Tag: MMA

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Live Coverage

Amid a world of cancelled sports from COVID-19, UFC is pressing on with their show from Brasilia, Brazil. A slight change to the show is that it is going to be held without an audience. Headlining the ESPN+ and ESPN card, Kevin Lee faces Brazil's own Charles Oliveira. The card is stacked with talent, with … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Preview

Most sporting events on the planet have been postponed or cancelled. Every major sport league has made all of their sports teams suspend games. On Friday, MMA promotion Bellator announced that their event planned for later that day was postponed as well. UFC, however, has decided to press forward. On Saturday night, they present UFC … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira Preview →

Flashback Friday: Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round Full Coverage

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, MMA continues to be cancelled. Tonight was meant to be Bellator 241 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. However, this afternoon it was reported that the show was cancelled. As cancelled events will continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, this website will … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round Full Coverage →

Bellator 241 Postponed Due To COVID-19

UPDATE 1:52PM EST: Statement from Bellator added. Friday night's Bellator show from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA, has been postponed. Reported by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, the event will be rescheduled to a later date. The event was set to be headlined by two quarter-final fights in the promotion's Featherweight Grand … Continue reading Bellator 241 Postponed Due To COVID-19 →

Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Preview

Amid a world of cancelled sporting events, Bellator and UFC find themselves running events this weekend. The caveat, however, is that both events are held without live audiences. It's something that obviously takes away from the events, but can not be criticized as the threats of COVID-19 (coronavirus) overshadow the value of a fully immersive … Continue reading Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Preview →

ONE Championship To Hold Events Without Crowds Until Further Notice

ONE Championship's future events will not be held in front of audiences due to threats of COVID-19, after an announcement from the promotion's President Chatri Sityodtong. "Bar none, the safety of our fans, athletes, staff, partners, and the public is the highest priority for ONE Championship," said Sityodtong in a statement on Thursday morning (EST). … Continue reading ONE Championship To Hold Events Without Crowds Until Further Notice →

UFC Brasilia To Be Held Without Audience, Among Other Fight Week Changes

Saturday's UFC event held at the Ginasio Nislon Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil will be held without a crowd, per Combate. First reported by the trio of Jose Mauricio Oliveira, Raphael Marinho and Zeca Azevedo, apart from the fans being taken out, the event will go on as scheduled. Also in the report details that the … Continue reading UFC Brasilia To Be Held Without Audience, Among Other Fight Week Changes →

Breaking Down The UFC Strawweight Division After UFC 248

Last weekend delivered one of the most exciting and action packed fights the UFC strawweight has ever seen. After five rounds of stand-up combat, Zhang Weili retained her UFC Strawweight Championship against Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a split decision. With the win, Zhang made her first defence of the belt she won in August. With a … Continue reading Breaking Down The UFC Strawweight Division After UFC 248 →

Combate Americas Joins List of MMA Promotions Affected By COVID-19

Like almost everything nowadays, COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus is making changes to MMA. On Monday, Combate Americas joined the growing list of promotions changing their schedule due to the virus. The North American promotion recently announced the rescheduling of events, along with the plan to broadcast an event from a studio. Their events … Continue reading Combate Americas Joins List of MMA Promotions Affected By COVID-19 →