Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker will get to fight in front of his home country of Australia next year. Whittaker has been booked to face Paulo Costa at UFC's February 11th pay-per-view event from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The bout, which was announced by the promotion Friday, is the first to be … Continue reading Robert Whittaker To Face Paulo Costa At UFC 284
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‘Weight Management Issues’ Takes Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida Off UFC 280
UFC 280 took another hit just a day before the event is scheduled to kick off. A featherweight fight between Zubaira Tukhugov and Lucas Almeida has been removed from UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view due to "weight management issues," per an announcement made by the promotion. The fight was scheduled to take place at the Etihad … Continue reading ‘Weight Management Issues’ Takes Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida Off UFC 280
Jessica Andrade Set For Flyweight Return Against Lauren Murphy At UFC 283
Jessica Andrade will return to flyweight early next year in a matchup against Lauren Murphy. The fight is joining UFC's January 21st pay-per-view event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Andrade will have a home-country advantage against Murphy, as the fight is part of UFC 283 from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Set For Flyweight Return Against Lauren Murphy At UFC 283
Invicta FC To Crown New Strawweight Champion With One-Night Tournament
Invicta FC will hold a four-woman one-night tournament next month to find their next champion at strawweight. The bracket will be the main focus of Invicta FC 50 on November 16th from the Reelworks in Denver, Colorado, USA, per an announcement made Thursday. The tournament will see Valesca Machado, Gloria de Paula, Ediana Silva and … Continue reading Invicta FC To Crown New Strawweight Champion With One-Night Tournament
John Lineker Misses Weight For ONE Championship Title Fight, Stripped of Belt
ONE Championship might leave this weekend without a champion in their 145-pound MMA weight class. Current titleholder John Lineker missed weight for his title fight against Fabricio de Andrade on Thursday, coming in half a pound over the limit for their bout. The South China Morning Post first reported Lineker's weight miss. This weight miss … Continue reading John Lineker Misses Weight For ONE Championship Title Fight, Stripped of Belt
Yamato Nishikawa Out of UFC Debut, Off Roster Along With Randy Costa
Two names have recently departed the UFC roster. Bantamweight Randy Costa and prospect Yamato Nishikawa are no longer UFC fighters, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Nishikawa's UFC run has come to an end before his first fight even occurred. The Shooto Lightweight Champion was expected to step in on short notice … Continue reading Yamato Nishikawa Out of UFC Debut, Off Roster Along With Randy Costa
UFC Fighters, Coaches Prohibited From Gambling on Fights
If you are hoping to bet on the pay-per-view fights this weekend, make sure you aren't a UFC talent first. UFC sent out a memo to all fighters earlier this week, informing them that their conduct policy around gambling has been changed. "Athletes are prohibited from placing any wagers (directly or through a third party) … Continue reading UFC Fighters, Coaches Prohibited From Gambling on Fights
JMMA Monday: Juntaro Ushiku Doesn’t Hear The Noise
Juntaro Ushiku is entering RIZIN 39 this weekend as a champion, but it feels like the focus isn’t on him. Is it fair to say that Ushiku might be getting overlooked currently? Maybe. This Sunday he’s facing Kleber Koike in the main event of a show from Fukuoka, and it feels like Koike is the … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Juntaro Ushiku Doesn’t Hear The Noise
Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance
Alexa Grasso's flawless run at flyweight earned its biggest win yet Saturday, as she went five rounds against Viviane Araujo to win a unanimous decision. Grasso's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this weekend. Grasso earned the victory through a tough 25-minute stand-up performance. While … Continue reading Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance
Muin Gafurov Stops Diego Silva With Spinning Back Kick To Earn LFA Belt
Muin Gafurov scored a highlight-reel finish to defeat Diego Silva and become the new LFA Bantamweight Champion on Friday night. Gafurov stopped Silva in the third round with a spinning back kick to the body. The shot caused Silva to drop to the canvas immediately, forcing the referee to step in and end the fight. … Continue reading Muin Gafurov Stops Diego Silva With Spinning Back Kick To Earn LFA Belt
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