Rachael Ostovich got back a loss on Friday night against fellow former UFC fighter Paige VanZant, although it came in a completely different sport and promotion. Ostovich was given a unanimous decision nod over VanZant on Friday after a five-round bare-knuckle boxing fight (48-47, 48-47 & 49-46). The fight avenged a submission loss that Ostovich … Continue reading Rachael Ostovich Avenges UFC Loss Against Paige VanZant In Bare-Knuckle Boxing
Jamie Mullarkey Returns From Quick Knockout Win Against Devonte Smith on October 2nd UFC Card
Returning after an explosive win earlier this year, Jamie Mullarkey will face Devonte Smith at UFC's October 2nd card. The lightweight bout was confirmed by Farah Hannoun and Nolan King of MMA Junkie on Friday. The location for UFC's October 2nd show is not known at the moment. Mullarkey's first UFC victory was a highlight … Continue reading Jamie Mullarkey Returns From Quick Knockout Win Against Devonte Smith on October 2nd UFC Card
Antonio Arroyo To Face Finisher Joaquin Buckley At September 18th UFC Card
Antonio Arroyo will look for his first UFC win when facing Joaquin Buckley at UFC's September 18th "Fight Night" card. The new fight was first reported by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Arroyo has lost his two … Continue reading Antonio Arroyo To Face Finisher Joaquin Buckley At September 18th UFC Card
Injury Takes Macy Chiasson Out of July 24th UFC Bout Against Aspen Ladd
UFC's July 24th card lost a co-main event fight on Thursday as it was announced by the promotion that Macy Chiasson and Aspen Ladd were scratched from the lineup. The fight departed the card due to Chiasson suffering an injury, per a report from Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The fight was … Continue reading Injury Takes Macy Chiasson Out of July 24th UFC Bout Against Aspen Ladd
Vitor Belfort To Face Oscar De La Hoya In Pro Boxing Bout on September 11th
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and MMA veteran Vitor Belfort is set to face former boxing prizefighter Oscar De La Hoya in a pro boxing bout on September 11th, per a report from Mike Coppinger of ESPN. The fight is being aimed to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA. The … Continue reading Vitor Belfort To Face Oscar De La Hoya In Pro Boxing Bout on September 11th
PFL Reveals Matchups, Dates For First Round of 2021 Playoffs
PFL has announced the matchups for the semi-final round of their 2021 playoffs. The lineups see playoff fighters compete throughout August in an attempt at landing in the finals later this year. The playoff events are set to happen on August 13th, 19th and 27th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, … Continue reading PFL Reveals Matchups, Dates For First Round of 2021 Playoffs
Miles Johns vs. Anderson dos Santos Moved To UFC 265
A fight between Miles Johns and Anderson dos Santos is back on the schedule, as the bantamweights are now expected to meet at UFC's August 7th pay-per-view card. The new date for the fight was first reported by Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that is expected to … Continue reading Miles Johns vs. Anderson dos Santos Moved To UFC 265
Gilbert Urbina Submits Alternate Opponent Michael Gillmore To Advance on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
Gilbert Urbina became the final fighter to advance to the quarter-finals in Season 29 of UFC TV show "The Ultimate Fighter," submitting bracket alternate Michael Gillmore in the first round with a rear naked choke on Tuesday's episode. The dominant win for Urbina saw him mount the back of Gillmore early on in the fight. … Continue reading Gilbert Urbina Submits Alternate Opponent Michael Gillmore To Advance on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov To Headline Bellator 265
Veteran heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov are set to headline Bellator's August 20th event from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. The matchup was confirmed by Bellator via press release on Tuesday. The fight sees Kharitonov get his return in Bellator after over a year outside of the promotion. He fought … Continue reading Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Sergei Kharitonov To Headline Bellator 265
Bellator Roundup: Changes To July 31st Card, Plans For South Dakota Event In August
Bellator's July 31st card has seen many recent changes as of late, having gained two bouts while losing two others. Also, the promotion is eyeing an event in South Dakota next month. This issue of the Bellator Roundup will break it all down. Bellator 263 Loses Two Fights, Gains Two With just over a week … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: Changes To July 31st Card, Plans For South Dakota Event In August
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