Khamzat Chimaev's biggest fight yet has just been booked. The welterweight sensation is scheduled to meet Gilbert Burns at UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event, per an announcement made by the promotion Saturday. The fight is now part of UFC 273, which will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Chimaev … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Booked For UFC 273
Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi
This weekend's Bellator event is scheduled to proceed as 11 bouts in total following the loss of a prelim fight. A lightweight bout between veteran fighters Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi has been removed from Saturday's prelims, per a report from John Morgan of The Underground. The fight was scheduled to take place at The … Continue reading Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi
Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg
Bellator's return to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA is set. The promotion is expected to do a two-night event series next month, holding shows on April 22nd and 23rd at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, per Christian Shimabuku of KHON. While nothing has been reported about the first card - Bellator 278 - yet, many high-profile bouts … Continue reading Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg
Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 Preview
Daiana Torquato will get another chance to become champion on Wednesday night, facing Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Karina Rodriguez in a five-round fight. Their matchup is scheduled to headline Invicta FC 46 from Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Here's a preview of the show. Main Card (6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST) (Youtube) Bout 1: Paulina Granados … Continue reading Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 Preview
Cynthia Calvillo To Make Strawweight Return Against Brianna Fortino At June 4th Card
Appearing at strawweight for the first time since 2019, Cynthia Calvillo has been booked to face Brianna Fortino at UFC's June 4th show. The matchup was confirmed Monday by Alex Behunin of Cageside Press. The location for UFC's June 4th event is not known at the moment. Calvillo moved up to flyweight in 2020 following … Continue reading Cynthia Calvillo To Make Strawweight Return Against Brianna Fortino At June 4th Card
Two Fights Join UFC’s April 30th ‘Fight Night’ Card
Two more matchups have recently been confirmed for UFC's April 30th show. The fights are joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Meerschaert, Jotko To Meet At Middleweight High-level middleweights Gerald Meerschaert and Krzysztof Jotko are expected to meet next month, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Meerschaert is coming … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s April 30th ‘Fight Night’ Card
David Onama To Face Nate Landwehr At March 26th UFC Event
UFC rookie David Onama has stepped in to take a short-notice fight against Nate Landwehr at the promotion's March 26th card. Onama will be replacing Lerone Murphy in the featherweight booking, per a report from Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The matchup is part of the promotion's event at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, … Continue reading David Onama To Face Nate Landwehr At March 26th UFC Event
Takashi Sato To Replace Claudio Silva In March 19th UFC Fight Against Gunnar Nelson
Gunnar Nelson has received a new opponent for his return later this month. The veteran fighter is now expected to face Takashi Sato instead of Claudio Silva on March 19th, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The new matchup is joining UFC's event at the O2 Arena in London, England. Sato is stepping … Continue reading Takashi Sato To Replace Claudio Silva In March 19th UFC Fight Against Gunnar Nelson
Cain Valesquez Denied Bail In Attempted Murder Case
Cain Velasquez has been denied bail for his ongoing attempted murder case in San Jose, California, USA. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion appeared at the Santa Clara County Hall on Monday for arraignment. At that hearing, Judge Shelyna Brown deemed that "the risk is too great" to set bail for Velasquez at this moment. News … Continue reading Cain Valesquez Denied Bail In Attempted Murder Case
Undefeated Lightweight Kayla Harrison Re-Signs With PFL
Kayla Harrison has inked a new contract with PFL, allowing her to defend her status as the promotion's top lightweight in the upcoming 2022 season. News of her re-signing to the promotion was reported by Marc Raimondi of ESPN on Tuesday. Harrison's signing with PFL comes after a free agency period where she fielded offers … Continue reading Undefeated Lightweight Kayla Harrison Re-Signs With PFL
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