A lightweight matchup between Ottman Azaitar and Khama Worthy has joined UFC's September 5th card. News broke of the booking on Wednesday following an Instagram post on Azaitar's page. The booking is the second attempt at a matchup between the two, as an April bout was cancelled due to COVID-19 affecting events. "It's official, see … Continue reading Undefeated Ottman Azaitar To Return Against Khama Worthy on September 5th UFC Card
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Impa Kasanganay Booked For August 22nd Bout Versus Maki Pitolo Following ‘Contender Series’ Win
The same day that Impa Kasanganay fought for his UFC contract on TV series "Dana White's Contender Series" he also got booked to face Maki Pitolo on an August 22nd UFC card. News of the booking was revealed on Tuesday night at a press conference following the TV episode that Kasanganay competed on. Kasanganay's performance … Continue reading Impa Kasanganay Booked For August 22nd Bout Versus Maki Pitolo Following ‘Contender Series’ Win
Short Notice Bout Between Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley Added To UFC 252
With only a few days left until Saturday's pay-per-view event UFC 252, the card has gotten a last-minute addition of a bout between Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley. News of the late booking was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight will be a debut for both rising featherweights. It's a … Continue reading Short Notice Bout Between Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley Added To UFC 252
Ion Cutelaba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Causing Rematch With Magomed Ankalev To Be Moved To August 29th
UFC 252 is without a rematch as a positive COVID-19 test on Ion Cutelaba took him out of his bout against Magomed Ankalaev. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by Igor Lazorin. The positive COVID-19 test has caused the bout to be moved, now joining UFC's August 29th card. The first meeting between … Continue reading Ion Cutelaba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Causing Rematch With Magomed Ankalev To Be Moved To August 29th
Max Rohskopf Released From UFC Following Debut Loss To Austin Hubbard
Six-fight MMA pro Max Rohskopf has been released by the UFC following his promotional debut loss to Austin Hubbard last June. News of the release was first reported on Wednesday by Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Rohskopf's fight in June was a short-notice appearance, filling in for Joe Solecki on only a … Continue reading Max Rohskopf Released From UFC Following Debut Loss To Austin Hubbard
Former UFC Fighter Paige VanZant Signs Four-Fight Deal With BKFC
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant will test her skills at bare-knuckle boxing next, as she has signed a four-fight contract with Bare Knickle Fighting Championship. News of the signing was first broken by Ariel Helwani of ESPN on Wednesday. Reports from ESPN say that VanZant's contract is worth over a million dollars in total, with … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Paige VanZant Signs Four-Fight Deal With BKFC
Yoel Romero Withdrawn From August 22nd UFC Bout Against Uriah Hall
An August 22nd fight between Yoel Romero and Uriah Hall won't be happening after news broke on Tuesday that injury took Romero off of the card. The cancelled bout was first reported by Alfredo Zullino of BJPenn.com. It was not disclosed why Romero was taken out of the bout, which was scheduled to co-main event … Continue reading Yoel Romero Withdrawn From August 22nd UFC Bout Against Uriah Hall
Roosevelt Roberts To Face Matt Frevola on UFC’s September 12th Card
The "Steamrolla" Matt Frevola will be back in the cage for the first time in under a year when he faces Roosevelt Roberts on UFC's September 12th show. News of the lightweight matchup was first announced on Frevola's Instagram page. A matchup between Frevola and Roberts was previously scheduled for an April card, although COVID-19 … Continue reading Roosevelt Roberts To Face Matt Frevola on UFC’s September 12th Card
Bellator Signs Light Heavyweight Corey Anderson
After a 15-fight stint in the UFC, light heavyweight Corey Anderson will be headed to Bellator, as reported on Friday. News of the signing was first reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN. Anderon was a frequent fighter in the UFC, averaging two or more fights a year. His last fight was in February, where he … Continue reading Bellator Signs Light Heavyweight Corey Anderson
Ray Borg Released From The UFC After 12-Fight Run
Flyweight fighter Ray Borg was released from the UFC on Friday, ending his 12-fight stint in the promotion that started in 2014. News of the release was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Borg's UFC career had numerous cancelled fights, causing long periods of inactivity in his career. Many of the cancelled bouts … Continue reading Ray Borg Released From The UFC After 12-Fight Run
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