Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For seven athletes, Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 20 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression they...
ABU DHABI – Viviane Araujo wants the public to know she’s more than just a striker. At UFC on ESPN 20, Araujo (10-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) defeated well-respected ground fighter and former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger Roxanne Modafferi (25-18 MMA, 4-6 UFC) in a dominant unanimous decision. “The...
ABU DHABI – Warlley Alves spoke to the media Friday ahead of UFC on ESPN 20. Alves (13-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) discussed his welterweight bout against Mounir Lazzez (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), his desire to become a champion inside the octagon, getting his ducks in a row in his...
nt" ABU DHABI – Matt Schnell spoke to the media Friday ahead of UFC on ESPN 20. Schnell (13-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) discussed his flyweight bout against Tyson Nam (20-11-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC), the physical and mental difficulties of his long career layoff, including some “dark days,” and much...
ABU DHABI – Jon Anik has covered plenty of shows throughout his career, but no stretch will be more hectic than the UFC’s upcoming run on “Fight Island.” Anik, who will serve as the play-by-play guy for all three events, has a packed schedule ahead of him. With UFC...
Omari Akhmedov vs. Tom Breese is still in the UFC’s plans – just for a later date than expected. The middleweight matchup was originally scheduled for Saturday’s UFC on ABC 1 card on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. However, the promotion announced Tuesday the fight has been pushed back to...
nt" Michael Chiesa is a realist. And when it comes to his UFC on ESPN 20 headliner with Neil Magny, he knows there’s a good chance he’ll have to dig deep to get his hand raised. Chiesa (17-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns to the octagon for the first time...
A featherweight bout has been added to next the upcoming UFC on ESPN 20. Lerone Murphy (9-0-1 MMA, 1-0-1 UFC) will face Douglas Silva de Andrade (26-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) on a rare Wednesday event, which will take place on Jan. 20 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The UFC...
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