UFC's September 12th card won't have to settle with a three-round main event, as the headlining fight between Angela Hill and Michelle Waterson has been moved to five rounds. First reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the matchup fills the spot of Glover Teixeira versus Thiago Santos, which was removed from the card after Teixeira … Continue reading Michelle Waterson versus Angela Hill Moved To Five-Round Main Event For September 12th UFC Card
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Sijara Eubanks To Face Julia Avila on September 12th UFC Card
With her September 5th bout against Karol Rosa cancelled, Sijara Eubanks will stay another week in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA to face Julia Avila on the UFC's September 12th card. News of the new matchup was first reported by Mike Heck, Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. News broke on Thursday night that … Continue reading Sijara Eubanks To Face Julia Avila on September 12th UFC Card
Karol Rosa Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Sijara Eubanks
The UFC's September 5th "Fight Night" card has lost a bantamweight bout, as Karol Rosa has been taken out of her bout against Sijara Eubanks. First reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, Rosa was removed from her fight after being admitted to a hospital during her weight cut. It is not known whether Eubanks … Continue reading Karol Rosa Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Sijara Eubanks
Oleksandr Doskalchuk Handed 14-Month USADA Suspension
Former M-1 Flyweight Champion Oleksandr Doskalchuk was given a 14-month suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday. While the UFC fighter has not debuted yet, a drug test he had taken on June 6th was flagged, causing the suspension. The urine sample collected in June found mesterolone, per a statement released by USADA. … Continue reading Oleksandr Doskalchuk Handed 14-Month USADA Suspension
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Glover Teixeira Out of September 12th UFC Main Event Against Thiago Santos
UFC's upcoming September 12th "Fight Night" has lost it's main event bout, as a positive COVID-19 test has taken Glover Teixeira out of his matchup against Thiago Santos. The withdrawal was first reported by Ana Hissa and Raphael Marinho of Combate. The matchup has a new date attached to it already, as the light heavyweight … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Glover Teixeira Out of September 12th UFC Main Event Against Thiago Santos
Jessica Andrade Moves Up To Flyweight To Face Katlyn Chookagian on October 17th
Making the move up to flyweight, Jessica Andrade will face top-ranked UFC flyweight Katlyn Chookagian on the promotion's October 17th card. News of the matchup was first reported by Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Andrade, a former UFC Strawweight Champion, has lost her last two bouts. Her last fight was in July, … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Moves Up To Flyweight To Face Katlyn Chookagian on October 17th
Trio of Fights Added To UFC’s October 10th Card
With just under a month until the UFC's October 10th show, the promotion has put together three more matchups for the card. Giga Chikadze vs. Omar Morales The show is expected to have the return of undefeated featherweight Omar Morales against Giga Chikadze. News of the matchup was first broken by Carlos Contreras Legaspi of … Continue reading Trio of Fights Added To UFC’s October 10th Card
Bobby Green Takes September 12th UFC Bout Against Alan Ptrick
Looking for his third win of 2020, Bobby Green has taken a short-notice matchup against Alan Patrick for UFC's September 12th event. Green's booking, which was announced on Wednesday by the UFC, replaces Rodrigo Vargas, who withdrew from his bout against Patrick. Green will be returning just over a month after his last appearance. An … Continue reading Bobby Green Takes September 12th UFC Bout Against Alan Ptrick
Josh Culibao To Seek First UFC Win Against Charles Jourdain on October 3rd
Another bout has been added to UFC's October 3rd event, as Josh Culibao will match up with Charles Jourdain. The pairing was first reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. Culibao will look for his first UFC win in the matchup. His debut came last February, losing in the second round to … Continue reading Josh Culibao To Seek First UFC Win Against Charles Jourdain on October 3rd
Kevin Natividad To Make UFC Debut on September 5th Versus Brian Kelleher
Brian Kelleher has found a new opponent for Saturday's UFC show, as former LFA fighter Kevin Natividad will step in to replace Ricky Simon. News of the matchup was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. Natividad will make his UFC debut on Saturday. He enters the cage on a five-fight winning streak, including … Continue reading Kevin Natividad To Make UFC Debut on September 5th Versus Brian Kelleher
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