Taisumov vs. Lentz Set for UFC 203

Currently sporting a four-fight winning streak that has seen him end each victory by knockout, lightweight up-and-comer Mairbek Taisumov will attempt to crack the top 15 when he battles Nik Lentz in a UFC 203 bout on September 10.In the UFC 203 main ev…

Currently sporting a four-fight winning streak that has seen him end each victory by knockout, lightweight up-and-comer Mairbek Taisumov will attempt to crack the top 15 when he battles Nik Lentz in a UFC 203 bout on September 10.In the UFC 203 main event, which takes place at QUicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, hometown hero Stipe Miocic defends his heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem.Winner of eight of his last nine, Taisumov is coming off knockouts of Marcin Bandel, Anthony Christodoulou, Alan Patrick and Damir Hadzovic. But he will be in for the toughest test of his career in Lentz, w … Read the Full Article Here

UFC returns to Vancouver this August

Vancouver, CanadaUFC® announced today it will stage its second Canadian event of the year at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, August 27. UFC FIGHT NIGHT® will mark the fourth UFC card in Vancouver since 2010.A special UFC FIGHT NIGHT®…

Vancouver, CanadaUFC® announced today it will stage its second Canadian event of the year at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, August 27. UFC FIGHT NIGHT® will mark the fourth UFC card in Vancouver since 2010.A special UFC FIGHT NIGHT® microsite – UFC.com/vancouver – launches today, providing registering fans with pre-sale access to tickets and event related information. “We are dedicated to bringing fights coast-to-coast across Canada,” UFC Executive Vice-President and General Manager for Canada, Australia and New Zealand Tom Wright said. “V … Read the Full Article Here

Will Brooks makes UFC debut on July 8

Highly-regarded lightweight Will Brooks will make his Octagon debut on Friday, July 8, as he faces Ross Pearson on the TUF 23 Finale card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Brooks replaces James Krause, who withdrew from the bout. In the main e…

Highly-regarded lightweight Will Brooks will make his Octagon debut on Friday, July 8, as he faces Ross Pearson on the TUF 23 Finale card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Brooks replaces James Krause, who withdrew from the bout. In the main event, Joanna Jedrzejczyk defends her UFC women’s strawweight title against Claudie Gadelha.A pro since 2011, Chicago’s Will Brooks was a top lightweight prospect for years, with wins over UFC vets John Alessio and Drew Dober adding to his reputation. But in the last couple years, “Ill Will” has elevated his game, and after scori … Read the Full Article Here

On the Rise: Emerging talent at Ottawa this Saturday

Before UFC 200 and International Fight Week arrives, the UFC makes its first voyage north of the border in 2016 to deliver its inaugural event in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario.The fight card emanating from the TD Place Arena on Saturday is ar…

Before UFC 200 and International Fight Week arrives, the UFC makes its first voyage north of the border in 2016 to deliver its inaugural event in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario.The fight card emanating from the TD Place Arena on Saturday is arguably the best Canadian in recent memory; a collection of bouts with real divisional significance combined with fights that showcase some of the top emerging competitors from not only the Great White North, but in the UFC overall.Here’s a look at a trio of up-and-coming talents set to hit the Octagon this weekend.More on UFC FIGHT NIGHT Ot … Read the Full Article Here

The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 9 Preview

It’s time for the last preliminary fight in the opening round of The Ultimate Fighter, as the strawweights take center stage again, this time with British fighter Kate Jackson from Team Claudia taking on Ashley Yoder from Team Joanna. The fight comes o…

It’s time for the last preliminary fight in the opening round of The Ultimate Fighter, as the strawweights take center stage again, this time with British fighter Kate Jackson from Team Claudia taking on Ashley Yoder from Team Joanna. The fight comes one week after Team Joanna finally got on the board after Josh Stansbury defeated Abdel Medjedoub in the final fight in the light heavyweight division ahead of the semifinals. It had been an extremely rough season up to that point for strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk, whose team started the competition 0-6 before Stansbury earned a unanimous … Read the Full Article Here

Photo: Paige VanZant Enjoying The Beaches Of Mexico

As she prepares for both her film debut and return to the Octagon, Paige VanZant is also getting in some “R&R.”

That includes a little vacation in Mexico, to which she posted this picture Tuesday night:

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As she prepares for both her film debut and return to the Octagon, Paige VanZant is also getting in some “R&R.”

That includes a little vacation in Mexico, to which she posted this picture Tuesday night: