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
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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
UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Aliaskhab Khizriev's struggle to receive a UFC debut has hit yet another bump in the road. Abusupiyan Magomedov, the opponent for Khizriev in a March 26th UFC booking, has reportedly withdrawn from the bout. The promotion is now seeking Denis Tiuliulin as a short-notice replacement, per Nolan King, Farah Hannoun, and Danny Segura of MMA … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Four Fights Join March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
UFC's March 26th "Fight Night" event is starting to look like a complete card. The show gained four fights recently, joining a show that is expected to take place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Ranked flyweights Joanne Wood and Alexa Grasso are also scheduled to meet at the event. Grasso enters this fight with the momentum … Continue reading Four Fights Join March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card
August 28th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Takes Numerous Hits, Loses Four Fights
UFC's August 28th "Fight Night" event has been rapidly losing fights this week due to various reasons. The changes affect a card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Sara McMann has been forced out of her bantamweight bout against Ketlen Vieira after suffering an injury. McMann put out … Continue reading August 28th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Takes Numerous Hits, Loses Four Fights
Aliaskhab Khizriev Now Set To Make UFC Debut Against Alessio Di Chirico on August 28th
Aliaskhab Khizriev's UFC debut is now set for a new date, as he will face Alessio Di Chirico at the promotion's August 28th event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Khizriev's first UFC fight … Continue reading Aliaskhab Khizriev Now Set To Make UFC Debut Against Alessio Di Chirico on August 28th
COVID-19 Protocol Takes Kyle Daukaus vs. Aliaskhab Khizriev Off April 10th UFC Card
UFC's April 10th "Fight Night" card lost has a fight, as COVID-19 protocol has forced a middleweight matchup between Kyle Daukaus and Aliaskhab Khizriev out of the lineup. The fight will be rescheduled to a later date, as announced by the promotion on Wednesday. The fight was scheduled to take place during UFC's main card … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocol Takes Kyle Daukaus vs. Aliaskhab Khizriev Off April 10th UFC Card
Aliaskhab Khizriev To Make UFC Debut Against Kyle Daukaus on April 10th
Aliaskhab Khizriev's UFC debut has been rebooked, as the undefeated Russian will now fight Kyle Daukaus at the promotion's April 10th event. The matchup was confirmed by the promotion on Tuesday. The fight joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Khizriev will be returning after earning … Continue reading Aliaskhab Khizriev To Make UFC Debut Against Kyle Daukaus on April 10th
‘Atypical Pneumonia’ Takes Wellington Turman Out of February 6th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
A case of "atypical pneumonia" has taken Wellington Turman out of a February 6th UFC fight against Aliaskhab Khizriev. First reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, Turman's manager revealed that the illness would sideline him from the fight. The matchup was scheduled to happen on a UFC "Fight Night" card. With just less than … Continue reading ‘Atypical Pneumonia’ Takes Wellington Turman Out of February 6th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Aliaskhab Khizriev To Make UFC Debut Against Wellington Turman on February 6th
After winning a fight on "Dana White's Contender Series" over the summer, Aliaskhab Khizriev will make his UFC debut on February 6th against Wellington Turman. The matchup was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Khizriev had a quick and strong performance on the "Contender Series," catching Henrique Shiguemoto in the first minute with … Continue reading Aliaskhab Khizriev To Make UFC Debut Against Wellington Turman on February 6th