Tag: UFC

Markus Perez Replaces Isi Fitikefu In January 20th UFC Bout Against Dalcha Lungiambula

Injury has removed Isi Fitikefu from his January 20th UFC debut against Dalcha Lungiambula. Per a report from Carlos Antunes of AgFight, Markus Perez will be taking the place of the UFC newcomer. The new matchup joins a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Markus Perez Replaces Isi Fitikefu In January 20th UFC Bout Against Dalcha Lungiambula →

Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Brian Kelleher Out of January 16th Fight Against Ricky Simon

Brian Kelleher has been pulled from his January 16th fight against Ricky Simon following a positive COVID-19 test. The cancelled bout was first reported by Cole Shelton of MyMMANews, with the specifics on the positive COVID-19 test later being reported by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight was set to take place … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Brian Kelleher Out of January 16th Fight Against Ricky Simon →

Mike Jackson vs. Dean Barry Removed From January 20th UFC ‘Fight Night’

The UFC debut of Dean Barry against Mike Jackson won't be happening on January 20th, per reports. With an announcement on Friday by Barry, along with a report from Damon Martin and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, all reports say the fight is off. The fight was expected to take place on a "Fight Night" … Continue reading Mike Jackson vs. Dean Barry Removed From January 20th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Cheyanne Buys To Make UFC Debut Against Kay Hansen At March 20th UFC Event

Cheyanne Buys will get her UFC debut on March 20th, fighting Kay Hansen at a UFC "Fight Night" event. The strawweight matchup was first reported by I Like Who I'm Becoming MMA on Wednesday. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a location reported for it yet. Buys earned her UFC contract back … Continue reading Cheyanne Buys To Make UFC Debut Against Kay Hansen At March 20th UFC Event →

Su Mudaerji Steps In For Jeff Molina, Set To Fight Zarrrukh Adashev on January 20th UFC Show

Su Mudaerji will take the place of Jeff Molina and face Zarrukh Adashev at UFC's January 20th "Fight Night" event. BigPunches was the first to report the new pairing. The new matchup joins UFC's mid-week card that is set to take place at "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Mudaerji fills a spot … Continue reading Su Mudaerji Steps In For Jeff Molina, Set To Fight Zarrrukh Adashev on January 20th UFC Show →

ESPN+ To Increase UFC PPV Price By Five Dollars, Annual Subscription By 10

UFC pay-per-view events offered on ESPN+ will see an increase in price going forward, moving up by five dollars to a total of $69.99. Along with that, the annual subscription price for ESPN+, a service that hosts a majority of UFC's live events in the American market, will increase from $49.99 to $59.99. The changes … Continue reading ESPN+ To Increase UFC PPV Price By Five Dollars, Annual Subscription By 10 →

Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny Promoted To Main Event of January 20th UFC Card

With the main event spot for UFC's January 20th show recently vacated, a previously booked co-main event fight between Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa has been elevated to headliner status. UFC President Dana White mentioned the plan for this change during an interview with The Schmo on Wednesday. The fight, which is set to happen … Continue reading Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny Promoted To Main Event of January 20th UFC Card →

Israel Adesanya Will Move Up To Light Heavyweight To Challenge Jan Blachowicz At UFC 259

Israel Adesanya will look to become a two-division champion on March 6th, moving up to face the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259. News of the champion-versus-champion fight was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins a pay-per-view card that does not have a location set for it currently. … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Will Move Up To Light Heavyweight To Challenge Jan Blachowicz At UFC 259 →

Gloria de Paula To Make UFC Debut Against Jinh Yu Frey At March 13th Show

Gloria de Paula will make her UFC debut against former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Jinh Yu Frey on March 13th. News of the fight was first reported by Guilherme Cruz, Damon Martin and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight is added to a "Fight Night" lineup that does not have a confirmed location at … Continue reading Gloria de Paula To Make UFC Debut Against Jinh Yu Frey At March 13th Show →