Sentences with phrase «status as a contender»

The featherweight will try to solidify his status as a contender in the division with an upset win over Jeremy Stephens in the main event of UFC on Fox 28 this Saturday.

The film is screening for critics this coming week, at which point we should have a much better idea of its status as a contender.

Not exact matches

This series is an important one for the Brewers, not just for the obvious reasons, but because it could mark the metamorphosis of their status as a surprise contender.

Though the result fortified his status as a Chase for the Cup contender (he's 11th in the point standings), it was a bitter pill after he had led a race - high 55 laps and been in front following a yellow flag with 13 to go.

The team's status as championship contenders means he probably won't get to do any Friday practice sessions, but he explained to us that simulator work and continuing to learn and develop his understanding of F1 alongside engineers will make up a big part of his 2018 calendar.

If nothing else, Floyd's tactic reinforced Calipari's message that Memphis's status as a championship contender isn't guaranteed.

Biggest 2017 game: Navy visits on September 29 in a game that will answer all sorts of questions about Tulsa's defensive upside, its offensive stability, and its status as AAC contender.

In order to reclaim their status as championship contenders and have long - term success, the Denver Broncos have to make their picks count in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Undaunted by Eggsy's lowly class status, Galahad submits him as a contender to fill the spot.

Judging by both the events on - screen and in the room, Day - Lewis, a longtime Oscar favorite, solidified his status as a lead actor contender.

Now Fox Searchlight has set a general opening date for the film that befits its status as a presumed Oscar contender: Black Swan will hit US theaters three months after the Venice premiere, on December 1.

Both solidified their status as Oscar contenders with another strong showing in a string of end of the year awards.

And Viggo Mortensen solidifies his status as an Oscar contender with a Best Actor nomination for the indie «Captain Fantastic», which is also up for Best Ensemble.

Following its wildly successful Toronto Film Festival screening that solidified its status as a serious Best Picture contender, Silver Linings Playbook had pundits weighing the possibility of past nominee Jacki Weaver landing a nomination for her work in the film.