UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Preview

Continuing their second series of events from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the UFC is set to provide an 11-fight card on Saturday night. Headlining the show is a ranked bantamweight fight between Irene Aldana and Holly Holm. Here's a preview. Click here to skip to a preview of the main card. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Preview →

Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana Moved To October 3rd UFC Main Event

The five-round bout between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana has found a new date, as the fight has been moved to the headlining spot of UFC's October 3rd show. News of the bout's rescheduling was announced on Saturday night's broadcast of UFC 252. The bout between the two bantamweights was first set for a "Fight … Continue reading Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana Moved To October 3rd UFC Main Event →

Irene Aldana Tests Positive For COVID-19, Taken Out of August 1st UFC Main Event

UPDATE 7/23/20 2:35PM EDT: Article updated to reflect news of Aldana testing positive for COVID-19. UFC's August 1st show has seen a sudden change, as a five-round main event between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana has been taken off the card and postponed to a later date. On Wednesday night, it was announced by Aldana … Continue reading Irene Aldana Tests Positive For COVID-19, Taken Out of August 1st UFC Main Event →

6/23 UFC Rankings: Lauren Murphy Goes Up Three Spots

The weekly ranking update on UFC.com saw strawweight Lauren Murphy move to fourth place following a win over Roxanne Modafferi on Saturday. The move bumped Jennifer Maia and Modafferi down a spot each, as they sit in sixth and seventh respectively now. Burgos Drops To 14th After losing a co-main event battle on Saturday via … Continue reading 6/23 UFC Rankings: Lauren Murphy Goes Up Three Spots →

Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana To Headline August 1st UFC Event, Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Also Booked

An August fight night from UFC has seen two fight bookings lately, including a main event bout between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana. First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, the five-round fight is expected to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. "The Preacher's Daughter," Holm, is no stranger to five-round fights, this being … Continue reading Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana To Headline August 1st UFC Event, Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Also Booked →