UFC Vegas 24 Results: Whittaker vs. Gastelum New, 433 comments By MMA Fighting Newswire Updated Apr 18, 2021, 2:47am EDT When she got the call to compete on the “Contender Series,” she came in undefeated at 9-0. : Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson. ET / 4 … Cortney Casey (2-1) – UFC 259 Aiemann Zahabi def. ET on ESPN+. UFC Vegas 24 Australia time is scheduled for 12 pm AEST / 10 am AWST for the main card, with the prelims kicking off at 9 am AEST / 7 am AWST. Jay Anderson (7-2) – UFC Vegas 18 Austin Arnett def. What time does UFC Vegas 26 start? : Angela Hill vs. Amanda Ribas CANCELED. Hadzovic will now face Yancy Medeiros in two weeks at UFC Vegas 28. Not to say Waterson won’t be on her best game, but Rodriguez is on a roll right now and has a lot more to gain with a win. Ostovich disappointed many of her fans in January 2020 when she tested positive for several banned substances, including ostarine and GW1516. [1] The facility was chosen in part due to its close proximity to the UFC Performance Institute , which serves as the company headquarters and is located across the street. Carlston Harris will make his UFC debut against Christian Aguilera, who is hoping to bounce back after his loss to Sean Brady. 1, Predictions! Rodriguez has had an interesting run so far inside the Octagon. To get a more detailed look at all of the “Prelims” action click here and here. Alex Behunin (5-0) – UFC Vegas 21 Top Welterweight contenders who are both looking to bounce back after tough losses will throw down in main card action when Neil Magny and Geoff Neal do battle. Who is fighting tonight at UFC Vegas 26? : Maurice Greene vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima115 lbs. In 2018, she was in the headlines following a case of domestic violence. Elon Musk Replies To Dariush’s Tesla Plea. Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 74 on Aug 25, 2007 - Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira def. All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights the UFC needs to book following their latest card in Las Vegas, NV. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. TONIGHT (Sat., May 8, 2021) beginning at 6 p.m. Las Vegas, April 14: Dustin Poirier will face Conor McGregor at UFC 264 in Las Vegas this year. UFC Vegas 26 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. [ #UFCVegas26 - Saturday on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/OauEUDEsda. The preliminary card starts at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT / 9 PM GMT (Saturday, May 8) | 2.30 AM IST (Sunday, May 9). Waterson always seems to be on the cusp of earning a title shot before disaster strikes. He lost to Alexander Romonov in his previous bout, so if tradition continues, he is due for a win against Maurice Greene, loser of three of his last four. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum will take place Saturday, April 17 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. He’s won three straight and seven of his last eight which caught UFC matchmakers’ attention. 2. def. Magny had his three fight win streak snapped by Michael Chiesa earlier this year while Neal saw his seven fight win streak dating back to 2017 go up in smoke when he ran into Stephen Thompson in Dec. 2020. 9 ranked women's strawweight contender (competing at flyweight), ◦ Nine wins by submission, three via KO, ◦ Holds wins over Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Jessica Penne and Angela Hill, Whose side are you on for our co-main? Instead, he has lost four of his last five with one “No Contest” — originally a majority draw — against Niko Price. ET / 4 … Lightweight standouts Gregor Gillespie and Carlos Diego Ferreira are also hoping to step back in the winner’s circle after they both lost their long win streaks in their previous bouts. That wasn’t the first time Ostovich ended up in yellow papers. 👇 Quote tweet us with your pick below. Talia Santos suffered a tear in her meniscus which ultimately forced her out of a scheduled bout against Roxanne Modafferi. Orion Cosce (5-2) – UFC Vegas 20 Josh Evanoff def. Also, a much-anticipated scrap between former training partners Donald Cerrone and Diego Sanchez was iced after “The Nightmare” and UFC officials came to a head, leading to Diego’s release from the promotion. Gumby Vreeland (3-0) – UFC Vegas 19 Mike McClory def. They both badly need a win here in order to prevent falling further down the ladder in what is a stacked Welterweight division. UFC Vegas 24 start time is scheduled for 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT for the main card, following the preliminary card, commencing at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT. Rodriguez Ready For Rose After Halting ‘Hottie’, Rodriguez Banking On ‘Karate Hottie’ KO. