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Reaching the next rung up the ladder secured Tsarukyan his first UFC main event and his highest ranked opponent to date – Mateusz Gamrot. Order UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier Tsarukyan views himself as the next generation of lightweight talent and believes a dominant victory over Gamrot inside the UFC APEX this weekend will showcase

Spanning more than 60,000 square feet, UFC X, a newly enhanced evolution of UFC’s popular Fan Expo, will elevate the traditional Fan Experience with larger brand and partner activations, live stage programming, an esports tournament, expanded autograph sessions, and increased athlete participation—all of which will provide fans with unparalleled access to UFC champions and Hall

Eight months later, he submitted another Brazilian stalwart, Michel Prazeres, in the second round, and earlier this year, Rakhmonov pushed his record to 15-0 with his most impressive victory to date — a first-round spinning hook kick knockout of Carlston Harris that elevated him into the Top 15. “Three wins in UFC — I’m pretty

A member of the UFC roster since 2016, Josh Emmett has paid more dues than most on his way to the elite level of the sport, going through injuries, a change in weight classes and losses at inopportune times. But last Saturday night, the Californian got the win he needed when he needed it against

Ten days prior to UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik on April 20, 2019, one of UFC’s most dominant wrestlers, Islam Makhachev, needed an opponent. Enter Arman Tsarukyan, one half of Saturday night’s main event. Tsarukyan, unaffiliated with UFC up until that point, knew he needed to take advantage of the opportunity to perform at

The 30-year-old Maness is one of the best unheralded talents on the roster, entering Saturday’s contest with a 14-1 record overall and a 3-0 mark inside the Octagon, with his lone setback coming in a championship clash with former UFC standout Taylor Lapilus under the TKO banner. After going to a decision win over Johnny

In the UFC Austin main event at Moody Center, Josh Emmett improved his winning streak to five with a close split decision victory over fellow featherweight contender Calvin Kattar. Scores were 48-47, 48-47, 47-48 for the No.7-ranked Emmett, now 18-2. The No.4-ranked Kattar falls to 23-6. With the striking prowess of both men, neither fighter was

UFC returns to Austin, Texas for the first time since 2018 to hold its first event in the brand-new Moody Center. Headlining the event will be a featherweight matchup sure to deliver fireworks as No. 4 ranked contender Calvin Kattar takes on No.7 ranked Josh Emmett. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: KATTAR vs EMMETT will take place

“I think he’s going to bring it. I think he’s a tough wrestler, but I’m a tough wrestler, too,” Hawes said. “I don’t think he has fought anyone of my wrestling caliber. You know what I do, I put people in body bags. I’m looking for the knockout, I’m not looking for the wrestling. We’re

In Austin, Ramos is more or less in a position to regain some traction in his career. A win – and an emphatic one is always more helpful – doesn’t necessarily launch him into a fight for the Top 15, especially in the notoriously deep featherweight waters, but it sets him back on the right

UFC FIGHT NIGHT: KATTAR vs EMMETT Updates Due to a non-weight related medical issue, Joe Lauzon has been removed from his lightweight bout with Donald Cerrone. As a result, this bout has been cancelled from today’s card.  UFC FIGHT NIGHT: KATTAR vs EMMETT takes place Saturday, June 18 from Moody Center in Austin, Texas See updated

Just like his fight career, where he’s been dazzling, devastating, and downright gritty at one time of another in beating Victor Rodriguez, Gustavo Lopez, Randy Costa and Davey Grant. The Grant fight was particularly revealing in that he proved he can win a tough, close battle and not just blast foes out in a round

For Jasudavicius, her preparation couldn’t have gone any smoother. Avoiding any serious injuries, the Ontario, Canada native, traveled far and wide for her training camp, spending time at American Top Team in Florida and Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, two gyms that have produced elite athletes and MMA champions. “I was very fortunate to go

High praise from Gracie, but if you’re the type of person who thinks a coach is supposed to say that, those who have been on the receiving end of shots from the welterweight up and comer would probably agree with such sentiments. So where does that power come from? Wells believes he started to realize

“I’ve been down this road thousands of times,” he said. “I have a great team, I’m in a great location, I’m finally where I need to be, and honestly, when I started looking at what I do for a living, this is part of it. This is part of the challenge. I could literally walk

Cole throws the occasional kick, but Heiderman is the aggressor and more effective of the two, even if he’s not landing too much. A couple right hands find a home and Pena just keeps shouting, “Again!” at her charge, who is having success whenever he closes the distance, crowds Cole, and lets go of his

“I knew I made the right decision,” he said, thinking back to that moment. “From that moment on, I told myself that I was going to become the professional athlete that my sons can look up to, but also, it is what it is. “When it’s time to get serious, I need to get serious,

“UFC is always looking for authentic ways to provide our fans with a unique experience,” said David Shaw, Senior Vice President of International and Content. “Live streaming has exploded in recent years and we’re thrilled to provide our fans with opportunities to connect with their favorite athletes and streamers. UFC is committed to the gaming