Esparza Matched With Undefeated Flyweight Rodriguez For July Bout

After signing a new multi-fight deal with the UFC, Carla Esparza looks towards her next opponent, Marina Rodriguez. First reported by Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, the veteran 115-pound fighter is set to fight on a mid-July card. The fight will be Esparza's second since UFC's return from suspended events due to … Continue reading Esparza Matched With Undefeated Flyweight Rodriguez For July Bout →

Blaydes Versus Volkov Heavyweight Clash To Headline June 20th UFC Show

A heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes is set to headline a June 20th card, per an announcement from UFC on Wednesday. The announcement for the event did not disclose a location where the ranked heavyweight matchup would take place. Blaydes, who is ranked third in the heavyweight division, last fought in January, … Continue reading Blaydes Versus Volkov Heavyweight Clash To Headline June 20th UFC Show →

Satoru Kitaoka To Return Under His New Promotion “iSMOS”

Japanese MMA fighter Satoru Kitaoka's next MMA fight will be under his own terms, as he has launched MMA promotion "iSMOS." The promotion's first event is listed for July 31st, with Kitaoka set to battle Sho Kogane, among the four bouts announced. The event is scheduled to happen at MMA gym PANCRASEism Yokohama. Per Sherdog, … Continue reading Satoru Kitaoka To Return Under His New Promotion “iSMOS” →

Former K-1 Kickboxer Ren Hiramoto Plans Move To MMA

Ren Hiramoto announced on Wednesday that he plans to transition to MMA, leaving the sport of kickboxing. The announcement came via a Youtube broadcast from Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation. Former K-1 kickboxer, Hiramoto returned to the sport after a year-and-a-half absence in December, fighting a kickboxing bout on a joint RIZIN and Bellator … Continue reading Former K-1 Kickboxer Ren Hiramoto Plans Move To MMA →

UFC 6/2 Ranking Updates: Burns Becomes #1 Welterweight Contender

The UFC's weekly rankings were updated on Monday, with the biggest move being welterweight contender Gilbert Burns being shot up five spots into first place The rank comes after a main event victory against former UFC Champion Tyron Woodley, who lost via unanimous decision, not picking up a single round on any scorecards. Woodley was … Continue reading UFC 6/2 Ranking Updates: Burns Becomes #1 Welterweight Contender →

Bout Between Brian Kelleher and Cody Stamann Added To UFC 250

Taking his second fight within a month, Brian Kelleher will return at UFC 250 to face Cody Stamann. First reported by Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com, the matchup will join the championship-headlined card that is set to take place on June 6th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In mid-May, Kelleher took his … Continue reading Bout Between Brian Kelleher and Cody Stamann Added To UFC 250 →

Kevin Holland Out of May 30th Bout Against Daniel Rodriguez, Replaced By Gabriel Green

UPDATE 5:02PM EDT: Updated article with the news that Gabriel Green had replaced Kevin Holland. Saturday's UFC event has been taken from 12 to 11 bouts, at least for now, as Daniel Rodriguez lost his opponent in Kevin Holland. Per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie, an injury forced Holland out of competition. … Continue reading Kevin Holland Out of May 30th Bout Against Daniel Rodriguez, Replaced By Gabriel Green →

UFC Vacates Bantamweight Belt Formerly Held By Henry Cejudo

After Henry Cejudo announced his retirement at UFC 249, the UFC officially vacated his bantamweight championship on Monday. The change was revealed on Monday, as the updated UFC rankings were unveiled on UFC.com. Cejudo, the former champion, made the first defence of his belt at UFC 250, stopping former champion Dominick Cruz. He earned the … Continue reading UFC Vacates Bantamweight Belt Formerly Held By Henry Cejudo →

UFC’s May 30th Event Sees Numerous Bookings

An upcoming UFC event targeted for May 30th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA has seen numerous announced matchups as of late. The biggest of all is the main event, which features Gilbert Burns versus former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley. "Bout agreement is signed," said Burns on Twitter on Tuesday, confirming … Continue reading UFC’s May 30th Event Sees Numerous Bookings →

‘Joe Rogan Experience’ To Move To Spotify Exclusively In The Fall

UFC commentator and personality Joe Rogan announced on Tuesday that his podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience" will move exclusively to music platform Spotify at the start of September. Reported first by Anne Steele of The Wall Street Journal, the multi-year deal with Spotify was worth more than $100 million. "It will be the exact same … Continue reading ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ To Move To Spotify Exclusively In The Fall →