With the main event spot for UFC's January 20th show recently vacated, a previously booked co-main event fight between Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa has been elevated to headliner status. UFC President Dana White mentioned the plan for this change during an interview with The Schmo on Wednesday. The fight, which is set to happen … Continue reading Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny Promoted To Main Event of January 20th UFC Card
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Israel Adesanya Will Move Up To Light Heavyweight To Challenge Jan Blachowicz At UFC 259
Israel Adesanya will look to become a two-division champion on March 6th, moving up to face the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259. News of the champion-versus-champion fight was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins a pay-per-view card that does not have a location set for it currently. … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Will Move Up To Light Heavyweight To Challenge Jan Blachowicz At UFC 259
Gloria de Paula To Make UFC Debut Against Jinh Yu Frey At March 13th Show
Gloria de Paula will make her UFC debut against former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Jinh Yu Frey on March 13th. News of the fight was first reported by Guilherme Cruz, Damon Martin and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight is added to a "Fight Night" lineup that does not have a confirmed location at … Continue reading Gloria de Paula To Make UFC Debut Against Jinh Yu Frey At March 13th Show
Magomed Ankalaev Paired With Nikita Krylov For February 27th UFC Card
Magomed Ankalaev will aim to continue his win streak at light heavyweight on February 27th, fighting Nikita Krylov on a UFC "Fight Night" card. The matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Tuesday. The fight joins a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Ankalaev has been undefeated in … Continue reading Magomed Ankalaev Paired With Nikita Krylov For February 27th UFC Card
Two Bouts Added To UFC’s January 20th Lineup
Two bouts have recently been reported for UFC's January 20th "Fight Night" lineup. Here are the new fights that are expected to take place at "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Both bouts were reported by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA on Tuesday. Mason Jones vs. Mike Davis Undefeated two-division Cage Warriors champion … Continue reading Two Bouts Added To UFC’s January 20th Lineup
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Jeffrey Molina Out of January 20th UFC Debut Against Zarrukh Adashev
UFC's January 20th card has lost another fight, as a positive COVID-19 test has taken Jeffrey Molina out of his fight against Zarrukh Adashev. News of the positive test was first reported by Igor Lazorin of TASS. The fight was scheduled to be part of a "Fight Night" card from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Jeffrey Molina Out of January 20th UFC Debut Against Zarrukh Adashev
Kevin Holland To Face Derek Brunson In March 20th UFC Main Event
Kevin Holland will look to ride the momentum of a five-win 2020 when he fights Derek Brunson on a March 20th UFC main event. The booked five-round fight was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins a card that does not have a location reported for it currently. Holland had the most … Continue reading Kevin Holland To Face Derek Brunson In March 20th UFC Main Event
Khamzat Chimaev Out of January 20th UFC Main Event Against Leon Edwards
Khamzat Chimaev has withdrawn from his January 20th fight against Leon Edwards, vacating a main event spot on a UFC "Fight Night" card. The withdrawal was first reported by Ashah Tafari of Frontkick. While a reason for the withdrawal was not known first, a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Wednesday revealed that Chimaev … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev Out of January 20th UFC Main Event Against Leon Edwards
Kevin Croom To Look For First UFC Win Against Alex Caceres on February 27th Card
Kevin Croom will look for his first UFC win on February 27th when fighting Alex Caceres on a "Fight Night" card. Danny Segura and Nolan King of MMA Junkie were the first to report the story. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location as of yet. Croom had a quick … Continue reading Kevin Croom To Look For First UFC Win Against Alex Caceres on February 27th Card
Yamamoto and Aguon To Face Biggest Challenges Together At RIZIN 26
Spending nearly a year honing skills in Guam, Miyuu Yamamoto and Kyle Augon feel ready to take on big opponents at RIZIN 26 together. After a year of training together in Guam, Miyuu Yamamoto and Kyle Aguon head into RIZIN 26 both facing the biggest fights of their MMA careers. For Yamamoto, a chance to … Continue reading Yamamoto and Aguon To Face Biggest Challenges Together At RIZIN 26
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