The drawing process for RIZIN's upcoming Bantamweight Grand Prix allowed some fighters to have autonomy over who they wanted to face in the opening round. Back in March, all 16 fighters involved drew numbers that would decide when they would pick a fight to join in the bracket. 32-year-old Shooto Watanabe drew one of the … Continue reading Shooto Watanabe Wants To Turn ‘Surreal’ Opportunity Into Defining Performance
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Andre Petroski Eliminates Aaron Phillips In First Episode of ‘The Ultimate Fighter Season 29’
UFC's famous TV series "The Ultimate Fighter" returned for the first time in years on Tuesday, kicking off a season that will showcase a bantamweight and middleweight roster. "TUF" has been a recurring show in UFC programming since 2005, having produced 28 seasons since then. However, the show has been absent in recent years, with … Continue reading Andre Petroski Eliminates Aaron Phillips In First Episode of ‘The Ultimate Fighter Season 29’
Fury FC Champ Mana Martinez To Make UFC Debut Against Jesse Strader on August 21st
Fury FC Bantamweight Champion Mana Martinez will get his UFC debut on August 21st, facing Jesse Strader on a UFC "Fight Night" card. News of the matchup was first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Martinez … Continue reading Fury FC Champ Mana Martinez To Make UFC Debut Against Jesse Strader on August 21st
UFC Looking To Give Askar Mozharov Promotional Debut Against Dustin Jacoby on August 28th
UFC is looking to book the promotional debut of Askar Mozharov for August 28th against Dustin Jacoby, per a report from Damon Martin and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Should the fight be confirmed, it would join a "Fight Night" card that does not have a known location at the moment. Mozharov, a veteran of … Continue reading UFC Looking To Give Askar Mozharov Promotional Debut Against Dustin Jacoby on August 28th
Former UFC Champ Tyron Woodley To Face Jake Paul In 10-Round Boxing Bout
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley will be the next opponent for celebrity boxer Jake Paul, per reports. A report from Ariel Helwani of ESPN confirmed the signing of a 10-round boxing bout which is set to take place on August 28th. Woodley, a natural welterweight in MMA, will be moving up 20 pounds to … Continue reading Former UFC Champ Tyron Woodley To Face Jake Paul In 10-Round Boxing Bout
RIZIN Books Tofiq Musayev vs. Roberto Satoshi Souza For Inaugural Lightweight Title Bout At RIZIN 28
Tofiq Musayev's return to RIZIN will have high stakes on June 13th, as he will face Roberto Satoshi Souza in a fight to become the promotion's inaugural lightweight champion. The fight was one of the many new fights unveiled for RIZIN 28 on Tuesday at a press conference. The fights will take place during RIZIN's … Continue reading RIZIN Books Tofiq Musayev vs. Roberto Satoshi Souza For Inaugural Lightweight Title Bout At RIZIN 28
Michel Pereira vs. Niko Price Joins UFC 264 Lineup
Flashy welterweight Michel Pereira will return to the cage to face Niko Price at UFC's July 10th pay-per-view event, per a report from Diego Ribas of AgFight. The new fight to join UFC 264 is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Coming back from a two-fight skid, Pereira … Continue reading Michel Pereira vs. Niko Price Joins UFC 264 Lineup
Yancy Medeiros vs. Damir Hadzovic Moved To June 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
A lightweight bout between Yancy Medeiros and Damir Hadzovic has been given a new date, now being set to take place on June 26th. The booking was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie earlier this week. The fight joins a card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Yancy Medeiros vs. Damir Hadzovic Moved To June 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
Three Fights Join UFC’s July 24th ‘Fight Night’ Card
UFC's July 24th "Fight Night" card has received three new bouts recently. The fights join a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Cachoeira Looks To Extend Win Streak Against Eubanks In the hunt for her third consecutive victory, Priscila Cachoeira will face Sijara Eubanks in a bantamweight bout. The fight … Continue reading Three Fights Join UFC’s July 24th ‘Fight Night’ Card
Bellator Roundup: Four Fights Join Bellator 260
Bellator's two upcoming events in June have received numerous new bouts recently. Six fights in total have joined Bellator's June schedule, including four matchups for their June 11th card. Here's a roundup of all the new matchups that are set to happen at Bellator's upcoming shows. All of the new bookings are set to happen … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Four Fights Join Bellator 260
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