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Rematch Between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev Taken Off August 29th UFC Card Following Positive COVID-19 Test

Saturday night's UFC card has received a short-notice change, as the matchup between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev has been removed from the card. Per a statement by the UFC, the matchup was taken off of the card following a positive COVID-19 test from a party involved. The light heavyweight rematch has now been taken … Continue reading Rematch Between Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev Taken Off August 29th UFC Card Following Positive COVID-19 Test →

Alex Caceres Matched With Second Short Notice Opponent, Now Scheduled To Face Austin Springer on August 29th UFC Card

Now being given his third opponent for the UFC's August 29th "Fight Night," Alex Caceres has been matched with Austin Springer. First reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the bout sees Springer as the second fighter to jump in on short notice to face Caceres. The original plan for Caceres was to face Giga … Continue reading Alex Caceres Matched With Second Short Notice Opponent, Now Scheduled To Face Austin Springer on August 29th UFC Card →

Kevin Croom Steps In To Face Alex Caceres on August 29th UFC Card

The withdrawal of Giga Chikadze on Saturday's UFC card has quickly been replaced, as Kevin Croom will fill the spot in a bout against Alex Caceres. The bout, which was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, will be the UFC debut for Croom. While Croom will be making his first … Continue reading Kevin Croom Steps In To Face Alex Caceres on August 29th UFC Card →

Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 4 Play-by-Play

This article is the play-by-play to accompany the live coverage happening on the site of "Dana White's Contender Series." Click here to read the live coverage. Quick Results: Main Card (8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT) (ESPN+) Bout 1: Collin Huckbody def. Kyron Bowen via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke (RD 1, 1:28) Bout 2: Anthony Romero … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 4 Play-by-Play →

Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 4 Live Coverage

On Tuesday night, the fourth of 10 episodes on season four of "Dana White's Contender Series" is set to air. On this episode, 10 fighters will perform in hopes of being offered a UFC contract. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates from the action which is set to take place at the UFC … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 4 Episode 4 Live Coverage →

Frankie Edgar Puts on ‘Fight of the Night’ In UFC Bantamweight Debut Versus Pedro Munhoz

Moving down to bantamweight for the first time in his storied career, Frankie Edgar picked up a split decision win over Pedro Munhoz on Saturday from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The five-round striking battle was a close one, with the performance giving both fighters a “Fight of the Night” award. The … Continue reading Frankie Edgar Puts on ‘Fight of the Night’ In UFC Bantamweight Debut Versus Pedro Munhoz →

Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Ovince St. Preux Out of August 22nd UFC Bout Against Alonzo Menifield

Tonight's UFC show has lost its co-main event, as Ovince St. Preux has been pulled from his fight against Alonzo Menifield due to a positive COVID-19 test. Due to the positive test, the matchup between St. Preux and Menifield has been moved to UFC's September 5th card. The removal from the card was first announced … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Ovince St. Preux Out of August 22nd UFC Bout Against Alonzo Menifield →

Ryan Hall Out of August 29th UFC Bout Against Ricardo Lamas

The UFC's "Wizard" will have to wait for his return to the cage, as Ryan Hall has been removed from his August 29th bout against Ricardo Lamas. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The bout now sees it's second cancellation, as it's original date in May was … Continue reading Ryan Hall Out of August 29th UFC Bout Against Ricardo Lamas →

Dwight Grant and Daniel Rodriguez Matched For August 22nd UFC Show After Opponents Taken Off of Card

Saturday's UFC card has undergone some last-minute changes, losing two bouts and putting together another to replace it. After Calen Born and Takashi Sato were taken out of their fights, their opponents Dwight Grant and Daniel Rodriguez have been matched together for Saturday's show. News of the new pairing was announced in a statement on … Continue reading Dwight Grant and Daniel Rodriguez Matched For August 22nd UFC Show After Opponents Taken Off of Card →