Las Vegas – For the first time in over two years, UFC returns to Arizona and welcomes fans back at full capacity with a pair of highly anticipated championship rematches. Headlining the event will be middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, as he looks to fend off No. 3 ranked contender Marvin Vettori. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and No. 1 … [Read more...] about UFC 263 WELCOMES FANS BACK TO ARIZONA
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CAGE-SIDE with Christopher James: UFC 259 Results and Updates
UFC 259 is taking place live from The UFC Apex, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 15 fights will be contested, including three title fights. Jan Blachowicz defends his Light-Heavyweight belt against Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, Amanda Nunes defends her Featherweight title against Megan Anderson. The Bantamweight belt is on the line as Petr Yan attempts to defend his belt vs. … [Read more...] about CAGE-SIDE with Christopher James: UFC 259 Results and Updates
Cage Side Chats with UFC Featherweight Aalon Cruz and Special Guest UFC Welterweight Niko Price
Last week I had the chance to talk with UFC Featherweight from right here in Tampa, Florida, Aalon Cruz. This hard-working young man, who maintains his regular job at local grocery chain Publix, tells about life as a fighter that can't fight due to the Coronavirus pandemic. During the interview, we were chatting about another Florida based UFC fighter Niko Price. Price suddenly … [Read more...] about Cage Side Chats with UFC Featherweight Aalon Cruz and Special Guest UFC Welterweight Niko Price
UFC Norfolk Weigh-In Results: Figueiredo Misses By 2.5 Lbs. Still Fighting, Can’t Win Title
Earlier this morning 24 fighters stepped on the scale at the weigh-in for UFCNorfolk. Two of those fighters misjudged their cut and missed big on the scale. Grant Dawson missed the featherweight limit of 146 by 3.5 pounds when he weighed in at 149.5 lbs. He will forfeit 30% of his purse to his opponent Darrick Minner. The main event was in jeopardy because of the 2.5 … [Read more...] about UFC Norfolk Weigh-In Results: Figueiredo Misses By 2.5 Lbs. Still Fighting, Can’t Win Title
Benavidez vs Figueiredo For The Flyweight Title Headlines UFC Norfolk
Las Vegas – UFC® returns to Norfolk with the vacant flyweight title up for grabs, as No. 1 ranked contender Joseph Benavidez and No. 3 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo battle to secure their first UFC championship. Also on the card, top women’s featherweight prospects meet to stake their claim for a title shot as Felicia Spencer takes on Zarah Fairn. UFC FIGHT NIGHT ON ESPN+®: … [Read more...] about Benavidez vs Figueiredo For The Flyweight Title Headlines UFC Norfolk