The Ultimate Fighting Championship remained at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight for UFC on ESPN 30: “Barboza vs Chikadze.” The card was headlined by a featherweight matchup between long-time UFC contender Edson Barboza and Giga “Ninja” Chikadze, who had won eight straight.
In the co-main event, Bryan “Pooh Bear” Battle faced Gilbert Urbina in the TUF 29 Middleweight Final. Also on the main card tonight, “Pretty” Ricky Turcios took on Brady “Bam Bam” Hiestand in the TUF 29 Bantamweight Final. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for UFC on ESPN 30 tonight.
Invicta Fighting Championships returned to PPV and showcased its latest all-female card tonight at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Invicta FC 44: “A New Era” was headlined by an Invicta FC Strawweight Championship bout between Emily “Gordinha” Ducote and “Dynamite” Danielle Taylor.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight for UFC on ESPN 29: “Cannonier vs Gastelum.” The event was headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum, who both looked to rebound from defeats.
In one of her best performances to date, Tecia “The Tiny Tornado” Torres extended her winning streak to three with a well-deserved Unanimous Decision victory tonight at UFC 265 in Houston, Texas. Torres outpointed strawweight rival Angela “Overkill” Hill in a featured main card rematch.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled to Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tonight for UFC 265: “Lewis vs Gane.” The event was headlined by a UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship bout between Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis and undefeated rising star Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane.
While grudges may not have been settled, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier picked up his second victory over rival “The Notorious” Conor McGregor on July 10th at UFC 264 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Poirier defeated McGregor by doctor stoppage after one round to retain his top-two ranking at 155 pounds.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship stayed at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada today for UFC on ESPN 28: “Hall vs Strickland.” The event featured a middleweight matchup between veteran contender Uriah “Primetime” Hall and rising star Sean “Tarzan” Strickland, who had won four straight fights.
Two new champions will be crowned on August 27th at Invicta Fighting Championships 44: “A New Era” in Kansas City, Kansas. In the main event, Emily “Gordinha” Ducote makes her second bid for the vacant Invicta FC Strawweight Championship when she faces “Dynamite” Danielle Taylor.