UFC Fight Night 108: Cub Swanson Withstands Artem Lobov’s Toughness

Most believed Cub Swanson would make quick work out of Artem Lobov. That wasn’t the case, as the Irish fighter gave Swanson everything he could handle at UFC Fight Night 108 Saturday evening. In the end, the fourth-ranked Swanson earned his 15th featherweight win while competing in the UFC and WEC via decision over Lobov. […]

Most believed Cub Swanson would make quick work out of Artem Lobov. That wasn’t the case, as the Irish fighter gave Swanson everything he could handle at UFC Fight Night 108 Saturday evening. In the end, the fourth-ranked Swanson earned his 15th featherweight win while competing in the UFC and WEC via decision over Lobov. […]

Ovince Saint Preux Taps Marcos Rogerio De Lima In Tennessee

A heavy-hitting light heavyweight contest took place on the main card of UFC Nashville earlier tonight (Sat. April 22, 2017), as No. 8-ranked Ovince Saint Preux took on Marcos Rogerio de Lima (who missed weight at 210 pounds). Round One: A heavy couple of kicks miss to open up the first round, and ‘OSP’ eats

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A heavy-hitting light heavyweight contest took place on the main card of UFC Nashville earlier tonight (Sat. April 22, 2017), as No. 8-ranked Ovince Saint Preux took on Marcos Rogerio de Lima (who missed weight at 210 pounds).

Round One:

A heavy couple of kicks miss to open up the first round, and ‘OSP’ eats two of them to the body after that. Saint Preux continues to stick-and-move in attempt to avoid the big power of De Lima, and successfully avoids three more hard leg kick attempts.

A couple of punches land for De Lima but they don’t seem to affect ‘OSP’ too much. De Lima lands a nice high-kick that is partially blocked, and the crowd begins an ‘OSP’ chant for their native son. De Lima continues to miss on the leg kick attempts, an St Preux lands a hard kick to the Brazilian’s body.

More missed leg kicks from De Lima, and a both men land some nice shots exchanging inside the pocket. ‘OSP’ goes in on a failed takedown attempt, and is tripped down by De Lima before quickly shooting back up. The round ends with both men evading one another.

Round Two:

‘OSP’ lands a jab to open up the second round and De Lima responds with a low kick. OPS Catches a kick and immediately pounces on the Brazilian to establish top control. De Lima secures full guard but Saint Preux is throwing down elbows.

De Lima is cut somewhere on his right eye and it is bleeding. ‘OSP’ now in half guard and is stuck in a headlock from De Lima, preventing him from being able to pass guard. Saint Preux is able to get in a Von Flue choke and force his adversary to tap out.

Official Result: Ovince Saint Preux def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via R2 submission (Von Flue Choke, 2:11)

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The Complete Guide to UFC Fight Night 108: Swanson vs. Lobov

The UFC heads to Nashville, Tennessee, with a decent Fight Night offering on Fox Sports 1 this Saturday, April 22. In the main event, longtime featherweight contender Cub Swanson draws Conor McGregor’s friend and training partner Artem Lobov in a bizar…

The UFC heads to Nashville, Tennessee, with a decent Fight Night offering on Fox Sports 1 this Saturday, April 22. In the main event, longtime featherweight contender Cub Swanson draws Conor McGregor’s friend and training partner Artem Lobov in a bizarre but potentially entertaining main event.

That main event sums up a card mostly devoid of relevance to larger storylines or even to the title picture in any division, but it’s full of fun matchups. 

The co-main event features a lightweight scrap between Al Iaquinta and the legendary Diego Sanchez, a fight that promises fireworks. Action fighter Joe Lauzon draws Scotland’s Stevie Ray in a fun bout, while Jake Ellenberger and Mike Perry will likely fight until one man is unconscious in the main-card opener. 

The best fight on the card is a bantamweight matchup between John Dodson and Eddie Wineland, a fantastic meeting of two grizzled and talented veterans.

The prelims aren’t must-watch, but keep an eye on the flyweight bout between Brandon Moreno and Dustin Ortiz.

Let’s take a look at each matchup.

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Fight Night London Free Fight: Jimi Manuwa vs Ovince Saint Preux

Jimi Manuwa: One of the light heavyweight division’s most powerful punchers will square off against TUF 19 champion Corey Anderson on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 107. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is all set for its return to England’s capital city for this Saturday (March 18) at the O2 Arena in London, England. Topping the bill […]

Jimi Manuwa: One of the light heavyweight division’s most powerful punchers will square off against TUF 19 champion Corey Anderson on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 107. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is all set for its return to England’s capital city for this Saturday (March 18) at the O2 Arena in London, England. Topping the bill […]

Fight Night London Free Fight: Jimi Manuwa vs Ovince Saint Preux

Jimi Manuwa: One of the light heavyweight division’s most powerful punchers will square off against TUF 19 champion Corey Anderson on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 107. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is all set for its return to England’s capital city for this Saturday (March 18) at the O2 Arena in London, England. Topping the bill […]

Jimi Manuwa: One of the light heavyweight division’s most powerful punchers will square off against TUF 19 champion Corey Anderson on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 107. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is all set for its return to England’s capital city for this Saturday (March 18) at the O2 Arena in London, England. Topping the bill […]

Volkan Oezdemir Hands Ovince Saint Preux Third Straight Loss In Houston

Light heavyweight action was showcased on the main card of tonight’s (Feb. 4) UFC Fight Night 104 event. Ovince Saint Preux (19-10) and Volkan Oezdemir (13-1) did battle inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Saint Preux found his back against the fence early. Oezdemir landed an inside elbow in the clinch. They separated and “OSP”

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Light heavyweight action was showcased on the main card of tonight’s (Feb. 4) UFC Fight Night 104 event. Ovince Saint Preux (19-10) and Volkan Oezdemir (13-1) did battle inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Saint Preux found his back against the fence early. Oezdemir landed an inside elbow in the clinch. They separated and “OSP” moved forward. Quickly Oezdemir took the pressure back on and landed a hard leg kick. A straight right hand landed for Saint Preux.

At the end of the round, Oezdemir moved forwarded with shots. He was clearly the aggressor in the opening round.

The second round began and “OSP” had his opponent backing up a bit with a blocked high kick. He went for a takedown and got it briefly. A jab found the mark for Saint Preux. A left hand found the mark for “OSP.”

Saint Preux moved a bit gingerly due to the heavy leg kicks he took. Oezdemir appeared to slowdown as well. He started to come forward a bit more with a minute left in the round. The round ended with “Cousin” being a bit more active.

“OSP” pressured his opponent at the start of the final frame. He laded a knee to the body. He went for a takedown, but it was stuff. Saint Preux got hit with a straight right. Both guys looked spent and the fans in Houston did not appreciate their efforts. Saint Preux landed a body shot. He hit his opponent with a lunging right hand.

Oezdemir was hit was an uppercut. He got hit clean with a hook. The fight ended with “OSP” backing up his opponent with strikes.

Two of the three judges gave the fight to Oezdemir.

Final Result: Volkan Oezdemir def. Ovince Saint Preux via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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