Returning after more than a year's absence from the cage, Su Mudaerji will face Malcolm Gordon on UFC's November 28th card. News of the bantamweight matchup was first reported by Aaron Bronsteter of TSN. Gordon made his UFC debut last July, taking a short-notice fight against Aleksander Doskalchuk. While that fight fell through, Gordon still … Continue reading Su Mudaerji To Return Against Malcolm Gordon on November 28th UFC Card
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Ranked Lightweights Diego Ferreira and Drew Dober Targeted For November 7th UFC Card
A lightweight bout between ranked UFC fighters Diego Ferreira and Drew Dober is looking to be added to the promotion's November 7th card. News of the matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Both fighters enter the fight after a consecutive series of wins. Ferreira is currently on a six-fight streak that dates … Continue reading Ranked Lightweights Diego Ferreira and Drew Dober Targeted For November 7th UFC Card
Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254
UFC's October 24th pay-per-view event is looking to add a welterweight bout, as a matchup between Elizeu Zaleski and Shavkat Rakhmonov has been eyed for the card. News of the pairing was first reported on Friday by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Rakhmonov, the former M-1 Welterweight Champion, will make his UFC debut after his previous … Continue reading Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254
Pro Wrestler Dylan James To Fight Former Sumo Wrestler Tsuyoshi Sudario At RIZIN 24
RIZIN announced three more fights for their September 27th card on Sunday, including a bout between pro wrestler Dylan James and former sumo wrestler Tsuyoshi Sudario. The heavyweight matchup will be the MMA debut for both James and Sudario. James, a New Zealander, has worked on Japan's pro wrestling scene since 2011. After working in … Continue reading Pro Wrestler Dylan James To Fight Former Sumo Wrestler Tsuyoshi Sudario At RIZIN 24
Jorge Gonzalez Given Two-Year Suspension By USADA
UFC fighter Jorge Gonzalez was given a two-year suspension by the US Anti-Doping Agency on Saturday following a positive test for substances listed under the "UFC Prohibited List." Urine samples collected on August 5th showed stanozolol metabolites, drostanolone and tamoxifen, which are all prohibited for UFC fighters. Gonzalez will be able to compete again in … Continue reading Jorge Gonzalez Given Two-Year Suspension By USADA
Conor McGregor Released From Custody In Corsica Following Complaint Over Sexual Assault And Indecent Exposure
Former two-division UFC Champion Conor McGregor was reportedly arrested and has since been freed in Corsica after a filed complaint over sexual assault and indecent exposure. The story was first reported by AFP on Saturday. Per a statement by McGregor's lawyer provided to AFP, he was released on Saturday with his charges dropped, four days … Continue reading Conor McGregor Released From Custody In Corsica Following Complaint Over Sexual Assault And Indecent Exposure
Pancrase To Return With “Pancrase 318 – Beyond 317!” on September 27th
Japanese MMA promotion Pancrase is set to hold "Pancrase 318 - Beyond 317!" on September 27th, the promotion's first event back after cancelling a card due to a fighter testing positive with COVID-19. The card will feature a championship bout, as Genpei Hayashi and Tatsuya Saika will fight for the vacant interim Lightweight King of … Continue reading Pancrase To Return With “Pancrase 318 – Beyond 317!” on September 27th
Bellator Announces Partnership With CBS Sports, Announces Three October Shows
Bellator MMA is set to move to the CBS Sports Network in October, holding three events on the channel within the month, per an announcement made by the promotion on Friday. The promotion's three-event lineup for October includes their debut in France, the return of featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and an event in Italy on … Continue reading Bellator Announces Partnership With CBS Sports, Announces Three October Shows
‘Weight-Management Issues’ Takes Matt Schnell Out of September 12th UFC Bout Against Tyson Nam
Saturday's UFC card is down to 12 fights, as a bout between Matt Schnell and Tyson Nam has been removed from the show. News of the change broke on Friday via Marc Raimondi of ESPN, who noted that Schnell was taken out of his bout due to "weight-management issues." The fight was set to be … Continue reading ‘Weight-Management Issues’ Takes Matt Schnell Out of September 12th UFC Bout Against Tyson Nam
Kevin Croom Takes Short Notice Bout Against Roosevelt Roberts on September 12th UFC Card
With injury taking Matt Frevola out of his bout against Roosevelt Roberts, Kevin Croom has stepped up to the plate on short notice. The new matchup for the UFC's September 12th card was announced by the UFC on Friday. The fight will be Croom's UFC debut following a three-fight winning streak. Croom's streak includes a … Continue reading Kevin Croom Takes Short Notice Bout Against Roosevelt Roberts on September 12th UFC Card
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