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) It may not be on pay-per-view this time… "I am so happy to finally be able to say: Vegas … Marina Rodriguez vs Michelle Waterson Flyweight fight is the five-round main event. Beneil Dariush is the latest fighter to use UFC’s spotlight to call out a major celebrity. But will the promotion keep him around if he loses another one, this time to Alex Morono? MMA fans in the US can watch the event live stream ESPN+. MMA fans in the US can watch the event live stream ESPN+. Tim Sylvia for interim title: UFC 81 Las Vegas, NV, US: Feb 2, 2008 — 14 Brock Lesnar: UFC 91 Las Vegas, NV, US: Nov 15, 2008 707 days Aside from Dillashaw’s unfortunate injury, Nikolas Motta was forced out of his fight against Damir Hadzovic with an injury. ET. After four straight wins to start her UFC career, which includes a big win over Mackenzie Dern, Ribas suffered her first defeat inside the Octagon at the hands of Marina Rodriguez. As for her fight against Waterson, I’d give the more well-rounded edge to Rodriguez. June 18, 2019 () UFC Apex is a live events and production center in Enterprise, Nevada , operated and owned by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 13 Randy Couture (3) UFC 68 Columbus, OH, US: Mar 3, 2007 623 days (1,113+ days) 1. def. He has a tough task ahead of him in Aguilera, who is hungry for a win. The event takes place on Saturday (May 8) at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas. The lightweight belt has just landed in the hands of someone not named Khabib, and Conor McGregor is already rubbing his hands in anticipation. In 2018, she was in the headlines following a case of domestic violence. Hawes is 2-0 so far inside the eight-sided cage, while Daukaus is 1-1. The undercard was supposed to be headlined by a 265-pound showdown between Ben Rothwell and Philipe Lins. Gastelum stepped up on short notice to fight Whittaker on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 24, filling in for Paulo Costa.Whittaker and Gastelum previously coached TUF 28: Heavy Hitters and so they have trained for each other in the past. : Ludovit Klein vs. Mike Trizano125 lbs. The two big men were set to throw down at a few months ago before the fight was cancelled due to an injury, and it was once again axed after Lins failed to clear medicals. Surging Middleweight contender Phil Hawes is in search of his seventh straight win and a spot in the Top 15 when he battles Kyle Daukaus. : Zarrukh Adashev vs. Ryan Benoit CANCELED (details here)185 lbs. : Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Morono170 lbs. — UFC (@ufc) April 18, 2021 Tracy Cortez def. This time it was billionaire Elon Musk for stiffing him on a car delivery. As for Pena, she wound up getting a Bantamweight title fight against Amanda Nunes, which will go down at UFC 265 in August. UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC Vegas 24 … UFC Vegas 26 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. “The Lone Wolf” suffered the first loss of his MMA career in his last bout against Grant Dawson. Get full UFC Vegas 26 play-by-play updates and live coverage here! Also, Philipe Lins was not medically cleared the day before the fight and his Heavyweight scrap against Ben Rothwell was once again scrapped. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns later tonight (Sat., May 8, 2021) to stage UFC Vegas 26 featuring a women’s Flyweight bout between Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez. Gumby Vreeland (3-0) – UFC Vegas 19 Mike McClory def. UFC Vegas 24 Australia time is scheduled for 12 pm AEST / 10 am AWST for the main card, with the prelims kicking off at 9 am AEST / 7 am AWST. Waterson’s last stoppage victory came against Paige VanZant, a rear-naked choke win in 2016. Tim Sylvia for interim title: UFC 81 Las Vegas, NV, US: Feb 2, 2008 — 14 Brock Lesnar: UFC 91 Las Vegas, NV, US: Nov 15, 2008 707 days UFC Vegas 26: ‘Waterson Vs Rodriguez’ Predictions, UFC Vegas 26 Poster For ‘Rodriguez Vs Waterson’. : Neil Magny vs. Geoff Neal155 lbs. @WMMARZ vs 🇺🇸 @KarateHottieMMA ] pic.twitter.com/vRINzIDfco. Jeff Monson at UFC 65 on Nov 18, 2006. • Marina Rodriguez has her sight set on securing the biggest win of her career in her first UFC main event. Don't miss a second of UFC Fight Night: Alistair Overeem vs Alexander Volkov live from Las Vegas on February 6, 2021. Complete UFC Vegas 26 fight card preview for the