UFC's November 21st pay-per-view is set to have two flyweight championships on the line, as Valentina Shevchenko will fight Jennifer Maia and Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to retain his belt for the first time, facing Cody Garbrandt. News of the two matchups was reported first by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Garbrandt Moves Down Garbrandt, a … Continue reading Flyweight Championship Double-Header Set For UFC 255
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Billy Quarantillo and Kyle Nelson To Battle on September 12th UFC Show
Billy Quarantillo is set to face Kyle Nelson on September 12th, making them the latest edition to UFC's show on that date. The matchup was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Quarantillo has been successful through his first two UFC appearances, defeating Jacob Kilburn and Spike Carlyle. Putting that together with his fights … Continue reading Billy Quarantillo and Kyle Nelson To Battle on September 12th UFC Show
Mirsad Bektic To Face Eduardo Garagorri on September 26th UFC Card
UFC's September 26th show got a featherweight bout added to it on Thursday as news broke of a pairing between Mirsad Bektic and Eduardo Garagorri. The matchup was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. For the first time in his career, Bektic will look to break a two-fight losing streak. The TriStar fighter's … Continue reading Mirsad Bektic To Face Eduardo Garagorri on September 26th UFC Card
Jim Miller vs. Vinc Pichel Joins UFC 252 Prelims
The full card for pay-per-view event UFC 252 was announced on Wednesday, including a lightweight bout between Jim Miller and Vinc Pichel. The 10-fight card, which is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, was unveiled on the ESPN MMA Youtube channel. Pichel has long been a part of the … Continue reading Jim Miller vs. Vinc Pichel Joins UFC 252 Prelims
Thiago Moises To Face Jalin Turner on September 5th UFC Card
Lightweights Thiago Moises and Jalin Turner are being booked for UFC's September 5th event, joining the now-nine-bout "Fight Night." The pairing was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. Moises and Turner are both products of TV series "Dana White's Contender Series" where outstanding performances earned them UFC contracts. They have both fought four times … Continue reading Thiago Moises To Face Jalin Turner on September 5th UFC Card
8/3 UFC Rankings: Jennifer Maia Moves To Third In Flyweight Division
UFC.com's rankings were updated following Saturday's "Fight Night" event, with the biggest mover being flyweight Jennifer Maia. Moving up three spots, Maia took third place in the flyweight division. The move came after a win on Saturday night over Joanne Calderwood, finishing her in the first round with an armbar. Due to her loss, Calderwood … Continue reading 8/3 UFC Rankings: Jennifer Maia Moves To Third In Flyweight Division
Yair Rodriguez Out of August 29th UFC Main Event Versus Zabit Magomedsharipov Due To Injury
UFC's August 29th event is out of a main event, as Yair Rodriguez has withdrawn from his five-round fight versus Zabit Magomedsharipov due to injury. News of the injury was first reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of Milenio. Rodriguez suffered a fractured ankle, forcing him to be removed from the card. The fight was set … Continue reading Yair Rodriguez Out of August 29th UFC Main Event Versus Zabit Magomedsharipov Due To Injury
Array of Personalities Prevail In Season Premiere of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
The fourth season of "Dana White's Contender Series" kicked off on Tuesday with three fighters joining the UFC roster. The new additions showed three dramatically different stories that are worth looking at. Here's a look at who prevailed at the season premiere from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. A Political Science Major … Continue reading Array of Personalities Prevail In Season Premiere of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
The following for Japanese mixed-martial-arts is a diehard one within the MMA sphere, although it has never been one that has been given lots of resources. While challenges like timezones and language barriers are expected and to an extent can’t be solved, a big issue for international viewers has always been the lack of accessibility … Continue reading Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans
Edmen Shahbazyan’s Biggest Test Yet: Will He Pass?
For an undefeated fighter, every fight is a new test of their limitations. Every win against an opponent illustrates how high on a ladder of a division someone can climb before they're stopped. Most fighters can be compared to a balloon, as they fill and fill until they reach their limit and pop, or, in … Continue reading Edmen Shahbazyan’s Biggest Test Yet: Will He Pass?
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