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UFC Houston's Jacobe Smith Looking to Give Family Opportunities Through Fighting Career
48+ min ago (208+ words) Houston " Unbeaten welterweight Jacobe Smith looks for this third victory in the UFC when he takes on Josiah Harrell at UFC Houston this Saturday. Smith (11-0) was originally booked opposite Seok Hyeon Ko, who was forced out of the event due…...
Zach Reese Targets Statement Win Against UFC Veteran Michel Pereira
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (210+ words) Zach Reese isn't taking Michel Pereira lightly as the two prepare to meet at UFC Houston on Saturday night. Despite being the same age, Reese acknowledged that Pereira's extensive experience could ultimately work in his favor. "I don't know. It's…...
Uros Medic Plans to "Kill or Die" at UFC Houston
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (217+ words) Houston " The doctor is in. Houston, anyway. Uros "The Doctor" Medic gets a step up in competition at UFC Houston this Saturday, positioned in the co-main event opposite Geoff Neal. There's a reason for the rise in profile of the…...
Michel Pereira Embraces Bout With Former Teammate Zach Reese At UFC Houston
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (283+ words) Michel Pereira enters UFC Houston looking to turn the page following a stretch of inconsistency that has kept him from capitalizing on his potential. Set to face Zach Reese on Saturday night, the Brazilian standout says a revamped approach behind…...
ONE Championship Continues Japanese Expansion, ONE Samurai Announced
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (242+ words) ONE Championship has looked to make inroads into Japan over the last several years, and has now announced the launch of a new series of events in the country: ONE Samurai. In a press release distributed on Wednesday, ONE officials…...
Melquizael Costa Expects ‘Blood and War’ in UFC Houston Showdown
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (244+ words) Melquizael Costa looks to continue his climb up the UFC's featherweight rankings when he faces longtime veteran Dan Ige at UFC Houston on Saturday night. For the Brazilian, it's the biggest fight of his career. Costa acknowledged Ige's r'sum' and…...
PFL Chicago Gets Pettis vs. McKee Headliner
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (241+ words) The Professional Fighters League has announced the top two fights for its upcoming PFL Chicago card. Bantamweight action will serve as the night's main event, with Sergio Pettis (25-7) taking on undefeated prospect Mitch McKee (10-0) at the Wintrust Arena on April…...
Geoff Neal Hopes Sobriety Translates to Fight Night vs. Uros Medic
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (244+ words) Geoff Neal heads into UFC Houston with no intention of underestimating a dangerous opponent in Uros Medic regardless of the fact that the latter is not ranked. Set for an action-packed welterweight clash on Saturday night, Neal is preparing for…...
Josiah Harrell Says He’s ‘Made Peace’ With Risks Before UFC Debut
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (337+ words) Nearly two years after a rare brain disease forced him out of his original debut, Josiah Harrell is finally set to make his first walk to the Octagon. The long-awaited opportunity comes against a formidable test in Jacoby Smith at…...
UFC Houston: Ante Delija Sheds Light into Aspinall Return Timetable
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (309+ words) Houston " Ante Delija is a big fan of Texas barbeque. "And dessert," he joked during Wednesday's UFC Houston media day, admitting that "I like too much sugar. [I] eat everything." Delija (26-7) is looking to bounce back from a weird loss…...