A UFC Welterweight Championship fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns has found a new date, as it is now expected to take place at UFC 258. First reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate, the fight joins UFC's February 13th event. The location of the fight is not known at the moment. The fight between … Continue reading UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman To Face Gilbert Burns At UFC 258
Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler To Make UFC Debut Against Dan Hooker At UFC 257
Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler will make his UFC debut at UFC 257, fighting Dan Hooker in a three-round bout. The fight was reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Sunday. The fight joins a pay-per-view lineup scheduled to happen at "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Chandler joined the UFC roster … Continue reading Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler To Make UFC Debut Against Dan Hooker At UFC 257
RIZIN To Make Tokyo Dome Debut on March 14th
Coming off their large annual New Year's Eve event, RIZIN is eyeing a potentially even bigger event on March 14th at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. The promotion announced the location and date for RIZIN 27 during RIZIN 26 on Thursday. Tokyo Dome has held dozens of large concerts in the past and is … Continue reading RIZIN To Make Tokyo Dome Debut on March 14th
Anthony Hernandez Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Fight Against Rodolfo Vieira Moved To February 16th
After testing positive for COVID-19, Anthony Hernandez has been removed from his January 16th UFC booking against Rodolfo Vieira. The fight has been moved to a February 13th UFC card due to the test. Hernandez announced the positive test through his Instagram page on Friday. "Bad news is the fights delayed — 2020 left me … Continue reading Anthony Hernandez Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Fight Against Rodolfo Vieira Moved To February 16th
Joshua Fremd and Bruno Oliveira To Headline LFA 98
Regional MMA promotion LFA has announced an eight-fight card for January 29th. LFA 98, which is set to happen at the Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas, USA, includes a middleweight main event between Josh Fremd and Bruno Oliveira. The promotion announced the full lineup on Friday. The non-championship main event will be the third … Continue reading Joshua Fremd and Bruno Oliveira To Headline LFA 98
Johnny Walker To Face Jimmy Crute At March 27th UFC Event
A light heavyweight matchup between Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute has been booked for a March 27th UFC event. The matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Saturday. The fight is the first to be announced for a March 27th date, which does not have a location attached to it at the … Continue reading Johnny Walker To Face Jimmy Crute At March 27th UFC Event
Markus Perez Replaces Isi Fitikefu In January 20th UFC Bout Against Dalcha Lungiambula
Injury has removed Isi Fitikefu from his January 20th UFC debut against Dalcha Lungiambula. Per a report from Carlos Antunes of AgFight, Markus Perez will be taking the place of the UFC newcomer. The new matchup joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Markus Perez Replaces Isi Fitikefu In January 20th UFC Bout Against Dalcha Lungiambula
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Brian Kelleher Out of January 16th Fight Against Ricky Simon
Brian Kelleher has been pulled from his January 16th fight against Ricky Simon following a positive COVID-19 test. The cancelled bout was first reported by Cole Shelton of MyMMANews, with the specifics on the positive COVID-19 test later being reported by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight was set to take place … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Brian Kelleher Out of January 16th Fight Against Ricky Simon
Paige VanZant Set To Make Bare-Knuckle Boxing Debut Against Britain Hart on February 5th
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant will make her bare-knuckle boxing debut on February 5th, fighting Britain Hart on a BKFC card. VanZant announced the date for the fight on Thursday, with a following report from Damon Martin, Guilherme Cruz and Steve Marrocco of MMA Fighting confirming the opponent afterwards. The fight joins a BKFC card … Continue reading Paige VanZant Set To Make Bare-Knuckle Boxing Debut Against Britain Hart on February 5th
Mike Jackson vs. Dean Barry Removed From January 20th UFC ‘Fight Night’
The UFC debut of Dean Barry against Mike Jackson won't be happening on January 20th, per reports. With an announcement on Friday by Barry, along with a report from Damon Martin and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, all reports say the fight is off. The fight was expected to take place on a "Fight Night" … Continue reading Mike Jackson vs. Dean Barry Removed From January 20th UFC ‘Fight Night’
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