UFC flyweight Raulian Paiva has been hospitalized due to his weight cut for a May 22nd fight against David Dvorak, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. On just a days notice, Juancamilo Ronderos has stepped in to replace Paiva in a fight against Dvorak, as first reported by Farah … Continue reading Raulian Paiva Hospitalized During Weight-Cut, Replaced by Juancamilo Ronderos For UFC ‘Fight Night’
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Injury Forces Alessio Di Chirico Out of June 5th Fight Against Roman Dolidze
A fight between Alessio Di Chirico and Roman Dolidze won't take place on June 5th, as confirmed by Alexander K. Lee and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Di Chirico was removed from the lineup due to injury. Per the report, the plan is to move the fight to a different date instead of keeping Dolidze … Continue reading Injury Forces Alessio Di Chirico Out of June 5th Fight Against Roman Dolidze
Heavyweight Veteran Chris Barnett To Make UFC Debut Against Ben Rothwell At May 22nd Card
Experienced heavyweight fighter Chris Barnett will make his UFC debut later this month, fighting Ben Rothwell on a May 22nd "Fight Night" card. The matchup was first reported by David Van Auken of Fight Bananas. The fight joins a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Heavyweight Veteran Chris Barnett To Make UFC Debut Against Ben Rothwell At May 22nd Card
Jack Hermansson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Off UFC 262, Moved To May 22nd
This weekend's UFC 262 card has lost a fight, as a middleweight matchup between Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan has been moved to a later date. The bout is now expected to take place at UFC's May 22nd card, as confirmed by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The bout was first set to take place … Continue reading Jack Hermansson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Off UFC 262, Moved To May 22nd
UFC on ESPN 24: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Live Coverage
Strawweight fighters Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson will get the main focus of the MMA world on Saturday night, headlining a UFC "Fight Night" card. Fighting at flyweight due to their fight being made at short notice, Rodriguez and Waterson will be the main event of a nine-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 24: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 24: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Preview
Heading into the week, it was hard to know what to expect from UFC's May 8th "Fight Night" card. However, as the week progressed, the news about it slowly broke out. We were guaranteed a five-round fight when a bout between Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez was confirmed. Also, the fear of losing Donald Cerrone … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 24: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Preview
May 8th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins
UFC's May 8th "Fight Night" card has dropped two bouts following their weigh-ins on Saturday. The cancelled fights bring Saturday's card down to 10 fights in total. The UFC event is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The top fight for the card, a flyweight matchup between Michelle … Continue reading May 8th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins
UFC Looking To Book Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya For July 10th PPV
UFC is looking to book a fight between Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya for their July 10th pay-per-view card, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. Should the fight be finalized, it will join a card that is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Kunitskaya … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya For July 10th PPV
Sean O’Malley To Face Louis Smolka At UFC 264
Bantamweights Sean O'Malley and Louis Smolka are set to face off at UFC's July 10th event, per a report from Ryan Frederick of Fight Game Media. The fight joins UFC 264, which is currently set to happen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. O'Malley will be looking to score his second victory … Continue reading Sean O’Malley To Face Louis Smolka At UFC 264
Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson Confirmed For May 8th UFC Main Event, Donald Cerrone Given Alex Morono
A previously reported main event between Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson for UFC's May 8th event was confirmed by the promotion on Tuesday. The five-round fight is set to headline a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The main event booking comes just a week after a previously scheduled … Continue reading Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson Confirmed For May 8th UFC Main Event, Donald Cerrone Given Alex Morono
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