UFC's December 4th card lost a fight on Saturday morning, as COVID-19 protocols forced a fight between Jeremiah Wells and Jake Matthews out of the lineup. The fight was set to happen Saturday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Wells revealed the news on Saturday morning, claiming that the fight was … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocols Force Jeremiah Wells vs. Jake Matthews Off December 4th UFC ‘Fight Night’
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UFC President Dana White Tests Positive For COVID-19 Following Thanksgiving Get-Together
UFC President Dana White revealed Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. White announced his recent case of COVID-19 on "The Jim Rome Podcast." White mentioned that he suspects he contracted the virus after attending a family Thanksgiving event over the weekend in Maine, USA. "Somebody [there] had it, … Continue reading UFC President Dana White Tests Positive For COVID-19 Following Thanksgiving Get-Together
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Matt Brown Out of December 4th UFC Bout Against Bryan Barberena
UFC's December 4th event has lost a bout, as COVID-19 protocols have forced veteran Matt Brown out of his welterweight fight against Bryan Barberena. The fight was set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Brown announced the positive test on social media Tuesday. "S***** day today I tested positive for … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Matt Brown Out of December 4th UFC Bout Against Bryan Barberena
Loopy Godinez To Replace Cheyanne Buys In November 20th UFC Bout Against Loma Lookboonmee
UFC's rapidly-approaching November 20th event has received yet another change. Cheyanne Buys has reportedly withdrawn from her booking against Loma Lookboonmee, but former LFA Strawweight Champion Loopy Godinez has stepped in to replace her. The change was confirmed Wednesday by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The new matchup is set to happen at the UFC … Continue reading Loopy Godinez To Replace Cheyanne Buys In November 20th UFC Bout Against Loma Lookboonmee
COVID-19 Protocols Force Roman Dolidze vs. Kyle Daukaus Off November 13th UFC Card
UFC's November 13th event has lost a bout, as COVID-19 protocols have forced Roman Dolidze out of his middleweight fight against Kyle Daukaus. News of the canceled bout was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The bout was set to take place this weekend at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocols Force Roman Dolidze vs. Kyle Daukaus Off November 13th UFC Card
Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
MMA ring announcer Bruce Buffer won't appear at this weekend's UFC event, as he is currently recovering from a recent case of COVID-19. UFC President Dana White revealed the news during a press conference Thursday. "He didn't wanna make this trip. He's home, relaxing and recovering from COVID[-19]," said White. Joe Martinez, a frequent alternate … Continue reading Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
ONE Championship Postpones 10th-Anniversary Card Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases In Singapore
ONE Championship's 10th-anniversary event has been postponed to early 2022 due to a recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Singapore. The event was first set to happen on December 5th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Ariel Helwani reported the postponement of "ONE X" first. The daily count of new COVID-19 cases in Singapore has been … Continue reading ONE Championship Postpones 10th-Anniversary Card Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases In Singapore
UFC Releases Memo Following Updated U.S. Travel Policy, Informs Fighters of Vaccine Requirement
Top MMA promotion UFC sent a memo to talent recently, making them aware of a new travel policy put in place by the U.S. government that is set to take effect on November 8th. Travel restrictions placed on entering the U.S. will be lifted on November 8th, with new policy allowing anyone to enter who … Continue reading UFC Releases Memo Following Updated U.S. Travel Policy, Informs Fighters of Vaccine Requirement
Undefeated Lightweight David Onama Joins UFC Roster, Booked To Face Mason Jones At October 23rd Event
Lightweight prospect David Onama has joined the UFC roster and already has his first bout in place. The undefeated eight-fight pro is expected to face Mason Jones at this weekend's UFC "Fight Night" card, as first reported by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The new matchup joins a card that will take place at the … Continue reading Undefeated Lightweight David Onama Joins UFC Roster, Booked To Face Mason Jones At October 23rd Event
COVID-19 Protocol Forces Laureano Staropoli vs. Jamie Pickett Off October 9th UFC Card
UFC's October 9th event has lost a fight, as COVID-19 protocol forced a middleweight contest between Laureano Staropoli and Jamie Pickett off the lineup. The fight has reportedly been bumped ahead to UFC's October 23rd card, per a report from Danny Segura of MMA Junkie. The fight was scheduled to happen this weekend at the … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocol Forces Laureano Staropoli vs. Jamie Pickett Off October 9th UFC Card
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