Terrance McKinney Takes Short-Notice March 12th UFC Bout Against Drew Dober

Terrance McKinney's next UFC assignment is coming only days after his last outing. The rising lightweight is expected to step in to face Drew Dober at the promotion's March 12th card, per an announcement made Friday. McKinney will be replacing Ricky Glenn, who withdrew from the card due to an injury. The new fight is … Continue reading Terrance McKinney Takes Short-Notice March 12th UFC Bout Against Drew Dober →

Throwback Thursday – WEC 4: Rumble Under the Sun

Previous weeks of "Throwback Thursday" have looked at two promotions: UFC and Pride FC. This week, we'll introduce a third promotion into the mix, that being WEC. WEC is an incredibly important promotion in MMA history. Its short yet impactful run saw it build up a big roster of fighters and eventually get acquired by … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – WEC 4: Rumble Under the Sun →

Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez Facing Attempted Murder, Among Numerous Charges

Content Warning: This article mentions sexual assault Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez made his first court appearance Wednesday for a criminal case that has numerous charges, including attempted murder, involved. Velasquez, 39, appeared for his arraignment in San Jose, California, USA. The hearing, which didn't conclude, is set to continue on Monday, where he will … Continue reading Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez Facing Attempted Murder, Among Numerous Charges →

Zviad Lazishvili Released From UFC Roster After Loss, Suspensions

Bantamweight Zviad Lazishvili has been cut from the UFC roster after losing his debut last year and recently taking a suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. It was reported last week that USADA handed Lazishvili a 10-month suspension for an October 2021 drug test that showed prohibited substance … Continue reading Zviad Lazishvili Released From UFC Roster After Loss, Suspensions →

Manon Fiorot To Face Jennifer Maia At March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Manon Fiorot is back on the UFC schedule, now being booked to face Jennifer Maia at the promotion's March 26th event. News of the matchup was confirmed Tuesday by Farah Hannoun and Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The new fight joins a lineup that is set to happen at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, … Continue reading Manon Fiorot To Face Jennifer Maia At March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos Targeted For UFC 275

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has her next opponent in sight. The plan is for the dominant champ to face Taila Santos at the promotion's June 11th pay-per-view event, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The fight, while not official yet, is currently in the process of being finalized. No location has been confirmed for … Continue reading Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos Targeted For UFC 275 →

UFC 272 Costs The Same As Any Other Recent PPV, And That’s A Problem

"Am I getting my money's worth?" It's a question that consumers ask themselves every day. And in an age where prices are going up throughout North America and around the world, it's a crucial question. Many UFC viewers will ask themself that question on Saturday night. With the price of $74.99 USD for UFC 272, … Continue reading UFC 272 Costs The Same As Any Other Recent PPV, And That’s A Problem →

Former UFC Fighter Luis Pena Booked For MMA Return Following Numerous 2021 Arrests

Former UFC fighter Luis Pena has been booked for his first appearance since facing numerous domestic violence and battery charges in the U.S. Pena has been booked to appear at ACA's April 16th event in Minsk, Belarus. News of the fight was confirmed by social media from ACA and Pena on Monday. ACA is a … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Luis Pena Booked For MMA Return Following Numerous 2021 Arrests →

Amanda Ribas vs. Michelle Waterson Moved To UFC 274

A strawweight fight between Amanda Ribas and Michelle Waterson has been moved to UFC's May 7th pay-per-view event, per reports. The fight, which was originally booked for March 26th, is now expected to happen at UFC 274 two months later, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The plan is for UFC 274 to take place … Continue reading Amanda Ribas vs. Michelle Waterson Moved To UFC 274 →