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Fighting Diniz
Lane is scheduled to compete against Johnata Diniz in a heavyweight fight at a UFC even on April 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lane and Diniz are both new fighters on the UFC scene. Lane lost his debut match against Justin Tafa back in September, and Diniz is making his UFC debut. Both fighters will look to establish themselves in the scene with a win.
Lane and Diniz are both new fighters on the UFC scene. Lane lost his debut match against Justin Tafa back in September, and Diniz is making his UFC debut. Both fighters will look to establish themselves in the scene with a win.
Overwhelmed in UFC debut
Lane lost to Justin Tafa via TKO (punches) at 1:22 of Round 1 at UFC 293 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
These two fought in late-June, with an accidental eye poke from Lane just 29 seconds in resulting in a no contest. They ran it back here, with Austen looking just fine in his company debut until one sweeping left hand from Tafa knocked him into another dimension. Referee Jim Perdios gave Lane every chance to recover, but it simply wasn't happening. Austen is theoretically interesting because he's huge (6-foot-6), and as a former NFL player, is obviously a great athlete, but he will be 36 years of age this coming November and is miles behind where he needs to be in terms of MMA experience.
These two fought in late-June, with an accidental eye poke from Lane just 29 seconds in resulting in a no contest. They ran it back here, with Austen looking just fine in his company debut until one sweeping left hand from Tafa knocked him into another dimension. Referee Jim Perdios gave Lane every chance to recover, but it simply wasn't happening. Austen is theoretically interesting because he's huge (6-foot-6), and as a former NFL player, is obviously a great athlete, but he will be 36 years of age this coming November and is miles behind where he needs to be in terms of MMA experience.
Fight with Tafa reschedule
Lane will fight Justin Tafa in a heavyweight bout at a UFC event on September 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The original fight between Lane and Tafa was cut short after Tafa sustained an accidental poke in the eye. Lane stands six inches taller than Tafa while also sporting a six-inch reach advantage. Ultimately, the two fighters will get a second chance to fight in the upcoming UFC 293 event in September.
The original fight between Lane and Tafa was cut short after Tafa sustained an accidental poke in the eye. Lane stands six inches taller than Tafa while also sporting a six-inch reach advantage. Ultimately, the two fighters will get a second chance to fight in the upcoming UFC 293 event in September.
UFC debut ends in no contest
Lane and Justin Tafa fought to a no contest (accidental eye poke) at 0:29 of Round 1 at UFC on ABC 5 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida.
ANALYSIS
It's an extremely disappointing result for both men, especially Lane, who was making his UFC debut in the city in which he played for the NFL's Jaguars. Austen connected with a pair of body kicks in the early going before landing a vicious, accidental eye poke on Tafa. The blow did a ton of damage, and Tafa had zero chance of continuing despite the situation being handled perfectly by referee Dan Miragliotta. Expect the UFC to hook these two up once again as soon as Tafa is fully recovered.
It's an extremely disappointing result for both men, especially Lane, who was making his UFC debut in the city in which he played for the NFL's Jaguars. Austen connected with a pair of body kicks in the early going before landing a vicious, accidental eye poke on Tafa. The blow did a ton of damage, and Tafa had zero chance of continuing despite the situation being handled perfectly by referee Dan Miragliotta. Expect the UFC to hook these two up once again as soon as Tafa is fully recovered.
Facing Justin Tafa
Lane (undisclosed) will take on Justin Tafa at UFC Jacksonville on June 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lane was removed from his previous schedule bout due to an undisclosed issue. Lane is making his UFC debut following earning his contract last September.
Lane was removed from his previous schedule bout due to an undisclosed issue. Lane is making his UFC debut following earning his contract last September.