Kyle Daukaus will replace Ian Heinisch in a bout against Brendan Allen on UFC's June 27th show. First reported by Daniel Cunningham of Empire Sports Media, Heinisch was pulled from the card due to injury. Daukaus will be making his UFC debut on June 27th, being a 9-0 professional on the regional scene before. Allen … Continue reading Kyle Daukaus Replaces Ian Heinisch in June 27th Matchup Versus Brendan Allen
6/17 UFC Rankings: Calvillo Debuts At #2 As Flyweight
UFC's ranking update on Wednesday saw Cynthia Calvillo debut at second place in the flyweight rankings, following a win over Jessica Eye last Saturday. After losing her five-round battle on Saturday, Eye dropped three spots in the flyweight division, now ranked in fourth. The entry of Calvillo in the 125-pound rankings moved everyone else below … Continue reading 6/17 UFC Rankings: Calvillo Debuts At #2 As Flyweight
ONE Championship Cuts Significant Percent of Staff
A recent press release from ONE Championship revealed that the Singapore-based MMA promotion has cut 20 percent of its staff. The release claimed the promotion has "streamlined operations" by "20% reduction of total worldwide headcount." A tweet from Josh Gross, a former writer for The Athletic, claims that the figure is even higher. "I was … Continue reading ONE Championship Cuts Significant Percent of Staff
A Trio of Fights Added To UFC’s August 1st Event
Three new bouts were added to UFC's August 1st event, which currently does not have a location set for it. Yana Kunitskaya vs. Ketlen Vieira A bantamweight bout between Yana Kunitskaya and Ketlen Vieira has seen its way onto this show, per a report by Farah Hannoun for MMA Junkie. Vieira will look to win … Continue reading A Trio of Fights Added To UFC’s August 1st Event
Featherweight Prospects Grant Dawson and Nad Narimani Added To UFC’s July 18th Card
Another fight has been added to UFC's July 18th show, with Grant Dawson and Nad Narimani being the newest booking. First reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the fight is the eighth added to the show. Dawson is a real up-and-coming featherweight, having won three-straight since earning a UFC contract through TV series "Dana … Continue reading Featherweight Prospects Grant Dawson and Nad Narimani Added To UFC’s July 18th Card
Derrick Lewis vs. Alexey Oleinik Set To Headline UFC’s August 8th Show
A heavyweight bout featuring Derrick Lewis and Alexey Oleinik is now in the headlining spot for UFC's August 8th event. Reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the fight is set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Lewis will look to build on his two previous wins, which were scorecard victories against Blagoy Ivanov … Continue reading Derrick Lewis vs. Alexey Oleinik Set To Headline UFC’s August 8th Show
Headling Bout Between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige Among Many July 15th UFC Bouts Booked
UFC's July 15th show has seen numerous bouts added, including a five-round matchup between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige. The show is one of the many presented by UFC at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, featherweights Kattar and Ige will be in the … Continue reading Headling Bout Between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige Among Many July 15th UFC Bouts Booked
Elizeu Zaleski vs. Muslim Salikhov Added To UFC 251
Now a month away, UFC 251 has a full lineup set for it. Making the show 11 fights now, a welterweight matchup between Elizeu Zaleski and Muslim Salikhov has been added. First reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate, Salikhov will be putting a three-fight winning streak on the line. Salikhov made his UFC debut in … Continue reading Elizeu Zaleski vs. Muslim Salikhov Added To UFC 251
Max Rohskopf Takes Short Notice June 20th Fight Versus Austin Hubbard
Undefeated MMA fighter Max Rohskopf will make his first UFC appearance on Saturday, taking a short notice fight against Austin Hubbard. Per a report from John Morgan and Nolan King of MMA Junkie, Rohskopf will replace Joe Solecki, who was planned to be on the card initially. Rohskopf, an MMA fighter with a base in … Continue reading Max Rohskopf Takes Short Notice June 20th Fight Versus Austin Hubbard
Laying Down Leather #13: The Little Fight Night That Could
Laying Down Leather is a Monday morning blog series where I share my tidbit thoughts on MMA, share the past week’s work, and look at what’s ahead. Good morning everyone and welcome to another week of everything. The big story last weekend was that UFC's overlooked fight card ended up impressing with big performances from … Continue reading Laying Down Leather #13: The Little Fight Night That Could
