UFC on ESPN 8: Rodrigo Nascimento Discusses Debut Win, Chase Sherman Callout
Brazil's Rodrigo Nascimento was supposed to face Don'Tale Mayes back in April. Of course, the coronavirus pandemic saw to it that no events moved forward that month, UFC or otherwise. Instead, they threw down at UFC on ESPN 8 this...
UFC on ESPN 8: Miguel Baeza Says Fighting Matt Brown a “Dream Come True”
UFC welterweight Miguel Baeza picked up what was unquestionably the biggest win of his career at UFC on ESPN 8 on Saturday. A second-round TKO of "The Immortal" stunned fans, mostly because Baeza was a relatively unknown quality entering...
UFC on ESPN 8’s Nate Landwehr Says It’s Wins That Are Remembered: “How many...
Nate Landwehr had quite the crazy battle against Darren Elkins at UFC on ESPN 8. One of the bloodiest bouts in recent memory. To be fair, our judgment may be clouded by the lack of any fights period until...
UFC on ESPN 8: Giga Chikadze Had a Feeling Mike Davis Would Drop Out...
Giga Chikadze did not fight Mike Davis as planned on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 8. Instead, he faced off with short-notice replacement Irwin Rivera, after Davis pulled out of their bout. For the third time. Post-fight, Chikadze expressed his frustration...
UFC on ESPN 8: Dan Ige on Potential Zombie, Max Holloway Fights
Dan Ige tool home a controversial split decision on Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 8. Ige took the fight on the scorecards. UFC President Dana White gave it to opponent Edson Barboza. Fans were split, but then, finding...
UFC on ESPN 8: Song Yadong Downplays Vera’s Post-Fight Snub
In a fight that almost didn't happen, Song Yadong (16-4-1, 1NC) put in a strong performance against Marlon Vera at UFC on ESPN 8. No small task, given all the distractions beforehand. Visa troubles nearly scuttled the bout, and forced...
Despite Competing at Flyweight at UFC on ESPN 8, Cortney Casey Says Her Weight...
Cortney Casey pulled of an impressive, and bonus-winning, arm-bar submission at UFC on ESPN 8. Opponent Mara Romero Borella's cry of pain let you knew that arm-bar was in good and tight. It was the first finish for Casey since...
UFC on ESPN 8: Kevin Holland Campaigns for Empty Arena Shows Once a Year
"You don't get paid by the hour, so you never want to do more time than you have to," Kevin Holland observed following a 39-second TKO finish of Anthony Hernandez at UFC on ESPN 8. The finish was set up...
UFC on ESPN 8: Krzysztof Jotko Explains Pursuit of Uriah Hall Rematch
Fresh off a big win over Eryk Anders at UFC on ESPN 8, Krzysztof Jotko was looking ahead — by looking back. Jotko has long desired a rematch with former opponent Uriah Hall. The pair met in 2017, with Hall...
UFC on ESPN 8: Claudia Gadelha Explains Callout of Carla Esparza, Who She Already...
As callouts go, Claudia Gadelha's choice after defeating Angela Hill at UFC on ESPN 8 was a head-scratcher. The Brazilian strawweight opted to throw out the name Carla Esparza. A former champion in the UFC's 115lb division, Esparza has...
