A light heavyweight fight between Jiri Prochazka and former title challenger Dominick Reyes has been moved to UFC's May 1st main event spot. The new date for the fight was reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Thursday. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Prochazka … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka vs. Dominick Reyes Main Event Lands on May 1st UFC Card
Khamzat Chimaev Out of March 13th Fight Against Leon Edwards Due To COVID-19 Infection Aftermath
A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev has been cancelled for the third time, removing it from the main event of a March 13th UFC card. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Per the report, this iteration of the bout was thrown out due to the … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev Out of March 13th Fight Against Leon Edwards Due To COVID-19 Infection Aftermath
Former MMA Fighter Gina Carano Out of ‘Mandalorian’ Role, Dropped By Talent Agency
Recent remarks online from former MMA fighter Gina Carano has put a dent in her acting career, forcing her out of her talent agency and dissolving her working relationship with Disney studio Lucasfilm. Backlash towards Carano comes after she shared a post on Instagram likening a modern-day U.S. conservative to being a Jewish person in … Continue reading Former MMA Fighter Gina Carano Out of ‘Mandalorian’ Role, Dropped By Talent Agency
Nasrat Haqparast Steps In To Face Don Madge At March 13th UFC Card
Don Madge has been given a new opponent for his March 13th return, as he is now being paired against Nasrat Haqparast on a UFC "Fight Night" card. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported the booking on Wednesday. The fight is set to join a card that does not have a set location for it at … Continue reading Nasrat Haqparast Steps In To Face Don Madge At March 13th UFC Card
Fabio Cherant: Using Loss To Overcome Adversity
There's no doubt that many things can affect MMA fighters beyond the opponents put in front of them. No matter the skill level put up against a fighter, the factors of their own physical health, mental health, life issues and more can sometimes be a huge factor in their performance. Those battles a fighter faces … Continue reading Fabio Cherant: Using Loss To Overcome Adversity
Luis Pena To Replace Jai Herbert in February 20th UFC Fight Against Drakkar Klose
Luis Pena has taken the place of Jai Herbert in a February 20th UFC fight against Drakkar Klose. First reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, the new matchup for Klose has been verbally agreed upon by both parties. Should the fight be officially signed, it will join a card that is set to happen … Continue reading Luis Pena To Replace Jai Herbert in February 20th UFC Fight Against Drakkar Klose
Poliana Botelho and Ji Yeon Kim Look To Return To Win Column At May 1st UFC Event
Flyweights Poliana Botelho and Ji Yeon Kim will both look to return to the win column when matched at UFC's May 1st event. News of the bout was reported by Ana Hissa and Marcelo Barone of Combate on Tuesday. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. The … Continue reading Poliana Botelho and Ji Yeon Kim Look To Return To Win Column At May 1st UFC Event
UFC Releases Askar Askar Following Failed Medical Clearance
Rising bantamweight Askar Askar has been cut from UFC's roster after getting scrapped from last week's UFC "Fight Night" lineup. Askar was set to take a short-notice fight on February 6th against Cody Stamann. Askar's fight was pulled from the card the day of the event as he was not "medically cleared to compete." Askar's … Continue reading UFC Releases Askar Askar Following Failed Medical Clearance
Charlie Ontiveros Handed Six-Month NAC Suspension Following Drug Test
Charlie Ontiveros has been given a six-month suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission following his UFC debut loss to Kevin Holland in 2020. Ontiveros' suspension comes due to a drug test that detected DHCMT M3 metabolites. He was given his suspension on Tuesday as part of a meeting held by the commission, as first reported … Continue reading Charlie Ontiveros Handed Six-Month NAC Suspension Following Drug Test
Paddy Pimblett To Face Davide Martinez at March 20th Cage Warriors Event
Cage Warriors veteran Paddy Pimblett will compete for the promotion once again on March 20th, this time fighting newcomer Davide Martinez. The event will take place at Cage Warriors 122, the third event in a three-day series of shows being put on by the promotion at the York Hall in London, England. Pimblett made his … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett To Face Davide Martinez at March 20th Cage Warriors Event
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