Advertisements Kamaru “the Nigerian Nightmare” Usman took flak from some corners of MMA media this week for being a yawn inducing fighter. Prior to this fight and the Colby Covington fight, that reputation seemed well earned both due to Usman’s clinch heavy style and for his inability to engage fans or sell fights. But there… Read More UFC 258 Takeaways
Advertisements Two MMA fighters representing the PNW took to the cage at UFC 256 as Chase “the Dream” Hooper and Sam “Sampage” Hughes kicked off the undercard as the first two fights of the night. Chase Hooper Submits Peter Barrett via Heel Hook Chase Hooper, an Enumclaw, Washington native, built his MMA reputation in Washington… Read More UFC 256 – PNW MMA Well Represented as Chase Hooper Submits Peter Barrett Via Heel Hook
Advertisements Khabib “the Eagle” Nurmagomedov puts his UFC lightweight championship belt on the line against interim lightweight champion Justin “the Highlight” Gaethje. Many consider the 28-0 Nurmagomedov to be the most dominant force in the UFC. But Gaethje is considered to be perhaps his toughest challenge to date. Gaethje certainly believes he will win this… Read More UFC 254 – Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje – Main Event – Fight Update
Advertisements The co-main event is a big fight between the top two contenders in the middleweight division. Former division champion, Robert “the Reaper” Whittaker lost his belt to current champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 in October 2019. Prior to that fight, Bobby Knuckles had won 9 straight UFC fights. Most recently, Whittaker defeated Darren… Read More UFC 254 – Whittaker vs. Cannonier – Co-Main Event – Fight Update
Advertisements The only heavyweight fight on the main card features two fighters who are coming off of a loss in their last bout. Alexander “Drago” Volkov (great fight name!) lost by unanimous decision to Curtis Blaydes in June. Volkov brings a 5-2 overall UFC record into the bout. Walt “the Big Ticket” Harris lost his… Read More UFC 254 – Volkov vs. Walt Harris – Fight Update
Advertisements The third fight on the main card is a middleweight showdown between two fighters making their UFC debut. Phil “Megatron” Hawes enters the bout with an 8-2 record. Hawes earned his way into the UFC via Dana White’s Contender Series. Malkoun is a training partner of Robert Whittaker and makes his debut with the… Read More UFC 254 – Hawes vs. Calhoun – Fight Update
Advertisements Lauren Murphy enters this women’s flyweight bout on a three-fight win streak as she takes on short notice replacement Liliya Shakirova. Shakirova replaces Cynthia Calvillo who had to withdraw due to a positive COVID-19 test. Round 1 Shakirova starts by using a lot of movement. Good knee from the clinch by Murphy after a… Read More UFC 254 – Murphy vs. Shakirova – Fight Update
Advertisements Seattle Fights is back to bring you updates of all of the UFC 254 main card fights. The first fight of the night features a rematch of both fighters most recent fight, won somewhat controversially by Magomed Ankalaev in 38 seconds. Despite appearing to be hurt by Ankalaev, the fiery and super-intense Ion “the… Read More UFC 254 – Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba – Fight Update
Advertisements They call the UFC Heavyweight champion “the baddest man on the planet”. Tonight’s title fight between champion Stipe Miocic and former heavyweight champion and light-heavyweight champion Daniel “DC” Cormier carries heavy stakes as the third fight in this trilogy. The UFC has promoted this fight as the one to determine the greatest MMA heavyweight… Read More UFC 252 – Miocic vs. Cormier – Main Event – UFC Heavyweight Championship Bout – Fight Update
Advertisements “Sugar” Sean O’Malley brings the hype train with him every time he fights as one of the brightest rising stars in the UFC with his electric striking and knack for exciting knockout finishes. O’Malley is a perfect 12-0, with a 4-0 mark in the UFC bantamweight division. Marlon “Chito” Vera lost a controversial decision… Read More UFC 252 – O’Malley vs. Vera – Co-Main Event – Fight Update
