As the signing spree from UFC’s “Dana White’s Contender Series” show comes to a close next week, the promotion is seemingly now focused on trimming its roster down. UFC reportedly parted ways with 11 fighters in recent days, including many experienced talents, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Ovince St. Preux, Brian Kelleher, Ricky Glenn, … Continue reading UFC Parts Ways With Light Heavyweight Veteran Ovince St. Preux, 10 Others
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Luis Pajuelo Cut From UFC Roster Following CSAD Violation
Luis Pajuelo has been given a lengthy suspension by Combat Sport Anti-Doping (CSAD), ending any UFC hopes for at least the next two years. Pajuelo was cut by the UFC and given a 24-month suspension after failing a pair of CSAD drug tests, per a press release issued this week. In two different instances during … Continue reading Luis Pajuelo Cut From UFC Roster Following CSAD Violation
Former Champs Petr Yan, Deiveson Figueiredo To Headline UFC Macau
Macau's first UFC card in over a decade has received quite the main event. Former champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo will meet in a five-round bantamweight bout, as recently announced by the promotion. The fight will headline a card from the newly-opened Galaxy Arena. The fight sees Figueiredo search for his fourth win since … Continue reading Former Champs Petr Yan, Deiveson Figueiredo To Headline UFC Macau
UFC Awaits Judge Approval on $375 Million Antitrust Settlement
UFC has reached a new settlement that they hope will end the promotion's battle in a class action lawsuit nearing trial. The top fight organization has agreed to hand over $375 million to Cung Le et al, a group representing fighters who competed under the promotion's banner from 2010 to 2017. The Le class was … Continue reading UFC Awaits Judge Approval on $375 Million Antitrust Settlement
Former Two-Division ONE Champ Reinier de Ridder Signs With UFC
One of the most decorated ONE Championship MMA fighters in recent years will soon make his UFC debut. Reinier de Ridder has reportedly inked a UFC contract, per Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. "The Dutch Knight" is making the major move in his career following a multi-year title run in ONE Championship, reaching the top … Continue reading Former Two-Division ONE Champ Reinier de Ridder Signs With UFC
9/14/24 Notebook: Yaroslav Amosov Says He Is A Free Agent
Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Former UFC Featherweight … Continue reading 9/14/24 Notebook: Yaroslav Amosov Says He Is A Free Agent
Michael Chandler Set To End Layoff Against Charles Oliveira At UFC 309
Michael Chandler's next fight won't be against Conor McGregor. Chandler has put his hopes of facing former two-division champ McGregor on the back burner, instead pursuing a fight against Charles Oliveira in hopes of climbing back into the lightweight division's title mix. The fight, which was first revealed in a post by Robbie Fox of … Continue reading Michael Chandler Set To End Layoff Against Charles Oliveira At UFC 309
9/12/24 Notebook: Juan Archuleta Gets Another Big RIZIN Matchup
Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Morgan Charriere (19-10-1) has … Continue reading 9/12/24 Notebook: Juan Archuleta Gets Another Big RIZIN Matchup
Cinema, Immersion and, Of Course, Fights: What Those Behind UFC 306 Say It Will Be Like
The anticipation for UFC Noche hasn't been similar to the build-up that most pay-per-view cards get. While discussion around the average numbered UFC card is often strictly about the top fighters who will compete, the actual setting and presentation of Saturday's show have seemingly overshadowed the fights. The title bouts on Saturday aren't bad at … Continue reading Cinema, Immersion and, Of Course, Fights: What Those Behind UFC 306 Say It Will Be Like
Navajo Stirling, Josias Musasa, and Nicolle Caliari Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Contender Series’
A trio of fighters joined the UFC roster this week following a shorter-than-usual episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Navajo Stirling, Josias Musasa, and Nicolle Caliari were offered contracts following Tuesday's show from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Tuesday's show marked the first time this year that less than four fighters were … Continue reading Navajo Stirling, Josias Musasa, and Nicolle Caliari Earn UFC Contracts on ‘Contender Series’
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