Anthony Hernandez ahead of fight with Roman Kopylov, UFC 298

UFC 298: Anthony Hernandez Weathers Storm, Breaks Down Roman Kopylov, Snatches Submission

Hot middleweight prospects Roman Kopylov and Anthony Hernandez faced off to open the UFC 298 main card. Russian Roman Kopylov began his UFC career with a rocky start, but then reeled off four straight knockout wins to earn a shot...
Amanda Lemos and Mackenzie Dern, UFC 298

UFC 298: Amanda Lemos Puts Beating on Gutsy Mackenzie Dern

Stepping in to replace Tatiana Suarez on roughly a month's notice at UFC 298 was Mackenzie Dern, paired up with recent title challenger Amanda Lemos. The strawweight showdown saw Dern paying for her enthusiasm early, with her lead leg chewed...
Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Junior Tafa, UFC 298

UFC 298: Marcos Rogerio de Lima Decimates Junior Tafa with Calf Kicks

One of the more surprising stories of UFC 298's fight week was Junior Tafa stepping in to replace brother Justin against Marcos Rogerio de Lima in the event's lone heavyweight fight. With the Tafa brothers both fighting at heavyweight the move...
Rinya Nakamura and Carlos Vera, UFC 298

Rinya Nakamura Continues Unbeaten Streak at UFC 298, Injures Hand Against Carlos Vera

Japan's Rinya Nakamura put his undefeated 8-0 record on the line against newcomer Carlos Vera in a bantamweight contest as part of the UFC 298 televised prelims on Saturday. Nakamura, a standout wrestler, was a Road to UFC winner; Vera...
Mingyang Zhang and Brendson Ribeiro, UFC 298

UFC 298: Zhang Mingyang Smokes Brendson Ribeiro, Calls for Pereira Fight

Riding a nine-fight win streak into UFC 298 on Saturday was Chinese "Mountain Tiger" Zhang Mingyang, making his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Brendson Ribeiro. The light heavyweight fight kicked off the Anaheim, California-based televised prelims. And did so in...
Josh Quinlan and Danny Barlow, UFC 298

UFC 298: Danny Barlow Scores Ferocious KO of Josh Quinlan In Impressive UFC Debut

Rounding out the early prelims at UFC 298 were Josh Quinlan and Danny Barlow, paired up in a welterweight fight. Barlow, a Contender Series alum making his promotional debut, was undefeated coming in while Quinlan was looking to bounce back...
Oban Elliott and Val Woodburn, UFC 298

UFC 298: Oban Elliott Makes UFC Debut With Hard Fought Decision Over Val Woodburn

"The Welsh Gangster" Oban Elliott made his promotional debut at UFC 298, where the Contender Series winner was paired up with Val Woodburn in a welterweight affair. UFC fans might remember Woodburn for his short-notice scrap with Bo Nickal last year,...
Andrea Lee and Miranda Maverick, UFC 298

UFC 298: Miranda Maverick Survives Late Triangle, Takes Decision Over Andrea Lee

Kicking off the UFC 298 card in Anaheim on Saturday were a pair of women's flyweights, as veteran Andrea Lee took on occasional training partner Miranda Maverick. Nine years apart in age, Maverick was nevertheless a few years into her...
Jesus Pinedo, 2023 PFL Championship

Jesus Pinedo vs. Patricio Pitbull Drops Off PFL Champs vs. Bellator Champs Card

One of the most anticipated fights of next weekend's PFL Champs vs. Bellator Champs card is off. PFL featherweight champ Jesus Pinedo had been set to throw down with Bellator legend and current featherweight champ Patricio Pitbull at the event....
Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, UFC 298

Volkanovski vs. Topuria a Story of Tomorrow and Today in UFC 298 Main Event

Longtime UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will meet top upstart Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 298. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1677907394876125185?s=20 There shouldn't be reason to worry about Alexander Volkanovski.  The UFC featherweight champion since 2019 has not only won every fight...