First, Rose Namajunas joins the guys to share how she’s dealing with recent family tragedies due to COVID-19, how her loss to Jessica Andrade is not in her head as she prepares for the rematch on July 11th, and she walks her cat (yes, you read that correctly Rose walks her cat on the show). Then,
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“I’ve visualized this moment for years,” Jaynes said. “When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional wrestler. I always liked being under the lights, I always liked the pressure, I always liked the banter, and when I started doing MMA in 2007, I always wanted to be under the lights. And the
UFC® 20: BATTLE FOR THE GOLD took place on May 7, 1999 in Birmingham, Alabama. As the fight began, Randleman immediately secured his first takedown. Kevin maintained top control while landing a barrage of punches that broke Rutten’s nose within the first five minutes, momentarily stopping the action for doctors to evaluate his condition. After Bas was
Watch on UFC FIGHT PASS Veteran flyweight Roxanne Modafferi stunned previously unbeaten Maycee Barber as she scored a three-round unanimous decision victory over the highly touted up and comer. Scores were 30-27 twice and 30-26 for the No. 7-ranked Modafferi, who ups her record to 24-17. The No. 9-ranked Barber falls to 8-1. Modafferi landed a couple
UFC strawweight Kay Hansen makes her UFC Unfiltered debut joining the guys after her armbar submission win in her UFC debut this weekend. She shares which of Ronda Rousey’s performances inspired her to take up MMA, being scouted at the age of 12 by college softball coaches, and talks about meeting the bettor that wagered
Brazil’s Herbert Burns has long been one of those fighters expected to make a mark in the UFC, but the timing never aligned to bring “The Blaze” into the promotion. That changed last summer thanks to a first-round submission over Darrick Minner on season three of the Contender Series, and with a contract in hand,
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Everyone expected the UFC Vegas 4 main event between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker to be an instant classic. Then the two lightweight contenders went and delivered one, fighting tooth and nail for 25 minutes, with Poirier emerging victorious via unanimous decision in a clear Fight of the Year candidate. Scores were 48-47 twice and
Justin Jaynes spent 2018 and 2019 going 3-0 in WXC with three stoppages. With an overall record of 15-4, Jaynes put away 22-8 UFC veteran Frank Camacho in 41 seconds. Fueled by a Dana White speech, Jaynes went out and changed his life. “I’m sick of living paycheck to paycheck,” Jaynes said. “I make $25,000
Due to a positive COVID-19 test result from one of his cornermen, Ramiz Brahimaj has been removed from his bout against Takashi Sato. Replacing Brahimaj will be UFC newcomer Jason Witt, pending medical clearance including a COVID-19 test. As a result, the commission has agreed to weigh in Witt separately and he will not participate
“I don’t have the best lungs, so they convinced me not to do it,” Villante said. “I stayed in quarantine and isolation and then finally said, ‘Enough of this, I need to work.’” Villante will certainly have his work cut out for him against Greene, who’s hungry and knows his job may be on the
The heavyweight fight between Philipe Lins against Tanner Boser will now move to the ESPN prelims while Takashi Sato facing Jason Witt will move to the main card. Start time remains the same at 6pm ET/3pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+ on this 10-fight UFC Fight Night card headlined by the highly-anticipated lightweight bout between Dustin
UFC: What do you think will be the biggest difference in this fight than your previous fights? Boser: A lot of fighters like to say they learn more in a loss than a win, but all they’re looking to do is make themselves feel better and pad their ego. Look, sometimes you just get your
The funds generated from this global auction helped purchase hundreds of car seats, which were donated to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Lafayette. Later that year, Poirier and his foundation also partnered with former UFC heavyweight Justin Wren’s “Fight For The Forgotten” organization. As part of this joint partnership, Poirier and Wren were able
Erosa, at 22-9, may be Woodson’s most experienced foe when it comes to pro MMA, but when you mix his early start with his talent, it levels the playing field a bit. For proof, look at the fight with Bochniak, which took place in his opponent’s hometown of Boston on a high-profile ESPN card. Woodson
“It’s ridiculous when you think about it. A year ago, I had the biggest opportunity of my career ripped away from me,” Brahimaj said. “But I said I would be back, and I said I would make it to the UFC. Nothing was going to stop me from persevering and beating that tumor.” In mid-September,
While diving headfirst without full understanding is admirable, Worthy quickly learned the many levels that come with the fight game. “If someone would’ve told me what I had to go through in order to get there and just to get to where I’m at now, I probably would’ve said, ‘No, thank you,’” Worthy told UFC.com.
Key Stats: 5.75 strikes landed per minute (5th), 1.14 knockdowns per 15 minutes (5th all-time among LW), 45% significant striking accuracy, 55% significant striking defense What It Means: At 6-feet tall with a 75-inch reach, Dan Hooker utilizes his length to strike tactically at range with a variety of jabs, teep kicks and solid footwork.