Sean Soriano will start his second run in the UFC with a fight against Christos Giagos at UFC's May 15th pay-per-view event. Soriano will be replacing Joe Alvarez, who has withdrawn from the fight, as first reported by John Morgan and Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins the UFC 262 lineup, which … Continue reading Sean Soriano To Start Second UFC Run Against Christos Giagos At UFC 262
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Two Fights Join UFC’s June 5th ‘Fight Night’ Lineup
UFC has recently confirmed two new matchups for their June 5th "Fight Night" card. The bouts join an event that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Arroyo Looks For First UFC Win Against Breese Middleweight Antonio Arroyo will look for his first UFC win when fighting Tom Breese in June. After three … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s June 5th ‘Fight Night’ Lineup
UFC Looking To Book Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya For July 10th PPV
UFC is looking to book a fight between Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya for their July 10th pay-per-view card, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. Should the fight be finalized, it will join a card that is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Kunitskaya … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Irene Aldana vs. Yana Kunitskaya For July 10th PPV
UFC Middleweight Oskar Piechota Given 22-Month USADA Suspension
UFC fighter Oskar Piechota has been given a 22-month suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency due to a test collected in the fall. Piechota tested positive for GHRP-2 (growth hormone releasing peptide 2), which is not allowed under the current policy in place. The suspension began on September 25th last year, per an announcement made … Continue reading UFC Middleweight Oskar Piechota Given 22-Month USADA Suspension
Sean O’Malley To Face Louis Smolka At UFC 264
Bantamweights Sean O'Malley and Louis Smolka are set to face off at UFC's July 10th event, per a report from Ryan Frederick of Fight Game Media. The fight joins UFC 264, which is currently set to happen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. O'Malley will be looking to score his second victory … Continue reading Sean O’Malley To Face Louis Smolka At UFC 264
‘Minor Injury’ To Nate Diaz Forces Return Against Leon Edwards To Get Moved To UFC 263
The return of Nate Diaz will have to wait, as a "minor injury" has forced his fight against Leon Edwards to be moved from UFC's May 15th pay-per-view card to their June 12th show. News of the change in date for the fight was first reported by Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports. The fight now … Continue reading ‘Minor Injury’ To Nate Diaz Forces Return Against Leon Edwards To Get Moved To UFC 263
Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson Confirmed For May 8th UFC Main Event, Donald Cerrone Given Alex Morono
A previously reported main event between Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson for UFC's May 8th event was confirmed by the promotion on Tuesday. The five-round fight is set to headline a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The main event booking comes just a week after a previously scheduled … Continue reading Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson Confirmed For May 8th UFC Main Event, Donald Cerrone Given Alex Morono
UFC on ESPN 23: Reyes vs. Prochazka Live Coverage
UFC's light heavyweight division has a big matchup on Saturday night, as two-time title challenger Dominick Reyes faces former RIZIN champion Jiri Prochazka in a five-round fight. The bout is the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 23: Reyes vs. Prochazka Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 23: Reyes vs. Prochazka Preview
UFC's light heavyweight division will get an important bout on Saturday evening, as two-time title challenger Dominick Reyes will fight former RIZIN Light Heavyweight Champion Jiri Prochazka. The battle between ranked light heavyweights will headline a "Fight Night" card that is set to happen behind closed doors at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 23: Reyes vs. Prochazka Preview
‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 1 Winner Diego Sanchez Cut From UFC Roster
UFC veteran and winner in Season 1 of "The Ultimate Fighter" Diego Sanchez has been released from his UFC contract, per a detailed report from Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports. Sanchez was reportedly released by the UFC after concerns regarding his "short-term or long-term medical issues." As outlined by Iole in his report, concerns were … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 1 Winner Diego Sanchez Cut From UFC Roster
