UFC is currently in the process of making a fight between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz and rising contender Aleksandar Rakic, per reports. The promotion is currently aiming to book the fight for the main event of their March 26th card, as first reported by Ariel Helwani. A follow-up report from Damon Martin … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Former Champ Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic For March 26th Main Event
Makhmud Muradov vs. Misha Cirkunov Set For February 26th UFC Lineup
Makhmud Muradov will have a tough test when attempting to bounce back from his sole UFC loss, fighting promotional veteran Misha Cirkunov on February 26th. Reporter Igor Lazorin broke the new matchup first. It joins a UFC card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Muradov took his first UFC loss in August, … Continue reading Makhmud Muradov vs. Misha Cirkunov Set For February 26th UFC Lineup
UFC President Dana White Tests Positive For COVID-19 Following Thanksgiving Get-Together
UFC President Dana White revealed Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. White announced his recent case of COVID-19 on "The Jim Rome Podcast." White mentioned that he suspects he contracted the virus after attending a family Thanksgiving event over the weekend in Maine, USA. "Somebody [there] had it, … Continue reading UFC President Dana White Tests Positive For COVID-19 Following Thanksgiving Get-Together
Kevin Lee Released By UFC Following 18-Fight Stint
Kevin Lee's UFC run has come to an abrupt end after an extensive 18 fights with the promotion. The former interim lightweight title challenger's departure from the roster was first reported Tuesday by Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Lee, 29, is parting ways with the UFC after dropping four of his past … Continue reading Kevin Lee Released By UFC Following 18-Fight Stint
Undefeated Welterweight Prospect Darian Weeks To Make Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Bryan Barberena At December 4th Card
Undefeated fighter Darian Weeks will get a short-notice opportunity at this weekend's UFC event, stepping in to face Bryan Barberena at welterweight. The new pairing for UFC's December 4th card was first announced by the promotion Tuesday. The fight is set to happen Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Weeks will … Continue reading Undefeated Welterweight Prospect Darian Weeks To Make Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Bryan Barberena At December 4th Card
UFC Looking To Book Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joel Alvarez For February 26th Event
Both attempting to continue their current win streaks at lightweight, Arman Tsarukyan and Joel Alvarez are expected to meet at UFC's February 26th card. The promotion is currently in the process of making the fight, per a report from Igor Lazorin. Should the fight be finalized, it would join a UFC card that doesn't have … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joel Alvarez For February 26th Event
Caio Borralho To Make Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Dustin Stoltzfus At December 18th Event
Caio Borralho's UFC debut is expected to come in just a few weeks, as the Brazilian prospect will step in to face Dustin Stoltzfus at the promotion's December 18th "Fight Night" card. Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting confirmed the booking on Monday. The fight is set to happen at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Caio Borralho To Make Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Dustin Stoltzfus At December 18th Event
RIZIN Unveils Bantamweight Grand Prix Semi-Final Matchups For 2021 New Year’s Eve Card
The semi-final matchups for the RIZIN Bantamweight Grand Prix are set. RIZIN revealed semi-final matchups Tuesday for their tournament, which is set to have its final two rounds play out on New Year's Eve at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. In the first of two semi-final bouts, former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Kai Asakura … Continue reading RIZIN Unveils Bantamweight Grand Prix Semi-Final Matchups For 2021 New Year’s Eve Card
Rising Lightweights Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev To Headline February 26th UFC Event
Extensive win streaks at lightweight will be put on the line in a UFC main event next year. The promotion has paired up Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev for their February 26th headliner, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. … Continue reading Rising Lightweights Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev To Headline February 26th UFC Event
RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Live Coverage
RIZIN will debut their new spin-off series Sunday, presenting "TRIGGER" from the Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The new series, which aims to be RIZIN's second-highest brand next to their numbered shows, will also be the promotion's only use of a cage format for fighting. The main event of Sunday's show sees veteran … Continue reading RIZIN TRIGGER 1st Live Coverage
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