Sean O’Malley distances himself from ‘backward’ step rematch with Marlon Vera
Sworn bantamweight rivals, ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera have already shared the Octagon as recently as UFC 252 in August, and despite the controversial ending to his first professional loss, O’Malley claims he’s disinterested in running-back a pairing with the recent falter, Vera. Taking co-main event status at UFC Vegas 17 earlier this […]
UFC Vegas 17 – The Fallout
The puzzle presented by UFC welterweight contender, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson is something quite difficult to solve, and those who attempt, and even those who even find success against the karate specialist — rarely look impressive. It’s challenging to look good when pitted with the counter striker, something Fortis MMA trainee, Geoff ‘Handz of Steel’ Neal […]
Stephen Thompson eyes ‘NMF vs. BMF’ rematch with Jorge Masvidal
At his sparkling best last night in the main event of UFC Vegas 17, two-time welterweight title challenger, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson scored his second successive victory, via a masterclass display of striking against surging kickboxer, Geoff ‘Handz of Steel’ Neal. It’s two wins on the trot for the #5 ranked division mainstay, adding the Fortis […]
Update: Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal promoted to UFC Vegas 17 headliner
The intriguing welterweight matchup between two-time title challenger, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, and emerging striking force, Geoff ‘Handz of Steel’ Neal has been promoted to the main event of UFC Vegas 17 on December 19th. – replacing the COVID-19 stricken matchup of fellow contender, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards, and streaking upstart, Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev. Forced from the […]
Report: Leon Edwards tests positive for COVID-19, UFC Vegas 17 headliner with Khamzat Chimaev off
The UFC has lost yet another headlining tilt ahead of the close of 2020. Scheduled to headline UFC Vegas 17 on December 19th. — perennial welterweight contender, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards has recently tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him from the potential title eliminator against the captivating, Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev. According to a report from ESPN MMA […]
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 […]