UFC Fight Night Norfolk: The Fallout

UFC Fight Night Norfolk: The Fallout By Ross Markey The title picture at flyweight has never been more confusing. The main event at UFC Norfolk between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo was set to determine the new king of the UFC's 125-pound ranks - but nothing seems to ever be straight forward in MMA. Weight-cut … Continue reading UFC Fight Night Norfolk: The Fallout

Edwards Returns Against World-Level Lara

Edwards Returns Against World-Level Lara Charlie Edwards starts his campaign to become a two-weight world champion against world title challenger Keyvin Lara on April 18. Recent WBC flyweight king Edwards (15-1, 6 KOs) will tackle the tough Nicaraguan (27-3-1, 9 KOs) on the #MTKFightNight at York Hall; live on ESPN+ in the US in association … Continue reading Edwards Returns Against World-Level Lara

Is Termination Looming For The UFC’s Flyweight Division

Is Termination Looming For The UFC’s Flyweight Division By James Lee Last night saw Deiveson Figueiredo beat Joseph Benavidez in the second round, in what should have been for the vacant flyweight title. As former champion Henry Cejudo relinquished his title late last year, last night’s UFC Norfolk main event was supposed to finally clear … Continue reading Is Termination Looming For The UFC’s Flyweight Division

Tabiti: Dorticos Only Has a Punchers Chance Against Briedis

Tabiti: Dorticos Only Has a Punchers Chance Against Briedis Andrew ‘The Beast’ Tabiti is ready for a comeback and believes Mairis Briedis will take home the Muhammad Ali Trophy in the WBSS cruiserweight final against IBF champion Yuniel Dorticos on March 21 at the Arena Riga. “I see this final going the distance with Briedis … Continue reading Tabiti: Dorticos Only Has a Punchers Chance Against Briedis

MIKEY GARCIA SILENCES THE CRITICS BY OUTLASTING JESSIE VARGAS

MIKEY GARCIA SILENCES THE CRITICS BY OUTLASTING JESSIE VARGAS In the main event of a thrilling Matchroom Boxing USA fight card live on DAZN and in front of 11,019 passionate fans at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, Mikey Garcia (40-1, 30 KOs) outlasted Jessie Vargas (29-3-2, 11 KOs) in an action-packed welterweight showdown on Saturday night. … Continue reading MIKEY GARCIA SILENCES THE CRITICS BY OUTLASTING JESSIE VARGAS

UFC Fight Night Norfolk FIghter Profile: Joseph Benavidez

UFC Fight Night Norfolk FIghter Profile: Joseph Benavidez By Ross Markey When we look at the list of mixed-martial-artists to never claim Octagon gold, a few staggering names come to the forefront. Alexander Gustafsson; a fantastic talent who unfortunately joined the light heavyweight ranks at a time of dominance for either Jon Jones or Daniel … Continue reading UFC Fight Night Norfolk FIghter Profile: Joseph Benavidez

UFC Fight Night Norfolk FIghter Profile: Joseph Benavidez

UFC Fight Night Norfolk FIghter Profile: Joseph Benavidez By Ross Markey When we look at the list of mixed-martial-artists to never claim Octagon gold, a few staggering names come to the forefront. Alexander Gustafsson; a fantastic talent who unfortunately joined the light heavyweight ranks at a time of dominance for either Jon Jones or Daniel … Continue reading UFC Fight Night Norfolk FIghter Profile: Joseph Benavidez

Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas Preview

Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas Preview By Will Collett Following Tyson Fury’s dominant display against former WBC champion Deontay Wilder this past weekend, boxing fans are in store for another huge night of boxing at The Ford Center at The Star in Texas on Saturday night. This card, quite easily the best that Matchroom Boxing … Continue reading Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas Preview

UFC Norfolk: Ion Cutelaba vs Magomed Ankalaev: A Light-Heavyweight Fight Of Old

UFC Norfolk: Ion Cutelaba vs Magomed Ankalaev: A Light-Heavyweight Fight Of Old By James Lee As UFC Norfolk draws closer, all attention is on the fight between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo that will clear up the flyweight confusion. In a heavier weight class though, either Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev look likely for a … Continue reading UFC Norfolk: Ion Cutelaba vs Magomed Ankalaev: A Light-Heavyweight Fight Of Old