UFC's July 10th card has lost a main card fight, as injury has forced Louis Smolka out of a fight against Sean O'Malley, as first reported by Ariel Helwani. The fight was set to take place on UFC 264 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is not known at the moment … Continue reading Injury Takes Louis Smolka Out of UFC 264 Bout Against Sean O’Malley
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Aliaskhab Khizriev Now Set To Make UFC Debut Against Alessio Di Chirico on August 28th
Aliaskhab Khizriev's UFC debut is now set for a new date, as he will face Alessio Di Chirico at the promotion's August 28th event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Khizriev's first UFC fight … Continue reading Aliaskhab Khizriev Now Set To Make UFC Debut Against Alessio Di Chirico on August 28th
Raulian Paiva To Replace Raphael Assuncao In July 24th UFC Booking Against Kyler Phillips
Kyler Phillips has received a new opponent for UFC's July 24th "Fight Night" card, now facing Raulian Paiva instead of Raphael Assuncao. The opponent change was first reported by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Sunday. The fight joins a card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Raulian Paiva To Replace Raphael Assuncao In July 24th UFC Booking Against Kyler Phillips
UFC Books Interim Heavyweight Title Fight Between Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis, Leaving Current Champ Out of Picture
An interim title pairing has left many wondering what is available for UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou Just days after picking up his second main event UFC win, undefeated fighter Ciryl Gane will face Derrick Lewis for an interim UFC Heavyweight Championship on August 7th, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight … Continue reading UFC Books Interim Heavyweight Title Fight Between Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis, Leaving Current Champ Out of Picture
Strawweights Sam Hughes and Lupita Godinez Set To Meet At October 9th UFC Event
Strawweight Sam Hughes will get the chance to snap a two-fight losing streak when facing Lupita Godinez at UFC's October 9th card. News of the new matchup was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting on Saturday. Hughes and Godinez are the first fighters to be reported for an October 9th event. The location … Continue reading Strawweights Sam Hughes and Lupita Godinez Set To Meet At October 9th UFC Event
Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi To Face John Salter At August 13th Card
Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi will look to defend his belt on August 13th when fighting John Salter, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight will headline a card from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. The matchup gives Mousasi a chance to defend his belt for the first … Continue reading Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi To Face John Salter At August 13th Card
Fedor Emelianenko To Headline Bellator’s Debut In Russia
Legendary heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko will make his return to action on a Bellator card later this year. The 44-year-old fighter is set to face someone on October 23rd at the VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia, marking Bellator's debut event in the country. Emelianenko's return was announced at a press conference on Friday. It is … Continue reading Fedor Emelianenko To Headline Bellator’s Debut In Russia
Injury Takes Kevin Lee Out of UFC 264 Bout Against Sean Brady
UFC's quickly approaching July 10th card has lost a fight, as injury has forced Kevin Lee out of a bout against undefeated welterweight Sean Brady. News of the fight was first broken by Brady, who addressed his followers on Thursday via social media. The fight was set to take place on UFC 264 at the … Continue reading Injury Takes Kevin Lee Out of UFC 264 Bout Against Sean Brady
Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises To Serve As July 17th UFC Main Event
UFC's July 17th card will be headlined by lightweights Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises, per a report by MMA Junkie. The fight will main event a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight was previously reported for the event, although it was not known … Continue reading Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises To Serve As July 17th UFC Main Event
Report: Luis Pena Arrested Following Alleged Assault of Girlfriend
TW: Mentions of domestic violence and suicide More details have emerged following the arrest of UFC fighter Luis Pena last week. Information obtained in reports says that Pena was arrested due to an alleged incident where he assaulted his girlfriend and destroyed her phone. Earlier this week it was reported that Pena was charged with … Continue reading Report: Luis Pena Arrested Following Alleged Assault of Girlfriend
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