“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. In life, a lot of things can't be objectively proven to be right or wrong. We often offer our opinion on … Continue reading Lowered Guard: When You’re Wrong
Welterweights Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad Matched For April 16th UFC Main Event
Welterweights Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad are expected to test their momentum in the division later this year, meeting in the main event of an April 16th UFC "Fight Night" card. News of the matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Tuesday night. The fight joins a slowly growing event that is … Continue reading Welterweights Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad Matched For April 16th UFC Main Event
Bellator Roundup: Seven Fights Join February 19th Event
A series of matchups have been recently announced for Bellator's February 19th event. The new fights are joining a card that will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. This week's Bellator Roundup article will cover all of the new matchups to join the show. Here's what is new: Brennan Ward will … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Seven Fights Join February 19th Event
UFC Veteran Jussier Formiga To Return Against Felipe Bunes At LFA 124
Former UFC fighter Jussier Formiga will make his return to action next month, facing Felipe Bunes in the main event of LFA 124. The fight is set to take place on February 11th from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Formiga was a long-time UFC fighter, competing 16 times for the promotion from … Continue reading UFC Veteran Jussier Formiga To Return Against Felipe Bunes At LFA 124
UFC 276, 10th Anniversary of ‘International Fight Week’ Announced For Late June-Early July
UFC is planning numerous days of festivities for their 10th annual "International Fight Week" in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this summer. News of the promotion's returning festival was revealed during UFC 270 on Saturday night. The "Fight Week," which is scheduled to begin on June 26th and run to July 3rd, will include numerous big … Continue reading UFC 276, 10th Anniversary of ‘International Fight Week’ Announced For Late June-Early July
PFL Announces New Multi-Year Deal With ESPN, Announces Regular Season Launch Date
Upcoming PFL events will remain on the ESPN network. The promotion announced a new multi-year deal with the sports network Tuesday, revealing that seven of their shows in 2022 will take place on the main TV channel ESPN. The majority of the season will be broadcasted on ESPN, with other events taking place on the … Continue reading PFL Announces New Multi-Year Deal With ESPN, Announces Regular Season Launch Date
Francisco Figueiredo vs. Daniel da Silva Booked For April 30th
Flyweights Francisco Figueiredo and Daniel da Silva will both be fighting to return from a recent loss when paired for UFC's April 30th event. Journalist Igor Melotto was the first to report the booking. The matchup joins a show that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Figueiredo joined the UFC roster in early … Continue reading Francisco Figueiredo vs. Daniel da Silva Booked For April 30th
Maycee Barber vs. Montana De La Rosa Booked For April 23rd UFC ‘Fight Night’
A fight between Maycee Barber and Montana De La Rosa is back on the schedule. The fight is now expected to take place at UFC's April 23rd show, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The flyweight bout joins a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Barber and De La … Continue reading Maycee Barber vs. Montana De La Rosa Booked For April 23rd UFC ‘Fight Night’
Three Fights Join UFC’s March 19th Return To London
Three new matchups are now expected for UFC's return event to the O2 Arena in London, England. The recently reported fights join a card that is expected to take place on March 19th. Hooker Set For Featherweight Return Against Allen After a lengthy stint at lightweight, Dan Hooker will make the move down to featherweight … Continue reading Three Fights Join UFC’s March 19th Return To London
Heavyweights Alan Baudot And Parker Porter To Meet At February 19th UFC Event
Alan Baudot will look for his first UFC victory next month when he faces Parker Porter at the promotion's February 19th event. The matchup is set to join a "Fight Night" card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, per Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. Baudot joined the UFC roster … Continue reading Heavyweights Alan Baudot And Parker Porter To Meet At February 19th UFC Event