After blasting uncrowned champion Dominick Reyes to bits in September, Jan Blachowicz (27-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) makes the first defence of his light-heavyweight strap against an undefeated middleweight star in Israel Adesanya – going up a weight class and looking to make his own history this weekend. An underdog perhaps, Jan offers Izzy’s most dangerous challenge yet. Continue reading “Caution up ahead: Why Jan Blachowicz presents Israel Adesanya’s biggest test yet”
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UFC 256: Amanda Nunes withdraws from title defence with undisclosed injury
As reported overnight via ESPN, two-weight UFC champion Amanda Nunes (20-4) has withdrawn from her scheduled featherweight title defence against Megan Anderson (11-4) next month through an undisclosed injury. The promotion are preparing to move the matchup to a date early next year, but haven’t yet announced a new main event for 2020’s final pay-per-view. Continue reading “UFC 256: Amanda Nunes withdraws from title defence with undisclosed injury”
UFC 256: Petr Yan to face Aljamain Sterling in first bantamweight title defence
At long last, bantamweight challenger Aljamain Sterling gets his wish. After watching Cory Sandhagen flatten previously top-ranked contender Marlon Moraes on Saturday night, the 31-year-old will now face Petr Yan in the Russian’s first title defence at UFC 256 on December 12. Continue reading “UFC 256: Petr Yan to face Aljamain Sterling in first bantamweight title defence”
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes dominant again, while Cody Garbrandt returns with style
Amanda Nunes was again outstanding in victory, making history as the UFC’s first double champion to defend both belts simultaneously against Felicia Spencer, who was ultimately no match for her. There were also big wins for Cody Garbrandt on his return and Aljamain Sterling, justifing his bantamweight title credentials.
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