The UFC’s return to Mexico just got a boost, as the promotion announced that the co-main event will be a long-awaited lightweight fight between former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez. The news was announced by the UFC on Twitter: #UFC188 adds co-main event @GilbertMelendez vs @Ealvarezfight http://t.co/V9JT2WRrm9 pic.twitter.com/dujooi0XnZ — UFC […]
The UFC’s return to Mexico just got a boost, as the promotion announced that the co-main event will be a long-awaited lightweight fight between former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez. The news was announced by the UFC on Twitter: #UFC188 adds co-main event @GilbertMelendez vs @Ealvarezfight http://t.co/V9JT2WRrm9 pic.twitter.com/dujooi0XnZ — UFC […]
UFC 186 just added a little more shine to its lineup. According to the UFC, the originally scheduled co-main event between top-five welterweights Rory MacDonald (18-2) and Hector Lombard (35-4-1, 1 no-contest) has been called off due to unknown circumstances. The press release said “updates for both fighters will be provided when available.” Sliding into […]
UFC 186 just added a little more shine to its lineup. According to the UFC, the originally scheduled co-main event between top-five welterweights Rory MacDonald (18-2) and Hector Lombard (35-4-1, 1 no-contest) has been called off due to unknown circumstances. The press release said “updates for both fighters will be provided when available.” Sliding into […]
Carla Esparza has a date and an opponent for her first defense of the UFC strawweight title belt. Esparza will co-main event UFC 185 opposite Joanna Jedrzejczyk on March 14 in Dallas. The bout was announced on UFC Tonight on Wednesday. The talented American wrestler captured the inaugural title by winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 20. […]
Carla Esparza has a date and an opponent for her first defense of the UFC strawweight title belt. Esparza will co-main event UFC 185 opposite Joanna Jedrzejczyk on March 14 in Dallas. The bout was announced on UFC Tonight on Wednesday. The talented American wrestler captured the inaugural title by winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 20. […]
Renan Barao must’ve thought he’d live forever. After all, the young man had it all. He was the three-time defending UFC bantamweight champion. He had a nine-year, 34-fight unbeaten streak. At the tender age of 27, he had earned global fame and adoration in the combat sports-o-sphere. It all hit its peak this past May. […]
Renan Barao must’ve thought he’d live forever. After all, the young man had it all. He was the three-time defending UFC bantamweight champion. He had a nine-year, 34-fight unbeaten streak. At the tender age of 27, he had earned global fame and adoration in the combat sports-o-sphere. It all hit its peak this past May. […]
Anthony Pettis out-coached Gilbert Melendez on The Ultimate Fighter 20, and now he’s beaten the former Strikeforce champion inside the Octagon. While Pettis‘ striking gets most of the attention, he’s now gotten it done with submissions in two straight outings. Showtime captured the lightweight championship with an armbar against Benson Henderson. Then, on Saturday, Pettis locked […]
Anthony Pettis out-coached Gilbert Melendez on The Ultimate Fighter 20, and now he’s beaten the former Strikeforce champion inside the Octagon. While Pettis‘ striking gets most of the attention, he’s now gotten it done with submissions in two straight outings. Showtime captured the lightweight championship with an armbar against Benson Henderson. Then, on Saturday, Pettis locked […]
The January 24 UFC on Fox 14 card has its co-main event, and it’s a killer matchup in the middleweight division. Former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson will drop to 185 pounds to take on No. 8-ranked Gegard Mousasi. The news was announced Wednesday afternoon via the UFC’s UK Twitter account. UFC on Fox […]
The January 24 UFC on Fox 14 card has its co-main event, and it’s a killer matchup in the middleweight division. Former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson will drop to 185 pounds to take on No. 8-ranked Gegard Mousasi. The news was announced Wednesday afternoon via the UFC’s UK Twitter account. UFC on Fox […]