A high-profile matchup at featherweight is expected to join UFC's September 10th pay-per-view card. Hakeem Dawodu and Julian Erosa have been booked to appear at UFC 279, as first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The matchup is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location currently. Dawodu bounced back … Continue reading Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa Booked For UFC 279
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Manon Fiorot Booked Against Katlyn Chookagian Again, Moved To UFC 280
A previously scrapped plan for Manon Fiorot has seemingly re-emerged. The rising flyweight is once expected to face Katlyn Chookagian, meeting the former title challenger at UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event. The fight will take place at UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, per a report from RMC Sport Combat. Fiorot was … Continue reading Manon Fiorot Booked Against Katlyn Chookagian Again, Moved To UFC 280
Cub Swanson Set For Bantamweight Move Against Jonathan Martinez At October 15th UFC Card
UFC veteran Cub Swanson is expected to make his return to bantamweight later this year. Swanson will reportedly appear in the 135-pound weight class at the promotion's October 15th card, facing Jonathan Martinez. News of the matchup was first reported by mma.ideas on Instagram. It's joining a card that doesn't have a set location at … Continue reading Cub Swanson Set For Bantamweight Move Against Jonathan Martinez At October 15th UFC Card
Three Fights Join UFC 279 Lineup
A trio of bouts has recently joined UFC's September 10th pay-per-view event. The fights are now a part of UFC 279, which doesn't have a set location at the moment. Walker To Return Against Cutelaba Notable light heavyweight Johnny Walker will attempt to snap a losing streak in September when he faces Ion Cutelaba. News … Continue reading Three Fights Join UFC 279 Lineup
Joseph Pyfer Earns Sole UFC Contract In ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Return
Joseph Pyfer was the only UFC contract winner on the season premiere of "Dana White's Contender Series" this week. Pyfer won during the show's main event bout, scoring a first-round stoppage victory over Ozzy Diaz. The fight headlined a card that took place Tuesday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Pyfer's win, … Continue reading Joseph Pyfer Earns Sole UFC Contract In ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Return
Injury Causes Tom Aspinall To Take First UFC Loss, Earns Curtis Blaydes Win In Main Event
Tom Aspinall's first UFC loss seemingly came due to bad luck. The rising heavyweight lost his main event appearance on Saturday night against Curtis Blaydes in just 15 seconds, as a knee injury took him out of their fight. The result headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the O2 Arena in London, England. Aspinall … Continue reading Injury Causes Tom Aspinall To Take First UFC Loss, Earns Curtis Blaydes Win In Main Event
Ranked Strawweights Amanda Lemos, Marina Rodriguez Matched For UFC 280
In a matchup between two of strawweight's highest-ranked names, Amanda Lemos and Marina Rodriguez will face off at UFC's October 22nd event. News of the bout was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. The fight is joining UFC 280, which is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Lemos is … Continue reading Ranked Strawweights Amanda Lemos, Marina Rodriguez Matched For UFC 280
Juliana Miller Earns Final Spot In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finale, Set To Compete August 6th
Juliana Miller secured the final spot in the grand final or Season 30 of "The Ultimate Fighter," earning a second-round submission victory Kaytlin Neil. Miller capped off a dominant performance against Neil with a kimura submission during the second frame. She had a large amount of ground control before that stoppage, taking Neil down and … Continue reading Juliana Miller Earns Final Spot In ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finale, Set To Compete August 6th
Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw Moved To UFC 280, Two More Changes To October PPV
A trio of big news stories broke for UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event recently. A new title fight has joined UFC 280, along with two new high-profile bouts. All of the changes are joining a card that is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Sterling vs. Dillashaw Moved To UFC … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw Moved To UFC 280, Two More Changes To October PPV
UFC Aiming To Book Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev For UFC 279 Main Event
Nate Diaz's absence from competing in MMA is expected to end soon, albeit against one of the toughest names at welterweight currently. UFC is currently aiming to book Diaz against undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of their September 10th pay-per-view card, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight has been verbally agreed … Continue reading UFC Aiming To Book Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev For UFC 279 Main Event
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