Michelle Waterson vs Marina Rodriguez-led event. Jay Anderson (7-2) – UFC Vegas 18 Austin Arnett def. MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC Vegas 26 start time, who is fighting tonight at ‘Rodriguez vs Waterson’ in Las Vegas, Highlights! : Philipe Lins vs. Ben Rothwell CANCELED (details here)185 lbs. 2. def. Her first UFC fight against Randa Markos was a draw, then she picked up huge back-to-back wins over Tecia Torres and Jessica Aguilar before fighting to another draw, this time against Cynthia Calvillo. Justine Kish via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) In a very entertaining bout, Tracy Cortez made her flyweight debut a successful one utilizing her strong grappling game, and an improving standup output to edge Justine Kish in a very close fight. Read on for our complete betting guide taking a first look at former Dominick Reyes and the challenger Jiri Prochazka in the UFC in Vegas 25 main event, including updated UFC odds and … This card had the makings of a great “Fight Night” event, but an injury to T.J. Dillashaw, health problems from Holly Holm and Diego Sanchez’s release took it down a few notches, unfortunately. Donald Cerrone hasn’t tasted victory since May 2019, almost two years. Of course, when big men start throwing haymakers anything can happen in the blink of an eye. But after Dillashaw suffered a cut during training the bout was called off. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Oliveira Claims Lightweight Strap With Vicious TKO, Watch UFC 262 full fight video highlights: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler last night (Sat., May 15, 2021) live on ESPN+ PPV from Houston, Tex., featuring the second-round TKO finish by "Do Bronx.". ◦ No. : Tafon Nchukwi vs. Jun Yong Park170 lbs. Ostovich disappointed many of her fans in January 2020 when she tested positive for several banned substances, including ostarine and GW1516. In the co-main event, Donald Cerrone will face Alex Morono in Welterweight action. The Heavyweight division is wide open right now, so now is the chance for de Lima and Romonov to make their move. This is a great battle for top 155-pound prospects which could give the victor a big boost. After losing to Carla Esparza soon thereafter, Waterson finally bounced back with a razor-thin split decision win over Angela Hill. ◦ No. Harris has been fighting for nine years now so he is glad he finally get the call up to the big show. June 18, 2019 () UFC Apex is a live events and production center in Enterprise, Nevada , operated and owned by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Also, Ludvit Klein looks to keep his momentum going because he’s searching for his ninth straight win (seconds inside the Octagon) against Michael Trizano. “Prelims” matches online begin at 6 p.m. A fight between Ryan Benoit and Zarrukh Adashev was canceled the day before the fight after Benoit struggles to make weight in a worrisome scene during the weigh ins (more on that here). After all, Dana White and company have shown that personal feelings and business don’t mix as of late, letting go of Anderson Silva, Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem and Yoel Romero over the past year. UFC Vegas 24 Results: Whittaker vs. Gastelum New, 433 comments By MMA Fighting Newswire Updated Apr 18, 2021, 2:47am EDT That’s kind of hard to grasp given the fact that “Cowboy” used to fight every other month it seems, so you would think a win would surface at some point. 13 Randy Couture (3) UFC 68 Columbus, OH, US: Mar 3, 2007 623 days (1,113+ days) 1. def. Cerrone, 38, has been fighting for UFC for a decade now so it seems impossible to think he would fight or finish his career elsewhere. For more upcoming UFC events click here. Dillashaw Cut, Main Event Vs. Sandhagen In Jeopardy, Predictions! ◦ Most finishes (16), wins (23) and post-fight bonuses (18) in UFC history, ◦ Bout ties him with Jim Miller for most fights in UFC history (37), ◦ Holds stoppage wins over Matt Brown, Rick Story and Edson Barboza. • Alex Morono is gunning to turn heads in his first UFC co-main event opportunity by finishing a legend. UFC Vegas 26 Prelims Card on ESPN+ (5 p.m. UFC Vegas 25 Fight Card By Brady Briggs 2 weeks ago We have a very exciting event going down this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1, as we get underway for UFC Vegas 25 (UFC on ESPN 23), headlined by light-heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka. Undefeated (5-0, 1-0 UFC) Middleweight prospect Tafon Nchukwi looks to go two-for-two inside the Octagon when he faces Jun Yong Park, winner of two in a row. Two years later, “Karate Hottie” was once again inching closer to her first-ever shot at a UFC title before her three fight win streak went up in smoke thanks to Joanna Jedrzejczyk. 