Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov will return for his second UFC fight next month, challenging Brian Kelleher in a three-round bout at bantamweight. The fight has joined UFC 272 on March 5th, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is joining a card that is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Brian Kelleher At UFC 272
Virna Jandiroba vs. Angela Hill Booked For May 14th UFC Card
A clash between two experienced strawweights has been booked for UFC's May 14th card. That "Fight Night" event is now expected to include a bout between Virna Jandiroba and Angela Hill, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The matchup is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Jandiroba has attained … Continue reading Virna Jandiroba vs. Angela Hill Booked For May 14th UFC Card
UFC 271 On The Prelims: Roxanne Modafferi Is Truly ‘The Happy Warrior’
On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. This doesn't feel like the venue to highlight someone who lost a fight. This series is usually the place where we attempt to look at a name that is on the rise and hand … Continue reading UFC 271 On The Prelims: Roxanne Modafferi Is Truly ‘The Happy Warrior’
Xtreme Couture Coach Tim Lane Found Dead At 49
Tim Lane, an MMA coach at notable Las Vegas-based gym Xtreme Couture, passed away this week. Lane, 49, was found dead by police in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Friday, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Lane was reported missing on Wednesday morning and reportedly wasn't seen again until authorities confirmed his passing later in the … Continue reading Xtreme Couture Coach Tim Lane Found Dead At 49
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Live Coverage
Robert Whittaker will have the chance to regain champion status on Saturday night when facing current titleholder Israel Adesanya in a rematch. Their fight for the UFC Middleweight Championship is set to headline UFC 271, which will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on … Continue reading UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Live Coverage
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Preview
Robert Whittaker will get the chance to regain champion status on Saturday night, facing current UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch. Their second meeting, which is two years in the making, is set to headline UFC 271 on Saturday night. That bout is one of 14 scheduled to take place at the Toyota … Continue reading UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Preview
LFA 124: Formiga vs. Bunes Live Coverage
Former UFC fighter Jussier Formiga will make his return to action on Friday night, fighting Felipe Bunes in the main event of an LFA card from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on LFA 124. Quick Results: Preliminary Card Bout 1: Jacob Highley def. Luke … Continue reading LFA 124: Formiga vs. Bunes Live Coverage
Yoel Romero To Face Melvin Manhoef At May 6th Bellator Card In Paris
Yoel Romero will fight for his first Bellator victory later this year, facing fellow veteran Melvin Manhoef at the promotion's May 6th event. Their bout is set to be the co-main event of a card from the Accor Arena in Paris, France, per an announcement made Thursday. Romero, a former UFC title challenger, made his … Continue reading Yoel Romero To Face Melvin Manhoef At May 6th Bellator Card In Paris
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev Moved Off February 19th UFC Card, Replaced By Previous Co-Main Bout
Big changes have been made to next week's UFC "Fight Night" card. Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev, the previously expected headliners for the promotion's February 19th event, won't compete on that card. They've been moved to UFC 272 on March 5th, per a report from Ariel Helwani. The reason for this change is visa … Continue reading Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev Moved Off February 19th UFC Card, Replaced By Previous Co-Main Bout
UFC Looking To Book Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Dauakus For March 26th Main Event
UFC's March 26th could soon receive a new main event. Heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus are reportedly being matched for the main event of that "Fight Night" card, per Ariel Helwani. Should the matchup be confirmed, it would headline a card from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA. This fight is being made … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Dauakus For March 26th Main Event
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