Former Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion and 11-fight UFC vet Stevie Ray announced his retirement from MMA on Monday. The 30-year-old Scottish fighter cited issues with his left knee that has forced him to retire. "So basically, I'm retiring from MMA because of my knee," said Ray via Facebook on Monday. Ray mentioned that he has … Continue reading Former Cage Warriors Champion, 11-Fight UFC Vet Stevie Ray Announces Retirement
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Lara Procopio Given Six-Month Suspension By USADA
UFC bantamweight Lara Procopio was handed a six-month suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the drug testing company for the UFC, Monday. Per a statement issued by USADA, an out-of-competition test last February to Procopio detected ostarine, which is prohibited under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. Procopio provided USADA with a supplement she was … Continue reading Lara Procopio Given Six-Month Suspension By USADA
Chimaev, Dern, Jackson and Costa Earn ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses Following UFC on ESPN+ 36
Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" saw four fighters earn a "Performance of the Night" bonus for their win. Khamzat Chimaev, Mackenzie Dern, Damon Jackson and Randy Costa were all given an extra $50,000 on top of their fight purses for their wins on Saturday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Chimaev's win, … Continue reading Chimaev, Dern, Jackson and Costa Earn ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses Following UFC on ESPN+ 36
Ludovit Klein To Make Promotional Debut Against Shane Young At UFC 253
Ludovit Klein has been named the new opponent for Shane Young at UFC 253, replacing Nate Landwehr, who was pulled from the fight due to a positive COVID-19 test. News of the new matchup was first reported by Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie on Thursday. Klein will enter the promotion on a seven-fight streak of … Continue reading Ludovit Klein To Make Promotional Debut Against Shane Young At UFC 253
UFC Releases 17-Fight Promotional Vet John Dodson
John Dodson was released from the UFC following a 17-fight career in the promotion, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Friday. Dodson entered the UFC in 2011 through TV series "The Ultimate Fighter." He won the finale of the show by defeating TJ Dillashaw in under two minutes. Dodson fought for … Continue reading UFC Releases 17-Fight Promotional Vet John Dodson
UFC’s September 19th Card Loses Miguel Baeza Versus Jeremiah Wells
Saturday's UFC card has lost a bout, as the "Fight Night" show will happen tomorrow without the matchup between Miguel Baeza and Jeremiah Wells. News of the cancelled fight was first announced on Thursday via Baeza's Instagram page. "I'm sorry to say but the fight has been cancelled," said Baeza on Thursday, not mentioning what … Continue reading UFC’s September 19th Card Loses Miguel Baeza Versus Jeremiah Wells
Mateusz Gamrot To Make UFC Debut Against Magomed Mustafaev on October 17th
Former KSW Lightweight Champion Mateusz Gamrot will make his UFC debut on October 17th, facing Magomed Mustafaev. First reported by Farah Hannoun and Dave Doyle of MMA Junkie, Gamrot will replace Renato Moicano, who withdrew from the fight earlier in the week. Gamrot has kept an undefeated record through 17 fights in his pro career, … Continue reading Mateusz Gamrot To Make UFC Debut Against Magomed Mustafaev on October 17th
Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler Named As Alternate For UFC 254 Main Event
Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler has joined the UFC roster and is currently an alternate for the promotion's lightweight unification bout at UFC 254. News of the signing was announced by UFC President Dana White on Thursday via ESPN program "SportsCenter." UFC's October 24th pay-per-view event currently has a headlining bout between UFC Lightweight … Continue reading Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler Named As Alternate For UFC 254 Main Event
Sijara Eubanks Replaces Marion Reneau In UFC 254 Bout Against Ketlen Vieira
Only days after her last fight, Sijara Eubanks has been placed on assignment yet again, as she is now booked for a September 26th bout against Ketlen Vieira. The new matchup, which was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, sees Eubanks replace Marion Reneau, who was taken out of the fight due to injury. … Continue reading Sijara Eubanks Replaces Marion Reneau In UFC 254 Bout Against Ketlen Vieira
Tomo Maesawa Set To Have Retirement Bout Against Hikaru Aono At DEEP Jewels 30
DEEP Jewels Atomweight Champion Tomo Maesawa is set to have her retirement on October 31st when she faces Hikaru Aono at DEEP Jewels 30. The fight is set to headline a card from the New Pier Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The promotion announced the matchup on Wednesday. The fight will be Maesawa's second title defence … Continue reading Tomo Maesawa Set To Have Retirement Bout Against Hikaru Aono At DEEP Jewels 30
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