UFC Paris: Nasrat Haqparast Says Trash Talk with Makdessi Was Never Personal
Paris, France — There's been a fair bit of chirping over the years between Nasrat Haqparast and John Makdessi, but with the pair finally throwing down at UFC Paris on Saturday, the victorious Hasparast wanted to be clear: it...
UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane Would Fight For Another Interim Title, “Anyone, Anywhere”
Paris, France - UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has always been touted as possibly the most technical heavyweight in the division, but on Saturday night Tai Tuivasa tested his chin. Gane passed with flying colors as he survived the power...
UFC Paris: Robert Whittaker Says He’s “Hunting That Gold Still”
Paris, France - Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker came into UFC Paris fight week saying that his calendar only went to Saturday night. Following his win over Marvin Vettori in the co-main event at Accor Arena his calendar...
Following Paris Debut, UFC Senior VP David Shaw Says Goal Is to Resume Normal...
Paris, France — After a successful debut in France, the UFC is hoping to return to their regular road schedule next year, at least in terms of international events. UFC Senior VP of International and Content, David Shaw, confirmed the...
UFC Paris: Hand Needs Fixing, but Nathaniel Wood Wants on Rumored U.K. Stadium Card
Paris, France — Ahead of Saturday's UFC Paris card, the promotion's debut in France, a popular pick for Fight of the Night was Charles Jourdain vs. Nathaniel Wood. The featherweight fight did not disappoint, going the full three hard-fought rounds,...
Brandon Moreno’s Presence at UFC Paris Was Inspirational for Cristian Quinonez
Paris, France — Having arrived at UFC Paris following a successful stint on Dana White's Contender Series last year, Cristian Quinonez had all of ten days to prepare for his fight with Khalid Taha. Mexico's Quinonez (17-3) secured a first-round...
Stephanie Egger Responds to Opponent’s Twerking Ahead of UFC Paris
Paris, France — The talk ahead of the women's featherweight fight between Stephanie Egger and Ailin Perez at UFC Paris was mostly about Perez's dance moves. Specifically, Perez had done a little twerking during Friday's ceremonial weigh-ins, something she's done...
Georges St-Pierre Lists His UFC Mt. Rushmore, but Royce Gracie Trumps All
Paris, France — UFC welterweight legend Georges St-Pierre was on hand to help introduce the UFC to Paris on Friday. With MMA legalized just a few short years ago, the promotion finally touches down on French soil for UFC Paris...
UFC Paris: William Gomis Not Taking UFC Debut On Main Card For Granted
Paris, France - Making your UFC debut is a huge moment for any professional fighter trying to make it in MMA. Making your UFC debut on the main card of the first UFC event in your home country is...
UFC Paris: Benoit St.Denis Hopes Event In Paris Will Be As Big As It...
Paris, France - The first UFC event in France brought out some of the UFC's French fighters to put on a show for their home country and lightweight Benoit St.Denis is excited to fight at home against Gabriel Miranda...
