CFFC's return to Florida will include two title fights. Blake Smith is expected to defend his CFFC Lightweight Championship against undefeated prospect Paris Artis in the main event on March 17th. That fight will headline CFFC 106, which is set to take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida, USA. … Continue reading CFFC Announces Two Title Fights For March 17th Event
PFL Announces Lightweight Matchups For March 18th ‘Challenger Series’ Episode
The lightweight episode in PFL's upcoming "Challenger Series" show has been fully announced. The promotion revealed four matchups for their March 18th episode recently, unveiling eight names that will compete for a spot in the 2022 PFL Regular Season. A win on the episode won't simply earn fighters a spot in the 2022 roster. Instead, … Continue reading PFL Announces Lightweight Matchups For March 18th ‘Challenger Series’ Episode
David Onama To Search For First UFC Win Against Gabriel Benitez At February 19th Event
Featherweight prospect David Onama will search for his first UFC win when facing Gabriel Benitez at the promotion's February 19th show. The fight was confirmed by the promotion earlier this week. The new matchup is set for a "Fight Night" that is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading David Onama To Search For First UFC Win Against Gabriel Benitez At February 19th Event
Kleydson Rodrigues To Make UFC Debut Against CJ Vergara At UFC 274
Kleydson Rodrigues has a new date for his UFC debut. The flyweight prospect is now expected to make his first promotional appearance against CJ Vergara at a May 7th pay-per-view card, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight has joined UFC 274, which doesn't have a set location at the moment. Rodrigues secured a … Continue reading Kleydson Rodrigues To Make UFC Debut Against CJ Vergara At UFC 274
Rising Middleweight Albert Duraev To Face Anthony Hernandez At UFC 273
Albert Duraev will get the chance to earn his second UFC victory later this year, facing Anthony Hernandez at the promotion's April 9th pay-per-view event. The new UFC 273 fight was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The matchup joins a card that doesn't have a location at the moment. Duraev had a … Continue reading Rising Middleweight Albert Duraev To Face Anthony Hernandez At UFC 273
Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira Targeted To Headline May 21st UFC Card, Gustafsson vs. Rothwell Confirmed As Well
Two big fights have recently been reported for UFC's May 21st "Fight Night" card. These matchups join a show that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Bantamweights Holm, Vieira Expected Headline May Card Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira are being targeted for the main event of UFC's May 21st … Continue reading Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira Targeted To Headline May 21st UFC Card, Gustafsson vs. Rothwell Confirmed As Well
Brendan Allen To Replace Phil Hawes In February 5th UFC Bout Against Sam Alvey
A slight change has been made to this weekend's UFC "Fight Night" card. Brendan Allen has reportedly stepped in to replace Phil Hawes in a fight against Sam Alvey, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport. The new matchup is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. An injury reportedly forced Hawes … Continue reading Brendan Allen To Replace Phil Hawes In February 5th UFC Bout Against Sam Alvey
Lowered Guard: Dana White’s Bizarre Meals
“Lowered Guard” is a series at Knockdown News that takes things a little less seriously than usual. It gives us a chance to have a little fun and sometimes appreciate the wackier side of MMA. UFC President Dana White can be a controversial figure at times. He's animated, outspoken, and isn't afraid to exchange harsh … Continue reading Lowered Guard: Dana White’s Bizarre Meals
RIZIN Announces Ren Hiramoto’s Return For March 6th “LANDMARK” Card, Eight More Fights Set For “TRIGGER” Show
Former K-1 Japan kickboxer Ren Hiramoto will search for his first MMA victory next month, facing Chihiro Suzuki in the main event of a RIZIN card. The matchup was part of a trio of fights that were announced for RIZIN's second "LANDMARK" card Wednesday. The fights are scheduled to take place on March 12th, with … Continue reading RIZIN Announces Ren Hiramoto’s Return For March 6th “LANDMARK” Card, Eight More Fights Set For “TRIGGER” Show
Bellator Roundup: Three London Bouts Confirmed, Paris Event Announced
Bellator's ever-changing schedule received a few new fights this week along with a new show altogether. This week's Bellator Roundup will discuss the latest fights that have been set for "Bellator London," along with other news. Three Fights Join Bellator's Return To London Bellator's return to the SSE Arena in London, England now has more … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Three London Bouts Confirmed, Paris Event Announced
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