Tag: Las Vegas

Don’Tale Mayes Out of March 20th Bout Against Tai Tuivasa

Saturday night's UFC card has lost yet another fight, as heavyweight Don'Tale Mayes has withdrawn from a fight against Tai Tuivasa. The cancelled fight was first reported by John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The bout was scheduled to take place during UFC's main card on Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Don’Tale Mayes Out of March 20th Bout Against Tai Tuivasa →

Visa Issues Force Johnny Eduardo Out of March 20th UFC Bout Against Anthony Birchak

Johnny Eduardo's near three-year absence from the octagon won't end on March 20th, as he has been withdrawn from a fight against Anthony Birchak due to visa issues. The cancelled bout was first reported by Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The bantamweight fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Visa Issues Force Johnny Eduardo Out of March 20th UFC Bout Against Anthony Birchak →

UFC on ESPN+ 45: Edwards vs. Muhammad Live Coverage

Belal Muhammad will compete in his first ever UFC main event on Saturday night, fighting Leon Edwards in the headlining bout of a UFC "Fight Night" card. The bout sits atop a 13-fight card that is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 45: Edwards vs. Muhammad Live Coverage →

Montserrat Ruiz To Replace Kay Hansen In March 20th UFC Bout Against Cheyanne Buys

Cheyanne Buys has been given a new opponent for her March 20th UFC debut, as she is now being paired with former Invicta FC fighter Montserrat Ruiz. The new matchup was confirmed by MMA Fighting on Friday. The fight joins a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Montserrat Ruiz To Replace Kay Hansen In March 20th UFC Bout Against Cheyanne Buys →

Roman Dolidze Steps In For Dricus Du Plessis In March 20th UFC Bout Against Trevin Giles

Trevin Giles' March 20th UFC "Fight Night" opponent has changed, as he will be facing Roman Dolidze instead of Dricus Du Plessis, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is not known currently by Du Plessis withdrew … Continue reading Roman Dolidze Steps In For Dricus Du Plessis In March 20th UFC Bout Against Trevin Giles →

COVID-19 Postpones Jamahal Hill vs. Paul Craig, Removes Fight From March 20th UFC Card

A light heavyweight fight between Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill has been removed from UFC's March 20th event and booted to a later date. The change for the fight comes due to Hill suffering COVID-19, per a statement he provided on Tuesday. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading COVID-19 Postpones Jamahal Hill vs. Paul Craig, Removes Fight From March 20th UFC Card →

Undefeated Lightweight Rafa Garcia Takes Short-Notice March 13th UFC Fight Against Nasrat Haqparast

Nasrat Haqparast has been given a new opponent for UFC's March 13th card, now being matched against UFC newcomer Rafa Garcia. The new lightweight matchup was first reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of Milenio and has since been publicly confirmed by the UFC. The fight joins a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Undefeated Lightweight Rafa Garcia Takes Short-Notice March 13th UFC Fight Against Nasrat Haqparast →

Ben Rothwell vs. Philipe Lins Off March 13th UFC Card, Moved Ahead

UFC's March 13th event has lost a heavyweight bout, as a fight between Ben Rothwell and Philipe Lins has been removed from the lineup. The fight was scheduled to take place during the main card of "UFC on ESPN+ 45," as first reported by Shakiel Mahjouri of Fightful. The plan now is to rebook the … Continue reading Ben Rothwell vs. Philipe Lins Off March 13th UFC Card, Moved Ahead →

Prelim Fighters Shine With UFC 259 Performance Bonuses

UFC 259's preliminary card were the sole representatives in the performance awards given out after the pay-per-view event. Along with a "Fight of the Night" award given to Kennedy Nzechukwu and Carlos Ulberg, "Performance of the Night" awards were handed to Uros Medic and Kai Kara-France. All award winners were given an extra $50,000 on … Continue reading Prelim Fighters Shine With UFC 259 Performance Bonuses →