The matchup between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba will be given yet another go on October 24th, as the fight has joined the UFC 254 card. News of the matchup broke on Wednesday after the bout was added to ESPN's website. The matchup between Cutelaba and Ankalaev is now one that has a long history … Continue reading Rematch Between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba Now Targeted For UFC 254
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Mounir Lazzez To Look For Second UFC Win, Scheduled Against David Zawada on October 17th
After a successful UFC debut last July, Mounir Lazzez is set to return against David Zawada on October 10th. News of the pairing was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie on Wednesday. Lazzez, a former Brave CF and UAE Warriors fighter made his UFC debut last July. Facing Abdul Razak Alhassan, Lazzez picked … Continue reading Mounir Lazzez To Look For Second UFC Win, Scheduled Against David Zawada on October 17th
Heavyweights Roque Martinez and Alexander Romanov Set To Make UFC Debuts on September 12th
Only days before the event is set to happen, Saturday's UFC card has received a new matchup, as Alexander Romanov has been paired with Roque Martinez. The heavyweight bout was added to an official UFC website on Wednesday. Martinez, like some of his training parters at Spike22 in Guam, had a career in Japan. Martinez … Continue reading Heavyweights Roque Martinez and Alexander Romanov Set To Make UFC Debuts on September 12th
Jalin Turner Steps In To Face Brok Weaver on September 12th UFC Show
UPDATE 9/12/20 11:40AM EDT: Article updated to reflect the update on why Camacho pulled out of his fight. Brok Weaver is now matched with Jalin Turner for Saturday's UFC card, as his original opponent, Frank Camacho, has been pulled from the show. News of the new pairing was first reported by Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com. … Continue reading Jalin Turner Steps In To Face Brok Weaver on September 12th UFC Show
Shinya Aoki Earns 45th Pro Win, Defeats Kimihiro Eto In ONE Main Event
A smothering performance from Shinya Aoki earned him a main event win on Thursday over Kimihiro Eto at ONE Championship's "3rd Tokyo Fight Night" show. Aoki's 15-minute performance gave him the nod on scorecards. The win, Aoki's 45th as a pro, came at the Shibuya Tsutaya O-East in Tokyo, Japan. The fight saw Eto on … Continue reading Shinya Aoki Earns 45th Pro Win, Defeats Kimihiro Eto In ONE Main Event
TUF 28 Winner Juan Espino To Return Against Jeff Hughes At UFC 253
A heavyweight matchup between Juan Espino and Jeff Hughes has joined the approaching UFC 253 card, per the ESPN website. The matchup, which joins the now 10-fight card, was added to the event page on ESPN on Wednesday. The fight will be Espino's return to the UFC after winning season 28 of "The Ultimate Fighter." … Continue reading TUF 28 Winner Juan Espino To Return Against Jeff Hughes At UFC 253
Two Bouts Added To November 28th UFC Card
The UFC's November 28th "Fight Night" now has two more bouts added to its lineup. Rachael Ostovich vs. Gina Mazany Returning after a near two-year layoff, Rachael Ostovich will be matched with Gina Mazany in November. The bantamweight bout was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Ostovich has lost her last two fights, … Continue reading Two Bouts Added To November 28th UFC Card
Claudia Gadelha Set To Face Yan Xiaonan on November 7th UFC Card
The bout between Claudia Gadelha and Yan Xiaonan has a new date, as the bout is now scheduled for the UFC's November 7th card. The bout's new date was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. The matchup was first set for UFC 253 on September 26th, although a knee injury to Gadelha took her … Continue reading Claudia Gadelha Set To Face Yan Xiaonan on November 7th UFC Card
Invicta FC Veteran Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut Against Liana Jojua At UFC 254
Miranda Maverick will get her first shot in the UFC at UFC 254, being paired with Liana Jojua in a flyweight matchup. News of the bout, which is scheduled for September 26th, was first reported by Igor Lazorin. Having spent her entire professional career thus far in all-women's promotion Invicta FC, Maverick has attained seven … Continue reading Invicta FC Veteran Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut Against Liana Jojua At UFC 254
UFC Looks To Book Danaa Batgerel and Kyler Phillips For October 3rd Show
Rising bantamweights Danaa Batgerel and Kyler Phillips are being looked to join an October 3rd bout on a UFC card. First reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, the match will see both fighters look to build off of their first respective UFC win. Batgerel competed on one of the last shows not affected by … Continue reading UFC Looks To Book Danaa Batgerel and Kyler Phillips For October 3rd Show
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