Ilir Latifi’s heavyweight debut will happen on Feb. 8 opposite Derrick Lewis according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.
Derrick Lewis Set to Welcome Ilir Latifi to the Heavyweight Division
Ben Askren Announces Retirement From Mixed Martial Arts
Ben Askren has retired from mixed martial arts again.
Report: UFC’s Return to New Zealand Slated for February in Auckland
It looks like New Zealand mixed martial arts fans are set to get an early Christmas present, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship readying an announcement for their return to the country after more than a two-year hiatus. Reports indicate the event will be held inside Auckland’s Spark Arena on Feb. 23.
‘Iranian Hulk’ to Make 2020 Debut with Bare Knuckle FC
Bodybuilder and social media sensation Sajad Gharibi, or as he’s better known, the “Iranian Hulk,” is set to make his much-hyped debut for the BareKnuckle Fighting Championship in 2020 as part of a show titled “USA vs. Iran: World War III.”
‘Jacare’ Battled Illness Prior to UFC Sao Paulo, Believes He Won Three Rounds vs. Blachowicz
It wasn’t the light heavyweight debut he had hoped for, but considering the circumstances, Ronaldo Souza believes he had a pretty credible showing in the UFC Fight Night 164 headliner.
Jan Blachowicz Plans to Wait for Dominick Reyes or Jon Jones for Next UFC Appearance
It’s wasn’t the sort of fireworks-filled fracas that MMA fans expected, but Jan Blachowicz got the job done in enemy territory in the main event of UFC Fight Night 164 Saturday night.
Charles Oliveira Calls Out Conor McGregor, Paul Felder After UFC Sao Paulo
It’s been nearly two years since Charles Oliveira was last beaten inside the UFC’s Octagon and on Saturday night, he made a strong case for a push toward the promotion’s lightweight title.
Mauricio Rua: Split Draw Verdict vs. Paul Craig at UFC Sao Paulo ‘Totally Unfair’
UFC Fight Night 164 won’t go down in history as one of the most exciting events in the promotion’s history, but there was a least a modicum of controversy from the card.
Jan Blachowicz Edges Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza in Forgettable UFC Fight Night 164 Headliner
Jan Blachowicz ekes out a split decision over Ronaldo Souza on Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
UFC Sao Paulo Bonuses: Oliveira Snags One of Four ‘Performance of the Night’ Awards
Charles Oliveira’s penchant for finishing has been a boon to his bank account.