(#5) Alistair Overeem vs. (#6) Alexander Volkov UFC returns to UFC APEX with an exciting bout between heavyweight KO artists as No. 5 ranked contender Alistair Overeem takes on No. 6 Alexander Volkov. Bantamweight contenders collide in the co-main event when No. 2 ranked Cory Sandhagen faces No. 4 Frankie Edgar. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: OVEREEM vs. VOLKOV will take place … [Read more...] about UFC Returns to Las Vegas With Thrilling Heavyweight Clash Feb. 6
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UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar to Air Live on ABC This Saturday, January 16
UFC will air live on ABC linear TV for the first time in history this Saturday, January 16. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLLOWAY vs. KATTAR will air on ABC, live from UFC FIGHT ISLAND on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The main card will simulcast on ABC as well as ESPN+ beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Coverage begins on ABC at 2 p.m. ET with the debut of UFC 257 Countdown: … [Read more...] about UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar to Air Live on ABC This Saturday, January 16
Blockbuster Lightweight Rematch Between (#2) Dustin Poirier and (#4) Conor McGregor Headlines UFC 257 on UFC Fight Island
The first UFC Pay-Per-View of 2021 will feature a thrilling lightweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 2 ranked Dustin Poirier look to even the score with No. 4 Conor McGregor. In the co-main event, No. 6 ranked lightweight contender Dan Hooker looks to spoil the highly anticipated debut of Michael Chandler. UFC 257: POIRIER vs. MCGREGOR 2 will take place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Lightweight Rematch Between (#2) Dustin Poirier and (#4) Conor McGregor Headlines UFC 257 on UFC Fight Island
UFC Extends Longstanding Commitment to Cleveland Clinic’s Professional Athletes Brain Health Study
UFC has announced a five-year extension of its longstanding collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and its continued support of the Professional Athletes Brain Health Study.This multi-year commitment, which is supported by a $1 million contribution to the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, ensures that research will continue to help determine the long-term effects of … [Read more...] about UFC Extends Longstanding Commitment to Cleveland Clinic’s Professional Athletes Brain Health Study
UFC Kicks off Return to UFC Fight Island With Two Action-Packed Fight Nights January 16 & 20
UFC kicks off its third run on UFC FIGHT ISLAND with two pivotal main event clashes guaranteed to deliver action. First, two of the best featherweights on the planet face off, as former champion and No. 1 ranked contender Max Holloway looks to earn another shot at the title by taking out No. 6 Calvin Kattar. Next, top welterweight contenders collide looking to break into the … [Read more...] about UFC Kicks off Return to UFC Fight Island With Two Action-Packed Fight Nights January 16 & 20
Record-Setting Flyweight Championship Bout Headlines “UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno” in Las Vegas
The final UFC Pay-Per-View of the year promises to be an historic one, as flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo looks to set the record for fastest consecutive UFC title defenses when he faces No. 1 ranked contender Brandon Moreno. Also on the card, former interim lightweight champion and No. 3 ranked contender Tony Ferguson battles No. 7 Charles Oliveira. UFC 256: … [Read more...] about Record-Setting Flyweight Championship Bout Headlines “UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno” in Las Vegas
(#12) Islam Makhachev Welcomes Former Champion (#12 WW) Rafael Dos Anjos Back to Lightweight at UFC Apex in Las Vegas Nov. 14
UFC continues its run of events in Las Vegas with a pivotal lightweight main event as surging No. 12 ranked Islam Makhachev welcomes No. 12 ranked welterweight Rafael Dos Anjos back to the weight class he once ruled as champion. In the co-main event, explosive welterweight strikers clash as Abdul Razak Al-Hassan meets Khaos … [Read more...] about (#12) Islam Makhachev Welcomes Former Champion (#12 WW) Rafael Dos Anjos Back to Lightweight at UFC Apex in Las Vegas Nov. 14
The Ultimate Fighter Returns – Season 29 to Debut in March, Exclusively on ESPN+; Remote Casting Open Now Through Nov. 13
UFC and ESPN+ announced today that The Ultimate Fighter, the longstanding reality television series will return in March 2021, exclusively on ESPN+. The Ultimate Fighter 29 (TUF 29) will feature athletes from the men’s bantamweight (135 lbs.) and middleweight (185 lbs.) divisions. Casting is open through Friday, Nov. 13 with applications available for download … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Fighter Returns – Season 29 to Debut in March, Exclusively on ESPN+; Remote Casting Open Now Through Nov. 13
Elite Strikers (#10) Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva Headline UFC Return to Las Vegas October 31
UFC returns to Las Vegas with a Halloween treat for fans as No. 10 ranked middleweight Uriah Hall takes on legendary former champion Anderson Silva in a clash of two of the most dynamic strikers in the sport. In the co-main event, No. 15 ranked featherweight Bryce Mitchell looks to defend his spot in the rankings against the always-entertaining Andre Fili. UFC FIGHT NIGHT ON … [Read more...] about Elite Strikers (#10) Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva Headline UFC Return to Las Vegas October 31
Battle for the Undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship UFC 254
UFC wraps up its second run on UFC FIGHT ISLAND with one of the most anticipated bouts of the year as UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje battle to unify the belts. In the co-main event, former middleweight champion and No. 1 ranked Robert Whittaker takes on No. 3 Jared Cannonier in a pivotal bout with title … [Read more...] about Battle for the Undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship UFC 254