Tag: UFC Apex

Gavin Tucker Out of November 20th UFC Booking Against Pat Sabatini, Replaced By Tucker Lutz

Recent bookings in the UFC featherweight division have been shifted around. Gavin Tucker has reportedly withdrawn from his November 20th fight against Pat Sabatini - replacing him will be Tucker Lutz, who is reportedly departing from a fight against Lando Vannata that was set to happen a week earlier. The change, with affects four fighters … Continue reading Gavin Tucker Out of November 20th UFC Booking Against Pat Sabatini, Replaced By Tucker Lutz →

UFC on ESPN+ 54: Costa vs. Vettori Live Coverage

Ranked middleweights Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori will return on Saturday night, competing up at light heavyweight in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card. Their fight, which has generated controversy due to a last-minute change in weight classes, will headline a show from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 54: Costa vs. Vettori Live Coverage →

Veterans Clay Guida and Leonardo Santos Matched For December 4th UFC Card

It will be a clash of veterans when Clay Guida and Leonardo Santos meet at UFC's December 4th event. News of the matchup was confirmed by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting earlier this week. The fight joins a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Santos … Continue reading Veterans Clay Guida and Leonardo Santos Matched For December 4th UFC Card →

Nevada Athletic Commission Hands Ryan Benoit Suspension, Overturns ‘Contender Series’ Win For Josh Quinlan

The Nevada Athletic Commission announced two sanctions to UFC fighters at a meeting Wednesday. The changes include two suspensions, with one of them causing a fight result to be overturned. Benoit Given Nine-Month Suspension For Sleep Apnea Medication Ryan Benoit was given a nine-month suspension for a drug test registered for his fight in July … Continue reading Nevada Athletic Commission Hands Ryan Benoit Suspension, Overturns ‘Contender Series’ Win For Josh Quinlan →

Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori Main Event Moved To Light Heavyweight Limit

10/22 2:00AM EDT UPDATE: This report has been updated to reflect that Saturday's main event has been moved up to a light heavyweight limit. UFC's October 23rd main event has received a change in weight class. A five-round fight between Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori has been moved from the 186-pound middleweight limit to the 206-pound … Continue reading Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori Main Event Moved To Light Heavyweight Limit →

Paulo Costa Claims He Weighs Over 210 Pounds, Won’t Make Middleweight For Saturday’s UFC Main Event

Paulo Costa has admitted that he is not in shape for this weekend's UFC main event against Marvin Vettori, putting the middleweight contest in jeopardy. Costa claimed Wednesday that he currently weighs 211 pounds, which is 25 pounds over the non-championship middleweight limit that he is contracted to make Friday. Because of this, Costa is … Continue reading Paulo Costa Claims He Weighs Over 210 Pounds, Won’t Make Middleweight For Saturday’s UFC Main Event →

Former LFA Champ Zviad Lazishvili To Make UFC Debut Against Jonathan Martinez At October 23rd Event

UFC's October 23rd event has received another short-notice matchup, as promotional newcomer Zviad Lazishvili will step in and face Jonathan Martinez. The new matchup was first announced by mma.ideas on Instagram. The fight joins a card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Martinez was originally scheduled to … Continue reading Former LFA Champ Zviad Lazishvili To Make UFC Debut Against Jonathan Martinez At October 23rd Event →

Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 8 Results: UFC Offers Contracts To Four Fighters

UFC handed out four more contracts on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Armen Petrosyan, Caio Borralho, Piera Rodriguez and Jonny Parsons were all asked to join the promotion after their wins at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Parsons Takes Close Split Decision Over Renfro Parsons had a hard-fought win in … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 8 Results: UFC Offers Contracts To Four Fighters →

Undefeated Lightweight David Onama Joins UFC Roster, Booked To Face Mason Jones At October 23rd Event

Lightweight prospect David Onama has joined the UFC roster and already has his first bout in place. The undefeated eight-fight pro is expected to face Mason Jones at this weekend's UFC "Fight Night" card, as first reported by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The new matchup joins a card that will take place at the … Continue reading Undefeated Lightweight David Onama Joins UFC Roster, Booked To Face Mason Jones At October 23rd Event →