Tag: Aljamain Sterling

UFC on FOX 23 Preliminary Results: Sam Alvey Decisions Nate Marquardt

The preliminary bouts for tonight’s (Jan. 28) UFC on FOX event were held inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. UFC on FOX 23’s prelims began on UFC Fight Pass. The action later transitioned to FOX Sports 1. A middleweight scrap between former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt and “Smile’n” Sam Alvey was the featured […]

The preliminary bouts for tonight’s (Jan. 28) UFC on FOX event were held inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. UFC on FOX 23’s prelims began on UFC Fight Pass. The action later transitioned to FOX Sports 1. A middleweight scrap between former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt and “Smile’n” Sam Alvey was the featured […]

Six Title Contenders Who Could Emerge From UFC on FOX 23

UFC on FOX 23 is set to take place this weekend (Sat., Jan. 28, 2016) live on FOX from thePepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, and although it may be getting overlooked a bit, it could hold major title ramifications. The card, which is set to be headlined by a women’s bantamweight bout between top-ranked contenders

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UFC on FOX 23 is set to take place this weekend (Sat., Jan. 28, 2016) live on FOX from thePepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, and although it may be getting overlooked a bit, it could hold major title ramifications.

The card, which is set to be headlined by a women’s bantamweight bout between top-ranked contenders Valentina Shevchenko and Julianna Pena, features a plethora of rising competitors in various divisions and a few exciting bouts.

The stakes will undoubtedly be high this weekend at the Pepsi Center, so without further ado, let’s take a look at six title contenders who could potentially emerge from UFC on FOX 23:

Valentina Shevchenko

After brutally finishing longtime divisional mainstays Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey, Amanda Nunes has staked her claim as the reigning 135-pound queen, and the division is currently wide-open. Because of that, UFC on FOX 23’s main event between No. 1-ranked Shevchenko and No. 2-ranked Pena is a pivotal bout with major title implications.

Shevchenko has actually met Nunes before, dropping a unanimous decision to the current titleholder at UFC 196 last March. Aside from that loss, however, “Bullet” has won two of her last three bouts, with her most recent victory being a highly impressive and one-sided decision over former champion Holly Holm.

The Russian is a decorated Muay Thai kickboxer, holding a 58-2 record. She has a tremendous sense of distance and uses effective movement, which aids her in picking opponents apart. “Bullet’s” submission game is also respectable, as five of her 13 wins have come by way of submission.

If Shevchenko can indeed get by Pena this weekend, it wouldn’t be surprising to see her get the next shot at Nunes.

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Aljamain Sterling: ‘I Will Wreak Havoc on Raphael Assuncao’

This Saturday night (Jan. 28) Aljamain Sterling will have a chance to rebound after suffering the first loss of his career. He will battle Raphael Assuncao inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The “Funk Master’s” last bout was back in May against Bryan Caraway. Sterling fell short in a split decision defeat. The loss […]

This Saturday night (Jan. 28) Aljamain Sterling will have a chance to rebound after suffering the first loss of his career. He will battle Raphael Assuncao inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The “Funk Master’s” last bout was back in May against Bryan Caraway. Sterling fell short in a split decision defeat. The loss […]

Aljamain Sterling-Raphael Assuncao Now Expected For UFC On FOX 23

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UFC on FOX 23 has a main event, and it may soon have a key bantamweight battle, as well.

According to a report by MMA Fighting, Aljamain Sterling and Raphael Assuncao will be re-scheduled…

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UFC on FOX 23 has a main event, and it may soon have a key bantamweight battle, as well.

According to a report by MMA Fighting, Aljamain Sterling and Raphael Assuncao will be re-scheduled for the January card after they were forced off UFC Fight Night 102.

Sterling (12-1) suffered his first pro loss earlier this summer to Bryan Caraway, while Assuncao (23-5) was topped by former champion T.J. Dillashaw.

UFC on FOX 23 takes place January 28 from Denver and the Pepsi Center. Female bantamweights Valentina Shevchenko and Julianna Pena are the main event.

New York’s Own Aljamain Sterling Meets Raphael Assuncao At UFC Fight Night 102

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A very interesting bantamweight bout is now set for UFC Fight Night 102, as Aljamain Sterling takes on Raphael Assuncao.

Sterling (12-1) and Assuncao (23-5) have gone back-and-forth on …

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A very interesting bantamweight bout is now set for UFC Fight Night 102, as Aljamain Sterling takes on Raphael Assuncao.

Sterling (12-1) and Assuncao (23-5) have gone back-and-forth on social media in putting the fight together. It was recently confirmed by UFC officials for the second New York card after UFC 205.

For Sterling, it presents a chance to redeem himself in front of his home fans after losing to Bryan Caraway earlier this year. Assuncao, who is 7-2 overall inside the Octagon, was bested by former champion T.J. Dillashaw, snapping a seven-fight win streak.

UFC Fight Night 102 takes place December 9 from the Times Union Center in Albany. The Friday night card will stream live on UFC Fight Pass.

Aljamain Sterling “Likes” Idea Of John Lineker Matchup

Aljamain Sterling watched as John Lineker destroyed Michael McDonald Wednesday night at UFC Fight Night 91.

And while Lineker used his opportunity to call for a fight with bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, Sterling took to social media to make hi…

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Aljamain Sterling watched as John Lineker destroyed Michael McDonald Wednesday night at UFC Fight Night 91.

And while Lineker used his opportunity to call for a fight with bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, Sterling took to social media to make his push for a bout with the Brazilian.

Sterling suffered his first pro loss recently, falling to Bryan Caraway via decision. Lineker’s victory over McDonald was his fifth straight.