Mere days after a performance on "Dana White's Contender Series" secured him a UFC contract, CJ Vergara's promotional debut is set. The flyweight is scheduled to meet Ode Osbourne at UFC's November 6th pay-per-view event, per a report from Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The bout joins UFC 268, which is scheduled … Continue reading ‘Contender Series’ Winner CJ Vergara To Make UFC Debut Against Ode Osbourne At UFC 268
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Matt Bessette Becomes Two-Division CES Champion, Announces Retirement From MMA
Matt Bessette announced his retirement from MMA on Friday night after defeating short-notice opponent Ryan Dela Cruz and becoming a two-division CES champion. The final fight of his career headlined CES 64, which took place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Bessette's near-perfect performance against Dela Cruz came to a close in … Continue reading Matt Bessette Becomes Two-Division CES Champion, Announces Retirement From MMA
Victor Dias Retains Titan FC Flyweight Championship, Catches Ryskulbek Ibraimov With Armbar
Victor Dias defended his Titan FC Flyweight Championship for the first time on Friday night, ending the win streak of Ryskulbek Ibraimov with a third-round armbar submission. The title fight headlined Titan FC 72, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel Miami in Miami, Florida, USA. The finish win for Dias came after his most … Continue reading Victor Dias Retains Titan FC Flyweight Championship, Catches Ryskulbek Ibraimov With Armbar
UFC Parts Way With Four Fighters, Including ‘Contender Series’ Standout Roosevelt Roberts
A four-pack of fighters is no longer part of the UFC roster, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Anderson dos Santos, Drako Rodriguez, Jamey Simmons and Roosevelt Roberts are reportedly not under contract with the UFC at this moment. All four fighters depart the roster after recent appearances in … Continue reading UFC Parts Way With Four Fighters, Including ‘Contender Series’ Standout Roosevelt Roberts
UFC Vet Luke Sanders Announces Retirement
Eight-fight UFC vet Luke Sanders has made the call to retire from MMA. The 35-year-old revealed his decision earlier this week on social media. "I'm officially retired," said Sanders via Instagram. "It’s been a great ride…thank you to all my coaches, friends, Family, and fans[.] All this was for y’all." Sanders joined the UFC roster … Continue reading UFC Vet Luke Sanders Announces Retirement
Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
UFC newcomers Nikolas Motta and Cameron VanCamp won't be making their first walk to the octagon this weekend. Their bout has departed the promotion's September 18th card, per an announcement made Thursday. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It was noted in the statement that … Continue reading Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
Former WEC Welterweight Champion and former interim UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit has declared retirement from MMA, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Condit, 37, is ending his career after fighting for nearly two decades and over 45 pro bouts. He made his pro debut all the way back … Continue reading Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
Former Title Challenger Josh Fremd To Face Renato Valente In LFA 116 Main Event
Returning for the first time after losing a title shot earlier this year, middleweight prospect Josh Fremd will face Renato Valente at LFA's October 22nd event. The fight will headline LFA 116, which is scheduled to take place at the Dobson Arena in Vail, Colorado, USA. Fremd lost an LFA title fight in May, getting … Continue reading Former Title Challenger Josh Fremd To Face Renato Valente In LFA 116 Main Event
UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno To Face Deiveson Figueiredo In Trilogy Bout At December 11th Card
UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno will continue his rivarly against Deiveson Figueiredo on December 11th, facing him in a trilogy bout at a UFC pay-per-view event. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 269, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the … Continue reading UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno To Face Deiveson Figueiredo In Trilogy Bout At December 11th Card
Report: Flyweight Veteran Joseph Benavidez Retires From MMA
UFC and WEC flyweight veteran Joseph Benavidez has retired from MMA after over a decade of competition at a high level, per a report from Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. Benavidez, 37, reportedly removed himself from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency testing pool, making him ineligible to compete in the UFC. He was withdrawn from the … Continue reading Report: Flyweight Veteran Joseph Benavidez Retires From MMA
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