Category: News

UFC Looking To Book Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya For July 10th PPV

UFC is looking to book a fight between Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya for their July 10th pay-per-view card, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. Should the fight be finalized, it will join a card that is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Kunitskaya … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya For July 10th PPV →

UFC Middleweight Oskar Piechota Given 22-Month USADA Suspension

UFC fighter Oskar Piechota has been given a 22-month suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency due to a test collected in the fall. Piechota tested positive for GHRP-2 (growth hormone releasing peptide 2), which is not allowed under the current policy in place. The suspension began on September 25th last year, per an announcement made … Continue reading UFC Middleweight Oskar Piechota Given 22-Month USADA Suspension →

PFL’s May 6th Card Sees Last-Minute Restructuring, Loses Heavyweight Bout

PFL's May 6th card has seen some major changes the week of the event. Among the changes are the restructuring of the broadcast format, with the prelims and main card being promoted to the main ESPN channel in the United States. The event, which is set to be PFL's third of six "regular season" events, … Continue reading PFL’s May 6th Card Sees Last-Minute Restructuring, Loses Heavyweight Bout →

Report: 15 Fighters Depart Bellator Roster

Bellator's roster has seen another large wave of departures, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Bellator has reportedly parted ways with Yannick Bahati, Mandy Bohm, Justin Burlinson, Claudio Conti, Ruben Crawford, Zach Freeman, Will Fleury, Constantin Gnusariev, Malin Hermansson, Jade Jorand, AJ Matthews, Karl Moore, Pietro Penini, Giorgio Pietrini and Bobby Voelker. … Continue reading Report: 15 Fighters Depart Bellator Roster →

‘Minor Injury’ To Nate Diaz Forces Return Against Leon Edwards To Get Moved To UFC 263

The return of Nate Diaz will have to wait, as a "minor injury" has forced his fight against Leon Edwards to be moved from UFC's May 15th pay-per-view card to their June 12th show. News of the change in date for the fight was first reported by Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports. The fight now … Continue reading ‘Minor Injury’ To Nate Diaz Forces Return Against Leon Edwards To Get Moved To UFC 263 →

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson Confirmed For May 8th UFC Main Event, Donald Cerrone Given Alex Morono

A previously reported main event between Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson for UFC's May 8th event was confirmed by the promotion on Tuesday. The five-round fight is set to headline a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The main event booking comes just a week after a previously scheduled … Continue reading Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson Confirmed For May 8th UFC Main Event, Donald Cerrone Given Alex Morono →

Mikuru Asakura To Face Kleber Koike At June 13th RIZIN Tokyo Dome Card

Featherweights Mikuru Asakura and Kleber Koike Erbst have been booked to clash at RIZIN's debut card at the Tokyo Dome next month. The matchup joins the June 13th lineup for RIZIN 28, which is set to happen at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. The pairing was announced at a press conference held by RIZIN … Continue reading Mikuru Asakura To Face Kleber Koike At June 13th RIZIN Tokyo Dome Card →

Bellator Roundup: Three Last-Minute Changes Made To Bellator 258

Bellator's May 7th card has received three last-minute changes, including a new entrant into the promotion's Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. The new matches are set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Johnson Gets New Grand Prix Opponent Anthony Johnson's Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix fight will stay on the card, … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Three Last-Minute Changes Made To Bellator 258 →

Naoki Inoue Is Being Given The Hard Fights – But He Keeps Winning

It is certainly a compliment to make the claim that Naoki Inoue's resume in MMA does not match up with his age. At 23-years-old, Inoue has 15 pro wins and experience in major promotions like RIZIN and the UFC. What's more, a three-fight series of wins against notable names in Japan last year has proven … Continue reading Naoki Inoue Is Being Given The Hard Fights – But He Keeps Winning →