Plans have shifted around for some of the flyweight's top competitors. Alex Perez is no longer expected to face Askar Askarov on July 16th, and is instead now booked to meet Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 277 later that month. News of the change was reported by AgFight earlier this week. The new booking between Perez … Continue reading Askar Askarov Out of July 16th Booking, Alex Perez Booked Against Alexandre Pantoja For UFC 277
Rising Strawweights Cheyanne Vlismas, Tabatha Ricci Paired For October 1st UFC Card
Strawweights Cheyanne Vlismas and Tabatha Ricci have been paired up for UFC's October 1st card, as first reported by Alex Behunin of Cageside Press. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a set location currently. Vlismas and Ricci are crossing paths after having oddly similar starts to their UFC runs. They both lost … Continue reading Rising Strawweights Cheyanne Vlismas, Tabatha Ricci Paired For October 1st UFC Card
Rogerio Bontorin Hospitalized, Pulled From UFC 275 Fight Against Manel Kape
An anticipated fight between flyweights Rogerio Bontorin and Manel Kape won't happen at UFC 275 this weekend. Bontorin has been pulled from his June 11th fight against Kape, as he was admitted to a local hospital in recent hours. The reason for his hospitalization, which was first reported by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport, is not … Continue reading Rogerio Bontorin Hospitalized, Pulled From UFC 275 Fight Against Manel Kape
Louis Smolka Announces Departure From UFC Roster
Bantamweight Louis Smolka is no longer a UFC fighter. The veteran fighter confirmed that he parted ways with the MMA promotion earlier this week. Smolka's exit from the UFC roster comes after he suffered a finish loss to Davey Grant last month. The fight was Smolka's second consecutive defeat and moved his promotional record to … Continue reading Louis Smolka Announces Departure From UFC Roster
Louis Cosce Set To Make Return Against Trevin Giles At September 10th UFC Card
Nearly two years since an unsuccessful UFC debut, Louis Cosce will return in a fight against Trevin Giles. They're expected to square off at the promotion's September 10th show, per Matthew Wells and Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The location for UFC's September 10th show isn't known at the moment. Cosce was unsuccessful in his … Continue reading Louis Cosce Set To Make Return Against Trevin Giles At September 10th UFC Card
Bellator Talent Michael Page To Face Mike Perry In BKFC Fight
Bellator middleweight Michael Page will make an unexpected appearance at bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC's August 20th event, facing UFC alum Mike Perry. The fight was announced by BKFC on Thursday. Page will be competing in front of a home crowd, as the fight is joining BKFC's event at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England. … Continue reading Bellator Talent Michael Page To Face Mike Perry In BKFC Fight
Alexa Grasso vs. Vivane Araujo Booked For August 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Alexa Grasso will attempt to keep her rise up the flyweight division going later this year when she faces Viviane Araujo. The 125-pound talents are expected to collide at UFC's August 13th card, per a report from MMA Fight Universe. The bout is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. … Continue reading Alexa Grasso vs. Vivane Araujo Booked For August 13th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Mario Bautista vs. Brian Kelleher Targeted For June 25th UFC Card
Veteran Brian Kelleher could return as soon as June 25th. UFC is aiming to book him against Mario Bautista for an upcoming "Fight Night" show, per a report from MMA Junkie. If the fight can be made official, it will join a show that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Mario Bautista vs. Brian Kelleher Targeted For June 25th UFC Card
UFC Looking To Book Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz For August 13th Main Event
A clash between two high-profile bantamweights could headline UFC's August 13th show. The promotion is currently aiming to match up Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz for the "Fight Night" card, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. If the fight can be confirmed, it will serve as the main event for a … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz For August 13th Main Event
Juliana Miller Takes Rematch Over Claire Guthrie On ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
Juliana Miller avenged a loss on this week's episode of "The Ultimate Fighter," going three rounds against Claire Guthrie for a unanimous decision victory. Their flyweight bout needed an overtime round, as scorecards were tied after two frames. The fight was close through the first two rounds. The battle was mostly a striking contest in … Continue reading Juliana Miller Takes Rematch Over Claire Guthrie On ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
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