Eight-fight UFC veteran Johnny Eduardo has reportedly been released from the promotion's roster after losing in his return. News of him departing the UFC roster was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Eduardo, 41, last fought on October 2nd. He was making his first appearance in over three years when appearing on a … Continue reading Johnny Eduardo Released From UFC Following Defeat In Return
ONE Championship 115-Pound Grand Prix Semi-Finals Set For October 29th ‘Nextgen’ Card
ONE Championship will hold the second round of their 115-pound tournament on October 29th, as the fights will take place at the promotion's recently announced "NextGen" card. The Singapore-based promotion recently unveiled a trio of "NextGen" events that will take place over the next two months. The format will see the promotion return to the … Continue reading ONE Championship 115-Pound Grand Prix Semi-Finals Set For October 29th ‘Nextgen’ Card
Injury Takes Montana De La Rosa Out of UFC 269 Bout Against Maycee Barber
UFC's December 11th pay-per-view card has lost a flyweight bout for the time being, as injury has forced Montana De La Rosa out of a fight against Maycee Barber. News of De La Rosa's injury was first broken by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight was scheduled to happen at UFC 269, an event … Continue reading Injury Takes Montana De La Rosa Out of UFC 269 Bout Against Maycee Barber
Jim Miller Set For Record-Breaking Bout Against Erick Gonzalez on October 16th UFC Card
Jim Miller will set a UFC record when facing newcomer Erick Gonzalez at the promotion's October 16th event. The fight, which was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, has reportedly been verbally agreed upon by both parties. The lightweight fight joins a card that is expected to happen at the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Jim Miller Set For Record-Breaking Bout Against Erick Gonzalez on October 16th UFC Card
UFC Looking To Book Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus 2 For November 13th Event
Just days after a middleweight fight between Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus concluded in an unsatisfying no contest result, UFC is already working quickly to get the rematch going. The promotion is reportedly looking to make the fight for their November 13th event, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Should the fight be … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus 2 For November 13th Event
Patricio Pitbull Lightweight Bellator Belt, Promotion Adds Title Stipulation To Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally
Patricio Pitbull has vacated his Bellator Lightweight Championship, causing an upcoming rematch between Patricky Pitbull and Peter Queally to have a championship reward slapped onto it. Patricio and Bellator CEO Scott Coker joined MMA Fighting's "The MMA Hour" Thursday to discuss the change. Patricio, a fighter who recently lost his 145-pound belt to AJ McKee … Continue reading Patricio Pitbull Lightweight Bellator Belt, Promotion Adds Title Stipulation To Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally
Bellator Featherweight Champ Cris Cyborg To Face Sinead Kavanagh At November 12th Card
Cris Cyborg has the chance to continue her dominant run as Bellator Featherweight Champion on November 12th, facing promotional vet Sinead Kavanagh. Bellator CEO Scott Coker announced the fight on Thursday during an episode of "The MMA Hour." The fight will headline a card that is set to happen at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel … Continue reading Bellator Featherweight Champ Cris Cyborg To Face Sinead Kavanagh At November 12th Card
Holly Holm Out of October 16th UFC Main Event Against Norma Dumont, Replaced By Aspen Ladd
UFC's October 16th main event has received a change, as Aspen Ladd has stepped in to replace Holly Holm in a featherweight fight against Norma Dumont. Holm had to withdraw from her five-round fight due to a knee injury, per a report from Ariel Helwani. She was set to headline a card that will take place … Continue reading Holly Holm Out of October 16th UFC Main Event Against Norma Dumont, Replaced By Aspen Ladd
UFC Looking To Book Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane Title Unification Bout For January 22nd
UFC's title unification bout at heavyweight could come in early 2022, as the promotion is close to finalizing a fight between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane for January 22nd. News of the heavyweight title bout was first reported by French news site LaSueur. Should the fight be confirmed, it would join UFC pay-per-view card UFC … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane Title Unification Bout For January 22nd
COVID-19 Protocol Forces Laureano Staropoli vs. Jamie Pickett Off October 9th UFC Card
UFC's October 9th event has lost a fight, as COVID-19 protocol forced a middleweight contest between Laureano Staropoli and Jamie Pickett off the lineup. The fight has reportedly been bumped ahead to UFC's October 23rd card, per a report from Danny Segura of MMA Junkie. The fight was scheduled to happen this weekend at the … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocol Forces Laureano Staropoli vs. Jamie Pickett Off October 9th UFC Card
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