UFC will introduce an interim bantamweight championship late this year, as former champ Petr Yan will face the rising Cody Sandhagen at the promotion's October 30th event. The new pairing was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins UFC 267, which is set to happen at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, … Continue reading Interim Bantamweight Title Fight Between Cory Sandhagen and Former Champ Petr Yan Set For UFC 267
UFC Looking To Book Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo In December 4th Main Event
Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo could potentially headline an MMA card for the first time in years on December 4th, as he is reportedly being lined up to face Rob Font on that date. While the bantamweights haven't officially signed off on the bout, verbal agreements are currently in place, per a report from … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo In December 4th Main Event
Nevada Police Report Alleges Domestic Battery, Damage of Property By Jon Jones
Content Warning: This article describes scenes of domestic violence. Police documents following the arrest of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones allege a violent evening in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, which saw him commit domestic violence and damage a police vehicle just hours after a UFC Hall of Fame event. It was reported last week … Continue reading Nevada Police Report Alleges Domestic Battery, Damage of Property By Jon Jones
Igor Poterya and Daniel Zellhuber Offered UFC Contracts on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
UFC President Dana White offered two contracts at the end of this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Prospects Daniel Zellhuber and Igor Poterya were handed UFC contracts following their wins at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The distribution of contracts was a significant drop off from prior weeks on this … Continue reading Igor Poterya and Daniel Zellhuber Offered UFC Contracts on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
Ricky Glenn To Replace Diego Ferreira In October 23rd UFC Bout Against Grant Dawson
Grant Dawson has been given a new opponent for UFC's October 23rd show, now expected to fight Ricky Glenn instead of Diego Ferreira. The opponent change, which was first reported by MMA DNA, is due to injury. The new matchup is scheduled to take place on a "Fight Night" card at the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Ricky Glenn To Replace Diego Ferreira In October 23rd UFC Bout Against Grant Dawson
Injury Forces Rafael dos Anjos Out of UFC 267 Bout Against Islam Makhachev
A long-awaited lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Rafael dos Anjos has run into another setback. Dos Anjos has been pulled from his October 30th fight against Makhachev due to injury, per a report from Mike Bohn and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Dos Anjos and Makhachev were set to meet at UFC 267, which … Continue reading Injury Forces Rafael dos Anjos Out of UFC 267 Bout Against Islam Makhachev
UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling Out of UFC 267 Fight Against Petr Yan
The bantamweight division's biggest rivalry currently has received yet another twist in its story. UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling won't be able to have his rematch against Petr Yan at the promotion's October 30th event, as he has reportedly withdrawn from his matchup due to injury. News of Sterling's withdrawal was first reported by Mike … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling Out of UFC 267 Fight Against Petr Yan
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will make his return on Saturday night, facing former title challenger Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266. The fight will wrap up a stacked pay-per-view card that will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card also includes an appearance from UFC … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview
Competing for the first time after a two-fight rivalry with former champ Max Holloway, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will return in Saturday night's main event against Brian Ortega. The fight headlines UFC 266, which will conclude "International Fight Week" from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight will come at the … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview
Josh Silveira Scores Quick Head Kick Knockout on Tee Cummins, Earns LFA Light Heavyweight Championship
Josh Silveira had an explosive win to become the new LFA Light Heavyweight Champion on Friday night, putting away Tee Cummins 49 seconds into the first round with a head kick. The quick win for Silveira headlined LFA 115, which took place at the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Silveira, the son of … Continue reading Josh Silveira Scores Quick Head Kick Knockout on Tee Cummins, Earns LFA Light Heavyweight Championship
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