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Amanda Ribas Takes Decision Loss
Amanda Ribas suffered a unanimous decision loss to Rose Namajunas in the main event of UFC Vegas 89. In her last bout, Ribas scored an incredible highlight-reel knockout, stopping Luana Pinheiro in the third round by landing a devastating spinning wheel kick. Ribas has been alternating wins and losses, racking up a record of 4-3 […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Rose Namajunas Snaps Losing Streak
Rose Namajunas returned to the win column with a unanimous decision win over Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. It was a much-needed victory for Namajunas, who was coming off back-to-back losses over Carla Esparza and Manon Fiorot. With the win, Namajunas improves to 12-6 as a professional and is now 10-5 in […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Edmen Shahbazyan Scores Vicious Comeback Knockout
Edmen Shahbazyan got back in the win column after a disappointing setback, stopping AJ Dobson at UFC Vegas 89. Shahbazyan started his career on an undefeated run but had run into a 1-4 skid over his past five contests. He got back on track by knocking out Dobson in the first round. Shahbazyan was rocked […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
AJ Dobson Knocked Out In The First Round At UFC Vegas 89
AJ Dobson suffered a first-round knockout loss to Edmen Shahbazyan on the main card of UFC Vegas 89. In the first half of the round, Dobson rocked Shahbazyan badly and almost finished Shahbazyan. Shahbazyan managed to recover and soon found Dobson's chin with a left hook that set up a ground-and-pound knockout. In 4:33 of […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Fernando Padilla Gets Back On Track With Submission Win
Fernando Padilla returned to the win column at UFC Vegas 89 with a first-round submission victory over Luis Pajuelo. Padilla was coming off a unanimous decision loss to Kyle Nelson in September 2023. In this fight, however, Padilla was controlling the distance, tagging Pajuelo repeatedly with knees, kicks, and punches. Padilla landed a nasty combination […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Luis Pajuelo Submitted In UFC Debut
Luis Pajuelo suffered a first-round submission loss to Fernando Padilla at UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. Pajuelo was getting pieced up in the first round as Padilla looked sharp from the opening bell, tagging Pajuelo with all sorts of shots from a distance. Just as Pajuelo was getting more comfortable, Padilla landed a beautiful combination […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Rose Namajunas Looks To Get Back In Win Column
Former two-time UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to face off against strawweight contender, Amanda Ribas. Namajunas is looking to avoid her first three-fight losing streak of her career. She has suffered back-to-back losses in her last two trips to the Octagon, losing the belt to Carla Esparza via split decision before, before a […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Amanda Ribas Set For Main-Event Matchup
Flyweight contender Amanda Ribas (13-4) headlines this weekend's UFC Vegas 89 fight card against a former strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas. This will be Ribas' first time as a headliner in the UFC. She is coming off a stunning spinning wheel kick knockout over Luana Pinheiro in her last fight but hasn't put together back-to-back wins […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Edmen Shahbazyan In Dire Need Of Victory
This Saturday, UFC middleweights Edmen Shahbazyan and AJ Dobson are scheduled to face each other at UFC Vegas 89 at UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, United States. In his last bout, Shahbazyan was defeated by Anthony Hernandez via third-round TKO. Shahbazyan picked up a win over Dalcha Lungiambula before the loss that ended a three-fight […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
AJ Dobson An Underdog At UFC Vegas 89
AJ Dobson (7-2) is set to take on Edmen Shahbazyan on the main card of UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday. Dobson was supposed to fight at UFC 298, but a last-second injury to his opponent bumped him to UFC Vegas 89 against Shahbazyan on Saturday night. He returned to the win column back in August […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Fernando Padilla Seeking Victory In Third UFC Appearance
UFC Vegas 89 is set to kick off the main card with a fight in the featherweight division between Fernando Padilla and Luis Pajuelo. Padilla is 1-1 since signing with the UFC and is looking to get himself back on track after suffering his first defeat inside the Octagon. DraftKings sees Padilla as the favorite […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Luis Pajuelo Makes His UFC Debut
Luis Pajuelo (8-1) is set to make his UFC debut in the main card opener of UFC Vegas 89 against Fernando Padilla. Pajuelo secured his place in the UFC after a first-round TKO victory over Robbie Ring on the third week of the Dana White Contender Series in 2023. DraftKings sees the newcomer as the […]
Alen Kurbasic 11 months ago
Bryan Battle's Bout Ends in Controversy
A fight between Bryan Battle and Ange Loosa lasted only six minutes after Battle accidentally poked Loosa in the eye. Battle appeared to be getting the better of Loosa before an unintentional eye poke brought the contest to a halt in the second round. Battle surged forward, and he continued to lead the dance as […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Ange Loosa's Fight Ruled A No-Contest After Accidental Eye Poke
Ange Loosa's fight against Bryan Battle was called off after an accidental eye poke resulted in Loosa being unable to continue. It was a dominant start from Battle, but his thumb poked Loosa in the eye in the second round, which forced the referee to pause the action, and eventually, stop the fight. In 6:01 […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Ovince Saint Preux Wins Split Decision In A Back-And-Forth Fight
