As most of the sports world has been accepting to let COVID-19 grind a halt to their activities, mixed-martial-arts has been fighting hard to stay alive. Even then however, major promotions UFC and Bellator have cancelled their recent events. This weekend, there is one major MMA promotion holding an event, with Cage Warriors holding a … Continue reading Cage Warriors 113 Preview
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UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Preview
Most sporting events on the planet have been postponed or cancelled. Every major sport league has made all of their sports teams suspend games. On Friday, MMA promotion Bellator announced that their event planned for later that day was postponed as well. UFC, however, has decided to press forward. On Saturday night, they present UFC … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Preview
Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Preview
Amid a world of cancelled sporting events, Bellator and UFC find themselves running events this weekend. The caveat, however, is that both events are held without live audiences. It's something that obviously takes away from the events, but can not be criticized as the threats of COVID-19 (coronavirus) overshadow the value of a fully immersive … Continue reading Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Preview
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Preview
Returning to Las Vegas, UFC presents a two-championship card at UFC 248. The main event sees UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya put his belt on the line for the first time, fighting Yoel Romero. The co-main sees fellow newly crowned fighter Zhang Weili fight Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the UFC Strawweight Championship. From the T-Mobile Arena … Continue reading UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Preview
LFA 83: Jackson vs. Chaulet Preview
The Legacy Fighting Alliance will return on Friday with an event from The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas, USA. The event features many recognizable names on the American regional MMA scene. Here's a preview of the main card. Main Card (9:00 PM EST / UFC Fight Pass) Bout 1: Elijah Johns (5-1) vs. Justin Overton … Continue reading LFA 83: Jackson vs. Chaulet Preview
Invicta Phoenix Series 3 Preview
In 2019, Invicta FC unveiled a new style of show called the "Phoenix Series." The concept is a one-night tournament, allowing fighters to compete three times in one evening. Eight bantamweights start the evening, with a winner being found after three fights. The first two fights are one round competitions, with the final fight being … Continue reading Invicta Phoenix Series 3 Preview
UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo Preview
While UFC has held a show in Norfolk, Virginia, USA before, the east coast town will see a championship fight for the first time on Saturday. Headlining the ESPN+ fight night card, Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo will battle for the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship. From the Chartway Arena, here's a preview of the whole … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo Preview
ONE Championship: King of the Jungle Preview
ONE Championship will hold another event in their home-country of Singapore on Friday, featuring two championship matchups. Headlining the card, Stamp Fairtex puts her kickboxing 115-pound championship on the line against Janet Todd. While this event is set to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, there will be no crowd present for the event. … Continue reading ONE Championship: King of the Jungle Preview
UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Preview
After staying in the United States for the first four events of the year, UFC hits the international stage on Saturday. Heading to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, UFC on ESPN+ 26 will be headlined by Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. Being from New Zealand, Hooker will have home court advantage. Here's a … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Preview
RIZIN 21 Preview
Japan's leading MMA organization RIZIN Fighting Federation will return on Saturday with RIZIN 21, the promotion's first event in 2020. RIZIN usually has a longer absence to start the year, as they end every calendar year with a large event on New Year's Eve with most of their talent. Due to this, most talent is … Continue reading RIZIN 21 Preview
