RENA will not compete beyond the quarter-final round of RIZIN's Super Atomweight Grand Prix. News of RENA's departure from the bracket was first announced Tuesday when the promotion revealed grand prix bouts for their September 25th card, RIZIN 38, which will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It was announced that … Continue reading RENA Out of RIZIN Super Atomweight Grand Prix, Semi-Final Bouts Announced
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Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts Following Seventh ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Episode of 2022
A total of four fighters were offered UFC contracts at the conclusion of the seventh episode of "Dana White's Contender Series" this year. Vitor Petrino, Gabriel Bonfim, Karl Williams, and Ismael Bonfim were all offered UFC contracts following their victories Tuesday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Petrino Lands Knockout Victory In … Continue reading Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts Following Seventh ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Episode of 2022
UFC Middleweight Alessio Di Chirico Announces Retirement Following Loss
Alessio Di Chirico has decided to call an end to his MMA career following a recent loss. Di Chirico recently suffered his fifth loss through his last six bouts, getting finished in the third round by Roman Kopylov on a UFC "Fight Night" card. Di Chirico, 32, announced his retirement through social media on Tuesday, … Continue reading UFC Middleweight Alessio Di Chirico Announces Retirement Following Loss
Anderson Silva To Face Jake Paul In Boxing Bout on October 29th
Legendary MMA fighter Anderson Silva is set to be the next opponent for viral boxer Jake Paul. Silva is expected to face Paul on October 29th at the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, per an announcement made Tuesday. The fight marks the biggest challenge that Paul has faced since he started to pursue … Continue reading Anderson Silva To Face Jake Paul In Boxing Bout on October 29th
Ciryl Gane Finishes Tai Tuivasa In The Third To Close Out Hectic Heavyweight Battle
Ciryl Gane bounced back from his sole pro loss with a big performance on Saturday night, putting away Tai Tuivasa in the third round of a fast-paced main event fight. Gane's win headlined UFC's debut event in the country of France. The card took place in front of a large crowd at the Accor Arena … Continue reading Ciryl Gane Finishes Tai Tuivasa In The Third To Close Out Hectic Heavyweight Battle
Bruno Silva vs. Albert Duraev Set For December 17th UFC Lineup
Fighting to come back from his first UFC loss, Albert Duraev will be matched against Bruno Silva on December 17th. The middleweight fight was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The location for UFC's late 2022 card is not known at the moment. Duraev took his first UFC defeat in June, as a … Continue reading Bruno Silva vs. Albert Duraev Set For December 17th UFC Lineup
Jessica Penne Steps In To Face Tabatha Ricci At October 1st UFC Card
Tabatha Ricci has received a change in opponent for her October 1st UFC booking, now being lined up to face veteran Jessica Penne. Ricci was originally scheduled to fight Cheyanne Vlismas at strawweight, but plans changed after Vlismas withdrew due to personal reasons. Dama de Ferro MMA first reported the change, with additional information coming … Continue reading Jessica Penne Steps In To Face Tabatha Ricci At October 1st UFC Card
Report: Claudio Silva, Wu Yanan, Harry Hunsucker Off UFC Roster
A trio of fighters are no longer on the UFC roster. Harry Hunsucker, Wu Yanan, and Claudio Silva have all recently departed the promotion, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Silva had the longest UFC tenure of all three names that recently left the promotion. Silva joined the promotion in 2014, boasting … Continue reading Report: Claudio Silva, Wu Yanan, Harry Hunsucker Off UFC Roster
Finger Injury Forces Sean Strickland Out of October 15th UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
UFC's October 15th card is without a main event for now, as a finger injury has forced Sean Strickland out of his five-round middleweight matchup against Jared Cannonier. News of the recent change to the card was announced by UFC President Dana White on Tuesday. The fight was scheduled to headline a card from the … Continue reading Finger Injury Forces Sean Strickland Out of October 15th UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
RIZIN Announces Plans For Hawaii Card, Reveals More Bouts For September Show
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN is hoping to head to Hawaii for an event next year. RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara held a press conference on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii on Tuesday, using the opportunity to reveal the promotion's intention to someday hold an event in the area. The plans for RIZIN's first event in 2023 seem … Continue reading RIZIN Announces Plans For Hawaii Card, Reveals More Bouts For September Show
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