UFC Vegas 8: Aleksandar Rakic Plans Statement Amidst “Crazy Things” Going on at 205lbs
Austria's Aleksandar Rakic enters his UFC Vegas 8 main event tilt with Anthony Smith this Saturday off a frustrating loss. At UFC Busan back in December, having gone three rounds with Volkan Oezdemir, the light heavyweight was flabbergasted to hear...
UFC Vegas 8’s Anthony Smith: Jones’ Absence Brings the Unknown to Light Heavyweight
It's about to be a very busy month or so in the UFC's light heavyweight division. That all kicks off this Saturday at UFC Vegas 8, when Anthony Smith faces Aleksander Rakic. Smith (33-15) is returning after a rough outing,...
Zak Cummings Hoping For Good “Juju” Fighting Alongside Teammate Anthony Smith at UFC Vegas...
Zak Cummings looks to get back on the winning track this Saturday when he faces Alessio Di Chirico in a middleweight contest at UFC Vegas 8. The 36-year-old will be fighting on the same event as teammate Anthony Smith, and...
UFC: Kyle Nelson Looks To Make A Statement Against Billy Quarantillo After Long Layoff
Kyle Nelson is in the midst of one of the longest layoffs in his career and isn't sure why. Thankfully, the Canadian featherweight will finally step back in the cage opposite Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs....
UFC Vegas 7’s Jordan Wright: Beverly Hills Ninja Credits Gymnastics Background for Unique Movement
Las Vegas, NV — With the exception, perhaps, of "Coconut Bombz," there may not be a better nickname in the UFC than the "Beverly Hills Ninja." That would be Jordan Wright, who joined the promotion at UFC Vegas 7...
UFC Vegas 7: Joe Solecki Intends to Turn Opportunities into Long UFC Career
Las Vegas, NV — Lightweight Joe Solecki did his best impression of a human backpack at UFC Vegas 7. The Contender Series veteran picked up his second win inside the octagon Saturday, thanks to a standing rear-naked choke submission of...
UFC Vegas 7: Amanda Lemos Hoping for One More Fight This Year
Las Vegas, NV — Brazil's Amanda Lemos earned her second straight win at UFC Vegas 7 over the weekend. Going the distance against Japan's Mizuki Inoue, the former bantamweight has finally built up a bit of steam, after suffering...
UFC Vegas 7: Mike Rodriguez Planned on Prachnio Knockout “Even If His Momma Was...
Las Vegas, NV — Mike Rodriguez was not expected to feature in the co-main event at UFC Vegas 7. But that's where he found himself Saturday regardless. The Lauzon MMA fighter had his bout with Marcin Prachnio promoted after Ovince...
UFC Vegas 7: Once Dreaming of the NFL, Matthew Semelsberger Says Wrestling Tougher than...
Las Vegas, NV — For many debuting fighters in the UFC, the fabled "octagon jitters" are a concern. They come with the pressure of fighting on the biggest stage in combat sports. But for Matthew Semelsberger, who made his...
Trevin Jones Battled Paperwork, Nevada Heat Ahead of UFC Vegas 7
Las Vegas, NV — There is arguably no better comeback of the year candidate in 2020 thus far than Trevin Jones, and his finish of Timur Valiev at UFC Vegas 7. Jones found himself worked over in the opening round...
