Alex Morono has the chance to score his third victory of the year when facing Mickey Gall at UFC's December 4th "Fight Night" event. The new welterweight matchup was confirmed Friday by Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a lineup that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Alex Morono vs. Mickey Gall Booked For December 4th UFC Card
UFC Looking To Add Two Bouts To February 19th Card
Two new matchups could soon potentially join UFC's February 19th event. The promotion is reportedly in the process of booking a pair of new bouts for the card. While the fights aren't official, they have at least been verbally agreed upon by the parties involved. The fights join a card that doesn't have a confirmed … Continue reading UFC Looking To Add Two Bouts To February 19th Card
Tai Tuivasa Out of November 20th UFC Bout Against Augusto Sakai
Trouble has only continued for UFC's November 20th event, as heavyweight Tai Tuivasa revealed Thursday that he has withdrawn from his fight against Augusto Sakai. Tuivasa, who resides in Australia, cited travel issues as the reason for his departure from the card. He was set to fight at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading Tai Tuivasa Out of November 20th UFC Bout Against Augusto Sakai
Undefeated Bellator Prospect Usman Nurmagomedov Detained Following Allegedly Running Over Police Officer With Vehicle
Undefeated Bellator fighter Usman Nurmagomedov was reportedly been taken into custody Thursday after allegedly running over a police officer with a vehicle. Russian media outlet TASS first reported on the arrest. Nurmagomedov was detained along with Kamal Idrisov after an alleged incident at Kaspiysk Airport in Moscow, Russia. A report from local investigators alleges that … Continue reading Undefeated Bellator Prospect Usman Nurmagomedov Detained Following Allegedly Running Over Police Officer With Vehicle
Rittewada Petchyindee Academy Picks Up Doctor Stoppage Win Over Saemapetch Fairtex In ONE Championship Debut
Slicing elbows from Rittewada Petchyindee Academy earned him a doctor stoppage comeback victory over Saemapetch Fairtex in a Muay Thai main event. The fight headlined ONE Championship's "NextGen 2" card, which aired for the first time Friday. The fights were previously recorded last month at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Rittewada landed elbows in … Continue reading Rittewada Petchyindee Academy Picks Up Doctor Stoppage Win Over Saemapetch Fairtex In ONE Championship Debut
Bellator 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh Preview
Cris Cyborg has the chance to continue her dominant run as Bellator Featherweight Champion on Friday night when facing Sinead Kavanagh. Their five-round title bout will headline Bellator 271, which is set to happen at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA. Here's a full preview of the evening. Click here … Continue reading Bellator 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh Preview
Shane O’Shea Out of Bellator 271 Bout Against Jordan Newman
Bellator's November 12th card lost a bout on weigh-in day, as Shane O'Shea was pulled from his middleweight fight against Jordan Newman. O'Shea didn't make weight for his bout due to undisclosed reasons, per a report from MMA Junkie. The fight was set to happen on Friday's preliminary card at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel … Continue reading Shane O’Shea Out of Bellator 271 Bout Against Jordan Newman
Livinha Souza Released By UFC Following Six-Fight Run
Strawweight Livinha Souza is reportedly no longer on the UFC roster following a six-fight run with the promotion. Souza announced her departure from the promotion through an Instagram post on Thursday. Souza's run in the UFC is coming to an end following three wins and three losses. Souza took two consecutive losses this year. She … Continue reading Livinha Souza Released By UFC Following Six-Fight Run
Light Heavyweight Veteran Jake Heun Awaiting Sentencing For Drug Charges In Australia
Light heavyweight MMA veteran Jake Heun is currently awaiting sentencing for serious drug charges in Australia. Heun, 34, appeared at the County Court of Victoria on Thursday for a plea hearing for his case. His sentencing is expected to happen on November 19th. Heun was first arrested in September 2020. He pleaded guilty to trafficking … Continue reading Light Heavyweight Veteran Jake Heun Awaiting Sentencing For Drug Charges In Australia
December 18th UFC Card Gains Stephen Thompson vs. Belal Muhammad, Loses Bantamweight Bout
Big changes have come to UFC's final event of the year. The promotion's December 18th "Fight Night" card has lost a bantamweight fight, but also recently gained a matchup between two ranked welterweights. The changes come to a card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Thompson … Continue reading December 18th UFC Card Gains Stephen Thompson vs. Belal Muhammad, Loses Bantamweight Bout
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