A pair of big matchups at light heavyweight has joined UFC's December 10th pay-per-view event. Both bookings are expected to take place at UFC 282, which will go down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Former Champion Blachowicz To Face Ankalaev Magomed Ankalaev could potentially secure a title shot in his next … Continue reading Two High-Profile Light Heavyweight Bouts Join UFC 282
Aleksei Oleinik Finishes UFC Contract, Departs Roster
Veteran heavyweight Aleksei Oleinik is no longer on the UFC roster. Oleinik departed the promotion after fulfilling the requirements of his last contract, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. While Oleinik is no longer on the UFC roster, he still could possibly get offered a new contract from the promotion later on. … Continue reading Aleksei Oleinik Finishes UFC Contract, Departs Roster
Sergei Pavlovich To Face Tai Tuivasa At December 3rd UFC Event
Rising heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich will get a big test later this year, facing Tai Tuivasa in the co-main event spot of UFC's December 3rd card. News of the matchup was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The bout is joining a card that is expected to take place at the Amway Center in … Continue reading Sergei Pavlovich To Face Tai Tuivasa At December 3rd UFC Event
ONE Championship Reveals Full Nine-Bout Lineup For October 21st Prime Video Card
ONE Championship recently unveiled the full lineup for their third "Prime Video" event, which will include four MMA bouts in total. The October 21st card from the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will be headlined by a 145-pound MMA title fight between John Lineker and Fabricio de Andrade. The fight will be Lineker's first … Continue reading ONE Championship Reveals Full Nine-Bout Lineup For October 21st Prime Video Card
UFC Newcomer Lucas Alexander To Face Joanderson Brito At October 15th ‘Fight Night’
Saturday's UFC card has received a last-minute bout at featherweight. Stepping in on short notice, Lucas Alexander will meet Joanderson Brito at the promotion's October 15th card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, as first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Alexander, a UFC newcomer, is stepping in to replace Brito's … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Lucas Alexander To Face Joanderson Brito At October 15th ‘Fight Night’
Light Heavyweights Paul Craig, Johnny Walker To Meet At UFC 283
Johnny Walker and Paul Craig have been paired up for UFC's January 21st event at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The light heavyweight bout is now part of UFC 283, per a report from AgFight. Walker will be aiming to keep his momentum going after an important win recently. Walker scored a … Continue reading Light Heavyweights Paul Craig, Johnny Walker To Meet At UFC 283
Report: UFC 284 Expected To Land In Perth, Australia
UFC will return to Perth, Australia for a pay-per-view event next year, per a report from Josh Zimmerman and Bryce Luff of PerthNow. Perth Tourism Minister Roger Cook is expected to hold a press conference this week to announce UFC 284 for February 12th, per the report. PerthNow is reporting that Cook will be joined … Continue reading Report: UFC 284 Expected To Land In Perth, Australia
Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov To Face Geoff Neal At January 14th UFC Card
Shavkat Rakhmonov will have a tough challenge in his fifth UFC appearance, facing tough contender Geoff Neal at the promotion's January 14th card. The bout, which was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Rakhmonov's pro record currently sits at an impressive … Continue reading Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov To Face Geoff Neal At January 14th UFC Card
Greg Velasco Claims CFFC Heavyweight Championship After Slow-Paced Battle Over Kevin Sears
Undefeated Greg Velasco earned the vacant CFFC Heavyweight Championship on Saturday night, going four rounds against Kevin Sears for a unanimous decision victory. Velasco's win headlined CFFC 113 from the Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA Velasco dominated every round of the fight. He controlled nearly every moment of the 20-minute bout in full mount … Continue reading Greg Velasco Claims CFFC Heavyweight Championship After Slow-Paced Battle Over Kevin Sears
Alistair Overeem Wins Trilogy Fight Against Badr Hari In Return To Kickboxing
Former UFC fighter Alistair Overeem picked up a win in his return to kickboxing, defeating Badr Hari in the long-awaited trilogy fight between the two. A late attack from Overeem allowed him to score a unanimous decision win against Hari. Their bout headlined GLORY Collision 4, which took place Saturday from the GelreDome in Arnhem, … Continue reading Alistair Overeem Wins Trilogy Fight Against Badr Hari In Return To Kickboxing
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