The rarely showcased atomweight division will take center stage on Wednesday night, as all-women's MMA promotion Invicta FC will host their first event of the new year. In the main event, a rivalry title fight between Alesha Zappitella and Jessica Delboni will take place. The fight headlines a free-to-view card that is set to take … Continue reading Invicta FC 45: Zappitella vs. Delboni 2 Preview
Michel Pereira vs. Andre Fialho Off January 15th UFC Card, Moved To UFC 270
Just hours after Michel Pereira was reportedly given a new opponent for this weekend, he has gotten his fight booted ahead by a week due to COVID-19 protocols. Pereira is now expected to face Andre Fialho at UFC's January 22nd pay-per-view card, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The matchup is expected … Continue reading Michel Pereira vs. Andre Fialho Off January 15th UFC Card, Moved To UFC 270
UFC Targeting Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington For UFC 272 Headliner
Welterweights Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are being lined up as the new headlining bout for UFC's March 5th pay-per-view event. The rivalry fight is in the process of being finalized, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Should the fight be made official, it would join UFC 272, which is scheduled to take … Continue reading UFC Targeting Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington For UFC 272 Headliner
Korean Zombie vs. Volkanovski, Sterling vs. Yan Shifted To UFC 273
A new featherweight title fight and a previously reported bantamweight matchup have been moved to UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event. UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski is now scheduled to face Chan Sung Jung, also known as The Korean Zombie, at UFC 273 in three months. The card is also set to include a fight between … Continue reading Korean Zombie vs. Volkanovski, Sterling vs. Yan Shifted To UFC 273
Bellator Roundup: Three Fights Join Late January Card
As Bellator continues to plan out their first few events of the new year, there are numerous new fights to report. The promotion currently has three events on their schedule, and lots of bouts have joined those shows as of late. Here's a roundup of all the recent Bellator fight announcements. Three Fights Join First … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Three Fights Join Late January Card
Michel Pereira Given Short-Notice Opponent Andre Fialho For January 15th UFC Card
Flashy welterweight Michel Pereira will remain on this weekend's UFC card, as he has been booked to face promotional newcomer Andre Fialho. The new bout is set to take place on January 15th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. News of the matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN and … Continue reading Michel Pereira Given Short-Notice Opponent Andre Fialho For January 15th UFC Card
UFC Looking To Book Miesha Tate vs. Lauren Murphy For May 14th Event
Miesha Tate could make her flyweight debut later this year, facing Lauren Murphy at UFC's May 14th event. News of the potential matchup was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Monday. The fight has reportedly been verbally agreed upon by both parties, although contracts have not been signed yet. The fight was … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Miesha Tate vs. Lauren Murphy For May 14th Event
Kevin Holland To Meet Alex Oliveira In Welterweight Bout At UFC 272
Kevin Holland will drop down to welterweight for his next appearance, facing Alex Oliveira at UFC's March 5th pay-per-view event. The recent matchup has joined the UFC 272 lineup, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. UFC 272 is currently expected to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Kevin Holland To Meet Alex Oliveira In Welterweight Bout At UFC 272
Bellator Signs RIZIN Standout Tofiq Musayev
Lightweight Tofiq Musayev is heading to Bellator. The former RIZIN tournament winner's recent signing with the promotion was first reported Monday by Ariel Helwani. Musayev is joining Bellator with a strong record of 18 wins through 22 bouts. He gained notoriety in recent years through a strong run in Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN, putting together … Continue reading Bellator Signs RIZIN Standout Tofiq Musayev
JMMA Monday: Three Questions Heading Into 2022
Welcome to another issue of JMMA Monday. This is a weekly blog series that discusses the big and small stories around Japanese MMA. Listen, I get that you're probably sick of reflection pieces by now. We're in 2022. We're here. No more looking back on 2021. Alright, I hear you. This week we're going to … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Three Questions Heading Into 2022
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