UFC on ESPN 12: Hooker Looks to Take Poirier’s Place in the Rankings
Dustin Poirier is looking to work his way back to another shot at the world title, but he has a surging contender from New Zealand in his way in Dan Hooker at UFC on ESPN 12. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1275527799785340932?s=20 While the fight game...
UFC on ESPN 12: Kyle Daukaus Feels Social Media Is “Bad Mentally and Physically”
Undefeated on the regional circuit, middleweight Kyle Daukaus is ready for his close-up. It will come this weekend at UFC on ESPN 12. Daukaus (9-0) is stepping in for Ian Heinisch against Brendan Allen, a fighter he always expected to...
UFC on ESPN 12: Gian Villante Feels Maurice Greene May Have Advantage in One...
Gian Villante returns to the heavyweight division this weekend. It's his first fight among the big men in the UFC, though not the opponent he was expecting. The New York native had been paired up with Ben Rothwell back...
UFC on ESPN 12’s Brendan Allen Doesn’t Buy Ian Heinisch’s Comeback from “Self-Inflicted Trauma”
Just getting to this weekend's UFC card has been a roller coaster ride for Brendan Allen. Opponents came, and opponents went. One thing remained the same: "All In" was all in on fighting. Finding someone to face him who...
UFC on ESPN 12: Maurice Greene Not Shocked to See Villante Move Up —...
When Maurice Greene got the call to face Gian Villante at UFC on ESPN 12, he wasn't particularly surprised. While UFC fans might see Villante as a 205'er, it's not his first trip to heavyweight. He started out there,...
Dustin Poirier Named Inaugural Recipient of UFC’s Forrest Griffin Community Award
Heading into UFC on ESPN 12 this weekend, where he faces Dan "The Hangman" Hooker, Dustin Poirier is already a winner. On Friday, the UFC announced that Poirier is the inaugural recipient of the promotion's Forrest Griffin Community Award. The...
UFC on ESPN 12: Luis Pena on COVID-19 Protocols, Drysdale Controversy, and Askren Family...
There's a reason Luis Pena and Khama Worthy are sitting in the featured prelim spot at UFC on ESPN 12. It's a fight that holds a lot of promise, between two young and superbly talented lightweights. Pena, affectionately known as...
UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker Weigh-In and Face-Off Photo/Video Highlights
The UFC on ESPN 12 official weigh-in went down Friday in Las Vegas. And despite a couple of short notice fighters joining the card, everyone made weight. That means the main event of Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker is...
What Do Jon Jones’ Latest Revelations Tell Us About the State of Athlete Pay...
If you grew up around the time of the 94-95 baseball strike, than you're used to athletes and owners squabbling over money. It was a work stoppage that drove fans away from sport, and as any Canadian baseball fan...
Ramiz Brahimaj Off UFC on ESPN 12, Jason Witt Steps Up
Another short-notice change has hit the UFC on ESPN 12 card. On Thursday, UFC officials announced that promotional newcomer Ramiz Brahimaj had been forced off the card, following a positive COVID-19 test from one of his cornermen. “Due to a positive...
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What’s Next: UFC Seattle Losers
UFC Seattle took place on Saturday night, splitting its 13-bout fight card to an extended six-fight main card. All six main card fights in Seattle,...
