Former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos won't be a part of the UFC 254 pay-per-view on October 24th, as a positive COVID-19 test has ruled him out of his bout against Islam Makhachev. Dos Anjos announced the positive test via social media on Thursday. "COVID-19 caught me big time and the doctors cut me … Continue reading Rafael dos Anjos Ruled Out of UFC 254 Bout After Positive COVID-19 Test
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Mounir Lazzez Out of October 17th UFC Bout Against David Zawada
A positive COVID-19 test has taken Mounir Lazzez out of his October 17th bout against David Zawada, per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. It is not known currently whether Zawada will get a replacement opponent. The fight was set to be Lazzez's second in the UFC. He made his promotional debut earlier … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Mounir Lazzez Out of October 17th UFC Bout Against David Zawada
Thomas Almeida Matched With Jonathan Martinez For Quickly Approaching October 17th UFC Card
Thomas Almeida has been booked for an October 17th UFC bout against Jonathan Martinez. Per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the booking gives Almeida a new task after his October 10th fight against Alejandro Perez was cancelled. The matchup joins a card scheduled to happen on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United … Continue reading Thomas Almeida Matched With Jonathan Martinez For Quickly Approaching October 17th UFC Card
Contender Series Standout Jimmy Flick To Make UFC Debut Against Cody Durden on December 5th
Jimmy Flick will get his UFC debut on December 5th, being paired with Cody Durden for a UFC "Fight Night" card. The matchup was first reported by Sergio Pineiro of Bloody Canvas. While the event has not been announced by the UFC, it is expected to happen in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Flick earned his … Continue reading Contender Series Standout Jimmy Flick To Make UFC Debut Against Cody Durden on December 5th
ONE Championship Looks To Work Alongside Governments To Plan Events
With their return to Singapore, ONE Championship looks to restore its global roster. ONE President Chatri Sityodtong said on Tuesday that the promotion is working alongside numerous governments to allow talent to participate in upcoming events. "Even though borders are still closed across Asia, this will be the start of our international events," said Sityodtong … Continue reading ONE Championship Looks To Work Alongside Governments To Plan Events
Gabriel Benitez and Justin Jaynes Added To November 14th UFC Card
Gabriel Benitez and Justin Jaynes will both look to come back from losses on November 14th, as they have been paired up for a UFC "Fight Night" card. News of the bout was first reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of Milenio. While the location of the event has not been announced, it is expected to … Continue reading Gabriel Benitez and Justin Jaynes Added To November 14th UFC Card
UFC Releases Nadia Kassem and Dequan Townsend
A series of losses have ended the UFC runs for Nadia Kassem and Dequan Townsend. News of the releases was first reported by Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Kassem competed three times in the UFC from 2017 to 2019. She fought twice in 2019, losing to Montana De La Rosa and Ji … Continue reading UFC Releases Nadia Kassem and Dequan Townsend
ONE Championship Announces Four Title Bouts For October 30th “Inside the Matrix” Card
ONE Championship is planning four championship bouts for their October 30th event "Inside the Matrix." The card was first announced by ONE President Chatri Sityodtong via Facebook on Monday. The location of the card is currently not known. Aung La N Sang To Face Undefeated Reinier De Ridder ONE Championship's Middleweight Champion (recognized as light … Continue reading ONE Championship Announces Four Title Bouts For October 30th “Inside the Matrix” Card
UFC Debut Win For Trevin Jones Overturned Due To Positive Marijuana Test
A positive marijuana test has voided Trevin Jones' UFC win against Timur Valiev from last August. Per a report from Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting, the Nevada State Atheltic Commission has overturned the victory to a no-contest due to the drug test. Along with the overturned bout, Jones has been suspended for four-and-a-half months by … Continue reading UFC Debut Win For Trevin Jones Overturned Due To Positive Marijuana Test
Four Preliminary Fights Added To Bellator’s October 29th Card
Bellator has attached four bouts to the preliminary card for their October 29th card, Bellator 250. The fights will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Bobby Voelker vs. Sabah Homasi Former UFC fighter Bobby Voelker will get his first shot in Bellator on the card when matched with Sabah Homasi. … Continue reading Four Preliminary Fights Added To Bellator’s October 29th Card