Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and one-time title challenger Marvin Vettori are expected to meet at UFC's June 11th pay-per-view card, per a recent report from Ariel Helwani. While the fight hasn't been finalized, reports say the matchup is "very close" to being done. Once confirmed, the fight will join UFC 275, which the … Continue reading Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Targeted For UFC 275
Thanh Le Finishes Garry Tonon Within A Minute To Defend ONE Championship Belt
Thanh Le scored a quick and brutal win to retain his ONE Championship 155-pound belt on Friday night, knocking out Garry Tonon in the first minute of action with punches. Tonon's win headlined ONE Championship's "Lights Out" card from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Tonon attempted to grapple early with Le, although the damaging … Continue reading Thanh Le Finishes Garry Tonon Within A Minute To Defend ONE Championship Belt
ONE Championship: Lights Out Preview
In ONE Championship's final event before their massive 10th-anniversary card, the promotion will see their top bantamweight and featherweight competitors in the cage. In the main event of "Lights Out," Thanh Le will look to defend his 155-pound belt for the first time when facing undefeated grappling ace Garry Tonon. And before that fight, a … Continue reading ONE Championship: Lights Out Preview
UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Aliaskhab Khizriev's struggle to receive a UFC debut has hit yet another bump in the road. Abusupiyan Magomedov, the opponent for Khizriev in a March 26th UFC booking, has reportedly withdrawn from the bout. The promotion is now seeking Denis Tiuliulin as a short-notice replacement, per Nolan King, Farah Hannoun, and Danny Segura of MMA … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Rob Font, Marlon Vera To Headline April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Ranked bantamweights Rob Font and Marlon Vera are expected to meet in the main event of UFC's April 30th show. News of the matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Wednesday night. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Font had his climb up … Continue reading Rob Font, Marlon Vera To Headline April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson Booked For UFC 274
Former lightweight title challengers Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson are expected to meet at UFC's May 7th pay-per-view event, per Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 274 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Both high-level lightweights will be fighting to snap losing streaks. Chandler, a … Continue reading Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson Booked For UFC 274
Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April
A trio of title fights was confirmed for RIZIN's April 17th card on Thursday, including three big rematches in the promotion's history. The fights are set to take place during RIZIN 35 at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. It will be the second night of a doubleheader hosted by the promotion at … Continue reading Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April
Karina Rodriguez Takes Split Decision Win To Defend Invicta FC Belt Against Daiana Torquato In Rematch
Karina Rodriguez defended her Invicta FC Flyweight Championship for the first time on Wednesday night, defeating Daiana Torquato via split decision in a rematch. Their fight headlined Invicta FC 46, which took place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. The five-round fight saw both flyweights remain active during striking exchanges on the … Continue reading Karina Rodriguez Takes Split Decision Win To Defend Invicta FC Belt Against Daiana Torquato In Rematch
Khabib Nurmagomedov Announced For UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former champ recognized by many as one of the greatest lightweight MMA fighters of all time, will join the UFC Hall of Fame later this year. It was announced Saturday that Nurmagomedov will lead the Class of 2022 for the UFC Hall of Fame. His induction will take place during the promotion's … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov Announced For UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Carlos Felipe Released By UFC Following Recent Suspension
Heavyweight Carlos Felipe has been released by the UFC shortly after being sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Felipe's departure from the UFC roster was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. In January, the Nevada-based commission gave Felipe a lengthy 18-month suspension after he tested positive for boldenone. The test … Continue reading Carlos Felipe Released By UFC Following Recent Suspension
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