is for both Dariush (21-4-1)...
UFC: Julianna Pena On Amanda Nunes Starting Her Own Team: “What a Zoo, Huh?”
Anaheim, CA — Like the rest of the world, Julianna Pena heard the news about Amanda Nunes leaving American Top Team to start her own gym. Unlike the rest of the world, Pena has a vested interest in Nunes' immediate...
15 Female Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2022
The women's strawweight, flyweight, and especially bantamweight divisions in the UFC could definitely use some fresh bodies (and don't even get us started on featherweight). There are quite a few names out there, and the UFC picked up several...
UFC 276, 2022 Hall of Fame Ceremony Highlight International Fight Week in July
The 10th annual International Fight Week, the UFC's celebration of all things combat sports, has been officially announced. Promotion officials revealed that this year's instalment of the event will run from Monday, June 27, through Sunday, July 3, 2022 in...
UFC 270: Ciryl Gane Not Surprised by Ngannou’s Wrestling Approach
Anaheim, CA — Needless to say, things did not go according to plan for Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. The interim title holder was attempting to topple former training partner Francis Ngannou to unify the UFC heavyweight championship. While Gane...
Jack Della Maddalena Explains Lack of Glove Touch to Start UFC 270 Fight
Anaheim, CA — Promotional newcomer and Dana White's Contender Series winner Jack Della Maddalena lived up to expectations in his debut at UFC 270. Taking on Pete Rodriguez, a short-notice replacement and fellow debutant, Della Maddalena (11-2) took little time...
UFC 270: Michel Pereira Admits Andre Fialho Surprised Him
Anaheim, CA — After a close first round that went to his opponent, Michel Pereira put on his usual dazzling display of acrobatic striking in rounds two and three against Andre Fialho at UFC 270. Picking up his fourth straight...
Flyweight Champ Deiveson Figueiredo Credits “Power of Teamwork” for UFC 270 Success
Anaheim, CA — Deiveson Figueiredo evened his series with Brandon Moreno at UFC 270, with both fighters holding a win over the other, plus a draw in their first fight. The back-and-forth flyweight title fight went to the judges again,...
UFC 270’s Francis Ngannou on Contract Situation: “At Some Point, I Wasn’t Respected”
Anaheim, CA — Francis Ngannou showed a new wrinkle in his game at UFC 270, relying on takedowns and grappling to win a five-round decision against Ciryl Gane, unifying the heavyweight title in the process. Interim champ Gane was served...
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