Author: Jack Wannan

Notebook 9/25/24: UFC 308 Loses Alexander Volkov vs. Ciryl Gane

Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Veteran Brad Tavares (20-9) is … Continue reading Notebook 9/25/24: UFC 308 Loses Alexander Volkov vs. Ciryl Gane →

Harry Hardwick To Defend Featherweight Cage Warriors Title Against Keweny Lopes In Newcastle

Harry Hardwick will welcome a challenge from overseas when he puts his Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship on the line for the first time. Hardwick is booked to face Brazilian prospect Keweny Lopes at Cage Warriors 181 on November 23rd, as recently announced by the promotion. The fight will headline a show from the Vertu Motors … Continue reading Harry Hardwick To Defend Featherweight Cage Warriors Title Against Keweny Lopes In Newcastle →

Former Two-Division ONE Champ Reinier de Ridder Signs With UFC

One of the most decorated ONE Championship MMA fighters in recent years will soon make his UFC debut. Reinier de Ridder has reportedly inked a UFC contract, per Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. "The Dutch Knight" is making the major move in his career following a multi-year title run in ONE Championship, reaching the top … Continue reading Former Two-Division ONE Champ Reinier de Ridder Signs With UFC →

All Five Winners, Including Upset Victor Danylo Voievodkin, Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Contender Series’

For the second time in the current season of "Dana White's Contender Series," all five successful fighters walked away with UFC contracts. Danylo Voievodkin, Daniel Frunza, Kevin Christian, Kevin Vallejos and Alexia Thainara were all offered deals following their performances at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Tuesday night. Here's a quick … Continue reading All Five Winners, Including Upset Victor Danylo Voievodkin, Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Contender Series’ →

Joey Ruquet Hands Khuseyn Shaykhaev First Loss, Captures CFFC Bantamweight Title

Joey Ruquet pulled off an upset win on Saturday evening, handing Khuseyn Shaykhaev his first pro loss in a tight four-round majority decision result. Ruquet's win earned him the CFFC Bantamweight Championship in the main event of a card from the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, USA over the weekend. Ruquet had the sharper … Continue reading Joey Ruquet Hands Khuseyn Shaykhaev First Loss, Captures CFFC Bantamweight Title →

Ronald Paradeiser, Losene Keita To Rematch In Tipsport Gamechanger Grand Final

The second-ever Tipsport Gamechanger tournament will end with a champion-versus-champion matchup. OKTAGON Lightweight Champion Ronald Paradeiser and featherweight king Losene Keita advanced to the grand finals of the promotion's 155-pound bracket on Saturday night, putting together successful performances at the Winning Group Arena in Brno, Czech Republic. Paradeiser scored a quick victory in the main … Continue reading Ronald Paradeiser, Losene Keita To Rematch In Tipsport Gamechanger Grand Final →

Elisandra Ferreira Captures Atomweight Invicta FC Title In Five-Round War Against Andressa Romero

Elisandra Ferreira went through a gruelling five rounds against Andressa Romero to become the new Invicta FC Atomweight Champion on Friday night. Ferreira out-worked Romero in a competitive 25-minute clash, walking away with a unanimous decision win. Her victory headlined Invicta FC 57 from Kansas City, Kansas, USA. A back-and-forth brawl both on the feet … Continue reading Elisandra Ferreira Captures Atomweight Invicta FC Title In Five-Round War Against Andressa Romero →

Cheyanne Bowers Survives Knockdown, Submits Veronika Borisova To Capture LFA Title

Cheyanne Bowers needed just a little more than two minutes to claim her first regional MMA title on Friday evening. Bowers scored a first-round submission win to capture the interim LFA Flyweight Championship this weekend, snapping the undefeated record of Veronika Borisova with an armbar. The quick performance headlined LFA 193 from the Mystic Lake … Continue reading Cheyanne Bowers Survives Knockdown, Submits Veronika Borisova To Capture LFA Title →

Grand Final Matchups Confirmed For Inaugural PFL MENA Season

The eight finalists for PFL MENA's inaugural playoffs are set. Bouts in the bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions took place in Saudi Arabia this weekend, with the winners advancing to compete in championship fights later this year. Here's a quick rundown of everybody who punched their ticket into the finals: Alhyasat Takes Out Saudi … Continue reading Grand Final Matchups Confirmed For Inaugural PFL MENA Season →