Rising lightweight contender Islam Makhachev will have another chance to make a statement on Saturday night when facing veteran Bobby Green. This fight wasn't originally planned for Saturday, although it was made after Green stepped in for an injured Beneil Dariush. The fight, which is being held at a catchweight of 160 pounds, is set … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 60: Makhachev vs. Green Preview
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March 12th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Sees Two Changes
A couple of matchups set for UFC's March 12th card have suffered changes. Two fights have been removed from the card, although new fights have already been booked in place of those. The changes are have been made to a card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading March 12th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Card Sees Two Changes
Sam Hughes and Istela Nunes To Search For First UFC Win In April 16th Pairing
Both searching for their first UFC win, strawweights Sam Hughes and Istela Nunes will meet at the promotion's April 16th event. News of the matchup was confirmed by Dama De Ferro earlier in the week. The matchup is joining a "Fight Night" card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Sam Hughes and Istela Nunes To Search For First UFC Win In April 16th Pairing
Hannah Goldy Out of February 26th UFC Fight Against Jinh Yu Frey
UFC's February 26th event has lost a strawweight fight between Jinh Yu Frey and Hannah Goldy, per an announcement made by the promotion Wednesday. The prelim fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Goldy had to withdraw from the fight due to an illness, per the announcement. … Continue reading Hannah Goldy Out of February 26th UFC Fight Against Jinh Yu Frey
Ramona Pascual To Take Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Josiane Nunes At February 26th Card
Riding the momentum of a successful performance just earlier this year, Ramona Pascual will make her short-notice UFC debut on February 26th against Josiane Nunes. Pascual will be replacing Jennifer Gonzalez, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The new matchup is joining a "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC … Continue reading Ramona Pascual To Take Short-Notice UFC Debut Against Josiane Nunes At February 26th Card
UFC on ESPN+ 59: Walker vs. Hill Live Coverage
UFC will present a 12-fight card on Saturday night with ranked light heavyweights in the headlining spot. Both searching for their first main event victory, Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill will compete at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the card. A preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 59: Walker vs. Hill Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 59: Walker vs. Hill Preview
Ranked light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill will meet in the main event of UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night. The fight wasn't originally intended to headline the promotion's February 19th card but was shifted into the main event spot after a fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev were removed from … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 59: Walker vs. Hill Preview
Beneil Dariush Out of February 26th UFC Headliner Against Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green Targeted As Replacement
UFC's quickly approaching February 26th "Fight Night" card has received a major change recently. An injury has reportedly forced Beneil Dariush out of his main event fight against Islam Makhachev, as first reported by Ariel Helwani. UFC is now working to get Bobby Green as a replacement opponent for Makhachev, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. … Continue reading Beneil Dariush Out of February 26th UFC Headliner Against Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green Targeted As Replacement
UFC Newcomer Christian Rodriguez Steps In To Face Jonathan Pearce At February 19th UFC Card
Another slight change has been made to UFC's February 19th "Fight Night" event. Austin Lingo has reportedly been pulled from his featherweight fight against Jonathan Pearce and is being replaced by UFC newcomer Christian Rodriguez. News of this change was confirmed by Jed Meshew of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The new matchup is joining a … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Christian Rodriguez Steps In To Face Jonathan Pearce At February 19th UFC Card
CES Champion Jay Perrin Steps In To Face Mario Bautista At February 19th UFC Card
The UFC debut of bantamweight Jay Perrin has been added to this weekend's "Fight Night" event. Perrin has reportedly stepped in to replace Khalid Taha in a bout against Mario Bautista, per Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The new matchup is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on … Continue reading CES Champion Jay Perrin Steps In To Face Mario Bautista At February 19th UFC Card