UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Tickets on Sale Friday, July 30 UFC returns to T-Mobile Arena with a thrilling pair of world championship bouts. The Ultimate Fighter coaches collide when UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defends his title against No. 2 ranked contender Brian Ortega. The co-main event will see UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina … [Read more...] about World Championship Doubleheader at UFC 266 In Las Vegas Sept. 25
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Middleweight Strikers (#8) Uriah Hall and (#11) Sean Strickland Collide at UFC Apex in Las Vegas July 31
Featured Bout: Sam Alvey vs Roman Kopylov UFC delivers another action-packed night at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, set to be headlined by a clash of top 15 middleweight stand-up artists as No. 8 ranked Uriah Hall takes on No. 11 ranked Sean Strickland. In the co-main event, fan favorite Sam Alvey faces off with rising prospect Roman Kopylov. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HALL vs … [Read more...] about Middleweight Strikers (#8) Uriah Hall and (#11) Sean Strickland Collide at UFC Apex in Las Vegas July 31
Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila and Jose Pedraza-Julian Rodriguez to air LIVE Saturday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7p.m. PT Shakur Stevenson doesn't know much about Saturday's opponent, Namibian puncher Jeremiah Nakathila, but don't expect him to step off the gas. Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs), a former WBO featherweight world champion, will … [Read more...] about Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a multi-year partnership with OnSide, one of the leading youth charities in the U.K, to establish a youth mentoring program at Youth Zone locations throughout the country. Established in 2008, OnSide funds and builds state-of-the-art youth centers called “Youth Zones” in … [Read more...] about UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
Tartan Pride: Josh Taylor Topples Jose Ramirez in Instant Classic
Zepeda defeats Lundy in junior welterweight co-feature Scotland has a new undisputed champion. Josh "The Tartan Tornado" Taylor outlasted Jose Ramirez in an instant classic, notching a unanimous decision (114-112 3x) to capture the junior welterweight title. With the win, Taylor becomes the sixth male undisputed champion of the four-belt era, and the first from Scotland to … [Read more...] about Tartan Pride: Josh Taylor Topples Jose Ramirez in Instant Classic
All-Action Bantamweight Headliner between (#3) Rob Font and (#4) Cody Garbrandt at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Featured Bouts: (#3) Yan Xiaonan vs (#4) Carla Esparza, (#7) Jack Hermansson vs (#12) Edmen Shahbazyan UFC is set to deliver another entertaining card at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, headlined by a bantamweight bout all but guaranteed to deliver action as No. 3 ranked contender Rob Font takes on former champion and No. 4 Cody Garbrandt. Also on the card, top five women’s … [Read more...] about All-Action Bantamweight Headliner between (#3) Rob Font and (#4) Cody Garbrandt at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard on ESPN+
Before Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor clash for the undisputed junior welterweight world title Saturday, May 22 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, two featherweight firefights will get the action going. Mexican contender Jose Enrique Vivas will battle the Robert Garcia-trained Louie Coria in a scheduled eight-rounder. And, in an eight-rounder with a touch of gold, … [Read more...] about May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard on ESPN+
Exciting Women’s Flyweight Clash between (#6-SW) Marina Rodriguez and (#9-SW) Michelle Waterson at UFC Apex May 8
Featured Bouts: Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Morono, (#9) Neil Magny vs. (#10) Geoff Neal, (#12) Diego Ferreira vs. (#14) Gregor Gillespie UFC delivers another action-packed card at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, headlined by a flyweight battle of strawweight contenders as No. 6 ranked Marina Rodriguez takes on No. 9 Michelle Waterson. The co-main event will feature an exciting … [Read more...] about Exciting Women’s Flyweight Clash between (#6-SW) Marina Rodriguez and (#9-SW) Michelle Waterson at UFC Apex May 8
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 – April 22
UFC welcomes back fans at full capacity with a stacked card headlined by three championship bouts. The main event will see a thrilling welterweight championship rematch when Kamaru Usman defends against No. 4 ranked contender Jorge Masvidal. Women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko goes for her fifth consecutive title defense against No. 1 ranked contender Jessica … [Read more...] about UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 – April 22
Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor to Battle for Undisputed Junior Welterweight Crown LIVE on ESPN May 22
Ramirez-Taylor will headline live broadcast on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT Two undefeated junior welterweight kings, one undisputed title. The stakes don’t get any higher. WBC/WBO champion Jose Ramirez, the pride of California’s Central Valley, will fight Scotland’s IBF/WBA champion Josh Taylor for the undisputed world … [Read more...] about Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor to Battle for Undisputed Junior Welterweight Crown LIVE on ESPN May 22