Joining the three-championship UFC 251 card, Zhalgas Zhumagulov will make his UFC debut, fighting Raulian Paiva in a flyweight bout. Per a report from Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the fight becomes the eighth addition to the show which is set for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Zhumagulov, a Khazakstany fighter, enters the promotion on a … Continue reading Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Raulian Paiva Booked For UFC 251
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Three Bouts Added To UFC’s July 18th Show, Including Diakiese vs. Patrick
Three more fights were added to UFC's July 18th show over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday. The event is one of the many set to be held at "Fight Island" on the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. A lightweight clash between Mark Diakiese and Alan Patrick will join the card, as announced by the … Continue reading Three Bouts Added To UFC’s July 18th Show, Including Diakiese vs. Patrick
Clay Guida and Bobby Green Matched For UFC’s July 20th Show
A matchup between two veterans in Clay Guida and Bobby Green has been added to UFC's June 20th show. Announced on Guida's Instagram on Tuesday, the fight will be Miller's return after a mid-2019 loss to Jim Miller, who fights on this card as well. The show is set to happen at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Clay Guida and Bobby Green Matched For UFC’s July 20th Show
Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy Set For June 27th UFC Show
Two rising lightweights in Luis Pena and Khama Worthy will collide on June 27th, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight will join the string of shows set to happen at "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi. The Ultimate Fighter Season 27 winner Pena will look to get a … Continue reading Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy Set For June 27th UFC Show
Jim Miller vs. Roosevelt Roberts Joins June 20th UFC Card
Joining the now 12-fight card set for June 20th, Roosevelt Roberts will face Jim Miller. First reported by Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, the matchup will be Roberts' second fight in under a month. In May, Roberts defeated Brok Weaver, stopping him with a rear naked choke in the second round. The … Continue reading Jim Miller vs. Roosevelt Roberts Joins June 20th UFC Card
Zarrukh Adashev Steps In To Face Tyson Nam on UFC June 13th Card
As Ryan Benoit was pulled out of his match against Tyson Nam, a new opponent has been named Zarrukh Adashev. Per Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, the former Bellator and GLORY kickboxer will compete in his fifth MMA bout on Saturday. Adashev made his MMA debut in 2015, losing via rear naked choke to Cody Mooney. … Continue reading Zarrukh Adashev Steps In To Face Tyson Nam on UFC June 13th Card
Ian Heinisch vs. Brendan Allen and Mickey Gall vs. Mike Perry Added To UFC’s June 27th Show
Two matchups were added to UFC's June 27th show recently. Joining the club of fighters who are taking quick turnaround bouts, Ian Heinisch will be paired with fellow middleweight Brendan Allen on a June 27th UFC show. First reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate, the fight will be on a card in the Yas Island … Continue reading Ian Heinisch vs. Brendan Allen and Mickey Gall vs. Mike Perry Added To UFC’s June 27th Show
Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251
Three championship fights were announced for UFC 251, with the bantamweight, featherweight and welterweight belts on the line on the pay-per-view program on July 11th. Shortly after proving himself to be the top contender in the 170-pound division, Gilbert Burns will challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on the show. Also announced was that a … Continue reading Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251
Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic Trilogy UFC Championship Fight Booked For August 15th
Daniel Cormier will challenge Stipe Miocic yet again on August 15th, attempting to take the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Cormier and Stipe have met twice before in heavyweight championship contests. The first meeting came in the summer of 2018, where Cormier stopped Miocic in the first … Continue reading Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic Trilogy UFC Championship Fight Booked For August 15th
Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana To Headline August 1st UFC Event, Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Also Booked
An August fight night from UFC has seen two fight bookings lately, including a main event bout between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana. First reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, the five-round fight is expected to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. "The Preacher's Daughter," Holm, is no stranger to five-round fights, this being … Continue reading Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana To Headline August 1st UFC Event, Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Also Booked
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