[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-301-pre-event-facts-jose-aldo-still-holds-records-retirement-layoff The UFC turns the page to its May schedule on Saturday with UFC 301, which takes place at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro. A flyweight championship fight will headline the promotion’s 40th all-time … Read more
[ MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC, … Read more
[ Anthony Smith is tired of rising contenders trying to use him as a stepping stone. Vitor Petrino (11-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) called out Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) after beating Tyson Pedro less than two weeks ago at UFC Fight Night 238. He got his wish, and will face the former title challenger at … Read more
[ Anthony Smith will take on another rising light heavyweight contender. Smith meets Vitor Petrino at UFC 301 on May 4 from Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie following an initial report from Laerte Viana. Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) will look … Read more
[ Vitor Petrino “I know it has to do with what the UFC wants, but I’m ready to go. I’ve asked for Anthony Smith, somebody who’s got a journey in this place, and he’s a formidable opponent, somebody that would be great matchmaking. The earlier, the better. I’m ready to fight. “I have nothing against … Read more
[ LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 238 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $133,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. UFC Fight Night 238 … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-238-post-event-facts-umar-nurmagomedov-on-rise-bantamweight-books March 3, 2024 12:10 pm ET The UFC opened its March schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 238, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event saw Jairzinho Rozenstruik … Read more
[ LAS VEGAS – After a very successful debut year in the UFC, Vitor Petrino has his sights set on continuing what he started. Brazil’s undefeated light heavyweight rattled off three victories in 2023 after being signed to the promotion following his appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2022. He also picked up … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-238-media-day-live-stream-video February 28, 2024 1:50 pm ET LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 238, which takes place at the UFC Apex with a card that streams entirely on ESPN+, goes down Saturday. Before fight night … Read more
[ Alex Perez Alex Perez’s (23-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) average fight time of 4:45 in UFC flyweight competition is second-shortest in divisional history behind Daniel Lacerda (4:19). Perez lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute in UFC flyweight competition, tied for the third-highest rate in divisional history behind CJ Vergara (5.92) and John Lineker (5.43). Perez … Read more
