UFC Ottawa: Merab Dvalishvili “Ready for Everybody” at Bantamweight
Seven years ago, Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili arrived in the U.S. a green fighter, and learned what it would really take to make it as a pro. After UFC Ottawa, the bantamweight now feels "ready for everybody" in the division. Ottawa,...
Debuting at UFC Rochester, Charles Jourdain Sees MMA Career as a Sprint: “We’re Not...
While slow and steady might win some races, Charles Jourdain, debuting at UFC Rochester, sees his MMA career as a sprint, given the nature of the sport. Ottawa, ON — As a debuting fighter, Montreal's Charles Jourdain is getting his...
“Born in that fire,” TriStar’s Andrew Sanchez Got the Tough Fight He Was Expecting...
By the third round of his battle against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Ottawa, Andrew Sanchez was running on heart. But after being "born in that fire" through years of wrestling, he was ready for the tough, grueling fight he...
UFC Ottawa: Marc-Andre Barriault Reflects on Debut Loss
It isn't often that losing fighters face the media in their promotional debut, but that is exactly what Marc-Andre Barriault did at UFC Ottawa over the weekend. Ottawa, ON — Losing is never easy. Doubly so when the world is...
UFC Ottawa: Derek Brunson Willing to Let Middleweight Sort Itself Out a Bit, Interested...
Following a much needed victory at UFC Ottawa, Derek Brunson is willing to "let these guys fight each other a little bit." The upcoming Abu Dhabi card, however, does interest him. Ottawa, ON — Derek Brunson needed a win at...
UFC Ottawa: With First Win, Vince Morales Finally Feels Like a UFC Fighter
UFC bantamweight Vince Morales didn't truly feel like a UFC fighter until earning his first win over the weekend. Ottawa, ON — Vince Morales went fifteen minutes with an elusive Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Ottawa, earning his first UFC win in...
UFC Ottawa: Heavyweight Walt Harris Eyeing Olenik, Willis Fights Next
After getting another win, and getting past a tainted supplement scare, Walt Harris is eyeing a pair of fellow heavyweights as his next targets. Ottawa, ON — A pair of heavyweight fights graced the UFC Ottawa card on Saturday night....
UFC Ottawa: Shane Burgos Disappointed in Lack of Bonus Following Swanson Scrap
Despite a strong showing, and big win, against Cub Swanson at UFC Ottawa, Shane Burgos wasn't happy with two things: judging, and the lack of a post-fight bonus. Ottawa, ON — Heading into UFC Ottawa, Shane Burgos was careful not...
UFC Ottawa: For Matt Sayles, Brother’s Struggle Bigger Than UFC Win
Everyone has their own fight. Matt Sayles had his in the octagon Saturday against Kyle Nelson, but his brother's struggles were never far from his mind. Ottawa, ON — On a card stacked with Canadian fighters — ten of them,...
UFC Date in Vancouver Possible, But Sorry, Hamilton
The UFC has two dates remaining for Canada this year, with shows loosely targeted for summer and fall — but while Vancouver is a strong possibility, don't expect a Hamilton date any time soon. Ottawa, ON — The UFC made...
