After a positive COVID-19 test pulled Cynthia Calvillo out of her UFC 254 fight against Lauren Murphy, Liliya Shakirova has stepped in as a replacement. News of the fight change was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is scheduled to happen on October 24th from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Liliya Shakirova Steps in For Cynthia Calvillo in UFC 254 Fight Against Lauren Murphy
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UFC Looking To Add Roxanne Modafferi vs. Viviane Araujo To January 30th Event
The UFC is aiming to have a strawweight bout between Roxanne Modafferi and Viviane Araujo on a January 30th card. The possible pairing was first reported by Eric Kowal of MyMMANews. Should the fight be booked, it would be the first to be added to a January 30th UFC card. Modafferi, a veteran of the … Continue reading UFC Looking To Add Roxanne Modafferi vs. Viviane Araujo To January 30th Event
Carlos Felipe and Justin Tafa To Look For Second UFC Win When Paired For January 16th Card
Looking to build off of his UFC debut win in October, Carlos Felipe has been booked to face Justin Tafa on a January 16th UFC card. The heavyweight pairing was first reported by Marcelo Barone of MMA Junkie. It is not known currently where the fight card will happen. Felipe won his UFC debut a … Continue reading Carlos Felipe and Justin Tafa To Look For Second UFC Win When Paired For January 16th Card
Don’Tale Mayes Matched With Roque Martinez For November 14th UFC Card
Don'Tale Mayes has a new booking, now scheduled to fight Roque Martinez on the UFC's November 14th card. The new matchup was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Mayes was originally scheduled to fight Philipe Lins on November 7th, although plans changed after news broke on Wednesday that Lins withdrew due to injury. The … Continue reading Don’Tale Mayes Matched With Roque Martinez For November 14th UFC Card
Joaquin Buckley To Face Undefeated Jordan Wright At UFC 255 Following Viral KO Victory
Only weeks after his win over Impa Kasanganay earned millions of views online, Joaquin Buckley will return on November 21st at UFC 255 against Jordan Wright. The fight, which is expected to happen in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Buckley won on last weekend's UFC card, knocking out … Continue reading Joaquin Buckley To Face Undefeated Jordan Wright At UFC 255 Following Viral KO Victory
UFC Looking To Add Sean Woodson vs. Jonathan Pearce To November 28th Show
The UFC is looking to match up Sean Woodson and Jonathan Pearce for a November 28th "Fight Night" card. The matchup, which was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, would see both fighters look to bounce back from their first UFC loss. The event is expected to take place from Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading UFC Looking To Add Sean Woodson vs. Jonathan Pearce To November 28th Show
Philipe Lins Out of November 7th UFC Bout Against Don’Tale Mayes
2018 PFL Heavyweight Champion Philipe Lins has been forced out of his November 7th UFC bout against Don'Tale Mayes due to injury. News of the injury was first reported by Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate. The fight was set to be part of a "Fight Night" card that was expected to take place … Continue reading Philipe Lins Out of November 7th UFC Bout Against Don’Tale Mayes
‘Contract Issues’ Takes Ante Delija Out of October 17th UFC Bout Against Ciryl Gane
Saturday's UFC show has lost a bout, as the matchup between undefeated heavyweight Ciryl Gane and Ante Delija has been taken off the card. News of the fight's changed status was first reported by LaSueur. Now without the heavyweight fight, Saturday's UFC card from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has 11 fights … Continue reading ‘Contract Issues’ Takes Ante Delija Out of October 17th UFC Bout Against Ciryl Gane
UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan To Face Aljamain Sterling At UFC 256
A second title fight has been added to the December 12th UFC 256 pay-per-view, as Petr Yan is scheduled to put his UFC Bantamweight Championship on the line against Aljamain Sterling. News of the matchup was first reported by Kevin Iole of Yahoo. The fight will be Yan's first with the title after claiming it … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan To Face Aljamain Sterling At UFC 256
Jacare Souza To Return Against Marvin Vettori At UFC 256
December's UFC 256 pay-per-view has a new matchup, as former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jacare Souza will face Marvin Vettori. The matchup was reported by Marc Raimondi of ESPN on Tuesday. While UFC 256 has not been formally announced, the event is expected to happen from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight is set to be … Continue reading Jacare Souza To Return Against Marvin Vettori At UFC 256
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