Back in the official welterweight rankings, and back to active competition - perennial division contender, Leon 'Rocky' Edwards is pencilled in to main event UFC Vegas 15 on December 19th. as he tackles streaking fan-favourite, Khamzat 'Borz' Chimaev - in a title-eliminator, potentially for both. Controversially removed from the official welterweight pile yesterday due to … [Read more...] about Report: Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev booked for UFC Vegas 15 on December 19th.
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Report: Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font added to UFC Vegas 17 on December 19th.
A bantamweight matchup between recent UFC Fight Island feature, one-time division title challenger, 'Magic' Marlon Moraes, and streaking contender, Rob Font has been booked for UFC Vegas 17 on December 19th. - from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nova Friburgo native, Moraes looks to rebound to the win column following a second-round wheel-kick knockout loss to … [Read more...] about Report: Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font added to UFC Vegas 17 on December 19th.
Anderson Silva confirms UFC Vegas 12 fight with Uriah Hall is his last
Certain retirements in modern mixed martial arts seem to be few and far between - but for middleweight icon, Anderson 'The Spider' Silva - he has confirmed his UFC Vegas 12 headliner opposite Uriah 'Primetime' Hall next weekend will be the last time he steps foot inside the Octagon. The 45-year-old São Paulo maestro is slated to make his staggering twenty-fifth appearance … [Read more...] about Anderson Silva confirms UFC Vegas 12 fight with Uriah Hall is his last
Report: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev rescheduled for UFC Vegas 14 on November 14th.
A lightweight matchup of former division champion, Rafael dos Anjos and surging contender, Islam Makhachev has been reworked for UFC Vegas 14 on November 14th. - from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The placement of the 155-pound bout is yet to be determined - with a headlining clash for the event still unconfirmed. The pair were originally scheduled to meet at … [Read more...] about Report: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev rescheduled for UFC Vegas 14 on November 14th.
Jéssica Andrade confident ahead of potential matchup with Valentina Shevchenko
Former UFC strawweight best, Jéssica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade made her presence at a new flyweight home known on Saturday night at UFC Fight Island 6 - joining division leader, Valentina Shevchenko as the only other opposition to finish number-one contender, Katlyn Chookagian with strikes. The aggressive former bantamweight contender seems to have found her sweet spot in the … [Read more...] about Jéssica Andrade confident ahead of potential matchup with Valentina Shevchenko