UFC was generous this week, offering to sign all five winners on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Nazim Sadykhov, Hailey Cowan, Jose Johnson, Claudio Ribeiro and Esteban Ribovics were all offered UFC contracts after their wins from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Esteban Ends Close Battle With Paull Early Undefeated … Continue reading All Five Winners Offered UFC Contracts In Fourth 2022 Episode of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’
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Dominick Reyes vs. Ryan Spann Booked For UFC 281
Fighting for his first victory since 2019, light heavyweight talent Dominick Reyes has been booked to face Ryan Spann for UFC 281. The bout is expected to take place on November 12th at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA, per a report from Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. Reyes has struggled … Continue reading Dominick Reyes vs. Ryan Spann Booked For UFC 281
UFC Alum Shane Burgos Joins PFL Roster
Shane Burgos has made an unexpected change, going from competing in the UFC to joining the PFL roster. Burgos recently joined Ariel Helwani's "MMA Hour," where he revealed that he chose to make the move after fighting out his most recent UFC contract. "I said after the fight that I wanted to test free agency … Continue reading UFC Alum Shane Burgos Joins PFL Roster
UFC Looking To Book Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson For December 3rd
Ranked middleweights Derek Brunson and Jack Hermansson as part of UFC's winter schedule. UFC is reportedly aiming to pair up Brunson and Hermansson for their December 3rd event, per a report from Ariel Helwani. If the fight can be finalized, it will join a card that doesn't have a set location currently. Both middleweight names … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson For December 3rd
Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th
Plans have changed for UFC welterweight Darian Weeks. Weeks is no longer expected to face former kickboxer turned UFC newcomer Cedric Doumbe on September 3rd. Instead, he is now being lined up to battle former CFFC Welterweight Champion Yohan Lainesse at the promotion's September 10th show. The new booking was first reported by Tudor Leonte … Continue reading Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th
Molly McCann To Face Erin Blanchfield At UFC 281
Molly McCann will get a UFC pay-per-view spotlight later this year, meeting Erin Blanchfield at the promotion's November 12th show. The fight was announced for UFC 281 on Thursday. The bout is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. McCann has received some buzz as of late … Continue reading Molly McCann To Face Erin Blanchfield At UFC 281
UFC Aiming To Make Jiri Prochazka, Glover Teixeira Rematch For December PPV
After putting on one of the most memorable fights of the year, Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira might face off again. A fight rematch between current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Prochazka and former titleholder Teixeira has been verbally agreed upon for UFC 282 on December 10th, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. … Continue reading UFC Aiming To Make Jiri Prochazka, Glover Teixeira Rematch For December PPV
UFC Announces Return To Brazil For January 2023 PPV
UFC is planning a pay-per-view event in Brazil early next year, marking their return to the country after nearly three years. UFC 283 is scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 21st, as revealed by the promotion earlier this week. UFC has regularly visited Brazil since 2011. The promotion has visited … Continue reading UFC Announces Return To Brazil For January 2023 PPV
UFC Looking To Make Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland For October 15th Main Event
Both coming off high-profile losses at middleweight, Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland could be matched up. UFC is reportedly looking to pair up the 185-pound talents for the main event of their October 15th "Fight Night" event. Although fight hasn't been officially signed by either party, the fight is currently in the works, per reporter … Continue reading UFC Looking To Make Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland For October 15th Main Event
Uriah Hall: ‘I Will Be Stepping Away From’ MMA
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has announced that he will be "stepping away" from MMA for an indefinite period of time. Hall, 38, recently posted a statement on social media that illuded to a long or permanent absence from what he called the "greatest sport in the world." "Although I did not achieve the rank of … Continue reading Uriah Hall: ‘I Will Be Stepping Away From’ MMA