2:09 AM ET Stephen Thompson proved he still has championship aspirations after a dominating performance over Kevin Holland in the main event of UFC Fight Night, but others in Orlando, Florida, found their way to shine as well. Brett Okamoto, Marc Raimondi and Jeff Wagenheim look at the biggest moments from an action-packed event in
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Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson knew he had a fight on his hands in the UFC Orlando main event, but it was probably the first time he actually shared a conversation with his opponent mid-fight. Facing the always-talkative Kevin Holland, the two-time UFC title challenger barely had a chance to throw his first couple of combinations before
Each of Guida’s previous five fights took place in the UFC APEX, and while he was grateful for the opportunity to compete through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, nothing beats the rush of fighting in front of adoring fans. “I’ve been locked in a cage for a long time, over a full contract,” Guida said.
Rafael dos Anjos calls out Conor McGregor following UFC Orlando win Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos was expected to face Conor McGregor back in 2016 in his second title defense, but was forced out of the fight due to injury. The two never fought when they were at the top of the 155-pound
Stephen Thompson still has aspirations of a UFC title, but he wants to enjoy the road to the top, too. Thompson (17-6-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) snapped a two-fight losing skid on Saturday when he defeated Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA, 10-6 UFC) by fourth-round TKO due to doctor’s stoppage in the UFC on ESPN 42 headliner,
UFC Orlando main event opponents Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland met face-to-face ahead of their matchup to reflect on memorable career moments. Plus, both fighters share their expectations for the much anticipated bout on Saturday! Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJp Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service
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UFC on ESPN 42 fighter Clay Guida talks to reporters at media day ahead of Saturday’s preliminary-card bout with Scott Holtzman in Orlando, Fla. Full event coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-on-espn-42 Footage courtesy of UFC Visit us on the web: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get the
Stephen Thompson put on a striking masterclass to deafeat Kevin Holland at UFC Orlando this evening. A contender for fight of the year, the main event bout was closely contested in the early rounds, with both Thompson and Holland landing devastating strikes. But the momentum soon shifted to “Wonderboy,” who repeatedly landed heavy strikes, liver
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its triumphant return to Amway Center for the UFC Orlando mixed martial arts (MMA) event TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 3, 2022) LIVE on both ESPN and ESPN+ in — you guessed it — Orlando, Fla., featuring an important welterweight showdown between two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson and former middleweight attraction Kevin
MMA Fighting has UFC Orlando results for the Thompson vs. Holland event, a live blog of the main event, and more from the Amway Center on Saturday night. In the main event, Stephen Thompson will square off against Kevin Holland in a welterweight contest. Thompson is looking to end a two-fight skid, while Holland is
Due to a medical issue with Tracy Cortez, her flyweight bout with Amanda Ribas has been removed from this weekend’s event. Welterweight Phil Rowe weighed in at 173.5 lbs and will be fined 30% of his purse for his bout against Niko Price. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: THOMPSON vs HOLLAND takes place Saturday, December 3 from
Angela Hill dominates Emily Ducote at UFC Orlando No. 12 ranked women’s strawweight Angela Hill put in a dominating performance at UFC Orlando on Saturday against No. 13 ranked Emily Ducote. Hill dictated the pace in the opening round of the preliminary card featured bout. She established her jab and mixed in combinations. She pressed
UFC on ESPN 42 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results/ UFC on ESPN 42 takes place at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+. In the main event, two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson (16-6-1 MMA, 11-6-1 UFC) takes on
The story of James Krause being banned by the UFC has the MMA world buzzing. Former UFC fighter turned coach, Krause has been in hot water in recent weeks, following an investigation into some questionable bets placed on one of his fighters, Darrick Minner, who competed injured against Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. This resulted in the contest
Reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk may be in attendance for Tyson Fury’s trilogy bout with Derek Chisora later today (Sat., Dec. 3, 2022) live on ESPN+ from inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, but the Ukrainian fighter better not enter the ring or “Gypsy King” might pop him one. Fury, who holds the WBC
Bellator President Scott Coker supports the UFC’s stance on James Krause amid investigations into suspicious betting activity. In a prepared statement sent to MMA Fighting, Coker said “the integrity of MMA” is of paramount importance and his promotion values “independent” oversight of the sport. “As a lifelong martial artist, integrity and honor have been the