Tag: UFC

Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Pena Out of February 20th UFC Lineup

Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" card has lost a bout, as a matchup between Drakkar Klose and Luis Pena has been scratched from the lineup. One of Klose's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19, causing the fight to be cancelled, per a tweet from Pena. The fight was set to take place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Pena Out of February 20th UFC Lineup →

Holly Holm Booked To Face Julianna Pena At May 8th UFC Event

Holly Holm will look for her third consecutive victory on May 8th, as she is being booked to fight Julianna Pena at a UFC "Fight Night" event. The bantamweight bout was reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Friday. The fight joins a steadily growing lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the … Continue reading Holly Holm Booked To Face Julianna Pena At May 8th UFC Event →

Gregor Gillespie To Make Return Against Brad Riddell At March 20th UFC Event

Gregor Gillespie's return to action is set to happen against Brad Riddell at UFC's upcoming March 20th "Fight Night" card. Christopher Reive of NZHerald reported the lightweight bout on Friday. The matchup joins a card scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight will be Gillespie's return after … Continue reading Gregor Gillespie To Make Return Against Brad Riddell At March 20th UFC Event →

Rafael Alves Scratched From February 20th Bout Against Pat Sabatini After Missing Weight

The UFC debut of Rafael Alves has been removed from Saturday's UFC card after the promotional newcomer missed weight greatly for his featherweight bout. Alves came in at 157.5 pounds on Friday, missing the non-championship featherweight limit by 11.5 pounds. Alves was set to face fellow UFC debutant Pat Sabatini. The bout was scheduled to … Continue reading Rafael Alves Scratched From February 20th Bout Against Pat Sabatini After Missing Weight →

Johnny Eduardo To End Multi-Year Absence Against Anthony Birchak At March 20th UFC Event

Bantamweight Johnny Eduardo will make his return on March 20th after nearly three years outside of the cage, fighting Anthony Birchak on a UFC "Fight Night" card. News of the matchup was first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The return of Eduardo will take place at the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Johnny Eduardo To End Multi-Year Absence Against Anthony Birchak At March 20th UFC Event →

Misha Cirkunov vs. Ryan Spann Rebooked For March 13th UFC Card

A fight between Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann has found a new date, as it is now being scheduled for UFC's March 13th "Fight Night" card. UFC announced the matchup on Thursday. The light heavyweight bout will join a lineup that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Misha Cirkunov vs. Ryan Spann Rebooked For March 13th UFC Card →

Belal Muhammad To Face Leon Edwards In March 13th UFC Main Event

Belal Muhammad is scheduled to take a short-notice main event fight against Leon Edwards at UFC's March 13th event, taking the place of Khamzat Chimaev. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported the matchup on Thursday. The new main event is scheduled to headline a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Belal Muhammad To Face Leon Edwards In March 13th UFC Main Event →

UFC Looking To Book Ranked Flyweights Katlyn Chookagian and Viviane Araujo For May 15th Event

UFC is looking to book ranked flyweights Katlyn Chookagian and Viviane Araujo for their May 15th event. News of the potential matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Should the fight be booked, it will join a lineup that does not have a confirmed location yet. The bout is a quick turnaround for … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Ranked Flyweights Katlyn Chookagian and Viviane Araujo For May 15th Event →