Tag: UFC

UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Preview

Continuing their second series of events from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the UFC is set to provide an 11-fight card on Saturday night. Headlining the show is a ranked bantamweight fight between Irene Aldana and Holly Holm. Here's a preview. Click here to skip to a preview of the main card. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Preview →

Flyweights Maryna Moroz and Taila Santos To Meet on December 5th UFC Card

The UFC's December 5th card has gotten another bout added to the lineup, as Taila Santos has been booked to face fellow flyweight Maryna Moroz. The bout was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Santos picked up her first UFC victory last July, defeating Molly McCann via decision. The win saw her bounce back … Continue reading Flyweights Maryna Moroz and Taila Santos To Meet on December 5th UFC Card →

Two Heavyweight Bouts Added to November 7th UFC Show

Two heavyweight bouts have joined the UFC's November 7th card. Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Alexander Romanov Given New Date A heavyweight clash between Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Alexander Romanov have been added to the November 7th card. The bout was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The matchup was originally scheduled … Continue reading Two Heavyweight Bouts Added to November 7th UFC Show →

Injury Forces Volkan Oezdemir Out of October 17th Fight Against Nikita Krylov

Volkan Oezdemir has been pulled from his October 17th bout against Nikita Krylov after a knee injury. Oezdemir announced the injury via Instagram on Thursday. The fight was scheduled to be the co-main event of a UFC "Fight Night" from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. "I'll rest and work on the fastest … Continue reading Injury Forces Volkan Oezdemir Out of October 17th Fight Against Nikita Krylov →

Three Fights on UFC’s October 10th Card See Change In Opponents

Three bouts on the UFC's October 10th card have had short-notice changes. Here are the new matchups for the card, which is scheduled to happen on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Bea Malecki Out of Bout Against Tracy Cortez, Replaced By Stephanie Egger Tracy Cortez will have a new opponent on the … Continue reading Three Fights on UFC’s October 10th Card See Change In Opponents →

Cody Garbrandt Out of Flyweight Title Fight At UFC 255, Replaced By Alex Perez

Cody Garbrandt has been pulled from his November 21st fight for the UFC Flyweight Championship against Deiveson Figueiredo. Per a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate, Alex Perez will replace Garbrandt. It is currently not known why Garbrandt withdrew from the fight. The matchup change causes a shift in plans for Brandon … Continue reading Cody Garbrandt Out of Flyweight Title Fight At UFC 255, Replaced By Alex Perez →

Antonio Braga Neto To Return Against Deron Winn on December 19th UFC Card

A near three-year layoff from MMA will end for Antonio Braga Neto on December 19th, as he is scheduled to fight Deron Winn on a UFC card. Winn announced the bout on his Instagram on Tuesday. Winn will look to end his two-fight losing streak in the bout. His most recent fight was in March, … Continue reading Antonio Braga Neto To Return Against Deron Winn on December 19th UFC Card →

Veteran Darren Elkins Matched With Eduardo Garagorri For November 7th UFC Show

UFC veteran Darren Elkins has been paired with Eduardo Garagorri for the upcoming November 7th UFC card. The matchup was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. Garagorri will attempt to come back from his first loss as a pro, which he took last November to Ricardo Ramos. The fight before then was his UFC … Continue reading Veteran Darren Elkins Matched With Eduardo Garagorri For November 7th UFC Show →