Jarrah Al-Silawi earned a PFL contract on the second episode of the promotion's "Challenger Series," securing a spot in the welterweight division for the promotion's upcoming regulars season. Al-Silawi was selected as a finalist in Friday's episode of the "Challenger Series" along with Chris Mixan. While Mixan did not win the regular season contract, he … Continue reading Jarrah Al-Silawi Earns PFL Contract on Second Week of ‘Challenger Series’ Program
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Jaqueline Amorim Scores Quick Kneebar Win Over Loveth Young To Claim LFA Strawweight Belt
Jaqueline Amorim became the new LFA Strawweight Champion on Friday night, securing a quick submission win against Loveth Young. Amorim's first-round win headlined LFA 125, which was at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. Amorim was able to catch Young in the second minute with a rare kneebar submission. … Continue reading Jaqueline Amorim Scores Quick Kneebar Win Over Loveth Young To Claim LFA Strawweight Belt
Gegard Mousasi Hands Austin Vanderford First Loss With Quick Performance In Bellator Title Fight
Gegard Mousasi had a fast win over undefeated title challenger Austin Vanderford, stopping him in the second minute of their fight to defend his Bellator Middleweight Championship. The fight headlined Bellator 275, which took place Friday at the 3Arena Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Mousasi had much better striking during the short battle between the middleweights. … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi Hands Austin Vanderford First Loss With Quick Performance In Bellator Title Fight
Reinier de Ridder Controls, Submits Kiamrian Abbasov To Defend ONE Championship Belt For The First Time
Two-division champion Reinier de Ridder defended his 205-pound ONE Championship belt for the first time on Friday night, dominating Kiamrian Abbasov and securing a submission victory in the third round. De Ridder's win headlined "Full Circle," which took place Friday at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. It became clear early on in the fight … Continue reading Reinier de Ridder Controls, Submits Kiamrian Abbasov To Defend ONE Championship Belt For The First Time
March 12th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Sees Two Changes
A couple of matchups set for UFC's March 12th card have suffered changes. Two fights have been removed from the card, although new fights have already been booked in place of those. The changes are have been made to a card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading March 12th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Sees Two Changes
Report: Alexis Davis and Danilo Marques Depart UFC Roster
Bantamweight veteran Alexis Davis and light heavyweight Danilo Marques are no longer on the UFC roster, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Davis is exiting the UFC after a 14-fight run that lasted nearly eight years in total. She first joined the promotion in 2013 after previously appearing in Strikeforce and Invicta … Continue reading Report: Alexis Davis and Danilo Marques Depart UFC Roster
Zviad Lazishvili Given 10-Month USADA Suspension
UFC bantamweight Zviad Lazishvili has been handed a 10-month suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Lazishvili is being given the suspension due to an October 2021 drug test that showed prohibited substance clomiphene in his system. Lazishvili joined the UFC roster last year, losing his debut in October 2021 against Jonathan Martinez. Per a press … Continue reading Zviad Lazishvili Given 10-Month USADA Suspension
Adam Piccolotti Handed Suspension By Athletic Commission After Footage of Weight Cut Emerges
Bellator fighter Adam Piccolotti has been given a four-to-six month suspension by the Association of Boxing Commission (ABC) after disturbing footage of a recent weight cut emerged, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Piccolotti recently posted footage of him during the weight cut he underwent last week ahead of a lightweight fight against Georgi Karakhanyan. … Continue reading Adam Piccolotti Handed Suspension By Athletic Commission After Footage of Weight Cut Emerges
Undefeated Nick Maximov To Face Andre Petroski At May 14th UFC Card
Nick Maximov's undefeated UFC run will be tested for the third time on May 14th, as he will face Andre Petroski in a middleweight fight. Damon Martin of MMA Fighting confirmed the matchup on Monday. UFC's May 14th "Fight Night" card doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Maximov has scored two wins since … Continue reading Undefeated Nick Maximov To Face Andre Petroski At May 14th UFC Card
Sam Hughes and Istela Nunes To Search For First UFC Win In April 16th Pairing
Both searching for their first UFC win, strawweights Sam Hughes and Istela Nunes will meet at the promotion's April 16th event. News of the matchup was confirmed by Dama De Ferro earlier in the week. The matchup is joining a "Fight Night" card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Sam Hughes and Istela Nunes To Search For First UFC Win In April 16th Pairing
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