UFC 228 News
UFC 228 Results: Jessica Andrade flattens Karolina Kowalkiewicz (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A key women’s strawweight bout between former title challengers Jessica Andrade and Karolina Kowalkiewicz served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas. Karolina Kowalkiewicz enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight winning streak. The Polish star defeated Felice Herrig via split-decision in her most recent octagon appearance at UFC 223 this past March in Brooklyn.
UFC 228 Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov submits Brandon Davis (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A featherweight scrap between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Brandon Davis took place on tonight’s UFC 228 main card from Dallas, Texas. Zabit Magomedsharipov was originally slated to face Yair Rodriguez at tonight’s event, but “El Pantera” was unfortunately forced to withdraw from the fight due to injury.
UFC 228 Results: Jimmie Rivera defeats John Dodson
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A bantamweight fight featuring perennial division contenders John Dodson and Jimmie Rivera took place on tonight’s UFC 228 main card from Dallas, Texas. John Dodson (20-9 MMA) enters tonight’s contest having alternated wins and losses over his past six bouts. Dodson’s most recent appearance came at March’s UFC 222 event in Las Vegas where he earned a split-decision victory over Pedro Munhoz.
UFC 228 Results: Tatiana Suarez dominates Carla Esparza (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A key women’s strawweight contest served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 228 prelims as former division champion Carla Esparza took on surging contender Tatiana Suarez. Carla Esparza enters tonight’s fight with Suarez on the heels of a controversial split-decision loss to Claudia Gadelha which took place at June’s UFC 225 event in Chicago.
UFC 228 Results: Diego Sanchez dominates Craig White at UFC 228 (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A welterweight fight featuring former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez taking on Craig White served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims in Dallas. During yesterday’s ceremonial UFC 228 weigh-ins, Craig White surprised Sanchez and all of the fans watching when he proceeded to kiss Diego on the nose during their staredown.
UFC 228 Results: Jim Miller submits Alex White (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A lightweight bout featuring veteran Jim Miller taking on Alex White took place during tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims. Jim Miller enters tonight’s contest on a four-fight losing skid. His most recent setback occurred this past April when he ate a knee from Dan Hooker in Atlantic City which resulted in a first-round knockout loss.
UFC 228 Results: Irene Aldana defeats Lucie Pudilova (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A women’s bantamweight fight between Irene Aldana and Lucie Pudilova took place on tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims. The fight turned out to be an absolute war, with both women landing a ton of significant strikes throughout the fifteen minute battle.
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till Live Results
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
The octagon will return to Dallas, Texas tonight for the promotions UFC 228 pay-per-view fight card. The thirteen-bout event, which takes place Saturday September 8, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till.
VIDEO | Craig White kisses opponent Diego Sanchez at the UFC 228 weigh-ins
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez will return to the octagon tonight in Dallas for a welterweight fight with Craig White. During yesterday’s ceremonial UFC 228 weigh-ins, Craig White surprised Sanchez and all of the fans watching when he proceeded to kiss Diego on the nose during their staredown.
BREAKING | Nicco Montano stripped of UFC flyweight title
Drake Riggs - September 7, 2018
Even though many expected the title reign of the inaugural UFC flyweight champion to end very soon, no one saw it coming in this fashion. After being hospitalized in the midst of her weight cut due to issues with her kidneys, the champion Nicco Montano was pulled from her scheduled title defense against Valentina Shevchenko for tomorrow night’s UFC 228 co-main event.
Valentina Shevchenko responds in depth on 'unprofessional' Nicco Montano after fight cancellation
Drake Riggs - September 7, 2018
Drama at the weigh-ins for UFC 228 was guaranteed as we waited for Darren Till and Tyron Woodley to hit the scale. Surprisingly, the drama had nothing to do with them. The event’s co-main event was set to feature the first defense of the women’s flyweight championship as the titleholder and season 26 winner of The Ultimate Fighter Nicco Montano was to take on Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko.
UFC 228 main card gets adjusted after Montano-Shevchenko cancellation
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2018
Initially, UFC women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano was expected to attempt her first title defense opposite Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 228 tomorrow night in Dallas. Regrettably, Montano was hospitalized just before this morning’s weigh ins, and after a period of uncertainty and worry, it was confirmed that the champion will unfortunately not be able to fight on the card. With the removal of this Montano vs. Shevchenko fight from the UFC 228 bill, a main card bout between former strawweight title challengers Jessica Andrade and Karolina Kowalkiewicz has been elevated to the UFC 228 co-main event slot.
Nicco Montano tired of misconceptions, says TUF coaches 'wanted me to put on a costume'
Drake Riggs - September 6, 2018
The life of a champion isn’t always the easiest. And for some, it can actually be a bit more stressful or annoying than it can be for others. A prime example of this would be the UFC’s first and current women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano.
VIDEO | Darren Till says he isn't going into fight at 100 percent but that's 'Just the same old sh*t'
Drake Riggs - September 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/MMAjunkie/status/1037526800157499392?s=19 “Just the same old sh*t, broken bones here there, broken hands. Just same old sh*t. What every fighter I’m sure had but hasn’t got the f*ckin’ bollocks to talk about.
UFC 228 Woodley vs. Till: Fight Card, Start Time and How To Watch
Chris Taylor - September 1, 2018
The octagon will return to Dallas, Texas this month for the promotions UFC 228 pay-per-view fight card. The fourteen-bout event, which takes place Saturday September 8, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till.
Jessica Andrade talks UFC pay, 'It’s sad that we have to sell our training gear'
Drake Riggs - August 30, 2018
To put it mildly, fighter pay for many in the MMA world is less than ideal. And there are several reasons as to why that may be. Even some of the very best fighters in the sport are struggling to stay afloat in their daily lives. Take No. 2 ranked strawweight contender Jessica Andrade for a prime example.
VIDEO | Darren Till gives weight update ahead of UFC 228 title fight, 'It's sh*t'
Drake Riggs - August 28, 2018
The question on everyone's mind: How is @darrentill2's weight ahead of #UFC228? The answer: "It's sh*t."
Tyron Woodley not going to fight Kamaru Usman if Darren Till can't go at UFC 228
Drake Riggs - August 27, 2018
The UFC welterweight champion of the world makes his return at UFC 228 on September 8. And in case his opponent can’t fight, a backup is on standby. The champion Tyron Woodley will look to defend his title against Darren Till in UFC 228’s main event. And a big question heading into this fight is ‘can Till make weight?’ as he missed for his last time out against Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.
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