6 ranked women’s 115-pound fighter in the world. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Robert Whittaker moved to middleweight in 2014. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Get full UFC Vegas 26 play-by-play updates and live coverage here! What time does UFC Vegas 26 start? Despite the changes, it’s still a decent lineup. Jacare’s Doctor Shares Update On Horrific Arm Injury. — UFC (@ufc) April 18, 2021 Tracy Cortez def. [1] The facility was chosen in part due to its close proximity to the UFC Performance Institute , which serves as the company headquarters and is located across the street. That wasn’t the first time Ostovich ended up in yellow papers. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC Vegas 24 … Instead, she became UFC fans’ favorite due to her looks. The original main event was set to feature a Bantamweight title eliminator bout between former division champion T.J. Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen. UFC Vegas 24 results: Robert Whittaker outclasses Kelvin Gastelum, wants rematch with Israel Adesanya New, 80 comments By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Apr 18, 2021, 1:23am EDT Where can I get UFC Vegas 26 updates and results? Get UFC Vegas 26 start time, location, date, … The much-anticipated trilogy fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena on July 10, UFC president Dana White confirmed on Wednesday (April 14). Robert Whittaker was a big winner at UFC Vegas 24. April 18, 2021 Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum brought a slugfest in their fight. Since then the 30-year-old has gone 11-1. Fighter On Fighter: Breaking Down Waterson And Rodriguez! Sanchez Expects UFC To Murder Him, Frame It As Suicide, Midnight Mania! Alex Behunin (5-0) – UFC Vegas 21 Instead, she became UFC fans’ favorite due to her looks. And finally, Holly Holm was supposed to face Julianna Pena on this card, but after “The Preacher’s Daughter” encountered kidney issues, she was forced out of the fight. Heath Harshman (2-1) – UFC 258 Sam Hughes def. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum will take place Saturday, April 17 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) It may not be on pay-per-view this time… 2, personal feelings and business don’t mix as of late, ‘Cowboy’ Still Fighting With ‘Malicious Intent To Hurt A Motherf—ker’, Neal Believes Magny Fight Measuring Stick For Usman, Gillespie: Losing Via KO Easier To Accept, Charles Oliveira Authentic Walkout Jersey, Michael Chandler Authentic Walkout Jersey, Sean "Sugar" O'Malley Multi Graphic T-Shirt, White Ready To Retire Jones: ‘He Can Never Fight Again, It’s Up To Him’. JP Buys also suffered a health setback which forced him out of his fight against Francisco Figueiredo, who will now fight Malcom Gordon in July. She looks to get back on track when she takes on longtime veteran, Hill, who eyes her first back-to-back wins since Feb. 2020. By Zane Simon @TheZaneSimon Apr 18, 2021, 4:51pm EDT “The Gift,” however, isn’t dwelling on no longer being undefeated and will look to get back on track against a man who saw his six fight win streak vanish thanks to Beneil Dariush. The entire card will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and be simulcast on ESPN+ (English and Spanish), with the prelims kicking off at 7 p.m. 6 ranked women's strawweight contender (competing at flyweight), ◦ Earned UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, ◦ Holds wins over Amanda Ribas, Tecia Torres and Jessica Aguilar. UFC Vegas 26: “Rodriguez vs Waterson”. The entire card will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and be simulcast on ESPN+ (English and Spanish), with the prelims kicking off at 7 p.m. ET): 265 lbs. 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Due to time difference, the event will take place in India on Sunday (May 7). Justine Kish via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) In a very entertaining bout, Tracy Cortez made her flyweight debut a successful one utilizing her strong grappling game, and an improving standup output to edge Justine Kish in a very close fight. April 18, 2021 Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum brought a slugfest in their fight.   