UFC on ESPN 24: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Preview

Heading into the week, it was hard to know what to expect from UFC's May 8th "Fight Night" card. However, as the week progressed, the news about it slowly broke out. We were guaranteed a five-round fight when a bout between Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez was confirmed. Also, the fear of losing Donald Cerrone … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 24: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Preview →

Felicia Spencer Matched With Norma Dumont For May 22nd UFC Card

Felicia Spencer has been given a new opponent for her May 22nd UFC booking, now being paired against Norma Dumont. The change in opponent was announced by the UFC on Thursday. The new matchup joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Spencer was originally scheduled to fight UFC newcomer … Continue reading Felicia Spencer Matched With Norma Dumont For May 22nd UFC Card →

May 8th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins

UFC's May 8th "Fight Night" card has dropped two bouts following their weigh-ins on Saturday. The cancelled fights bring Saturday's card down to 10 fights in total. The UFC event is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The top fight for the card, a flyweight matchup between Michelle … Continue reading May 8th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins →

Sean Soriano To Start Second UFC Run Against Christos Giagos At UFC 262

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 Soriano will be replacing Joe Alvarez, who has withdrawn from the fight, as first reported by John Morgan and Nolan King of MMA Junkie.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 →

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 →