Ovince Saint Preux bounced back from a loss in his last outing to earn a split-decision victory over Kennedy Nzechukwu in a slugfest at UFC Vegas 88. The veteran light heavyweight competitor, who was a five-to-one underdog, demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess against his favored opponent, ultimately getting his hand raised in the end. Saint […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Kennedy Nzechukwu Suffers Split-Decision Loss To Ovince Saint Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu suffered a split decision loss to Ovince Saint Preux on the main card of UFC Vegas 88 on Saturday. For the most of the fight, and especially in the third round Nzechukwu and Saint Preux stood in the pocket and went blow-for-blow. Nzechukwu pushed for a finish in the third round but Saint […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Gerald Meerschaert Gets Back In The Win Column
Gerald Meerschaert returned to winning ways when he faced Bryan Barberena at UFC Vegas 88. Meerschaert's victory over Bryan Barbarena not only secured his 28th career submission but also tied him with Anderson 'the Spider' Silva for the most finishes in UFC middleweight history. He claimed the win via rear-naked choke putting Barberena to sleep. […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Bryan Barberena Submitted In The Second Round
Bryan Barberena suffered a second-round submission loss to Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 88 on Saturday. This was a classic matchup between a striker and a grappler where Barbarena showcased resilience but ultimately succumbed to Meerschaert's grappling prowess and submission skills. In 9:23 of action, Barbarena landed 12 significant strikes. With this loss, Barberena dropped […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Gerald Meerschaert To Fight In Main Event Of UFC Vegas 88
Two action-packed UFC veterans clash in the main card opener of UFC Vegas 88 as Gerald Meerschaert and Bryan Barberena meet in the Octagon. Meerschaert will be looking to add a victory to his career record of 18-11-0. Meerschaert's 10 stoppage victories in UFC middleweight competition are tied for second-most in divisional history behind Anderson […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Bryan Barberena In Dire Need Of Victory
Bryan Barberena may be in dire need of a victory more than anyone else on Saturday's card when he faces off against Gerald Meerschaert. Barberena (18-11) will be competing at middleweight for the second straight fight after fighting for most of his career at welterweight. He's on a three-fight losing streak that includes two submission […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Kennedy Nzechukwu Looks To Get Back In Win Column
Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-4) is set to take on a former title challenger Ovince Saint Preux in a light-heavyweight bout on Saturday at the UFC Apex. Nzechukwu will look to bounce back from a first-round technical knockout loss against Dustin Jacoby in August 2023. He also saw a three-fight win streak snapped by his loss to […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Ovince Saint Preux Set For 27th UFC Appearance
Light heavyweight veteran Ovince Saint Preux will make his 27th walk to the Octagon against an up-and-coming Kennedy Nzechukwu on Saturday at the UFC Apex. Saint Preux most recently competed in February 2023 when he suffered a TKO loss by Philipe Lins in 49 seconds. Sometimes, he wins big, and other times, his lack of […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Bryan Battle Looks To Extend His Win Streak
"The Ultimate Fighter 28" winner Bryan Battle (11-2) returns in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 88 in a welterweight matchup against Ange Loosa on Saturday at the UFC Apex. He has six wins by submission and three via knockout/TKO. He has won ten of his last eleven fights and is currently only a two-fight […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Ange Loosa An Underdog At UFC Vegas 88
Ange Loosa (10-3) is set to take on "The Ultimate Fighter 28" winner Bryan Battle in a welterweight bout on Saturday at the UFC Apex. Loosa lost his UFC debut but is on a two-fight win streak, defeating AJ Fletcher and Rhys McKee, both by a unanimous decision. The previous seven bouts, whether a triumph […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Sean O'Malley Defends Bantamweight Title
In a striking masterclass, Sean O'Malley defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 299 on Saturday night. O'Malley landed nearly triple the number of strikes, relentlessly piecing up Vera from range. Throughout the fight, O'Malley landed sniper-like left hands and hard right crosses. In the second round, O'Malley landed a […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Marlon Vera Takes Decision Loss
Marlon Vera had a rough night on Saturday as he was dominated throughout five rounds by Sean O'Malley at UFC 299. Vera was outclassed throughout 25 minutes, with the judges scoring the bout 50-45, 50-45, and 50-44 in favor of O'Malley. The Ecuadorian fan-favorite showed signs of life as he started pressuring O'Malley in the […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Benoit Saint-Denis Knocked Out In The Second Round
Benoit Saint-Denis suffered a second-round knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in the co-main event of UFC 299 to drop to 13-2 as a pro. The opening exchanges between the fighters saw a barrage of powerful leg kicks from both sides. The momentum took a turn when Saint-Denis took ͏control of Poirier's back,͏ but Poirier defended […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Gilbert Burns Loses Two In A Row
Gilbert Burns suffered a third-round knockout loss to Jack Della Maddalena on the main card of UFC 299 on Saturday. Burns relied on his takedown attempts and grappling while Maddalena scored with punches from range. It looked like Della Maddalena did enough to win the first round, keeping Burns at range, while Burns won the […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Jack Della Maddalena's Victory Puts Him In Championship Conversation
Jack Della Maddalena launched himself into the welterweight top five with a stoppage win over welterweight contender Gilbert Burns. Della Maddalena was arguably losing his fight with Burns, a former challenger for the belt, but landed a brutal knee strike late in the third round, before finishing the Brazilian veteran off with some elbows on […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago
Sean O'Malley Set For First Title Defense
Sean O'Malley, the reigning UFC flyweight champion, is seeking his sixth straight victory in the Octagon. It will be the first time O'Malley will put his bantamweight title on the line and he will do it against the only opponent who has ever beaten him, Marlon Vera. The fight is a rematch of an August […]
Alen Kurbasic 12 months ago