Miranda Maverick will get her first shot in the UFC at UFC 254, being paired with Liana Jojua in a flyweight matchup. News of the bout, which is scheduled for September 26th, was first reported by Igor Lazorin. Having spent her entire professional career thus far in all-women's promotion Invicta FC, Maverick has attained seven … Continue reading Invicta FC Veteran Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut Against Liana Jojua At UFC 254
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UFC Looks To Book Danaa Batgerel and Kyler Phillips For October 3rd Show
Rising bantamweights Danaa Batgerel and Kyler Phillips are being looked to join an October 3rd bout on a UFC card. First reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, the match will see both fighters look to build off of their first respective UFC win. Batgerel competed on one of the last shows not affected by … Continue reading UFC Looks To Book Danaa Batgerel and Kyler Phillips For October 3rd Show
Numerous Fights Added To UFC’s July 15th Card
A series of bouts were reported on Wednesday for UFC's July 15th card. Being one of the four events at "Fight Island" on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, it's one of the shows that has not seen many matchups announced yet. Modestas Bukauskas vs. Vinicius Moreira Former Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champion Modestas Bukauskas got … Continue reading Numerous Fights Added To UFC’s July 15th Card
Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy Set For June 27th UFC Show
Two rising lightweights in Luis Pena and Khama Worthy will collide on June 27th, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight will join the string of shows set to happen at "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi. The Ultimate Fighter Season 27 winner Pena will look to get a … Continue reading Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy Set For June 27th UFC Show
Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251
Three championship fights were announced for UFC 251, with the bantamweight, featherweight and welterweight belts on the line on the pay-per-view program on July 11th. Shortly after proving himself to be the top contender in the 170-pound division, Gilbert Burns will challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on the show. Also announced was that a … Continue reading Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251
UFC’s “Fight Island” Located In Abu Dhabi
"Fight Island," the venue where UFC plans to book its international talent is in Abu Dhabi. Per a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate, the promotion plans to hold the events in the country, allowing it to be easier for international athletes to compete amid COVID-19 laws in place worldwide. The location … Continue reading UFC’s “Fight Island” Located In Abu Dhabi
Alexander Gustafsson Comes Back From Year-Long Retirement To Fight Fabricio Werdum
Alexander Gustafsson is back in action, moving up to the heavyweight division to fight Fabricio Werdum. First reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate, the fight will join the July 25th show for UFC. In 2019, Gustafsson declared retirement from MMA after a loss to Jon Jones. The Swedish fighter spend his entire UFC career at light … Continue reading Alexander Gustafsson Comes Back From Year-Long Retirement To Fight Fabricio Werdum
Hermansson and Gastelum Matched For July 18th UFC Card
High-ranked middleweights in Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum with clash on July 18th at the still-mysterious location of "Fight Island." First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, the matchup will be the first for the 155-pound duo in 2020. Gastelum has lost his last two fights, both decisions, with the opponents being Israel Adesanya and … Continue reading Hermansson and Gastelum Matched For July 18th UFC Card
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