UFC has parted ways with two more athletes, per a recent report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The report details that Antonio Braga Neto and Liliya Shakirova have departed the roster recently. Braga Neto was scheduled to appear at last weekend's UFC "Fight Night" event, but was later removed from the lineup due to … Continue reading UFC Parts Ways With Antonio Braga Neto and Liliya Shakirova
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USADA Hands Liliya Shakirova Two-Year Suspension For Meldonium
UFC rookie Liliya Shakirova has been slapped with a two-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. A recent announcement by the program stated that Shakirova tested positive for meldonium, which "is a non-Specified Substance in the category of Hormone and Metabolic Modulators" that is prohibited under the system. Shakirova's suspension started on December 5th, 2020, … Continue reading USADA Hands Liliya Shakirova Two-Year Suspension For Meldonium
UFC 254: Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova Play-by-Play
Lauren Murphy fought short-notice opponent Liliya Shakirova on the main card of UFC 254. Here's how their fight went. Bout 8: Lauren Murphy (13-4) vs. Liliya Shakirova (8-1) (Flyweight) Early in the fight, Murphy was walking down Shakirova, who was staying active and bouncing around on her feet. Shakirova shot for a single leg takedown … Continue reading UFC 254: Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova Play-by-Play
Liliya Shakirova Steps in For Cynthia Calvillo in UFC 254 Fight Against Lauren Murphy
After a positive COVID-19 test pulled Cynthia Calvillo out of her UFC 254 fight against Lauren Murphy, Liliya Shakirova has stepped in as a replacement. News of the fight change was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is scheduled to happen on October 24th from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Liliya Shakirova Steps in For Cynthia Calvillo in UFC 254 Fight Against Lauren Murphy
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