The same day that Impa Kasanganay fought for his UFC contract on TV series "Dana White's Contender Series" he also got booked to face Maki Pitolo on an August 22nd UFC card. News of the booking was revealed on Tuesday night at a press conference following the TV episode that Kasanganay competed on. Kasanganay's performance … Continue reading Impa Kasanganay Booked For August 22nd Bout Versus Maki Pitolo Following ‘Contender Series’ Win
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Short Notice Bout Between Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley Added To UFC 252
With only a few days left until Saturday's pay-per-view event UFC 252, the card has gotten a last-minute addition of a bout between Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley. News of the late booking was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight will be a debut for both rising featherweights. It's a … Continue reading Short Notice Bout Between Kai Kamaka III and Tony Kelley Added To UFC 252
Ion Cutelaba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Causing Rematch With Magomed Ankalev To Be Moved To August 29th
UFC 252 is without a rematch as a positive COVID-19 test on Ion Cutelaba took him out of his bout against Magomed Ankalaev. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by Igor Lazorin. The positive COVID-19 test has caused the bout to be moved, now joining UFC's August 29th card. The first meeting between … Continue reading Ion Cutelaba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Causing Rematch With Magomed Ankalev To Be Moved To August 29th
Max Rohskopf Released From UFC Following Debut Loss To Austin Hubbard
Six-fight MMA pro Max Rohskopf has been released by the UFC following his promotional debut loss to Austin Hubbard last June. News of the release was first reported on Wednesday by Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Rohskopf's fight in June was a short-notice appearance, filling in for Joe Solecki on only a … Continue reading Max Rohskopf Released From UFC Following Debut Loss To Austin Hubbard
Yoel Romero Withdrawn From August 22nd UFC Bout Against Uriah Hall
An August 22nd fight between Yoel Romero and Uriah Hall won't be happening after news broke on Tuesday that injury took Romero off of the card. The cancelled bout was first reported by Alfredo Zullino of BJPenn.com. It was not disclosed why Romero was taken out of the bout, which was scheduled to co-main event … Continue reading Yoel Romero Withdrawn From August 22nd UFC Bout Against Uriah Hall
Roosevelt Roberts To Face Matt Frevola on UFC’s September 12th Card
The "Steamrolla" Matt Frevola will be back in the cage for the first time in under a year when he faces Roosevelt Roberts on UFC's September 12th show. News of the lightweight matchup was first announced on Frevola's Instagram page. A matchup between Frevola and Roberts was previously scheduled for an April card, although COVID-19 … Continue reading Roosevelt Roberts To Face Matt Frevola on UFC’s September 12th Card
UFC on ESPN+ 32: Derrick Lewis vs. Alexey Oleinik Play-by-Play
In the main event of the evening, heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Alexey Oleinik fought in a five-round battle. Here's how the fight went. Bout 12: Derrick Lewis (23-7) vs. Alexey Oleinik (59-13-1) (Heavyweight) Lewis started the fight aggressive, coming forward with a head kick and punches. Oleinik clinched with Lewis against the cage after. Lewis … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 32: Derrick Lewis vs. Alexey Oleinik Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 32: Chris Weidman vs. Omari Akhmedov Play-by-Play
In the co-main event of the evening, former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman fought Omari Akhmedov. Here's how it went. Bout 11: Chris Weidman (14-5) vs. Omari Akhmedov (20-4-1) (Middleweight) Widman shot for a single leg takedown early that Akhmedov was able to stop. They went into a clinch after Weidman tried again in the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 32: Chris Weidman vs. Omari Akhmedov Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 32: Darren Stewart vs. Maki Pitolo Play-by-Play
Middleweights Darren Stewart and Maki Pitolo fought on the main card of UFC's show on Saturday. Here's how the three-round matchup panned out. Bout 10: Darren Stewart (11-5) vs. Maki Pitolo (13-5) (Middleweight) Pitolo landed a knee to the head early in the round that connected. Stewart clinched with Pitolo in the second round after … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 32: Darren Stewart vs. Maki Pitolo Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN+ 32: Yana Kunitskaya vs. Julija Stoliarenko Play-by-Play
Bantamweights Yana Kunitskaya faced Julija Stoliarenko on the main card of UFC's show on Saturday. Here's how the fight went. Bout 9: Yana Kunitskaya (12-5) vs. Julija Stoliarenko (9-3-1) (Bantamweight) Stoliarenko clinched with Kunitskaya early in the fight. Kunitskaya took the clinch over to the fence, putting Stoliarenko against the cage. Kunitskaya was able to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 32: Yana Kunitskaya vs. Julija Stoliarenko Play-by-Play
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