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Finland’s Abdul Hussein (6-1) will face American Zach Makovsky (21-9) in the first round of the first BRAVE Combat Federation Flyweight Tournament match-up. The 2016 IMMAF Amateur World champion will face a much more experienced fighter “Fun Size.” The American has fought in EliteXC, ShoXC, Bellator, and Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is the former Bellator […] The post Abdul Hussein Faces Bellator Champ in BRAVE Flyweight Tournament appeared first on Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Khamzat Chimaev (6-0) will face John Phillips (22-9) at UFC Fight Island. The Sweden-based fighter will take a short-notice fight on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi up in the middleweight division. Both fighters hit the scales at 186 lbs. The Allstars Training Center fighter was not intimidated in his face-off against the 4-time UFC vet. The post Weigh-in Video : Khamzat Chimaev Ready for UFC Debut appeared first on Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Kenneth Bergh (8-0-0, 1 NC) is out of his UFC Fight Island bout tomorrow versus Jorge Gonzalez (16-4). MMA Viking has learned that the Norwegian light heavyweight had troubles making the weight for the Abut Dhabi bout and is now officially off of the card. Bergh took the fight on just a few weeks notice, […] The post Kenneth Bergh Off UFC Fight Island Card appeared first on Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Makwan Amirkhani (16-4) submitted Danny Henry (12-4) at UFC 251 official. “Mr. Finland” needed 3 minutes and 15 seconds to get the win on the prelim card on Fight Island. Makwan moved forward against the lanky fighter in a southpaw stance, but little action early. A right kick attempt early from Henry, but Makwan is […] The post Makwan Amirkhani with First Round Submission at UFC 251 appeared first on Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Kenneth Bergh (8-0-0, 1 NC) does have an opponent for UFC Fight Island next Wednesday (Thursday in Europe) and it is Jorge Gonzalez (16-4) out of Mexico. “I liked the first matchup (Timo Feucht) and I like this one a lot too.” says Bergh to MMA Viking from Abut Dhabi. “He’s got a lot of […] The post Bergh Gets New Opponent ‘He’s Someone I’ve Trained for Before’ appeared first on Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. The highly-anticipated “Fight Island” events kick off today starting with the stacked UFC 251, followed by three more events filled with Nordic fighters. Get your preview of the 8 Scandinaviant fighter matchups here! Makwan Amirkhani vs. Danny Henry – July 11 Makwan Amirkhani (15-4) returns to action for the first time since his TKO loss […] The post Overview of Nordic Fighter Action on Fight Island appeared first on Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. |
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