The Ultimate Fighting Championship remained at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight for UFC 258: “Usman vs Burns.” The event was headlined by a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between champion Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman and challenger Gilbert “Durinho” Burns.

In the flyweight co-main event, Maycee “The Future” Barber returned to face off against standout striker Alexa Grasso. Elsewhere on the main card, Kelvin Gastelum took on Ian “The Hurricane” Heinisch in middleweight action. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for tonight’s UFC 258 card.

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After regaining her title in December, Rizin FF Women’s Super Atomweight Champion Ayaka Hamasaki will face a familiar foe in her first championship defence on March 21st at Rizin Fighting Federation 27 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Hamasaki is set to face 2017 Grand Prix winner Kanna Asakura.

Rizin FF officials announced the rematch today. Hamasaki and Asakura first clashed in the inaugural women’s super atomweight title bout at Rizin FF 14 in late 2018, with Hamasaki prevailing via second-round armbar. Asakura earned her second shot at the belt by racking up four straight victories.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight for UFC Fight Night 184: “Overeem vs Volkov.” The event featured a heavyweight matchup between long-time contender Alistair “Demolition Man” Overeem and hard-hitting Alexander “Drago” Volkov.

In the bantamweight co-feature, Cory “Sandman” Sandhagen squared off against former lightweight champ Frankie “The Answer” Edgar. Elsewhere on tonight’s main card, Michael “The Menace” Johnson took on Clay “The Carpenter” Guida at 155. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the card.

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Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier avenged a past loss and established himself as the UFC’s top active lightweight with an impressive stoppage victory on January 23rd at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Poirier knocked out rival “The Notorious” Conor McGregor in the second round.

Also at UFC 257, former Bellator Lightweight Champion “Iron” Michael Chandler vaulted into title contention with his first-round destruction of Dan “The Hangman” Hooker. Elsewhere on the card, Joanne “JoJo” Calderwood got herself back on track at flyweight by defeating Jessica “Evil” Eye.

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Former top-ranked flyweight contender Joanne “JoJo” Calderwood made a solid case for a future title shot with her victory tonight at UFC 257: “Poirier vs McGregor 2” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Calderwood defeated former title challenger Jessica “Evil” Eye in a featured main card matchup.

Also on the UFC 257 main card tonight, Marina Rodriguez put her name on a short list of strawweight title contenders by stopping Amanda Ribas early in the second round. In bantamweight action, Julianna “The Venezuelan Vixen” Peña submitted Sara McMann with a third-round rear-naked choke.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship concluded its third series of events on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight with UFC 257: “Poirier vs McGregor 2.” The event featured a lightweight rematch between Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier and “The Notorious” Conor McGregor.

In the co-main event, Dan “The Hangman” Hooker battled former Bellator lightweight champ “Iron” Michael Chandler. Also on the main card, Jessica “Evil” Eye squared off against fellow flyweight contender Joanne “JoJo” Calderwood. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the UFC 257 card.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship remained on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight for UFC on ESPN 20: “Chiesa vs Magny.” The event was headlined by a welterweight contender’s bout between popular stars “Maverick” Michael Chiesa and Neil “The Haitian Sensation” Magny.

Also at 170, Warlley Alves squared off against Mounir “Sniper” Lazzez in tonight’s co-main event. Elsewhere on the main card, Isaac “Hurricane Ike” Villanueva took on Vinicius “Mamute” Moreira Castro in a featured light heavyweight matchup. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the card.

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Following an upset loss in non-title action this past month, Deep Jewels Strawweight Champion Miki Motono will aim to retain her championship on March 7th at Deep Jewels 32 in Tokyo, Japan. Motono is set to compete in a rematch against Seika Izawa, who defeated Motono at Deep Jewels 31.

Deep Jewels officials announced the championship matchup today. Also confirmed for the card is the opening round of an eight-woman atomweight grand prix to determine a new champion following the recent retirement of Tomo Maesawa. All tournament participants have been officially confirmed.

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