Pedro Munhoz has been removed from his July 15th UFC fight versus Frankie Edgar after testing positive for COVID-19. The positive test was first reported by Raul Lopez of MMA Fusion. The fight was set to be in the co-main event slot of UFC's July 15th event which was at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz Tests Positive For COVID-19, Taken Out of July 15th Bout Versus Frankie Edgar
American Top Team Coaches Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliveira Test Positive For COVID-19
American Top Team coaches Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliviera have tested positive for COVID-19, per a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate. Due to the positive tests, Brown and Oliveira will not be able to corner American Top Team fighter Jorge Masvidal on Saturday in his championship bout. Masvidal is currently … Continue reading American Top Team Coaches Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliveira Test Positive For COVID-19
Two Bantamweight Bouts Added To UFC’s August 1st Card
Two 135-pound matchups have been added to UFC's August 1st event recently. The show, which 10 fights in total now, now has two men's and women's bantamweight matchups on the show. Here's what's new. Chris Gutierrez vs. Luke Sanders Chris Gutierrez and Luke Sanders have joined UFC's August 1st event, per a report by Nolan … Continue reading Two Bantamweight Bouts Added To UFC’s August 1st Card
Andreas Michailidis To Take Short Notice Matchup Against Modestas Bukauskas on July 15th UFC Card
Modestas Bukauskas has a new opponent for his July 15th fight, as Andreas Michailidis has stepped in, replacing Vinicius Moreira. The new matchup, which is set for Yas Island, Abu Dhabi was first reported by Titas Pacauskas of Sportas.lt. Moreira was one of the many UFC fighters taken off of the July 15th show after … Continue reading Andreas Michailidis To Take Short Notice Matchup Against Modestas Bukauskas on July 15th UFC Card
Maxim Grishin To Make UFC Debut, Taking Short Notice UFC 251 Fight Versus Marcin Tybura
Former PFL heavyweight Maxim Grishin will get his first UFC matchup on July 11th, as he faces off with Marcin Tybura. The matchup, which is scheduled for UFC 251 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was first reported by RT Sport. Grishin takes the fight on short notice, replacing Alexander Romanov, who withdrew from his … Continue reading Maxim Grishin To Make UFC Debut, Taking Short Notice UFC 251 Fight Versus Marcin Tybura
Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Kanako Murata Signs With UFC
Ex-RIZIN fighter and Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Kanako Murata has signed a UFC contract, per a report from Drake Riggs of MyMMANews. Murata has an 11-1 MMA record with most wins coming from the Japanese MMA scene. Murata fought frequently in Japan's top MMA promotion, RIZIN Fighting Federation. She went 5-1 in the promotion before … Continue reading Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Kanako Murata Signs With UFC
Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman Awaiting COVID-19 Tests For UFC 251 Main Event
After the departure of Gilbert Burns from UFC 251 due to a positive COVID-19 test, the UFC is now nearing making short-notice main event between Jorge Masvidal and UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. First reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the negotiations have concluded, and now the parties await a COVID-19 test before flying to … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman Awaiting COVID-19 Tests For UFC 251 Main Event
Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell Added To September 12th UFC Show
A flyweight bout between Tyson Nam and Matt Schnell joins the September 12th event by the UFC, per a report by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Nam's last fight saw him get his first UFC win through three promotional appearances and 31 fights as a pro. Nam stopped former GLORY Kickboxer Zarrukh Adashev in the … Continue reading Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell Added To September 12th UFC Show
Ryan Hall vs. Ricardo Lamas Sees New Date, Set For August 29th UFC Show
A fight previously set for early May has a new date, as Ryan Hall versus Ricardo Lamas is now scheduled for August 29th. The new date for the fight was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate. The initial fight between Hall and Lamas was one of the many which did not come to fruition … Continue reading Ryan Hall vs. Ricardo Lamas Sees New Date, Set For August 29th UFC Show
Two Fights Added To UFC’s August 8th Event
Two more bouts have been added to UFC's August 8th event recently. Here's what's scheduled now. Scott Holtzman vs. Beneil Dariush Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman will clash with fellow lightweight Beneil Dariush on the show. The pairing was confirmed by Holtzman on Instagram recently. Both fighters have been successful lately, as they will both walk … Continue reading Two Fights Added To UFC’s August 8th Event
