UFC flyweight Raulian Paiva has been hospitalized due to his weight cut for a May 22nd fight against David Dvorak, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. On just a days notice, Juancamilo Ronderos has stepped in to replace Paiva in a fight against Dvorak, as first reported by Farah … Continue reading Raulian Paiva Hospitalized During Weight-Cut, Replaced by Juancamilo Ronderos For UFC ‘Fight Night’
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Juliana Velasquez To Defend Bellator Flyweight Belt Against Denise Kielholtz At July 16th Event
Juliana Velasquez will put her Bellator Flyweight Championship on the line for the first time on July 16th, fighting Denise Kielholtz in the main event of Bellator 262. The fight will take place in front of a live attendance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA, per a press release. Velasquez took the … Continue reading Juliana Velasquez To Defend Bellator Flyweight Belt Against Denise Kielholtz At July 16th Event
UFC Looking To Book Jose Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz For UFC 265
UFC is looking to book a bout between Jose Aldo and Pedro Munhoz for their August 7th pay-per-view event, per a report from Ana Hissa and Raphael Marinho of Combate. Should the fight be confirmed for the date, it would join a UFC 265, which does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Both … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Jose Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz For UFC 265
Jacare Souza Parts Ways With UFC Following Fourth Consecutive Loss
Veteran fighter Jacare Souza has departed the UFC roster just days after losing at the promotion's May 15th pay-per-view event. News of Souza parting ways with the UFC was first reported by Marcelo Alonso and Jay Pettry of Sherdog. Souza, 41, competed in the UFC 17 times since joining the roster in 2013. He entered … Continue reading Jacare Souza Parts Ways With UFC Following Fourth Consecutive Loss
Christian Edwards vs. Ben Parrish Removed From Bellator 259 Lineup
Light heavyweight action won't take place on Bellator's May 21st main card, as a fight between Christian Edwards and Ben Parrish has been removed from the lineup. The fight was scrapped after undefeated prospect Edwards wasn't cleared by the medical commission, per an announcement by the promotion. The matchup was set to take place at … Continue reading Christian Edwards vs. Ben Parrish Removed From Bellator 259 Lineup
The Reboot of Yusuke Yachi
After lackluster results in recent years, Yusuke Yachi feels recent changes can spark a new chapter in his career. Yusuke Yachi knows what people are saying. He's heard people's opinions on his fights, and he shares many of the opinions that others have. Words like "pathetic" are mentioned by him when discussing his recent track … Continue reading The Reboot of Yusuke Yachi
UFC Looking To Book Undefeated Lightweight Mark Madsen vs. Clay Guida For August 21st Card
UFC is looking to book undefeated lightweight Mark Madsen against veteran Clay Guida for their August 21st event, per a report from Damon Martin and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Should the fight be made official, it would join a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Madsen's next … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Undefeated Lightweight Mark Madsen vs. Clay Guida For August 21st Card
Rory MacDonald And Gleison Tibau To Headline June 17th PFL Welterweight and Light Heavyweight Regular Season Card
The matchups for PFL's second regular season night in the welterweight and light heavyweight division were revealed Wednesday. Rory MacDonald is set to headline his second PFL event, facing fellow UFC alum Gleison Tibau in the main event of a June 17th show. The 10-fight card is set to happen at the Ocean Casino Resort … Continue reading Rory MacDonald And Gleison Tibau To Headline June 17th PFL Welterweight and Light Heavyweight Regular Season Card
Bellator To Sell Tickets For June Events At Mohegan Sun Arena
Bellator will return to hosting live crowds next month, planning to sell limited tickets to their June 11th and 25th events at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Tickets for both events will go on sale on Friday, per a press release sent out by the promotion Wednesday. Bellator 260, which is set … Continue reading Bellator To Sell Tickets For June Events At Mohegan Sun Arena
Julius Anglickas: Grand Prix Alternate, But Ready For Any Challenge In Bellator
Julius Anglickas might have been his biggest critic after defeating Gregory Milliard in April. The win, his third since joining Bellator in 2019, saw him use wrestling to dominate all rounds and earn a scorecard victory. Disappointed in his post-fight interview, Anglickas mentioned he couldn't get his striking going and that he needs to "step … Continue reading Julius Anglickas: Grand Prix Alternate, But Ready For Any Challenge In Bellator
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