Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov are set to take the spotlight of the MMA world on Saturday evening. The high-ranked heavyweights are currently booked to headline a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the event A preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 42: Overeem vs. Volkov Live Coverage
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Askar Askar Removed From February 6th UFC Bout Against Cody Stamann
UFC's Saturday night card has lost a fight, as Askar Askar has been removed from a bout against Cody Stamann. Per a statement released by the UFC on Saturday, Askar was not "medically cleared to compete." The fight between Stamann and Askar was set to happen on the main card of an event at the … Continue reading Askar Askar Removed From February 6th UFC Bout Against Cody Stamann
UFC on ESPN+ 42: Overeem vs. Volkov Preview
Heavyweights will be the main attraction on Saturday night when UFC returns to the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Saturday night's main event is scheduled to be between multi-decade veteran Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov. As they both sit high in the rankings, the fighters will look to get one step closer to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 42: Overeem vs. Volkov Preview
UFC Planning Two Matchups For May 1st Event
UFC is looking to hold a show on May 1st, as reports for two fights on that date have surfaced. The location of the event is not known at the moment. Kai Kamaka III vs. TJ Brown Kai Kamaka III and TJ Brown will both look to bounce back from losses in May. The matchup … Continue reading UFC Planning Two Matchups For May 1st Event
Antonio Carlos Junior Among Dozen Fighters Cut By UFC
UFC has recently let go of 12 fighters, many of which had losing streaks within the promotion. Per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, UFC has cut ties with Antonio Carlos Junior, Anthony Ivy, Carlton Minus, Rhys McKee, Sarah Moras, Peter Barrett, Spike Carlyle, Jacob Kilburn, Vinicius Moreira, Markus Perez, … Continue reading Antonio Carlos Junior Among Dozen Fighters Cut By UFC
Hannah Cifers Withdraws From February 27th Fight Against Emily Whitmire, Replaced By Sam Hughes
2/3/21 UPDATE: The article has been updated to reflect the breaking news of Sam Hughes' short-notice booking. Hannah Cifers won't be competing on February 27th, as she has withdrawn from her fight against Emily Whitmire and been replaced by Sam Hughes. The cancelled bout was first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. … Continue reading Hannah Cifers Withdraws From February 27th Fight Against Emily Whitmire, Replaced By Sam Hughes
COVID-19 Test Moves Marion Reneau vs. Macy Chiasson To February 27th UFC Card
Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" card has lost a bout, as a positive COVID-19 test to Marion Reneau has taken her out of a fight against Macy Chiasson. While the fight is out of Saturday's lineup, the plan currently is to have the fight later in the month on UFC's February 27th show at the … Continue reading COVID-19 Test Moves Marion Reneau vs. Macy Chiasson To February 27th UFC Card
UFC Pursuing Sodiq Yusuff vs. Arnold Allen For April 10th Card
UFC are looking to put together a bout between rising featherweights Arnold Allen and Sodiq Yusuff for their April 10th event. Both fighters have agreed to the fight, as reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. If the bout will be officially signed for, it will join what has become a rapidly developing … Continue reading UFC Pursuing Sodiq Yusuff vs. Arnold Allen For April 10th Card
UFC Looking To Book Luis Saldana’s UFC Debut Against Jordan Griffin At April 10th Event
Luis Saldana is expected to make his UFC debut on April 10th against Jordan Griffin. First reported by MMA DNA, the fight will be Saladana's first UFC fight after earning a UFC contract in 2020. The fight joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Saldana earned … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Luis Saldana’s UFC Debut Against Jordan Griffin At April 10th Event
Abu Azaitar Given Seven-Month USADA Suspension
UFC fighter Abu Azaitar was given a seven-month suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Monday due to a positive test for tamoxifen. The suspension took effect on August 25th of 2020. The suspension for Azaitar was a reduced version than the amount of sanctions that USADA were eligible to place. The reduced sentence was … Continue reading Abu Azaitar Given Seven-Month USADA Suspension
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