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Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut on June 27th Versus Mara Romero Borella

UFC's June 27th "Fight Night" event now has another bout added to it, as Mara Romero Borella and Miranda Maverick will square off on the show. First reported by MMA DNA, the fight will be the UFC debut for Maverick. Maverick fought in regional women's MMA promotion Invicta FC for most of her professional MMA … Continue reading Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut on June 27th Versus Mara Romero Borella →

Justin Jaynes Takes Short Notice UFC Debut vs. Frank Camacho on June 20th

With Matt Frevola taken off of the UFC card this weekend, Frank Camacho will now be paired against Justin Jaynes. The new matchup was reported first by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Frevola had to be pulled off of the UFC card after cornerman and fellow UFC fight Billy Quarantillo tested positive … Continue reading Justin Jaynes Takes Short Notice UFC Debut vs. Frank Camacho on June 20th →

Weidman vs. Akhmedov Among Three Fights Added To UFC’s August 8th Show

Three new fights have been added to UFC's August 1st event, including a battle between Chris Weidman and Omari Akhmedov. The event, which now has five fights attached to it, does not have a venue announced as of yet. Chris Weidman vs. Omari Akhmedov First reported by Igor Lazorin of TASS, Weidman and Akhmedov have … Continue reading Weidman vs. Akhmedov Among Three Fights Added To UFC’s August 8th Show →

Four Fights Added To UFC’s July 25th Card

The final of four UFC events at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi takes place on July 25th. The final few matchups for the card were announced on Thursday via ESPN's MMA channel. Here's the new additions. Alex Oliveira vs. Peter Sobotta The biggest of all fight announcements sees Alex Oliviera booked against welterweight Peter Sobotta. … Continue reading Four Fights Added To UFC’s July 25th Card →

UFC 251 Full Card Unveiled, With Two Early Prelim Bouts Added

The entire card for UFC 251 was revealed on Thursday via ESPN's MMA Youtube channel. The card included two previously unannounced matchups. Marcin Tybura vs. Alexander Romanov A heavyweight matchup between Marcin Tybura and Alexander Romanov was announced. The fight will be the debut for Romanov, who holds a flawless 11-0 record in MMA. All … Continue reading UFC 251 Full Card Unveiled, With Two Early Prelim Bouts Added →

Rachael Ostovich Given One Year Suspension By USADA

UFC's anti-doping representative, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) gave a one-year suspension to Rachael Ostovich on Thursday. The sentence has eight months left on it, as the positive test was collected last January. Per a statement from USADA, Ostovich "tested positive for ostarine and GW1516," two substances that are not permitted in the athlete's … Continue reading Rachael Ostovich Given One Year Suspension By USADA →

Kyle Daukaus Replaces Ian Heinisch in June 27th Matchup Versus Brendan Allen

Kyle Daukaus will replace Ian Heinisch in a bout against Brendan Allen on UFC's June 27th show. First reported by Daniel Cunningham of Empire Sports Media, Heinisch was pulled from the card due to injury. Daukaus will be making his UFC debut on June 27th, being a 9-0 professional on the regional scene before. Allen … Continue reading Kyle Daukaus Replaces Ian Heinisch in June 27th Matchup Versus Brendan Allen →

6/17 UFC Rankings: Calvillo Debuts At #2 As Flyweight

UFC's ranking update on Wednesday saw Cynthia Calvillo debut at second place in the flyweight rankings, following a win over Jessica Eye last Saturday. After losing her five-round battle on Saturday, Eye dropped three spots in the flyweight division, now ranked in fourth. The entry of Calvillo in the 125-pound rankings moved everyone else below … Continue reading 6/17 UFC Rankings: Calvillo Debuts At #2 As Flyweight →