Saturday’s UFC event has seen another short-notice change, as Mark Striegl has been taken out of his bout against Timur Valiev and has been replaced by Trevin Jones. News of Striegl’s departure was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie, with the following report about Jones coming from Igor Lazorin. Jones will be making … Continue reading Trevin Jones To Make Short Notice UFC Debut Versus Timur Valiev on August 22nd
EA UFC 4 Review: Pleasing Changes, Although Not Enough Changes
It was overdue for the UFC to have a new video game. The previous game, “EA Sports UFC 3” grew out of the UFC, and it completely ran its course. Just a look at the cover, which showed now-retired Conor McGregor and the old design of the UFC Championship gave this away. So, two-and-a-half years … Continue reading EA UFC 4 Review: Pleasing Changes, Although Not Enough Changes
Juan Archuleta vs. Patchy Mix To Fight For Bellator Title At September 11th and 12th Doubleheader
Bellator is planning a doubleheader on September 11th and 12th, with a championship bout between Juan Archuleta and Patrick Mix headlining the second night of action. News of the fight, which is set to be for the currently vacant Bellator Bantamweight Championship, was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Mix has been a rising … Continue reading Juan Archuleta vs. Patchy Mix To Fight For Bellator Title At September 11th and 12th Doubleheader
Calen Born Steps In To Face Dwight Grant on UFC’s August 22nd Show
Stepping in on short notice, Calen Born will make his UFC debut on Saturday against Dwight Grant. News of the new pairing was first confirmed by UFC's website. Grant's original opponent was Jared Gooden, who announced on Tuesday that injury forced him out of the card. “Sadly I had to back out due to injuries. … Continue reading Calen Born Steps In To Face Dwight Grant on UFC’s August 22nd Show
Contender Series Winner Dustin Stolzfus To Make UFC Debut on November 7th Versus Kyle Daukaus
Another winner from "Dana White's Contender Series" will get a quick return, as Dustin Stolzfus will face Kyle Daukaus on UFC's November 7th card. News of the matchup was revealed on the UFC's "Dana White's Contender Series" broadcast last Tuesday. Stolzfus won on the 2020 season of "Dana White's Contender Series," defeating Joseph Pyfer via … Continue reading Contender Series Winner Dustin Stolzfus To Make UFC Debut on November 7th Versus Kyle Daukaus
Anderson Silva’s Return Among Bouts Added To October 31st UFC Card
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is set to return on October 31st, facing Uriah Hall on a UFC "Fight Night." News of the booking came on Tuesday via UFC President Dana White at a press conference. Anderson, now 45-years-old, has lost six of his last eight fights of his career, with his last win … Continue reading Anderson Silva’s Return Among Bouts Added To October 31st UFC Card
Reyes and Blachowicz To Battle For Vacant Light Heavyweight Belt At UFC 253
UFC 253 is now a two-title fight pay-per-view, as the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship will be up for grabs between Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz. The booking comes days after former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vacated his belt. Reyes last competed in February, where he lost a title shot to Jones. The … Continue reading Reyes and Blachowicz To Battle For Vacant Light Heavyweight Belt At UFC 253
The UFC Welcomes Another Family Into Their Promotion
Despite MMA not being a team sport, the relationships that fighters form in their careers are crucial. Working with other fighters, coaches and gyms are a fundamental part of the process in crafting someone's talent in the sport. But sometimes it's not an alliance formed through the sport, but an alliance brought into a sport … Continue reading The UFC Welcomes Another Family Into Their Promotion
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 3 Play-by-Play
This article is the play-by-play to accompany the live coverage being done for "Dana White's Contender Series." The live coverage article can be viewed here. Quick Results: Bout 1: Kenny Cross def. Kevin Syler via Decision, Unanimous Bout 2: Josh Parisian def. Chad Johnson via TKO, Strikes (RD 1, 3:43) Bout 3: Orion Cosce def. … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 3 Play-by-Play
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 3 Live Coverage
The third episode of "Dana White's Contender Series" is set to air on Tuesday night with five more bouts. With the precedent set in the first two weeks of nine of the 10 bout winners being offered UFC contracts, expect some of the UFC's future to compete on Tuesday night. Follow along with this blog … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 3 Live Coverage
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