Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini To Return To Action on October 3rd UFC Card

Both making their returns to the cage, Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini have been matched for the UFC's October 3rd card. The bout, which will be the first fight for both competitors since 2018, was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Abacus entered the UFC in 2016, winning a split decision over Jim Wallhead. … Continue reading Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini To Return To Action on October 3rd UFC Card

Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253

UFC 253 has gained another light heavyweight bout, as a matchup between Khadis Ibramigov and Danilo Marques has been added to the card. News of the pairing was first reported by Natassia del Fischer of AgFight. The fight will be Ibragimov's fourth crack at the UFC following three consecutive losses. Entering the promotion in 2019 … Continue reading Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253

Renato Moicano Out of October 17th Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev

The October 17th UFC card has lost a bout, as Renato Moicano has withdrawn from his fight against Magomed Mustafaev. News of the cancelled fight was first reported by Neri Fung of AgFight. The fight's status change leaves two questions - why did Moicano withdraw, and what's next for Mustafaev. It is currently not known … Continue reading Renato Moicano Out of October 17th Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev

Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Thiago Santos Out of October 3rd Bout Against Glover Teixeira

The UFC lost their co-main event fight for October 3rd on Tuesday, as a positive COVID-19 test forced Thiago Santos to pull out of his bout against Glover Teixeira. News of the test was broken by Marcelo Barone of Combate. The bout has now been cancelled twice, as a September 12th booking was cancelled after … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Thiago Santos Out of October 3rd Bout Against Glover Teixeira

Jeremiah Wells Takes Short Notice September 19th UFC Bout Against Miguel Baeza

Jeremiah Wells will get his UFC debut on Saturday, replacing Mickey Gall in a matchup against Miguel Baeza. The addition to the UFC's September 19th card was first reported by Carlos Antunes of AgFight. Wells, the CFFC Welterweight Champion, will come into the fight on a two-fight win streak obtained in 2019. His last fight … Continue reading Jeremiah Wells Takes Short Notice September 19th UFC Bout Against Miguel Baeza

Eduardo Garagorri Removed From September 19th UFC Bout Against Mirsad Bektic

Saturday's UFC card has lost a fight, as Eduardo Garagorri has been withdrawn from his fight against Mirsad Bektic. News of the matchup change was first reported by Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Garagorri's removal from the card comes after one of the cornermen for him tested positive for COVID-19. It is … Continue reading Eduardo Garagorri Removed From September 19th UFC Bout Against Mirsad Bektic

Kai Asakura versus Shoji Maruyama, Return of RENA Announced For RIZIN 24

Two matchups were announced for RIZIN's September 27th card RIZIN 24 on Tuesday. The big names in the matchups were RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kai Asakura and known Shootboxer RENA. Kai Asakura vs. Shoji Maruyama Asakura will see a quick turnaround on the September card when he faces Shoji Maruyama. He last fought in August, defeating … Continue reading Kai Asakura versus Shoji Maruyama, Return of RENA Announced For RIZIN 24

Juan Archuleta Claims Bellator Bantamweight Belt With Decision Win Over Patchy Mix

Capturing the vacant Bellator Bantamweight Championship, Juan Archuleta picked up a unanimous decision win against the previously undefeated Patchy Mix after five rounds of action. The win was the main event for Saturday night's Bellator card, Bellator 246, the second of a doubleheader put on by the promotion at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, … Continue reading Juan Archuleta Claims Bellator Bantamweight Belt With Decision Win Over Patchy Mix

Austin Springer Announces UFC Release Along With Retirement From MMA

Featherweight Austin Springer has announced his retirement from MMA following his release from the UFC last Thursday. Springer made his UFC debut in his last fight, losing to Alex Caceres last August via rear naked choke. The fight was Springer's 16th as a pro. "Yesterday I was informed that the UFC has decided to fire … Continue reading Austin Springer Announces UFC Release Along With Retirement From MMA

Jerome Rivera To Make UFC Debut on September 19th Against Tyson Nam

Tyson Nam has received a short-notice opponent, as Jerome Rivera has stepped in to fight him on UFC's September 19th card. The matchup was first revealed during Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" broadcast. Nam was scheduled to compete on last Saturday's card, although the matchup was scrapped the day before after his opponent Matt Schnell … Continue reading Jerome Rivera To Make UFC Debut on September 19th Against Tyson Nam