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USA Today
10 hours ago
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- USA Today
UFC 318 video: Islam Dulatov melts Adam Fugitt with violent combination
DULATOV HAS ARRIVED 💥 #UFC318 Islam Dulatov has arrived. The German fighter-turned-YouTube star finally made his promotional debut Saturday when he knocked out Adam Fugitt at UFC 318. The stoppage came at the 4:06 mark of Round 1 of their welterweight prelim bout at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Dulatov (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) connected with a check left hook that floored Fugitt (10-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC) before he finished him off with follow-up punches. Dulatov, 26, signed with the UFC in October off Dana White's Contender Series. He was expected to face Fugitt in Seattle in February but withdrew due to injury. Dulatov and his brother own a successful YouTube channel, which has over 140,000 subscribers at the time of this publication. Fugitt, 36, has alternated losses and wins thus far in his UFC tenure. Up-to-the-minute UFC 318 results:
USA Today
12-07-2025
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- USA Today
Austen Lane vs. Vitor Petrino prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 70
Austen Lane and Vitor Petrino meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 70 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 2-3 UFC main cards, 2025: 64-48-1 Austen Lane vs. Vitor Petrino UFC on ESPN 70 preview Lane (13-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC) earned his way into the UFC after a second appearance on Dana White's Contender Series, but has struggled to find success. Since arriving at the big show, he has gone 1-3 with one no contest. His lone victory was an admirable one, as he stifled dangerous knockout artist Robelis Despaigne by unanimous decision. However, Lane was knocked out in his next appearance by Mario Pinto, which took place in March. ... Petrino (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has suffered the first two losses of his professional career in succession. The Brazilian comes in after a first-round submission loss to Anthony Smith and a third-round knockout loss against Dustin Jacoby. In his first fight of 2025, Petrino will look to get back on track, and return to the form of a fighter that impressed on DWCS and then won his first four fights in the UFC. Austen Lane vs. Vitor Petrino UFC on ESPN 70 expert pick, prediction Death, taxes, and the UFC matchmakers force-feeding us lower-level heavyweights on Fight Night main cards. Although this might be one of the few pairings that the UFC can put together that are exempt from the "t-shirt in the pool division" criticisms of the current state of heavyweight, I'm not sure how high you should set your expectations for Vitor Petrino vs. Austen Lane. Petrino looks the part and has shown the athletic potential that can translate to the fight game, whereas Lane is a completely different kind of athlete that, despite the relentless enthusiasm from the gen pop when it comes to football players, doesn't seem to translate well to fighting at all. That's right, it may hurt (particularly American) fans to realize this, but sport-specific or general athleticism doesn't guarantee you success when it comes to fighting, folks. I'm not even talking about technique over size or any of that nonsense, either. This "sport," particularly at heavyweight, comes down to whether or not you have that "it" in you and if you can use it to deal damage. Lane has looked to have made real efforts into expanding his skills as a martial artist (which I greatly respect), but I still don't believe Lane has "it" from a top-level fighting perspective. I know that my home country has been almost conditioned to worship football players since grade school, but can we finally give the "he used to play football" hype narrative a rest, considering that, realistically, Brendan Schaub is sadly the best in this category? Please? Anyway, the pick is Petrino by knockout in Round 2. Austen Lane vs. Vitor Petrino UFC on ESPN 70 odds The oddsmakers and the public are heavily favoring the Brazilian fighter, listing Petrino -650 and Lane +420 via FanDuel. Austen Lane vs. Vitor Petrino UFC on ESPN 70 start time, how to watch Lane and Petrino are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 9:40 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and ESPN+.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
UFC Fight Night Nashville: Live streaming of Lewis-Teixeira fight, Preview TV Channel, Start Time & Where to Watch
