A November 28th fight between Renato Moicano and Rafael Fiziev will not happen on December 12th after a positive COVID-19 test took Moicano out of the original booking. The announcement was first reported in an interview by Punchline MMA. Moicano's last fight was in March, where he snapped a two-fight losing streak with a win … Continue reading Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev Moved To UFC 256 Following Positive COVID-19 Test
UFC Heavyweight Raphael Pessoa Given 12-Month USADA Suspension
UFC heavyweight Raphael Pessoa will be suspended from action for a year after violating the UFC's "Anti-Doping Policy." The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced the suspension on Monday. Pessoa tested positive for "hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and its metabolites chlorothiazide and 4-amino-6-chloro-1,3-benzenedisulfonamide (ACB)," per the statement by USADA. The test was taken on March 4th, meaning Pessoa … Continue reading UFC Heavyweight Raphael Pessoa Given 12-Month USADA Suspension
Louis Cosce and Sasha Palatnikov Given ‘Fight of the Night’ For UFC Debut Fight At UFC 255
The UFC debut of Louis Cosce and Sasha Palatnikov at UFC 255 was big for both, as they were awarded "Fight of the Night" afterwards on Saturday. The fight was the opening bout of the evening for a pay-per-view card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. "Performance of the Night" bonuses also … Continue reading Louis Cosce and Sasha Palatnikov Given ‘Fight of the Night’ For UFC Debut Fight At UFC 255
UFC Looking To Make Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Title Fight For UFC 256
Only hours after picking up wins at UFC 255, Deiveso Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno are being pursued for a UFC Flyweight Championship fight on UFC's December 12th pay-per-view card. A championship fight for the date has been verbally agreed upon by both fighters, per a report from Ariel Helwani of ESPN. Should the fight be … Continue reading UFC Looking To Make Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Title Fight For UFC 256
Bantamweight Title Fight Between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling Moved To 2021
A UFC Bantamweight Championship fight between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling has been removed from UFC's December 12th pay-per-view and moved to February, per a report from MMA Island. While it isn't clear what exactly took the fight off the card, it seemingly isn't an injury. A report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of … Continue reading Bantamweight Title Fight Between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling Moved To 2021
UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play
Aiming to defend his UFC Flyweight Championship for the first time, Deiveson Figueiredo fought Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255 on Saturday night. The title fight went like this. Bout 12: Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1) vs. Alex Perez (24-5) (UFC Flyweight Championship) Figueiredo landed a few loud body kicks in the opening minute. … Continue reading UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play
UFC 255: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia Play-by-Play
Looking to defend her UFC Flyweight Championship for the fourth time, Valentina Shevchenko fought Jennifer Maia in the co-main event of UFC 255. Here's how the fight went. Bout 11: Valentina Shevchenko (19-3) vs. Jennifer Maia (18-6-1) (UFC Flyweight Championship) Shevchenko scored a takedown 30 seconds into the round, getting full guard on top. Shevchenko … Continue reading UFC 255: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia Play-by-Play
UFC 255: Mike Perry vs. Tim Means Play-by-Play
Both returning after a win, Mike Perry and Tim Means fought on the main card of Saturday's UFC 255 card. Here's how their fight went. Bout 10: Mike Perry (14-6) vs. Tim Means (30-12-1) (Welterweight) Means put together some punches early in the fight. Perry shot for a takedown 30 seconds into the fight, landing … Continue reading UFC 255: Mike Perry vs. Tim Means Play-by-Play
UFC 255: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Cynthia Calvillo Play-by-Play
In her second fight at flyweight, Cynthia Calvillo fought Katlyn Chookagian on Saturday's UFC pay-per-view card. The fight went like this. Bout 9: Katlyn Chookagian (14-4) vs. Cynthia Calvillo (9-1-1) (Flyweight) Calvillo caught a kick for a single leg takedown in the first minute of the fight. Chookagian was quick to get back up to … Continue reading UFC 255: Katlyn Chookagian vs. Cynthia Calvillo Play-by-Play
UFC 255: Mauricio Rua vs. Paul Craig Play-by-Play
The UFC 255 main card kicked off with a rematch between Mauricio Rua and Paul Craig. Their light heavyweight fight went like this. Bout 8: Mauricio Rua (27-11-1) vs. Paul Craig (13-4-1) (Light Heavyweight) Craig started the fight with kicks to the leg and body of Rua. Rua landed a left cross a minute into … Continue reading UFC 255: Mauricio Rua vs. Paul Craig Play-by-Play
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