The first bout against Preston Parsons in April of 2022 saw him take the fight on short notice up a weight class. He lost a decision. Then, in February, he was up 20-18 on all three judges’ scorecards against Nazim Sadykhov before a cut ended the fight less than a minute into the third round. …
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Playful Junyong Park Aims to Keep Improving
In a sport where athletes are searching for every edge they can find, a narrower window between weighing in and stepping into the Octagon is one that is wholly out of the control of the competitors, but it also hasn’t really impacted Park much lately. He’s been in “fine fettle,” as UFC broadcaster John Gooden …
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Updates To UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLM vs. BUENO SILVA Update: A welterweight bout between No. 14 ranked contender Jack Della Maddalena and UFC newcomer Bassil Hafez has been added to the card. Hafez makes his UFC debut following a third-round KO victory to win the Fury FC welterweight championship earlier this year. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLM vs. …
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Fighters On The Rise | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva
Prado made his promotional debut on short notice in February, venturing from his native Argentina to Perth, Australia, to step in with Aussie veteran Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 284. While he came out on the unhappy side of a unanimous decision verdict, he gave a solid accounting for himself, having some quality moments while gaining …
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UFC X Takes Over International Fight Week 2023
Interactions with their favorite athletes weren’t the only thing that fans got to enjoy at UFC X. Interactive events and experiences covered the South Hall. Everything from a mechanical bull to arcade and party games were enjoyed by fans all day long. Also available to fans was the UFC Store, including unique UFC X and …
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UFC AND CONCEPT LABS ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO PUBLISH UFC STRIKE, A DIGITAL COLLECTIBLES GAMING EXPERIENCE
CONCEPT LABS: UFC STRIKE GAME ANNOUNCEMENT Building on their promise of engaging fans with digital ownership, Concept Labs will be releasing the first UFC Strike game, UFC Strike: Fight Camp, which will be a mobile-first, roster management game that will be compatible with the UFC Strike digital collectibles. “We are excited to expand our partnership …
Dana White’s Contender Series Returns to ESPN+ August 8
Dana White’s Contender Series introduces some of UFC’s top prospects from around the world in a ten-episode season, with new episodes available every Tuesday evening through October 10, exclusively on ESPN+. Showcasing approximately five bouts in each episode, prospects will compete for the chance to earn a contract with UFC. The series has launched the careers …
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Dana White Talks Next Moves For Volkanovski, Pantoja
“Let’s see how his surgery goes and what happens. (Volkanovksi is) at one of those places in his career that whatever he wants to do, what are you going to say? This guy has literally proven himself a million times. Many people believe he won the Islam fight. Whatever he wants to do, we’ll probably …
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UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Final Results
Dan Hooker (29-28, 29-28) defeats Jalin Turner (29-28) by split decision Jalin Turner and Dan Hooker teamed up for a thrilling, technical, chaotic punch-up on the pay-per-view main card on Saturday night. Two of the tallest fighters in the lightweight division, the two men stayed just at the end of each other’s range for the duration, …
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Official Scorecards | UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez
UFC International Fight Week returns to Las Vegas and will feature a blockbuster world championship doubleheader, capped off by a title unification bout that will see featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski battle interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez. Also, two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno defends his belt against long-time rival Alexandre Pantoja. UFC 290: VOLKANOVSKI vs. RODRIGUEZ …
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Power Slap 3: Hintz vs Wolverine Results
The big boys came out to the stage for the Power Slap 3 co-main event. “Da Crazy Hawaiian” Koa Viernes made his highly anticipated Power Slap debut in victorious fashion, beating Micah “Unko” Seiuli in a back-and-forth affair. “Da Crazy Hawaiian” had the more effective strikes and more importantly the cleaner strikes in the bout. …
Jalin Turner Sees Things Lining Up
That’s a big deal. For Jalin Turner, who has appeared on a numbered event in seven of his nine trips to the Octagon, it’s business as usual. On Saturday, it’s UFC 290 and a main card meeting with Dan Hooker. Could Turner possibly go back to the UFC APEX again? “It’s my job, so if …
Jack Della Maddalena: ‘I’m Ending It In The First Round’
Before he can refocus on Brady, he knows he has to take care of business against Harrell. It’s a risky fight for Della Maddalena, who carries his ranking and his undefeated UFC record into a fight against a fighter who has never stepped into the Octagon before. “Nothing to lose on his side and everything …
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Robbie Lawler Is Laser Focused On Fight Night
“I’m happy with everything, as a whole,” Lawler said reflecting on his career. “The losses, the wins. If I lost, I learned, so did I really lose? I figured out why things happened and how to get better, and that’s why I was able to last this long. I always kept my body in shape, …
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UFC 290 Best Bets | DraftKings Sportsbook
Alexander Volkanovski is coming off a loss, but he moved up a weight class to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a fight Volkanovski was not expected to win. Volkanovski gave Makhachev his toughest fight in years and got better as the fight went on, winning the last round on all three of the judges’ …
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All Aboard The Tatsuro Taira Train
“I pay attention to it because I really love my fans and appreciate all the support, at home in Japan and internationally,” Taira said. “Honestly, I want to get noticed and I want more attention, because I want to bring the UFC to Japan.” The last time the Octagon was in the land of the …
Match By Match Preview | Power Slap 3: Hintz vs Wolverine
AyJay Hintz has quickly become one of the biggest stars in Power Slap. The light heavyweight champion worked his way to a title shot on Road To The Title, then slapped his way to the belt at Power Slap 1. At Power Slap 2 he defended his title, winning due to a disqualification of his …
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Fight By Fight Preview | UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez
The main card kicks off in the middleweight division as Bo Nickal returns to take on short-notice newcomer Val Woodburn in his sophomore appearance inside the Octagon. The highly regarded UFC rookie earned a first-round submission win over Jamie Pickett in his promotional debut in March, pushing his record to 4-0 in the process. A …
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