A crucial heavyweight clash headlines UFC Fight Night on Saturday (July 12), as veteran knockout king Derrick Lewis faces rising Brazilian star Tallison Teixeira in a high-stakes bout in Nashville. Lewis, the UFC's all-time leader in heavyweight knockouts, enters under pressure after a string of recent losses that threaten to shift his status from title contender to division gatekeeper. For the 39-year-old, this could be a make-or-break moment in his storied career. — ufc (@ufc) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo On the other hand, Teixeira arrives unbeaten and hungry, already turning heads with sharp striking performances in Brazil and on Dana White's Contender Series. This main event marks his UFC debut on the biggest stage yet, and a win over a legend like Lewis could instantly vault him into the heavyweight spotlight and shake up the rankings. With contrasting styles, career trajectories, and reputations on the line, this fight is more than just a battle for position - it's a defining moment for both men, with future title implications looming large. Live Events HOW TO WATCH LEWIS VS TEIXEIRA LIVE IN US Date: Saturday, July 12 Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Start time: 9PM ET Channel: ESPN and ESPN+ Lewis vs Teixeira start time: 11:40PM ET (approx) UFC NASHVILLE MAIN CARD FIGHTS Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira - Heavyweight Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim - Welterweight Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia - Featherweight Nate Landwher vs Morgan Charriere - Featherweight Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane - Heavyweight Junior Tafa vs Tuco Tokkos - Light heavyweight UFC NASHVILLE PRELIMINARY CARD FIGHTS Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis - Welterweight Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani - Welterweight Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura - Women's flyweight Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker - Heavyweight Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis - Lightweight Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez - Women's strawweight
Economic Times
11-07-2025
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- Economic Times
UFC Fight Night Nashville: Live streaming of Lewis-Teixeira fight, Preview TV Channel, Start Time & Where to Watch
— ufc (@ufc) Live Events HOW TO WATCH LEWIS VS TEIXEIRA LIVE IN US Date: Saturday, July 12 Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Start time: 9PM ET Channel: ESPN and ESPN+ Lewis vs Teixeira start time: 11:40PM ET (approx) UFC NASHVILLE MAIN CARD FIGHTS Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira - Heavyweight Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim - Welterweight Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia - Featherweight Nate Landwher vs Morgan Charriere - Featherweight Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane - Heavyweight Junior Tafa vs Tuco Tokkos - Light heavyweight UFC NASHVILLE PRELIMINARY CARD FIGHTS Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis - Welterweight Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani - Welterweight Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura - Women's flyweight Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker - Heavyweight Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis - Lightweight Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez - Women's strawweight (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A crucial heavyweight clash headlines UFC Fight Night on Saturday (July 12), as veteran knockout king Derrick Lewis faces rising Brazilian star Tallison Teixeira in a high-stakes bout in the UFC's all-time leader in heavyweight knockouts, enters under pressure after a string of recent losses that threaten to shift his status from title contender to division gatekeeper. For the 39-year-old, this could be a make-or-break moment in his storied the other hand, Teixeira arrives unbeaten and hungry, already turning heads with sharp striking performances in Brazil and on Dana White's Contender Series. This main event marks his UFC debut on the biggest stage yet, and a win over a legend like Lewis could instantly vault him into the heavyweight spotlight and shake up the contrasting styles, career trajectories, and reputations on the line, this fight is more than just a battle for position - it's a defining moment for both men, with future title implications looming large.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Noche UFC continues to fill: Jesus Aguilar vs. Luis Gurule added
Noche UFC is filling out quickly and it's no surprise there's already plenty of Mexican talent. Flyweight Jesus Aguilar will join his countrymen on the Sept. 13 event at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, as he battles Luis Gurule in a three-round bout. Two people with knowledge of the booking recently informed MMA Junkie of the matchup but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Aguilar (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) had a three-fight winning streak snapped in February when he lost a unanimous decision to Rafael Estevam. Gurule (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) was signed off a Dana White's Contender Series victory in 2024 and then debuted vs. Ode Osbourne in April. He lost by second-round TKO. The full Noche UFC lineup now includes:
