UFC's February 6th "Fight Night" event has lost a fight, as Alex da Silva has withdrawn from a fight against Devonte Smith. The departure of da Silva which is due to undisclosed reasons was first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight was set to happen at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Alex da Silva Withdraws From February 6th UFC Bout Against Devonte Smith
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Jiri Prochazka vs. Dominick Reyes Removed From February 27th UFC Main Event, Replaced By Jairzinho Rozenstruick vs. Ciryl Gane
UPDATE 2/3/21: The article has been updated with an official UFC statement on the postponement of Prochazka vs. Reyes. A light heavyweight main event between Jiri Prochazka and Dominick Reyes has been removed from UFC's February 27th show. Taking their place will be heavyweights Jairzinho Rozenstruick and Ciryl Gane. The changes to UFC's February 27th card … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka vs. Dominick Reyes Removed From February 27th UFC Main Event, Replaced By Jairzinho Rozenstruick vs. Ciryl Gane
Heavyweights Chase Sherman and Parker Porter Booked For April 17th UFC Event
After both earning the first win of their current UFC stint, heavyweights Chase Sherman and Parker Porter will be paired up for UFC's April 17th "Fight Night" event. The new matchup was first reported by Steven Marrocco and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The location of the "Fight Night" card is not known at the … Continue reading Heavyweights Chase Sherman and Parker Porter Booked For April 17th UFC Event
Former PFL Champ Philipe Lins To Face Ben Rothwell At March 13th UFC Event
Heavyweights Philipe Lins and Ben Rothwell have been booked to fight at UFC's March 13th "Fight Night" event. The bout was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Lins has yet to win since joining the UFC in 2020. The … Continue reading Former PFL Champ Philipe Lins To Face Ben Rothwell At March 13th UFC Event
Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Re-Booked, Placed on UFC 258 Card
A previously cancelled fight between Brian Kelleher and Ricky Simon is being given another shot, as it is now booked for UFC's February 13th pay-per-view event, UFC 258. First reported by Sergio Pineiro of Bloody Canvas, the bantamweight pairing will be booked for the third time. The fight joins a card that is set to … Continue reading Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Re-Booked, Placed on UFC 258 Card
Chris Weidman Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Fight Against Uriah Hall Moved Off UFC 258
A fight between former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman and Uriah Hall has been removed from UFC's February 13th pay-per-view event following a positive COVID-19 test. Per a report from Ariel Helwani of ESPN, a positive test to Weidman resulted in the fight departing the UFC 258 lineup. With the fight removed from its original … Continue reading Chris Weidman Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Fight Against Uriah Hall Moved Off UFC 258
Youssef Zalal Replaces Collin Anglin In February 6th UFC Bout Against Seung Woo Choi
Seung Woo Choi will get yet another opponent change for his February 6th fight, now being paired against Youssef Zalal. Zalal will take the place of Collin Anglin, as first reported by MMA DNA. The fight joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that is scheduled to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading Youssef Zalal Replaces Collin Anglin In February 6th UFC Bout Against Seung Woo Choi
Raquel Pennington Given Six-Month USADA Suspension Following Self-Report
UFC fighter Raquel Pennington has been given a six-month suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after self-reporting the use of two banned substances. USADA announced the suspension on Thursday. Pennington's suspension comes after the use of 7-keto-DHEO and AOD-9064. Per USADA's statement, Pennington took the substances after being prescribed them "by a doctor help treat … Continue reading Raquel Pennington Given Six-Month USADA Suspension Following Self-Report
Nicco Montano Out of February 6th UFC Fight Against Karol Rosa, Replaced By Joselyne Edwards
Joselyne Edwards has taken the place of Nicco Montano in a February 6th bout against Karol Rosa. First reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of Milenio, the new matchup will join a UFC "Fight Night" card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Montano was removed from the bout because of the medical tests … Continue reading Nicco Montano Out of February 6th UFC Fight Against Karol Rosa, Replaced By Joselyne Edwards
Former UFC Champ BJ Penn Arrested, Released on Suspicion of DUI
Former UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn was arrested on Saturday in Honokaa, Hawaii, USA on suspicion of DUI. Per a report obtained by Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting, Penn was taken into custody following a complaint of reckless driving. Penn has since been released from the custody of the Hawaii County Police Department "pending further … Continue reading Former UFC Champ BJ Penn Arrested, Released on Suspicion of DUI
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