UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes has been pulled from her August 7th fight after testing positive for COVID-19, per a report from Mike Coppinger of ESPN. Nunes was scheduled to defend her belt against Julianna Pena in the co-main event of UFC 265. Now the plan is for the fight to be rescheduled to a … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes Forced Out of UFC 265 Lineup Due To COVID-19
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Holly Holm To Return To Featherweight, Face Norma Dumont on October 16th
Former UFC champion Holly Holm will return to the featherweight division to face Norma Dumont on October 16th, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The matchup is expected to join a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Holm has mostly competed … Continue reading Holly Holm To Return To Featherweight, Face Norma Dumont on October 16th
Matheus Nicolau To Meet Tim Elliott At October 9th UFC Event
Following a successful return to the UFC earlier this year, Matheus Nicolau will meet Tim Elliott at the promotion's October 9th event. The matchup was confirmed earlier this week in a report by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz from MMA Fighting. The fight joins a show that does not have a confirmed location currently. Nicolau … Continue reading Matheus Nicolau To Meet Tim Elliott At October 9th UFC Event
UFC Moves Aspen Ladd vs. Macy Chiasson To October 2nd Card
A previously scrapped meeting between Aspen Ladd and Macy Chiasson now has a new date, as it is being targeted as a bantamweight fight for UFC's October 2nd card. News of the matchup was initially reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The fight is set to join a card that does not have … Continue reading UFC Moves Aspen Ladd vs. Macy Chiasson To October 2nd Card
PFL Announces Undercard Card For August 13th Playoff Event
PFL recently unveiled the full 10-fight card for their first playoff event on August 13th. The lineup includes four playoff fights along with an undercard of six bouts. The fights are set to take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA. The semi-final playoff fights on August 13th will … Continue reading PFL Announces Undercard Card For August 13th Playoff Event
Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Walt Harris Matched For UFC 267
A heavyweight clash between Walt Harris and Tai Tuivasa is expected to take place at UFC's October 30th pay-per-view card, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a card that is reportedly being scheduled to take place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. News of Tuivasa's newest … Continue reading Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Walt Harris Matched For UFC 267
UFC 266 Gains Two Fights, Loses One
An updated lineup for UFC's September 25th pay-per-view event unveiled by the promotion includes two fights that have not been previously reported by Knockdown News. The fights join a lineup that is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is set to be part of UFC's annual "International … Continue reading UFC 266 Gains Two Fights, Loses One
Jared Gooden Steps In To Face Niklas Stolze At July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
Yet another change has happened to UFC's July 31st "Fight Night" card, as Niklas Stolze has been matched with a new opponent. Stolze will no longer face Mounir Lazzez and is instead set to fight Jared Gooden, per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card that is expected … Continue reading Jared Gooden Steps In To Face Niklas Stolze At July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
Ricky Turcios Advances To Finals of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ With Overtime Win Against Liudvik Sholinian
Ricky Turcios punched his ticket to the grand finals of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Tuesday's episode with a victory over Liudvik Sholinian. Turcios secured his spot as a bantamweight finalist after three rounds of action, needing an overtime round before walking away with a unanimous decision win. Turcios's win came through a scrappy, three-round battle … Continue reading Ricky Turcios Advances To Finals of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ With Overtime Win Against Liudvik Sholinian
Invicta FC To Crown Two Champions At August 27th ‘A New Era’ Event
Invicta FC will return on August 27th with a pay-per-view event headlined by two title fights. The promotion will crown a new strawweight and bantamweight champion when presenting "A New Era" from the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. The main event is currently set to be between Emily Ducote and Danielle Taylor for … Continue reading Invicta FC To Crown Two Champions At August 27th ‘A New Era’ Event
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