Category: News

UFC Looking To Book Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier For December 11th PPV

UFC is now looking towards Charles Oliveira's first fight as champion. The promotion is attempting to book him against Dustin Poirier at their December 11th pay-per-view event, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight reportedly doesn't have contracts signed for it but has been verbally agreed upon by … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier For December 11th PPV →

UFC Veterans Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima Paired For November 13th Card

Heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima are expected to meet at UFC's November 13th event, per a report from Steven Marrocco and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Rothwell, a UFC veteran of over a decade, will be hunting … Continue reading UFC Veterans Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima Paired For November 13th Card →

Mandy Bohm vs. Ariane Lipski Moved To September 18th UFC Card

A previously reported matchup between Ariane Lipski and Mandy Bohm has been moved ahead a few weeks and is now expected to happen at UFC's September 18th card. News of the change was first reported by Guilherme Cruz and Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that is expected to take … Continue reading Mandy Bohm vs. Ariane Lipski Moved To September 18th UFC Card →

USADA Hands Liliya Shakirova Two-Year Suspension For Meldonium

UFC rookie Liliya Shakirova has been slapped with a two-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. A recent announcement by the program stated that Shakirova tested positive for meldonium, which "is a non-Specified Substance in the category of Hormone and Metabolic Modulators" that is prohibited under the system. Shakirova's suspension started on December 5th, 2020, … Continue reading USADA Hands Liliya Shakirova Two-Year Suspension For Meldonium →

UFC Bantamweight Title Fight Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena Re-Booked For December

The UFC Bantamweight Championship fight between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena has a new date. The title bout is now expected to take place at UFC's December 11th pay-per-view event, as announced by the promotion on Monday. The fight will take place at the top of UFC 269, which does not have a confirmed location … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Title Fight Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena Re-Booked For December →

Undefeated Flyweight Casey O’Neill To Face Antonina Shevchenko At October 2nd UFC Card

Undefeated flyweight Casey O'Neill will look to pick up her third UFC win when facing Antonina Shevchenko at the promotion's October 2nd "Fight Night" event. The matchup was first reported earlier this week by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. O'Neill … Continue reading Undefeated Flyweight Casey O’Neill To Face Antonina Shevchenko At October 2nd UFC Card →

Serghei Spivac Steps In To Face Tom Aspinall At September 4th UFC Card

UFC's September 4th card has received a slight change, as a heavyweight matchup has seen one fighter swapped out with another. Tom Aspinall is scheduled to now face Serghei Spivac this Saturday after the previous opponent Sergei Pavlovich withdrew due to visa issues. The change was first reported by Nolan King and John Morgan of … Continue reading Serghei Spivac Steps In To Face Tom Aspinall At September 4th UFC Card →

Former UFC Champ Tyron Woodley Loses Boxing Split Decision To Jake Paul

Celebrity and pro boxer Jake Paul earned his fourth pro win on Sunday night, defeating former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley via split decision after eight rounds of action (77-75 Paul, 77-75 Woodley & 78-74 Paul). The pay-per-view fight took place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Paul's win came from his … Continue reading Former UFC Champ Tyron Woodley Loses Boxing Split Decision To Jake Paul →

Former UFC Fighter Juan Adams Uses Damaging Ground and Pound To Become New Fury FC Heavyweight Champion

Former UFC fighter Juan Adams put together an incredibly dominant three-round performance against Richard Odoms to become the new Fury FC Heavyweight Champion on Sunday night. The victory headlined Fury FC 49, which took place at the Cowboy's Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas, USA. All three rounds went the same for Adams. He was able … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Juan Adams Uses Damaging Ground and Pound To Become New Fury FC Heavyweight Champion →