Makhachev Mania? Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege Islam thrived in his first main event against Thiago Moises, earning a fourth-round submission. Elsewhere, there were big wins for Billy Quarantillo and Mateusz Gamrot before returning former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate sent Marion Reneau into retirement with a R3 TKO finish in the co-main.
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UFC Vegas 31: Tate eyes UFC title in comeback, but refuses to rush ahead of Reneau matchup
Thrust into her first UFC fight week for almost five years, Miesha Tate was unequivocal about being where she belongs after retiring. The former women’s bantamweight champion praised upcoming opponent Marion Reneau but also hopes this weekend ultimately proves the important first step en route to achieving gold once more in future as her comeback trail starts. Continue reading “UFC Vegas 31: Tate eyes UFC title in comeback, but refuses to rush ahead of Reneau matchup”
Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez set to headline UFC’s July 17 card
Six months on from his mesmerising striking display to blast past a gamely Calvin Kattar effort in Abu Dhabi, former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway again defends his #1 ranking against Yair Rodriguez (#3) on July 16 – 21 months after the latter’s last Octagon appearance. Continue reading “Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez set to headline UFC’s July 17 card”
Coming out of retirement, former UFC champion Miesha Tate returns on July 17
A one-off or necessary acid test as she targets becoming a two-time champion? After a four-and-a-half year retirement, former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (18-7, 5-4 UFC) makes her return on July 17 against Marion Reneau in the latter’s final professional fight.
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UFC on ESPN 11: Curtis Blaydes outpoints Alexander Volkov, Josh Emmett with big win
Curtis Blaydes broke the record for most takedowns in a single fight in UFC heavyweight history, enroute to a UD win over Alexander Volkov – proving he remains among the best in his division. Josh Emmett beat Shane Burgos in the Fight of the Night, before claiming he’s ready for a title eliminator at featherweight. Continue reading “UFC on ESPN 11: Curtis Blaydes outpoints Alexander Volkov, Josh Emmett with big win”
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