Tag: Askar Askarov

Reports: 12 Fighters Off UFC Roster

A total of 12 fights have departed the promotion's roster, per recent reports. Askar Askarov, Misha Cirkunov, Louis Cosce, Krzysztof Jotko, Nick Maximov, Magomed Mustafaev, Charlie Ontiveros, Jesse Ronson, Cameron VanCamp, Darian Weeks, and Jason Witt are all off the UFC roster, as first reported by MMA Fighting. Jotko is the most experienced name in … Continue reading Reports: 12 Fighters Off UFC Roster →

Weight Issues Forces Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Rovyal Off October 15th UFC Card

Saturday's UFC card will proceed without a fight between two high-ranked flyweights. A bout between Askar Askarov and Brandon Royval has departed the promotion's October 15th show due to "weight management issues," per a statement issued Friday. The bout was expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Royval alleged … Continue reading Weight Issues Forces Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Rovyal Off October 15th UFC Card →

Askar Askarov Out of July 16th Booking, Alex Perez Booked Against Alexandre Pantoja For UFC 277

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 →

Askar Askarov vs. Alex Perez Booked For July 16th UFC Card

Alex Perez has a new date for his return to action. The flyweight has been booked again to face Askar Askarov, this time on UFC's July 16th card. News of the matchup was confirmed by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie on Thursday. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location currently. … Continue reading Askar Askarov vs. Alex Perez Booked For July 16th UFC Card →

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 →

Matt Schnell To Replace Askar Askarov In July 31st UFC Bout Against Alex Perez

Matt Schnell will replace Askar Askarov in a July 31st UFC booking against Alex Perez, as first reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The change comes after injury forced undefeated flyweight Askarov out of his scheduled appearance. The new booking is set to take place on a "Fight Night" show at the UFC … Continue reading Matt Schnell To Replace Askar Askarov In July 31st UFC Bout Against Alex Perez →

Former Title Challenger Alex Perez To Face Undefeated Flyweight Askar Askarov At July 31st UFC Event

Undefeated flyweight Askar Askarov is set to meet fellow ranked UFC fighter Alex Perez at the promotion's July 31st card, per a report from Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com. The matchup joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Askarov is currently on a three-fight win streak in the flyweight division. … Continue reading Former Title Challenger Alex Perez To Face Undefeated Flyweight Askar Askarov At July 31st UFC Event →

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Live Coverage

UFC will present one of their strongest pay-per-view cards as of late on Saturday, showcasing four champions in three title fights at UFC 259. In the main event, 185-pound champ Israel Adesanya will move up a division to challenge UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz. The event, which will take place behind closed doors at … Continue reading UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Live Coverage →