Trevin Giles' March 20th UFC "Fight Night" opponent has changed, as he will be facing Roman Dolidze instead of Dricus Du Plessis, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is not known currently by Du Plessis withdrew … Continue reading Roman Dolidze Steps In For Dricus Du Plessis In March 20th UFC Bout Against Trevin Giles
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COVID-19 Postpones Jamahal Hill vs. Paul Craig, Removes Fight From March 20th UFC Card
A light heavyweight fight between Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill has been removed from UFC's March 20th event and booted to a later date. The change for the fight comes due to Hill suffering COVID-19, per a statement he provided on Tuesday. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading COVID-19 Postpones Jamahal Hill vs. Paul Craig, Removes Fight From March 20th UFC Card
Undefeated Lightweight Rafa Garcia Takes Short-Notice March 13th UFC Fight Against Nasrat Haqparast
Nasrat Haqparast has been given a new opponent for UFC's March 13th card, now being matched against UFC newcomer Rafa Garcia. The new lightweight matchup was first reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of Milenio and has since been publicly confirmed by the UFC. The fight joins a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Undefeated Lightweight Rafa Garcia Takes Short-Notice March 13th UFC Fight Against Nasrat Haqparast
Aliaskhab Khizriev To Make UFC Debut Against Kyle Daukaus on April 10th
Aliaskhab Khizriev's UFC debut has been rebooked, as the undefeated Russian will now fight Kyle Daukaus at the promotion's April 10th event. The matchup was confirmed by the promotion on Tuesday. The fight joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Khizriev will be returning after earning … Continue reading Aliaskhab Khizriev To Make UFC Debut Against Kyle Daukaus on April 10th
Ben Rothwell vs. Philipe Lins Off March 13th UFC Card, Moved Ahead
UFC's March 13th event has lost a heavyweight bout, as a fight between Ben Rothwell and Philipe Lins has been removed from the lineup. The fight was scheduled to take place during the main card of "UFC on ESPN+ 45," as first reported by Shakiel Mahjouri of Fightful. The plan now is to rebook the … Continue reading Ben Rothwell vs. Philipe Lins Off March 13th UFC Card, Moved Ahead
Jordan Wright Looks To Return From First Pro Loss Against Jamie Pickett At UFC 262
Jordan Wright will look to bounce back from his first pro loss when fighting Jamie Pickett at UFC's May 15th pay-per-view event. The new middleweight matchup was first reported by Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie on Monday. The fight joins the UFC 262 lineup, which doesn't have a confirmed location at the … Continue reading Jordan Wright Looks To Return From First Pro Loss Against Jamie Pickett At UFC 262
Ovince St. Preux and Maxim Grishin Matched For June 26th UFC Event
Light heavyweights Ovince St. Preux and Maxim Grishin will look to return to the win column in a June 26th booking. The new matchup was first reported by Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The fight is the first booking to be reported for a June 26th event. The location for the event … Continue reading Ovince St. Preux and Maxim Grishin Matched For June 26th UFC Event
Former M-1 Champ Bruno Silva To Make UFC Debut Against Wellington Turman At June 19th Event
Former M-1 Middleweight Champion Bruno Silva will make his UFC debut on June 19th, fighting Wellington Turman at a "Fight Night" event. Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting confirmed the matchup on Sunday. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Silva will be competing for the first time … Continue reading Former M-1 Champ Bruno Silva To Make UFC Debut Against Wellington Turman At June 19th Event
Prelim Fighters Shine With UFC 259 Performance Bonuses
UFC 259's preliminary card were the sole representatives in the performance awards given out after the pay-per-view event. Along with a "Fight of the Night" award given to Kennedy Nzechukwu and Carlos Ulberg, "Performance of the Night" awards were handed to Uros Medic and Kai Kara-France. All award winners were given an extra $50,000 on … Continue reading Prelim Fighters Shine With UFC 259 Performance Bonuses
Visa Issues Force Don Madge Out of January 13th UFC Fight Against Nasrat Haqparast
UFC's March 13th card has lost a bout, as visa issues have forced Don Madge out of a fight against Nasrat Haqparast. Madge was attempting to travel from South Africa to the United States to compete. The fight was set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It is not known … Continue reading Visa Issues Force Don Madge Out of January 13th UFC Fight Against Nasrat Haqparast
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