Neil Magny will not fight Geoff Neal on Aug. 29. Magny (23-7 MMA, 16-6 UFC) and Neal (13-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) were expected to square off at the UFCs Aug. 29 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. However, Neal recently suffered a health scare that led to hospitalization in …
Read More »Derrick Lewis set legendary record
The UFC’s loaded August schedule continued Saturday with UFC on ESPN + 32, which aired at UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streamed on ESPN +. The UFC’s heaviest heavyweight grabbed another notable win in the headliner when Derrick Lewis (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) outscored Aleksei Oleinik (59-14-1 MMA, 8-5 …
Read More »Derrick Lewis beasts, Chris Weidman wins
What made the most interest at UFC on ESPN + 32 in Las Vegas? Here are some post-fight musings … * * * * * 1. Swangin ‘and bangin’ in the record books Derrick Lewis is a fairly exceptional figure in UFC history. He competes more often than any heavyweight …
Read More »Derrick Lewis Vs. Aleksei Oleinik 5 burning questions
The UFC jumps right back into action on Saturday night, with a second straight weekend event at home at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN + 32. Like a myriad of cards compiled on the fly as the company picks up lost time due to stoppages …
Read More »Michael Chandler reflects on the promotional journey
UNCASVILLE, Conn. Few, if any, fighters have Michael Chandler’s praise at Bellator, but his promotional journey may be coming to an end. After his Bellator 243 knockout of Benson Henderson, Chandler (21-5 MMA, 18-5 BMMA) was excited in the cage. Entering free agency for the first time, Chandler reflected on …
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