Injury has forced featherweight Choi Doo-ho out of his July 31st UFC bout against Danny Chavez, delaying his return to the cage. He has since been replaced by Kai Kamaka III, per announcements made by both fighters recently. The new matchup is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Choi Doo-ho Out of July 31st UFC Bout Against Danny Chavez, Replaced By Kai Kamaka III
Bellator Parts Ways With Three Fighters Following Bellator 262
Three fighters that competed at Bellator 262 last weekend are no longer part of the promotion's roster, per a report from Steven Marrocco and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Matt Mitrione, Ronny Markes and Adil Benjilany have reportely parted ways with Bellator since Friday. Mitrione fought in the co-main event of Bellator 262 on July … Continue reading Bellator Parts Ways With Three Fighters Following Bellator 262
COVID-19 Protocol Boots Chris Daukaus vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov To July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’
A heavyweight bout between Chris Daukaus and Shamil Abdurakhimov has been pushed ahead by a week due to COVID-19 protocols. The bout was first set to happen on July 24th but is now expected to happen on July 31st, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The fight still has the same location … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocol Boots Chris Daukaus vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov To July 31st UFC ‘Fight Night’
Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bouts Unveiled For RIZIN 30
The quarter-final matchups for RIZIN's Bantamweight Grand Prix, which is set to happen at RIZIN 30 on September 19th, were revealed Tuesday. The new bouts join a card that is set to happen at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. While the matchmaking in the opening round of the grand prix was determined via … Continue reading Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bouts Unveiled For RIZIN 30
Trevin Jones Given New Booking, Matched Against Ronnie Lawrence For July 31st UFC Card
While Trevin Jones was previously lined up to face Aaron Phillips earlier this month, he's now being given a new opponent and a different fight date. Jones is now set to face Ronnie Lawerence at UFC's July 31st card, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a … Continue reading Trevin Jones Given New Booking, Matched Against Ronnie Lawrence For July 31st UFC Card
UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Live Coverage
Rising lightweights Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises will experience their first UFC main event on Saturday night, headlining a 10-bout "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A full preview of the card can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Preview
Lightweights Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises have both been quite successful in the UFC cage. However, neither of them has fought in a five-round UFC main event before. That will change on Saturday night when they're paired in the headlining bout of a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 26: Makhachev vs. Moises Preview
ONE Championship Announces Return July 30th With ‘Battleground’ Card
ONE Championship announced Saturday that they will hold their first event in over two months on July 30th, presenting a six-bout card titled "Battleground." The Singapore-based promotion has been on hiatus since May, when they had to postpone an all-women's MMA card called "Empower" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ONE Championship was able to air … Continue reading ONE Championship Announces Return July 30th With ‘Battleground’ Card
Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Live Coverage
Undefeated Bellator Flyweight Champion Juliana Velasquez will get the chance to defend her belt for the first time when facing Denise Kielholtz on Friday night. Their title fight headlines Bellator 262, which is set to happen at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A preview … Continue reading Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Live Coverage
Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Preview
In late 2020, Juliana Velasquez became the first woman to defeat Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. She dethroned the longtime Bellator Flyweight Champion and started a reign of her own. Now, Velasquez has two things to defend: her undefeated record and her 125-pound belt. She'll have the chance to potentially do both on Friday night, facing Denise Kielholtz … Continue reading Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Preview
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