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Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury

An early shoulder injury to Brian Ortega caused an anticlimatic end to UFC's main event bout on Saturday evening, handing Yair Rodriguez a sudden victory. Their featherweight fight headlined a card from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA. Ortega's injury emerged during a ground position with Rodriguez. The former title challenger fell … Continue reading Yair Rodriguez Defeats Brian Ortega Due To Early, Sudden Injury →

Injury Forces 2021 PFL Champ Antonio Carlos Junior Out of Playoffs

Antonio Carlos Junior won't be able to become a two-time PFL champion this year. Despite qualifying for the promotion's 2022 playoffs, Carlos Junior has withdrawn from the bracket due to an injury. News of the recent change was announced by the promotion, who confirmed this week that Carlos Junior won't be appearing at their August … Continue reading Injury Forces 2021 PFL Champ Antonio Carlos Junior Out of Playoffs →

Bill Algeo And Herbert Burns Paired Up After Losing Initial Opponents For July 16th UFC Card

After both losing their original opponents, Bill Algeo and Herbert Burns have been paired up for UFC's July 16th show. News of the matchup was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Friday. The new fight is joining a card that is set to take place at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New … Continue reading Bill Algeo And Herbert Burns Paired Up After Losing Initial Opponents For July 16th UFC Card →

Miesha Tate vs. Lauren Murphy Moved To July 16th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Miesha Tate's flyweight debut has been re-booked once again. Her matchup against Lauren Murphy has been moved to UFC's July 16th event, per an announcement made by the promotion this week. The fight is joining a card that is set to take place at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, USA. Tate and … Continue reading Miesha Tate vs. Lauren Murphy Moved To July 16th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Three Fights Join UFC’s July 16th Event

A trio of matchups has been recently confirmed for UFC's July 16th card. The fights are scheduled to take place at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, USA. Featherweights Burgos, Jourdain Paired Up Featherweights Shane Burgos and Charles Jourdain are expected to meet at the event, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Netherlands. Jourdain … Continue reading Three Fights Join UFC’s July 16th Event →

UFC Announces July 16th ‘Fight Night’ For UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York

UFC's "Fight Night" series is expected to hit the road on July 16th. It has been announced that UFC's July 16th show will take place at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, USA. The main card for the event is also expected to air on U.S. TV channel ABC, with the prelims taking … Continue reading UFC Announces July 16th ‘Fight Night’ For UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York →

PFL Announces New York City, Cardiff, London For Playoff Events

PFL will go overseas for part of their 2022 playoffs, per an announcement made by the promotion Tuesday. The promotion unveiled the schedule for their playoff events this week, showing a diverse selection of locations. In the first of three semi-final playoff shows, PFL will return to the Hulu Theatre (also known as the Madison … Continue reading PFL Announces New York City, Cardiff, London For Playoff Events →

Jaqueline Amorim Scores Quick Kneebar Win Over Loveth Young To Claim LFA Strawweight Belt

Jaqueline Amorim became the new LFA Strawweight Champion on Friday night, securing a quick submission win against Loveth Young. Amorim's first-round win headlined LFA 125, which was at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. Amorim was able to catch Young in the second minute with a rare kneebar submission. … Continue reading Jaqueline Amorim Scores Quick Kneebar Win Over Loveth Young To Claim LFA Strawweight Belt →

Jaqueline Amorim, Loveth Young To Fight For Vacant LFA Strawweight Belt In Late February

LFA will crown their fourth-ever strawweight champion later this month. A fight between Loveth Young and undefeated Jaqueline Amorim will headline LFA 125 on February 25th, with the winner being crowned the promotion's new 115-pound champ. The event is scheduled to take place in Niagara Falls, New York, USA. A fight between Amorim and Young … Continue reading Jaqueline Amorim, Loveth Young To Fight For Vacant LFA Strawweight Belt In Late February →