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Claudia Gadelha vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Set For UFC 212

Another bout has been added to UFC 212, and the latest bout for the event will feature two top strawweight contenders. The UFC announced via their Europe Twitter account on Monday that Claudia Gadelha (14-2) would fight Karolina Kowalkiewicz (10-1) at the summer event. Gadelha is ranked first while Kowalkiewicz is ranked second in the

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Another bout has been added to UFC 212, and the latest bout for the event will feature two top strawweight contenders. The UFC announced via their Europe Twitter account on Monday that Claudia Gadelha (14-2) would fight Karolina Kowalkiewicz (10-1) at the summer event. Gadelha is ranked first while Kowalkiewicz is ranked second in the UFC’s women’s strawweight division.

Gadelha is looking to earn another title bout against reigning champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk. During her MMA career, which began in 2008, she has just lost to one fighter, which is Jedrzejczyk. Their first meeting was in 2014 in a non-title bout which saw Jedrzejczyk win by split decision. The second bout took place last July which saw Jedrzejczyk win again. Gadelha recently rebounded with a unanimous-decision victory over Cortney Casey in November.

Kowalkiewicz had a strong start to her MMA career as she piled up ten straight wins which included victories over Randa Markos, Heather Clark, and Rose Namajunas. She fell short in her last bout which was no easy task as she fought Jedrzejczyk and suffered a unanimous-decision loss in a hard-fought bout.

UFC 212 will be held on June 3, 2017, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main card will air on PPV (pay-per-view) while the prelims will air on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway in a featherweight title unification bout will headline this event. Here is the updated card for the event:

Champ Jose Aldo vs. interim champ Max Holloway – featherweight title unification bout

Claudia Gadelha vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz

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Jose Aldo Trashes Max Holloway Ahead Of UFC 212 Collision

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and interim titleholder Max Holloway will unify their titles at UFC 212, and the trash talk is already getting underway. ‘Scarface’ recently spoke to Combate (translation via Bloody Elbow) to discuss his match-up with the rapidly-improving Hawaiian, and stated that he isn’t too impressed with ‘Blessed’s’ all-around game: “He’s a

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UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and interim titleholder Max Holloway will unify their titles at UFC 212, and the trash talk is already getting underway.

‘Scarface’ recently spoke to Combate (translation via Bloody Elbow) to discuss his match-up with the rapidly-improving Hawaiian, and stated that he isn’t too impressed with ‘Blessed’s’ all-around game:

“He’s a tall guy, but I have good reach, too,” Aldo said. “It’s no trouble, it’s only a few centimeters. He has an advantage being taller than me, but I don’t see him being an expert anywhere. He’s a kickboxer, he’s versatile there, but his jiu-jitsu is so-so. He’s not a complete fighter, but he’s aggressive and dangerous.”

Aldo once reigned as the undisputed champion of the UFC at 145 pounds before being knocked out by Conor McGregor in just 13 seconds back in December of 2015. The Brazilian bounced back with a unanimous decision win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 200 to secure the interim featherweight title before being promoted to undisputed champ once again after the UFC stripped McGregor of the title.

Holloway has been on an amazing 10-fight win streak since suffering his own loss to McGregor back in 2013, which has included wins over Cub Swanson, Charles Oliveira, Jeremy Stephens, Ricardo Lamas, and former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. The 25-year-old is already one of the most feared men at 145 pounds at such a young age with much time left in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career.

Who do you think will walk away with the undisputed featherweight crown in the main event of UFC 212?

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Rafael Dos Anjos Wants Robbie Lawler or Nick Diaz at Welterweight

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is looking towards former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler or currently inactive Nick Diaz for his first bout at 170 pounds. Following two consecutive losses to Eddie Alvarez and Tony Ferguson at lightweight, Dos Anjos is moving up to the welterweight division in an effort to reignite his UFC […]

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is looking towards former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler or currently inactive Nick Diaz for his first bout at 170 pounds. Following two consecutive losses to Eddie Alvarez and Tony Ferguson at lightweight, Dos Anjos is moving up to the welterweight division in an effort to reignite his UFC […]

Rafael dos Anjos on Potentially Fighting at UFC 212: ‘I Like This Idea’

UFC 212 may be Rafael dos Anjos’ next destination. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder is making the move to welterweight. For dos Anjos, the move came down to how much he had to sacrifice to make weight each fight. Dos Anjos recently spoke about how his body is holding up since […]

UFC 212 may be Rafael dos Anjos’ next destination. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder is making the move to welterweight. For dos Anjos, the move came down to how much he had to sacrifice to make weight each fight. Dos Anjos recently spoke about how his body is holding up since […]

Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway Confirmed For UFC 212

UFC President Dana White recently confirmed that featherweight champion Jose Aldo would next defend his title against surging interim champion Max Holloway, but he wasn’t sure of the date that the fight would take place. According to a report from UFC.com, however, the fight is set to headline UFC 212 on June 3, 2017 in

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UFC President Dana White recently confirmed that featherweight champion Jose Aldo would next defend his title against surging interim champion Max Holloway, but he wasn’t sure of the date that the fight would take place.

According to a report from UFC.com, however, the fight is set to headline UFC 212 on June 3, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

After losing his title via 13 second knockout to lightweight champion Conor McGregor at Dec. 2015’s UFC 194, Aldo recently got back to his winning ways with a unanimous decision victory over Frankie Edgar at last July’s UFC 200, which made him the interim 145-pound champion. He was then promoted to undisputed champion when McGregor was stripped of his featherweight strap.

Holloway, on the other hand, has been on a tear ever since dropping a decision to McGregor in 2013. “Blessed” has won an incredible 10 straight and is coming off of a dominant stoppage victory over former 155-pound king Anthony Pettis at Dec. 2016’s UFC 206, which made him the current interim titleholder.

Who do you expect to come out on top when Aldo and Holloway fight in a title unification bout at UFC 212?

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Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway Unification Bout Confirmed, Reportedly Set For June 3

It looks like the featherweight division is no longer left in limbo. Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title holder Jose Aldo’s next bout will not be at lightweight. Instead, he will compete in a unification match-up with interim champion Max Holloway. UFC President Dana White confirmed the bout to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. While White […]

It looks like the featherweight division is no longer left in limbo. Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title holder Jose Aldo’s next bout will not be at lightweight. Instead, he will compete in a unification match-up with interim champion Max Holloway. UFC President Dana White confirmed the bout to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. While White […]