ONE Championship Cuts Significant Percent of Staff

A recent press release from ONE Championship revealed that the Singapore-based MMA promotion has cut 20 percent of its staff. The release claimed the promotion has "streamlined operations" by "20% reduction of total worldwide headcount." A tweet from Josh Gross, a former writer for The Athletic, claims that the figure is even higher. "I was … Continue reading ONE Championship Cuts Significant Percent of Staff →

A Trio of Fights Added To UFC’s August 1st Event

Three new bouts were added to UFC's August 1st event, which currently does not have a location set for it. Yana Kunitskaya vs. Ketlen Vieira A bantamweight bout between Yana Kunitskaya and Ketlen Vieira has seen its way onto this show, per a report by Farah Hannoun for MMA Junkie. Vieira will look to win … Continue reading A Trio of Fights Added To UFC’s August 1st Event →

Featherweight Prospects Grant Dawson and Nad Narimani Added To UFC’s July 18th Card

Another fight has been added to UFC's July 18th show, with Grant Dawson and Nad Narimani being the newest booking. First reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the fight is the eighth added to the show. Dawson is a real up-and-coming featherweight, having won three-straight since earning a UFC contract through TV series "Dana … Continue reading Featherweight Prospects Grant Dawson and Nad Narimani Added To UFC’s July 18th Card →

Derrick Lewis vs. Alexey Oleinik Set To Headline UFC’s August 8th Show

A heavyweight bout featuring Derrick Lewis and Alexey Oleinik is now in the headlining spot for UFC's August 8th event. Reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the fight is set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Lewis will look to build on his two previous wins, which were scorecard victories against Blagoy Ivanov … Continue reading Derrick Lewis vs. Alexey Oleinik Set To Headline UFC’s August 8th Show →

Headling Bout Between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige Among Many July 15th UFC Bouts Booked

UFC's July 15th show has seen numerous bouts added, including a five-round matchup between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige. The show is one of the many presented by UFC at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, featherweights Kattar and Ige will be in the … Continue reading Headling Bout Between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige Among Many July 15th UFC Bouts Booked →

Elizeu Zaleski vs. Muslim Salikhov Added To UFC 251

Now a month away, UFC 251 has a full lineup set for it. Making the show 11 fights now, a welterweight matchup between Elizeu Zaleski and Muslim Salikhov has been added. First reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate, Salikhov will be putting a three-fight winning streak on the line. Salikhov made his UFC debut in … Continue reading Elizeu Zaleski vs. Muslim Salikhov Added To UFC 251 →

Max Rohskopf Takes Short Notice June 20th Fight Versus Austin Hubbard

Undefeated MMA fighter Max Rohskopf will make his first UFC appearance on Saturday, taking a short notice fight against Austin Hubbard. Per a report from John Morgan and Nolan King of MMA Junkie, Rohskopf will replace Joe Solecki, who was planned to be on the card initially. Rohskopf, an MMA fighter with a base in … Continue reading Max Rohskopf Takes Short Notice June 20th Fight Versus Austin Hubbard →

Manel Kape To Make UFC Debut vs. Rogerio Bontorin At UFC 252

Former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape will step into the octagon for the first time on August 15th, facing Rogerio Bontorin at UFC 252. First reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate, the fight will be Bontorin's fourth in the UFC. Kape was a longtime fighter in Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN, making his first appearance on … Continue reading Manel Kape To Make UFC Debut vs. Rogerio Bontorin At UFC 252 →

Trio of Bouts Added To UFC’s July 25th Show

UFC's July 25th event at the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has seen three new fight matchups added lately. Justin Tafa vs. Raphael Pessoa A heavyweight matchup between Justin Tafa and Raphael Pessoa will also be a part of the card, per a report from Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Tafa, a 4-1 fighter got … Continue reading Trio of Bouts Added To UFC’s July 25th Show →

Jared Gordon and Chris Fishgold Paired For UFC’s July 15th Show

Experienced featherweights Jared Gordon and Chris Fishgold will collide as part of UFC's July 15th card. Reported first by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, the matchup has potential for either fighter to bounce back from a loss. Heading into his fourth UFC fight, Fishgold has a 1-2 record in the promotion. Now a year since … Continue reading Jared Gordon and Chris Fishgold Paired For UFC’s July 15th Show →