5 Fights to make After UFC Vegas 27
written by: Cam Bennett David Dvorak vs Rogerio Bontorin The one they call “The Undertaker,” is truly living up to his name, and continues to prove that he is a dangerous threat in the UFC’s Flyweight Division. David Dvorak breezed easily through the late replacement Juancamilo Ronderos in the first round with a […]
Report – Yan Xiaonan vs. Carla Esparza added to UFC Fight Night 192 on May 22nd.
A potential strawweight title-eliminator between surging contender, Yan Xiaonan and inaugural UFC and Invicta FC 115-pound champion, Carla Esparza has been booked for a UFC Fight Night 192 event on May 22nd. — with a location or venue for the event yet to be determined by the promotion. The matchup between Xiaonan and Esparza has […]
Report – Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas targeted for UFC 261 on April 24th.
A strawweight title matchup between reigning champion, Zhang ‘Magnum’ Weili, and former titleholder, ‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas is currently in the works for UFC 261 on April 24th. — with the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada expected to house the event. According to a recent report from Combate reporter, Raphael Marinho — initial plans for the promotion […]
Report – Tentative plans for Zhang Weili to return at UFC Singapore event in April
While an opponent for incumbent UFC strawweight champion, Zhang ‘Magnum’ Weili has yet to be nailed down, it seems at least, that the promotion is honing in on a location and date for the reigning champion’s second attempted title defence. Linked continously with a tie against former 115-pound titleholder, ‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas ever since the […]
Zhang Weili expected to defend her title ‘this year in Asia’
There still seems to be a number of stumbling blocks holding up the future of the UFC’s strawweight championship. Incumbent titleholder, Zhang ‘Magnum’ Weili has been constantly linked with a second attempted title defence of her reign, as former division queen, ‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas looms large in wait. A number of weeks back, promotional leader, […]
Report: Targeted pairing of Carla Esparza and Amanda Ribas off UFC 256 card on December 12th.
A targeted pairing of former UFC strawweight champion, Carla ‘Cookie Monster’ Esparza, and streaking grappler, Amanda Ribas won’t take place at UFC 256 on December 12th. in Las Vegas, Nevada – as originally planned. According to a report by MMA Fighting reporters, Guilherme Cruz, Mike Heck, and Damon Martin – the December 12th. date proved problematic – with […]
Report: Carla Esparza vs. Amanda Ribas targeted for UFC 256 on December 12th.
An intriguing strawweight matchup between inaugural UFC and Invicta FC division champion, Carla ‘Cookie Monster’ Esparza, and surging grappling talent, Amanda Ribas is currently in the works for UFC 256 on December 12th. – with a location and venue for the event yet to be determined by the promotion. Attempting to continue her route to […]