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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve Erceg vs. Alex Perez added to UFC Fight Night on Aug. 9 event
Former UFC flyweight title challengers will square off in August. Steve Erceg (12-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) takes on Alex Perez (25-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night event on Aug. 9 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, promotion officials announced Sunday night. Perez has lost four of his past five, most recently injuring his knee in a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in their UFC on ESPN 58 main event in June 2024. Less than two months earlier, he knocked out Matheus Nicolau at UFC on ESPN 55 to earn a Performance of the Night bonus. Advertisement Erceg will also look to rebound. He saw his 11-fight winning streak snapped when he challenged Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title at UFC 301 and went on to drop two more fights to Kai Kara-France, and most recently Brandon Moreno at UFC on ESPN 64 in March. Latest UFC Fight Night lineup: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez Steve Erceg vs. Alex Perez Eryk Anders vs. Chris Duncan Angela Hill vs. Iasmin Lucindo Rafael Cerqueira vs. Julius Walker Gabriella Fernandes vs. Julija Stoliarenko Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Joselyne Edwards This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Steve Erceg vs. Alex Perez joins UFC Fight Night on Aug. 9 lineup
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steve Erceg vs. Alex Perez added to UFC Fight Night on Aug. 9 event
Steve Erceg vs. Alex Perez added to UFC Fight Night on Aug. 9 event Former UFC flyweight title challengers will square off in August. Steve Erceg (12-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) takes on Alex Perez (25-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night event on Aug. 9 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, promotion officials announced Sunday night. Perez has lost four of his past five, most recently injuring his knee in a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in their UFC on ESPN 58 main event in June 2024. Less than two months earlier, he knocked out Matheus Nicolau at UFC on ESPN 55 to earn a Performance of the Night bonus. Erceg will also look to rebound. He saw his 11-fight winning streak snapped when he challenged Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title at UFC 301 and went on to drop two more fights to Kai Kara-France, and most recently Brandon Moreno at UFC on ESPN 64 in March. Latest UFC Fight Night lineup:
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 68
Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 68 Dustin Jacoby has significanly more experience under the UFC lights than Bruno Lopes. Will that come into play in their UFC on ESPN 68 main card bout? Dustin Jacoby and Bruno Lopes meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 68 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 3-1 UFC main cards, 2025: 46-39-1 Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes UFC on ESPN 68 preview Jacoby (20-9-1 MMA, 8-6-1 UFC) will look to keep the momentum rolling after a Performance of the Night knockout of Vitor Petrino in December. The result snapped a two-fight skid. Although he's gone 3-4 over his last seven, each victory was a bonus-earning finish. ... Lopes (14-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) enters his second UFC bout against an octagon veteran. In his debut in January, Lopes won a unanimous decision over Magomed Gadzhiyasulov. The Dana White's Contender Series veteran is currently on a three-fight winning streak. Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes UFC on ESPN 68 expert pick, prediction Filling out the main card is a light heavyweight bout between Jacoby and Lopes. Although Lopes has a solid record on paper, the opponent and the setting are an undeniable (and undeserved) step down for Jacoby. However, if Jacoby can avoid the trap-fight sensibilities at hand, I think he should roll in this spot. The smaller octagon of the Apex will likely assist Lopes' cage-clinching efforts, but I'm not sure he has the speed, skill, or power to stop a guy like Jacoby. Aside from shoring up his takedown defense and getup abilities, Jacoby has the gas tank and composure to rally on tiring, lesser-experienced foes. I'll take Jacoby to pick up the proverbial pack once Lopes drops it, forcing a stoppage via strikes in Round 2. Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes UFC on ESPN 68 odds The oddsmakers and the public favor the American fighter, listing Jacoby -210 and Lopes +168 via FanDuel. Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes UFC on ESPN 68 start time, how to watch Jacoby and Lopes are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:40 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts on ESPN+.
The South African
20-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Dricus Du Plessis fight earnings QUADRUPLED - Staggering figures REVEALED!
UFC and MMA SA-born superstar, Dricus Du Plessis has tripled his earnings in a few huge fights. Dricus Du Plessis earnings (base earnings per fight) have skyrocketed since he first triumphantly made history to claim the UFC Middleweight Championship against Sean Strickland. Thereafter, these figures have skyrocketed. The SA-born superstars earnings have quadrupled between then and his most recent bout against American, Sean Strickland – in their re-match. Du Plessis earnings have multiplied by four since his he claimed the UFC middleweight championship against Strickland. Thereafter, he submitted the imposing, agile and dangerous Israel Adesanya. In a his first title defence – a statement of note by the South African. When he first took on Strickland, as the challenger, he took home a reported $300 000 base salary for the fight (excluding add-ons), according to Briefly. Now, the South African UFC middleweight champion salary has drastically increased with Du Plessis earning a reported $1.2 million (base salary) for his re-match against Sean Strickland. This is a staggering 300% increase between three fights. For the rematch against Strickland these were the estimated pay-outs from add-ons to the reported base salary he took home: 'Du Plessis was guaranteed a payday and base salary of $1.2 million, and he's expected to have another added fee of $400,000, which is his PPV payout, along with a $42,000 in sponsorships,' the report read on the same publication. Additional earnings such as pay per view payouts and sponsorship deals are dependent on each fight. Furthermore, being the Fight of the Night or Performance of the Night influence his pay-pay view earnings. Dricus will defend his title against Khamzat Chimaev on August 16 in Chicago, USA. 'UFC owner Dana White announced that Dricus du Plessis will defend his belt against Khamzat Chimaev,' White told the media. 'After much speculation, the fight is happening and is scheduled for August 16 in Chicago, USA,' White added during the press conference. Furthermore, he is expected to earn a similiar base fee or even more for his next bout against Khamzat. With sponsorship deals, pay per view payout and his base salary likely to increase. DO YOU THINK DRICUS DU PLESSIS SHOULD EARN MORE OR LESS AS A BASE SALARY PER FIGHT? WHAT ARE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR HIS TITANTIC TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST KHAMZAT IN AUGUST? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ You can also send us a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC books Charles Jourdain vs. Ricky Simon for Atlanta event
UFC books Charles Jourdain vs. Ricky Simon for Atlanta event Seasoned UFC bantamweights will collide in Atlanta. Charles Jourdain and Ricky Simon will throw down in a three-round bout June 14 at UFC on ESPN 69, the promotion officially announced Thursday. The event takes place at State Farm Arena. Jourdain (16-8-1 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC) aims to extend his winning streak to two after a submission victory over Victor Henry in November. The bout was his UFC bantamweight debut. Simon (21-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) snapped a three-fight skid when he knocked out Javid Basharat in violent fashion in February. The knockout won him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The current UFC on ESPN 69 lineup
