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Katie Saull Out of Invicta FC ‘Phoenix Tournament,’ Replaced By Marisa Messer-Belenchia

Invicta FC's June 11th atomweight tournament has seen a slight change, as Marisa Messer-Belenchia will replace Katie Saull as part of their eight-woman bracket. The promotion announced the change on Monday, citing travel restrictions on Saull as the reason behind the change. Messer-Belenchia will be making her return to MMA after over a year out … Continue reading Katie Saull Out of Invicta FC ‘Phoenix Tournament,’ Replaced By Marisa Messer-Belenchia →

Anthony Pettis Removed From June 10th PFL Card, Booked To Face Raush Manfio At Later Date

Former UFC fighter Anthony Pettis won't be competing at PFL's June 10th event, as he has been withdrawn from a fight against Alexander Martinez. Taking his place will be Natan Schulte, as first reported by Diego Ribas of AgFight. The new fight will take place on the main card of a card at the Ocean … Continue reading Anthony Pettis Removed From June 10th PFL Card, Booked To Face Raush Manfio At Later Date →

UFC Re-Books Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko For June 26th Card

Attempting to earn her first UFC win, former Invicta FC champ Julija Stoliarenko will face Julia Avila at a June 26th event. News of the matchup was confirmed on social media by Stoliarenko earlier this week. The fight joins a card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading UFC Re-Books Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko For June 26th Card →

Liudvik Sholinian Defeats Mitch Raposo To Become First Bantamweight Semifinalist on Season 28 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’

Liudvik Sholinian became the first bantamweight to advance past the opening round in Season 28 of "The Ultimate Fighter," defeating Mitch Raposo via unanimous decision on Tuesday's episode. Sholinians win saw him make somewhat of a comeback, battling back from losing the first round and forcing an overtime round against Raposo. Raposo had strong striking … Continue reading Liudvik Sholinian Defeats Mitch Raposo To Become First Bantamweight Semifinalist on Season 28 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ →

Kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa To Fight In Three-Man Gauntlet At RIZIN 28

RIZIN star kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa is set to fight three opponents in one night at the promotion's June 13th event. The fight will take place on the promotion's debut card at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. The rules of Nasukawa's bout are unique. The fighters will not be allowed to throw kicks, but punches … Continue reading Kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa To Fight In Three-Man Gauntlet At RIZIN 28 →

Natan Schulte Given New Opponent, To Face Raush Manfio At June 10th PFL Card

Natan Schulte has been given a new opponent for PFL's June 10th event, now being matched against Raush Manfio instead of Mikhail Odintsov. The fighters will meet in a lightweight fight at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Schulte, a two-time PFL champion, will be looking to bounce back after taking … Continue reading Natan Schulte Given New Opponent, To Face Raush Manfio At June 10th PFL Card →

Dane Sayers, ‘TUF’ Season 12 Alum and LFA Vet, Dies At 33

Former LFA fighter and "The Ultimate Fighter" alum Dane Sayers was pronounced dead by the Fargo Police in Fargo, North Dakota, USA on Saturday. Sayers, 33, was discovered in the Red River, per a report from local radio station The Flag WZFG. The Sayers family was informed that his death was ruled an "accidental drowning," … Continue reading Dane Sayers, ‘TUF’ Season 12 Alum and LFA Vet, Dies At 33 →

PFL Announces Three Playoff Events For August In Florida

PFL's playoffs are set to take place on three dates in August at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA, as first reported by Scott Fontana of the New York Post. The playoff events are set to be on August 13th, 19th and 27th. The postseason cards do not include their … Continue reading PFL Announces Three Playoff Events For August In Florida →