UFC Heavyweight Raphael Pessoa Given 12-Month USADA Suspension

UFC heavyweight Raphael Pessoa will be suspended from action for a year after violating the UFC's "Anti-Doping Policy." The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced the suspension on Monday. Pessoa tested positive for "hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and its metabolites chlorothiazide and 4-amino-6-chloro-1,3-benzenedisulfonamide (ACB)," per the statement by USADA. The test was taken on March 4th, meaning Pessoa … Continue reading UFC Heavyweight Raphael Pessoa Given 12-Month USADA Suspension →

UFC Fight Night: Raphael Pessoa vs. Tanner Boser Play-by-Play

Returning shortly after his last win, Tanner Boser returned to face Raphael Pessoa on the prelims of UFC's "Fight Night." Here's how the heavyweight tilt went. Bout 4: Raphael Pessoa (10-1) vs. Tanner Boser (18-6-1) (Heavyweight) Neither fighter connected with much early on, although it was clear that Boser was the more active fighter on … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Raphael Pessoa vs. Tanner Boser Play-by-Play →

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Live Coverage

UFC's fourth event from "Fight Island" features a main event between former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and Darren Till. Follow along for updates on the jam-packed 15-fight card from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The article has the latest update at the top of the feed below. A full preview of the … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Live Coverage →

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Preview

"Fight Island" was a concept that was first considered outlandish by many. Now that it's slowly becoming a normal idea for many, the location from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is holding it's fourth and final event. Headlining the extensive 15-fight card is former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and ranked middleweight Darren … Continue reading UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Preview →

Tanner Boser Takes Short Notice July 25th Bout Versus Raphael Pessoa

Less than a month after his victory over Philipe Lins, Tanner Boser will return on short notice to fight heavyweight Raphael Pessoa on UFC's July 25th show. First reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie, the matchup sees Boser replace Justin Tafa, who was originally booked for the matchup. The matchup will be one of … Continue reading Tanner Boser Takes Short Notice July 25th Bout Versus Raphael Pessoa →

Trio of Bouts Added To UFC’s July 25th Show

UFC's July 25th event at the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has seen three new fight matchups added lately. Justin Tafa vs. Raphael Pessoa A heavyweight matchup between Justin Tafa and Raphael Pessoa will also be a part of the card, per a report from Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. Tafa, a 4-1 fighter got … Continue reading Trio of Bouts Added To UFC’s July 25th Show →