Leonardo Santos, Winner of TUF: Brazil 2, Announces His Retirement
42-year old Brazilian mixed martial artist Leonardo Santos has decided to call it a career. Santos (18-6-1), who won The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 tournament in 2013, announced the news on social media late Thursday night. He had last competed...
UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz Weigh-In Results — Chimaev, Two Others Heavy
In what has the potential to be the greatest farewell party in the history of the UFC, Nate Diaz was prepared to make one final walk to the octagon at UFC 279. Looking to cement his own reputation against Diaz...
UFC 279: Johnny Walker Refreshed, Revitalized, Ready For Action
UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker came into the UFC and took off like a rocket....only to find that there would be some obstacles to overcome. Walker (18-7) took out three straight opponent via knockout, but then losing 4 of his...
UFC 279: Hakeem Dawodu Wants Ranked Opponents, Feels Like “My Time Is Now”
Las Vegas, NV — Canadian featherweight Hakeem Dawodu has been seeking out a ranked opponent, but hasn't been able to land one just yet. Instead, "Mean" Hakeem faces Julian Erosa at UFC 279, though he believes that should finally land...
UFC 279: Li Jingliang Says Former Foe Khamzat “Is A Good Guy”
Las Vegas, NV — China's Li Jingliang welcomes Tony Ferguson back to the welterweight division at UFC 279. For Jingliang (19-7), it's a chance to build on a recent win, one that saw him bounce back from a crushing defeat...
UFC 279 Press Conference Cancelled Midway Through After Melee Backstage
Thursday's UFC 279 press conference did not go off without a hitch. In fact, it barely went off at all. An abbreviated press conference promoting Saturday's card was called off midway through, with only Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez addressing...
UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream
Whether UFC 279's main event, featuring breakout star Khamzat Chimaev against longtime veteran Nate Diaz, is a mismatch or not, there is no question that fight fans are intrigued by the pairing. Diaz is expected to exit the promotion following...
UFC 279’s Julian Erosa on Reducing Sparing, Brain Health
When the UFC was scrambling to add a fight or two to the previously thin UFC 279 card, they called up a pair of hard hitting featherweights. Julian Erosa and Hakeem Dawodu saved the day and bolstered the prelim...
UFC 279: Daniel Rodriguez “Used to Trash Talk” After Stints In Juvie, L.A. County...
Las Vegas, NV — UFC 279 welterweight Daniel Rodriguez is not overly concerned about opponent Kevin Holland's propensity for trash talk. The pairing will actually take place at a 180lb catchweight, given it was added to the card just a...
UFC 279’s Irene Aldana: “Not A Crazy Idea” To Fight At 145lbs
Las Vegas, NV — Bantamweight contender Irene Aldana returns to action at UFC 279 for the first time in over a year. "It feels like home again. I'm glad to be here, really glad," Aldana (13-6) told media outlets including...