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
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Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win
Yan Xiaonan prevailed in her first-ever UFC main event appearance, out-landing Mackenzie Dern on the feet and surviving in grappling exchanges. Yan's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Yan's victory was a tale of two different fighting styles. The success that Yan … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage
Bantamweight and featherweight champions will compete on Saturday night when UFC presents a pay-per-view card from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to face promotional vet The Korean Zombie. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. Click here for a preview of the … Continue reading UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Preview
The best in UFC's bantamweight and featherweight divisions are scheduled to compete at the promotion's pay-per-view event on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 273, 145-pound champ Alexander Volkanovski will face experienced challenger The Korean Zombie. But before then, bantamweight champions Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan will have a title unification fight. Those … Continue reading UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Preview
Jared Vanderaa To Face Aleksei Oleinik At UFC 273
Another change has been made to UFC's April 9th pay-per-view card. Veteran Aleksei Oleinik is now expected to face Jared Vanderaa at UFC 273, per an update provided by the promotion earlier this week. Vanderaa is replacing Ilir Latifi, who withdrew from the fight due to undisclosed reasons. The new heavyweight bout is expected to … Continue reading Jared Vanderaa To Face Aleksei Oleinik At UFC 273
UFC 273 Updates: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Kelvin Gastelum Out, Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik In
As one fight has joined UFC's April 9th pay-per-view, another has departed. Nassourdine Imavov was forced out of his UFC 273 fight - which is scheduled to take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA - against Kelvin Gastelum due to visa issues, per an announcement made by the promotion Monday. … Continue reading UFC 273 Updates: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Kelvin Gastelum Out, Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik In
UFC on ESPN+ 63: Blaydes vs. Daukaus Live Coverage
Rising heavyweight contender Chris Daukaus will attempt to bounce back from his sole UFC loss on Saturday night when facing experienced fighter Curtis Blaydes. Their five-round bout is set to headline a "Fight Night" card from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A full … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 63: Blaydes vs. Daukaus Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 63: Blaydes vs. Daukaus Preview
UFC's "Fight Night" series will hit the road in the U.S. for the first time in more than a year this weekend. The promotion will present a 13-fight card on Saturday night when they head to the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA. In the main event, heavyweight prospect Chris Daukaus will fight to bounce … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 63: Blaydes vs. Daukaus Preview
Ilir Latifi Booked To Face Veteran Aleksei Oleinik At March 26th UFC Card
Ilir Latifi is back in the UFC schedule, now being lined up to face Aleksei Oleinik at UFC's March 26th "Fight Night" card. The fight, which was first reported by Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com, is joining a card that will take place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Latifi picked up his first … Continue reading Ilir Latifi Booked To Face Veteran Aleksei Oleinik At March 26th UFC Card
Two UFC 270 Fights See Short-Notice Changes
Two matchups for UFC's January 22nd pay-per-view event have seen a recent change in opponent. The fights joined a card that is set to happen at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA. Spivac To Replace Oleinik In Fight Against Hardy Veteran fighter Aleksei Oleinik has reportedly been pulled from his heavyweight bout against Greg … Continue reading Two UFC 270 Fights See Short-Notice Changes
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