Tag: Carlos Felipe

Carlos Felipe Released By UFC Following Recent Suspension

Heavyweight Carlos Felipe has been released by the UFC shortly after being sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Felipe's departure from the UFC roster was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. In January, the Nevada-based commission gave Felipe a lengthy 18-month suspension after he tested positive for boldenone. The test … Continue reading Carlos Felipe Released By UFC Following Recent Suspension →

UFC Fighters Carlos Felipe, Zviad Lazishvili Face Suspensions In Nevada

UFC fighters Carlos Felipe and Zviad Lazishvili have been given suspensions following drug tests registered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The sanctions were announced by the commission on Tuesday. Felipe has been given a lengthy 18-month suspension after testing positive for boldenone, which is an anabolic steroid. The test came from his October 2021 … Continue reading UFC Fighters Carlos Felipe, Zviad Lazishvili Face Suspensions In Nevada →

Norma Dumont Takes Comfortable Decision Win Over Short-Notice Opponent Aspen Ladd In UFC Main Event

Norma Dumont cruised to a unanimous decision win over short-notice opponent Aspen Ladd on Saturday night, taking a lead early and riding that momentum to a scorecard victory. The win for Dumont headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card that took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Ladd didn't have an answer … Continue reading Norma Dumont Takes Comfortable Decision Win Over Short-Notice Opponent Aspen Ladd In UFC Main Event →

Carlos Felipe To Have Winning Streak Tested By Andrei Arlovski At October 16th UFC Card

Rising heavyweight Carlos Felipe will get his biggest test yet when facing veteran Andrei Arlovski at UFC's October 16th card. The new matchup was first revealed by Felipe during an interview with Canal Encarada earlier this week. The new matchup joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Felipe has … Continue reading Carlos Felipe To Have Winning Streak Tested By Andrei Arlovski At October 16th UFC Card →

UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 Live Coverage

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will make a return to his home division on Saturday night, facing Marvin Vettori in the main event of UFC 263. The rematch comes on a storybook-style stage, as they will compete at the same venue they first met at in 2018: the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, USA. … Continue reading UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 Live Coverage →

UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar Live Coverage

UFC will hold their first event of 2021 on Saturday, presenting a 10-fight card from the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card will be headlined by former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. Presented on U.S. TV network ABC for the first time, the event will feature … Continue reading UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar Live Coverage →

UFC on ABC 1: Holloyway vs. Kattar Preview

UFC will declare the official start of their 2021 calendar of events on Saturday with a "Fight Night" card from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card is headlined by a high-profile featherweight fight between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. Here's a full preview of the action. The event will be … Continue reading UFC on ABC 1: Holloyway vs. Kattar Preview →

Carlos Felipe and Justin Tafa To Look For Second UFC Win When Paired For January 16th Card

Looking to build off of his UFC debut win in October, Carlos Felipe has been booked to face Justin Tafa on a January 16th UFC card. The heavyweight pairing was first reported by Marcelo Barone of MMA Junkie. It is not known currently where the fight card will happen. Felipe won his UFC debut a … Continue reading Carlos Felipe and Justin Tafa To Look For Second UFC Win When Paired For January 16th Card →