UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov retained his title with a dominant victory on September 7th at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Nurmagomedov submitted Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier with a rear-naked choke and remains atop the lightweight rankings.
The UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship changed hands once again, as fast-rising Chinese star Weili “Magnum” Zhang stopped Jéssica “Bate Estaca” Andrade in just 42 seconds at UFC Fight Night 157. Zhang, the UFC’s first Chinese champion, now takes over the top spot at 115 pounds.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Mexico tonight for UFC Fight Night 159: “Rodriguez vs Stephens.” The card was headlined by a featherweight matchup between Mexican standout Yair “El Pantera” Rodriguez and veteran Jeremy “Lil’ Heathen” Stephens.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada tonight for UFC Fight Night 158: “Cerrone vs Gaethje.” The event was headlined by a lightweight showdown between fan favourites Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje.
Fresh off of a dominant victory in July, Road FC champion Seo Hee Ham returns to action on October 12th at Rizin Fighting Federation 19 in Namba, Osaka, Japan. Ham is set to face off against Miyuu Yamamoto in a bout that will likely serve as a 49kg super atomweight title eliminator.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled to du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight for UFC 242: “Nurmagomedov vs Poirier.” The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov and Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier.
Invicta Fighting Championships showcased its flyweight division tonight with the second edition of the Phoenix Rising Series at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. The event featured a one-night, single-elimination grand prix as eight women competed to become flyweight tournament champion.
Veteran contender Shizuka Sugiyama picked up a decisive victory tonight in the Deep Jewels 25 headliner at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. Sugiyama dominated prospect Asami “Akaringo” Nakai en route to an impressive second-round submission finish in the night’s flyweight main event.
Deep Jewels showcased its 25th all-female fight card on Sunday night at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. The Deep Jewels 25 card was headlined by a flyweight contender’s matchup between veteran promotional standout Shizuka Sugiyama and fast-rising prospect Asami “Akaringo” Nakai.