PFL Reveals Matchups, Dates For First Round of 2021 Playoffs

PFL has announced the matchups for the semi-final round of their 2021 playoffs. The lineups see playoff fighters compete throughout August in an attempt at landing in the finals later this year. The playoff events are set to happen on August 13th, 19th and 27th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, … Continue reading PFL Reveals Matchups, Dates For First Round of 2021 Playoffs →

Miles Johns vs. Anderson dos Santos Moved To UFC 265

A fight between Miles Johns and Anderson dos Santos is back on the schedule, as the bantamweights are now expected to meet at UFC's August 7th pay-per-view card. The new date for the fight was first reported by Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that is expected to … Continue reading Miles Johns vs. Anderson dos Santos Moved To UFC 265 →

Gilbert Urbina Submits Alternate Opponent Michael Gillmore To Advance on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’

Gilbert Urbina became the final fighter to advance to the quarter-finals in Season 29 of UFC TV show "The Ultimate Fighter," submitting bracket alternate Michael Gillmore in the first round with a rear naked choke on Tuesday's episode. The dominant win for Urbina saw him mount the back of Gillmore early on in the fight. … Continue reading Gilbert Urbina Submits Alternate Opponent Michael Gillmore To Advance on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ →

Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov To Headline Bellator 265

Veteran heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov are set to headline Bellator's August 20th event from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. The matchup was confirmed by Bellator via press release on Tuesday. The fight sees Kharitonov get his return in Bellator after over a year outside of the promotion. He fought … Continue reading Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov To Headline Bellator 265 →

Bellator Roundup: Changes To July 31st Card, Plans For South Dakota Event In August

Bellator's July 31st card has seen many recent changes as of late, having gained two bouts while losing two others. Also, the promotion is eyeing an event in South Dakota next month. This issue of the Bellator Roundup will break it all down. Bellator 263 Loses Two Fights, Gains Two With just over a week … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Changes To July 31st Card, Plans For South Dakota Event In August →

Choi Doo-ho Out of July 31st UFC Bout Against Danny Chavez, Replaced By Kai Kamaka III

Injury has forced featherweight Choi Doo-ho out of his July 31st UFC bout against Danny Chavez, delaying his return to the cage. He has since been replaced by Kai Kamaka III, per announcements made by both fighters recently. The new matchup is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Choi Doo-ho Out of July 31st UFC Bout Against Danny Chavez, Replaced By Kai Kamaka III →

Bellator Parts Ways With Three Fighters Following Bellator 262

Three fighters that competed at Bellator 262 last weekend are no longer part of the promotion's roster, per a report from Steven Marrocco and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Matt Mitrione, Ronny Markes and Adil Benjilany have reportely parted ways with Bellator since Friday. Mitrione fought in the co-main event of Bellator 262 on July … Continue reading Bellator Parts Ways With Three Fighters Following Bellator 262 →

COVID-19 Protocol Boots Chris Daukaus vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov To July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’

A heavyweight bout between Chris Daukaus and Shamil Abdurakhimov has been pushed ahead by a week due to COVID-19 protocols. The bout was first set to happen on July 24th but is now expected to happen on July 31st, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The fight still has the same location … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocol Boots Chris Daukaus vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov To July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bouts Unveiled For RIZIN 30

The quarter-final matchups for RIZIN's Bantamweight Grand Prix, which is set to happen at RIZIN 30 on September 19th, were revealed Tuesday. The new bouts join a card that is set to happen at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. While the matchmaking in the opening round of the grand prix was determined via … Continue reading Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bouts Unveiled For RIZIN 30 →

Trevin Jones Given New Booking, Matched Against Ronnie Lawrence For July 31st UFC Card

While Trevin Jones was previously lined up to face Aaron Phillips earlier this month, he's now being given a new opponent and a different fight date. Jones is now set to face Ronnie Lawerence at UFC's July 31st card, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a … Continue reading Trevin Jones Given New Booking, Matched Against Ronnie Lawrence For July 31st UFC Card →