UFC VEGAS 26 CHEAT SHEET, What UFC event is on tonight? Orion Cosce (5-2) – UFC Vegas 20 Josh Evanoff def. Plus, Rodriguez has a title fight against Namajunas in her sights, so to say she’s coming in hungry would be an understatement. UFC Vegas 24 results: Robert Whittaker outclasses Kelvin Gastelum, wants rematch with Israel Adesanya New, 80 comments By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Apr 18, 2021, 1:23am EDT Jeff Monson at UFC 65 on Nov 18, 2006. In her next fight, Rodriguez suffered her first loss ever at the hands of former division champion, Carla Esparza, before bouncing back with a big TKO win over Amanda Ribas at UFC 257 on “Fight Island.” In short, Rodriguez has proven to be a legit threat after taking on some of the best. UFC Vegas 26 Main Card on ESPN/ESPN+ (8 p.m. When and where is UFC Vegas 26 taking place? Read on for our complete betting guide taking a first look at former Dominick Reyes and the challenger Jiri Prochazka in the UFC in Vegas 25 main event, including updated UFC odds and … LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 17: (L-R) Robert Whittaker of Australia kicks Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Trying to get one against Rodriguez will be a tough task to say the least since she’s never been finished in her six-year career. Dalton Rosta def. UFC 262 live stream results, play-by-play updates for the "Oliveira vs. Chandler" pay-per-view event on ESPN+ TONIGHT (Sat., May 15, 2021) inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. To check out the latest and greatest UFC Vegas 25 news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. In further women’s Strawweight action, Amanda Ribas and Angela Hill will throw down in the opening fight of the main card. : Christian Aguilera vs. Carlston Harris, *Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change due to COVID-19.*. UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum issued a statement following his unanimous decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC Vegas 24. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza suffered a broken arm in Saturday’s UFC 262 fight against Andre Muniz that will require surgery to fix. ET on ESPN+, then the remaining undercard balance on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. In 265-pound action Marcos Rogerio de Lima seems to be due for a win given his track record of alternating wins and losses for the last six years. 125 lbs. UFC Vegas 26 Odds, Under Dogs And Best Bets! UFC Vegas 25 Fight Card By Brady Briggs 2 weeks ago We have a very exciting event going down this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1, as we get underway for UFC Vegas 25 (UFC on ESPN 23), headlined by light-heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka. • Donald Cerrone aims to deliver another vintage performance to further etch his name in the record books. If it turns into a dog fight, it won’t bode well for “Karate Hottie.” Her best best is to stay on the outside, stick and move and try to convince the judges she did enough. Heath Harshman (2-1) – UFC 258 Sam Hughes def. : Diego Ferreira vs. Gregor Gillespie265 lbs. This is a big opportunity for two young prospects to make a big statement. Dalton Rosta def. UFC Vegas 24 results: It’s time to see what could be on the horizon for all of the main card winner’s from last night’s (Sat., April 17) event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Find the latest UFC event schedule, watch information, fight cards, start times, and broadcast details. In the revamped main event, Michelle Waterson will look to make the most of her opportunity in what will be her third headlining act in her last four bouts. How can I watch UFC Vegas 26? UFC Vegas 24 start time is scheduled for 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT for the main card, following the preliminary card, commencing at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 17: (L-R) Robert Whittaker of Australia kicks Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. That was the case when Rose Namajunas derailed her championship dreams by choking her out in 2017. Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 74 on Aug 25, 2007 - Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira def. After knocking out Maria de Oliveira Neta in the first round she earned a UFC contract. Cortney Casey (2-1) – UFC 259 Aiemann Zahabi def. • Michelle Waterson hopes to make a statement by stopping Rodriguez's momentum with another show-stealing performance. She has a very stiff test ahead of her in Marina Rodriguez, the No. While Waterson is a standup specialist, Rodriguez is no slouch on the feet. Where will UFC Vegas 26 take place? ET): 170 lbs. He has five stoppage wins in his last seven victories, which helped his cause.