Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation is set to return with hold back-to-back shows on August 9th and 10th. The two events are set to happen at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan, with limited attendance. RIZIN held a press conference through Youtube on Tuesday announcing the events. To help raise money for the … Continue reading RIZIN To Return With Shows On August 9th and 10th
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Claudia Gadelha vs. Yan Xiaonan Become First Fight Added To UFC’s September 26th Show
UFC plans to hold an event on September 26th, with the first matchup for the show being booked as Claudia Gadelha versus Yan Xiaonan. News of the strawweight matchup was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. Xiaonan has been perfect through her UFC career thus far, attaining five-straight wins since her entrance into the … Continue reading Claudia Gadelha vs. Yan Xiaonan Become First Fight Added To UFC’s September 26th Show
Glover Teixeira vs. Thiago Santos In Discussion For September 12th UFC Main Event
UFC's September 12th event is nearing it's headlining bout being booked, as Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos are being booked for the show. The matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight will be Santos' return following a July of 2019 bout against Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The … Continue reading Glover Teixeira vs. Thiago Santos In Discussion For September 12th UFC Main Event
Nasrat Haqparast To Face Alex Munoz on August 8th UFC Event
Alex Munoz will make his UFC debut on August 8th, being matched up against Nasrat Haqparast. The lightweight matchup was first reported by Florian Salder and Kilian Gaffrey of Bild.de. Munoz will head into his UFC bout with an undefeated streak on the line, as the Team Alpha Male fighter has picked up six wins … Continue reading Nasrat Haqparast To Face Alex Munoz on August 8th UFC Event
Cody Stamann vs. Jimmie Rivera Booked For UFC’s July 15th Show
A featherweight bout between Cody Stamann and Jimmie Rivera has been added to UFC's July 15th fight night. News of the pairing was first reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Stamann has quickly amassed a strong record in the UFC, picking up five wins, one draw and one loss. Last month, Stamann defeated Brian … Continue reading Cody Stamann vs. Jimmie Rivera Booked For UFC’s July 15th Show
Pedro Munhoz Tests Positive For COVID-19, Taken Out of July 15th Bout Versus Frankie Edgar
Pedro Munhoz has been removed from his July 15th UFC fight versus Frankie Edgar after testing positive for COVID-19. The positive test was first reported by Raul Lopez of MMA Fusion. The fight was set to be in the co-main event slot of UFC's July 15th event which was at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz Tests Positive For COVID-19, Taken Out of July 15th Bout Versus Frankie Edgar
American Top Team Coaches Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliveira Test Positive For COVID-19
American Top Team coaches Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliviera have tested positive for COVID-19, per a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate. Due to the positive tests, Brown and Oliveira will not be able to corner American Top Team fighter Jorge Masvidal on Saturday in his championship bout. Masvidal is currently … Continue reading American Top Team Coaches Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliveira Test Positive For COVID-19
Two Bantamweight Bouts Added To UFC’s August 1st Card
Two 135-pound matchups have been added to UFC's August 1st event recently. The show, which 10 fights in total now, now has two men's and women's bantamweight matchups on the show. Here's what's new. Chris Gutierrez vs. Luke Sanders Chris Gutierrez and Luke Sanders have joined UFC's August 1st event, per a report by Nolan … Continue reading Two Bantamweight Bouts Added To UFC’s August 1st Card
Andreas Michailidis To Take Short Notice Matchup Against Modestas Bukauskas on July 15th UFC Card
Modestas Bukauskas has a new opponent for his July 15th fight, as Andreas Michailidis has stepped in, replacing Vinicius Moreira. The new matchup, which is set for Yas Island, Abu Dhabi was first reported by Titas Pacauskas of Sportas.lt. Moreira was one of the many UFC fighters taken off of the July 15th show after … Continue reading Andreas Michailidis To Take Short Notice Matchup Against Modestas Bukauskas on July 15th UFC Card
Maxim Grishin To Make UFC Debut, Taking Short Notice UFC 251 Fight Versus Marcin Tybura
Former PFL heavyweight Maxim Grishin will get his first UFC matchup on July 11th, as he faces off with Marcin Tybura. The matchup, which is scheduled for UFC 251 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was first reported by RT Sport. Grishin takes the fight on short notice, replacing Alexander Romanov, who withdrew from his … Continue reading Maxim Grishin To Make UFC Debut, Taking Short Notice UFC 251 Fight Versus Marcin Tybura
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