Former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Darrion Caldwell will move back down to the 135-pound division to rematch Leandro Higo on May 21st, per a report from Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting. The matchup joins a card that is set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Caldwell's first meeting against Higo … Continue reading Darrion Caldwell To Rematch Leandro Higo In Return To Bantamweight At Bellator 259
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Injury Takes TJ Dillashaw Out of May 8th UFC Main Event Against Cory Sandhagen, Delays Return
UFC's May 8th event has lost its originally scheduled main event, as injury has forced TJ Dillashaw out of a fight against Cory Sandhagen. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi and later confirmed by Dillashaw publicly. Dillashaw posted a graphic image on Instagram, stating that a cut around his … Continue reading Injury Takes TJ Dillashaw Out of May 8th UFC Main Event Against Cory Sandhagen, Delays Return
Bellator Roundup: May/June Lineup Sees Numerous Changes
Bellator's three upcoming cards in the months of May and June have received numerous changes as of late. The shows have mostly gotten new bouts to their lineups, although some previously reported bouts have also changed or been cancelled. All of Bellator's upcoming cards are set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: May/June Lineup Sees Numerous Changes
Former UFC Flyweights Rachael Ostovich and Pearl Gonzalez Sign Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deals With BKFC
Bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC has continued their pursuit of MMA fighters willing to try out the sport with two new signings. The promotion recently unveiled the signing of Rachael Ostovich and Pearl Gonzalez, two flyweights who previously competed in the UFC. Ostovich has been inactive from combat sports after finishing up her contract with the … Continue reading Former UFC Flyweights Rachael Ostovich and Pearl Gonzalez Sign Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deals With BKFC
Jon Jones Leaves Management Team Following Decade Together
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has recently split from long-time management team First Round Management. News of the change was announced through social media on Monday. Statements from the management team and Jones alike made it clear they are parting ways on good terms. "After an 11 year journey as @JonnyBones [Jones'] management … Continue reading Jon Jones Leaves Management Team Following Decade Together
Raphael Assuncao Looks To Break Losing Streak In July 24th UFC Bout Against Kyler Phillips
Bantamweight veteran Raphael Assuncao will attempt to break his ongoing losing streak when facing Kyler Phillips at UFC's July 24th card, per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The matchup joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location currently. Assuncao, a UFC vet of a decade now, has … Continue reading Raphael Assuncao Looks To Break Losing Streak In July 24th UFC Bout Against Kyler Phillips
UFC Re-Books Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill For June 12th PPV
A light heavyweight clash between Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill is being given another shot, as it has been booked for UFC's June 12th pay-per-view event. The matchup was confirmed by the promotion earlier this week. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. A fight between Hill … Continue reading UFC Re-Books Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill For June 12th PPV
Steven Peterson To Return Against Chase Hooper At UFC 263
Steven Peterson will get his return to the cage when fighting rising featherweight prospect Chase Hooper at UFC's June 12th pay-per-view event. News of the matchup for UFC 263 was first reported by Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Peterson has been … Continue reading Steven Peterson To Return Against Chase Hooper At UFC 263
Eddie Alvarez Gets Early April Fight Against Iuri Lapicus Overturned From Disqualification Loss To No Contest
Eddie Alvarez's recent ONE Championship fight against Iuri Lapicus has been overturned from a disqualification loss to a no contest, per a report from Ariel Helwani of ESPN. The disqualification was originally handed to Alvarez due to illegal strikes he landed to the back of Lapicus' head during a fight at the promotion's April 7th … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez Gets Early April Fight Against Iuri Lapicus Overturned From Disqualification Loss To No Contest
Josh Silveira To Face Rafael Viana In LFA 106 Main Event
LFA's series of events in April will wrap up with a seven-fight card headlined by light heavyweights on April 30th. Undefeated prospect Josh Silveira will fight in the main event of the card, facing Rafael Viana. The fight is expected to close out a card from the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma, … Continue reading Josh Silveira To Face Rafael Viana In LFA 106 Main Event
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