Sergio Pettis vs. Alex Perez Set for UFC Mexico City

It was recently reported that Sergio Pettis will be making his return to flyweight after dipping his toe in the 135 pool, and now we have insight on whom he will be facing for his 125 comeback, #12-ranked Alex Perez. The bout is set to take place at UF…

It was recently reported that Sergio Pettis will be making his return to flyweight after dipping his toe in the 135 pool, and now we have insight on whom he will be facing for his 125 comeback, #12-ranked Alex Perez. The bout is set to take place at UFC Mexico City on September 21. Alex […]

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Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens Set To Headline UFC Mexico City

A featherweight bout between Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens is reportedly set to headline the UFC’s return to Mexico City. That’s according to sources close to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, who notes that this will be Rodriguez’s first fight in Mexico since 2015. The fight is not official yet, but one can imagine an announcement will […]

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A featherweight bout between Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens is reportedly set to headline the UFC’s return to Mexico City.

That’s according to sources close to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, who notes that this will be Rodriguez’s first fight in Mexico since 2015. The fight is not official yet, but one can imagine an announcement will be imminent.

Rodriguez is coming off a spectacular last-second knockout win over Chan Sung Jung at UFC Denver back in November. He was expected to face Zabit Magomedsharipov next, but it seems the UFC had other plans.

As for Stephens, his last outing was a unanimous decision loss to Magomedsharipov at UFC 235 earlier this year. That setback made it two losses in a row as the 33-year-old will now look to end his recent losing skid in what promises to be an entertaining striking affair.

UFC Mexico City takes place at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on September 21. Here is how the card is shaping up as of now:

  • Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens
  • Carla Esparza vs. Alexa Grasso
  • Brandon Moreno vs. Askar Askarov
  • Sijara Eubanks vs. Bethe Correia
  • Angela Hill vs. Istela Nunes

Are you excited about this fight?

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Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens Headlines UFC on ESPN+ 17

According to an ESPN report, Yair Rodriguez is set to be making his 2019 debut in the fourth quarter when he takes on UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens at UFC on ESPN+ 17 (UFC Mexico City) on September 21. The contest will serve as the main event. The last t…

According to an ESPN report, Yair Rodriguez is set to be making his 2019 debut in the fourth quarter when he takes on UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens at UFC on ESPN+ 17 (UFC Mexico City) on September 21. The contest will serve as the main event. The last time we saw Yair Rodriguez in action […]

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Bethe Correia Set For Return At UFC Mexico City

UFC Mexico City will feature the return of former women’s bantamweight title challenger Bethe Correia. According to a report from Combate’s Raphael Marinho, Correia will be facing Sijara Eubanks on the card: Correia is currently on a two-fight losing streak and hasn’t won a fight since 2016. Her last two fights were defeats to Holly […]

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UFC Mexico City will feature the return of former women’s bantamweight title challenger Bethe Correia.

According to a report from Combate’s Raphael Marinho, Correia will be facing Sijara Eubanks on the card:

Correia is currently on a two-fight losing streak and hasn’t won a fight since 2016. Her last two fights were defeats to Holly Holm and Irene Aldana, where she was finished in both in the third round. Eubanks just had a two-fight win streak snapped by Aspen Ladd in May.

She initially had back-to-back wins over Lauren Murphy and Roxanne Modafferi. Eubanks missed weight her last time out at flyweight, so she’ll jump back up to 135 pounds to take on Correia. The UFC has yet to officially announced the bout for the card, but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

What do you think about the matchup between Correia and Eubanks at UFC Mexico City?

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UFC Brings Back Brandon Moreno, To Fight Newly Signed Askar Askarov

The return of the flyweights? After many assumed the division was over with, as they had less than 15 fighters, the UFC is signing some new and old blood at 125-pounds. According to Brett Okamoto, the Las Vegas-based promotion signed flyweight Askar As…

The return of the flyweights? After many assumed the division was over with, as they had less than 15 fighters, the UFC is signing some new and old blood at 125-pounds. According to Brett Okamoto, the Las Vegas-based promotion signed flyweight Askar Askarov, while MMA Uno reported they re-signed Brandon Moreno who was cut during […]

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Alexa Grasso Set To Face Carla Esparza At UFC Mexico City

An exciting women’s strawweight matchup has been announced for UFC Mexico City in September. Former 115-pound champion Carla Esparza took to her Instagram account and officially announced she’ll be taking on Alexa Grasso at UFC Mexico City on September 21. The action all goes down from the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Mexico. UFC […]

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An exciting women’s strawweight matchup has been announced for UFC Mexico City in September.

Former 115-pound champion Carla Esparza took to her Instagram account and officially announced she’ll be taking on Alexa Grasso at UFC Mexico City on September 21. The action all goes down from the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Mexico. UFC officials have not yet confirmed the matchup.

Check out Esparza’s post here:

Grasso recently bounced back from a submission defeat to Tatiana Suarez. The 25-year-old Mexican standout defeated former title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 238 early last month. She’s hoping to put together her first back-to-back wins since 2016. Grasso has not yet won two in a row under the UFC banner.

Esparza and Grasso share a common defeat, as their last losses came at the hands of Suarez. Suarez defeated Esparza via third-round TKO at UFC 228 in September of last year. The former champ bounced back with a unanimous decision win over Virna Jandiroba at UFC Florida in April.

What do you think about the matchup between Grasso and Esparza?

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