UFC Fight Island 8: Ike Villanueva Ready to Flush 2020
UFC light heavyweight Ike Villanueva knows his back is against the wall heading into UFC Fight Island 8. The veteran fighting out of Houston, Texas dropped his first two octagon outings, and knows that he needs a win this...
UFC Fight Island 8: Viviane Araujo Feels Modafferi’s Striking Improved, but Still Expects Takedowns
Brazil's Viviane Araujo is in Abu Dhabi this week for the first time since 2014, when she visited the UAE capital to compete in jiu-jitsu. The stakes are arguably much higher this time out, however. Coming off a win over...
UFC Fight Island 8’s Mounir Lazzez: Even with Fans Back, the Mission is the...
Despite a big win in his UFC debut, life hasn't really changed for Mounir Lazzez. "Nothing's changed. The media and fans, it's always extra. I keep myself the same. Work hard, work smart. Work. That's exactly what I do,"...
UFC Fight Island 8: Lerone Murphy Not Worried About Undefeated Record
Two fights into his UFC career, and English featherweight Lerone Murphy has already turned some heads. The undefeated Murphy (9-0-1) fought to a draw with Zubaira Tukhugov, part of Khabib Nurmagomedov's inner circle, in his debut. He followed that up...
UFC Fight Island 8’s Neil Magny Taking “Now or Never” Approach to Current Run
With the loss of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards from the UFC Fight Island 8 card, Neil Magny suddenly finds himself in the main event spot against Michael Chiesa. And that's a good spot to be in for the...
UFC Fight Island 7: Holloway vs. Kattar Post-Fight Press Conference
The UFC kicked off 2021 in a big way on Saturday, heading to Abu Dhabi for UFC Fight Island 7, the first of three consecutive cards on "Fight Island" (Yas Island). The promotion was also making its debut on ABC,...
UFC Fight Island 7: Dusko Todorovic Knows It Will Take Time to Earn Place...
After a big win on Dana White's Contender Series in 2019, Dusko Todorovic's biggest struggle has been getting in the octagon. "It was a long, long trip to my debut, unfortunately due to COVID and everything. I would definitely like...
UFC Fight Island 7: Alessio Di Chirico Has “No Choice” But to Win Saturday
Alessio Di Chirico(12-5) is well aware of severity of the situation he is in heading into UFC Fight Island 7. "I feel that I have to win. I have no choice," he said ahead of his fight with Joaquin Buckley...
UFC Fight Island 7: Punahele Soriano Admits to Nerves Ahead of Todorovic Fight —...
Undefeated Hawaiian Punahele Soriano sat out all of 2020, with a pair of bouts falling through. "Story Time" is hoping to come out of this weekend's UFC Fight Island 7 with a different take to tell, however. The chiseled middleweight...
UFC Fight Island 7’s Santiago Ponzinibbio: From Fighting, to Fighting for His Life
After over two years out of action, Argentina's Santiago Ponzinibbio returns this weekend at UFC Fight Island 7. It has been a long, arduous journey back to this point. Ponzinibbio (27-3) rides a seven-fight win streak heading into his welterweight...
