Manon Fiorot has been given a massive change in opponent. The rising UFC flyweight will face former champion Jessica Andrade at the promotion's September 3rd card, per an announcement made earlier this week. Fiorot was originally scheduled to face Katlyn Chookagian at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. However, plans changed after Chookagian withdrew from … Continue reading Jessica Andrade To Face Manon Fiorot At September 3rd UFC Card
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Merab Dvalishvili Targeted To Put Win Streak On The Line Against Jose Aldo At UFC 278
Merab Dvalishvili could get a big test in his climb up the bantamweight ranks, as he has been targeted to face Jose Aldo at UFC's August 20th pay-per-view event. The fight is expected to join UFC 278, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. While the bout hasn't been finalized, verbal agreements are … Continue reading Merab Dvalishvili Targeted To Put Win Streak On The Line Against Jose Aldo At UFC 278
Nathaniel Wood Scheduled To Meet Charles Rosa At July 23rd UFC London Card
Another former Cage Warriors champion can be expected to compete when UFC returns to the O2 Arena in London, England later this year. Nathaniel Wood is scheduled to face Charles Rosa at the promotion's July 23rd card, per reporter Al Zullino. The fight will mark Wood's UFC debut at featherweight after previously competing in their … Continue reading Nathaniel Wood Scheduled To Meet Charles Rosa At July 23rd UFC London Card
UFC Aiming To Book Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling Against TJ Dillashaw For September
UFC is reportedly aiming to match up bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and former titleholder TJ Dillashaw for their September 10th pay-per-view event. The fight, which is in the process of being finalized, was reported Wednesday by Nolan King and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. Should it be made official, it will join a card that … Continue reading UFC Aiming To Book Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling Against TJ Dillashaw For September
Zabit Magomedsharipov Reportedly Retires From MMA
After months of speculation, it has been made official that Zabit Magomedsharipov will be stepping away from the sport of MMA. Magomedsheripov has notified the UFC that he will retire from competition, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Magomedsharipov, 31, had quickly ascended up the UFC ranks since he joined the promotion … Continue reading Zabit Magomedsharipov Reportedly Retires From MMA
Injury Forces Rani Yahya Out of July 9th UFC Bout Against Cody Garbrandt
Rani Yahya won't have a chance to face former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt next month. Yahya, a veteran of the UFC cage, has been pulled from his July 9th booking against Garbrandt due to a neck injury, per Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com. The matchup was scheduled to be part of a "Fight Night" card … Continue reading Injury Forces Rani Yahya Out of July 9th UFC Bout Against Cody Garbrandt
Harry Hunsucker To Meet Tyson Pedro In Light Heavyweight Bout At UFC 278
Harry Hunsucker will move down to light heavyweight for a fight against Tyson Pedro later this year. The matchup will take place at UFC's August 20th pay-per-view event, per Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight is joining UFC 278, which will be held at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, … Continue reading Harry Hunsucker To Meet Tyson Pedro In Light Heavyweight Bout At UFC 278
Malcolm Gordon, Allan Nascimento Paired For August 13th UFC Card
Flyweights Malcolm Gordon and Allan Nascimento are expected to collide at UFC's August 13th event, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Gordon has turned around his UFC run over the past year. While he … Continue reading Malcolm Gordon, Allan Nascimento Paired For August 13th UFC Card
Bryan Battle Set For Welterweight Debut Against Takashi Sato At August 6th UFC Card
Bryan Battle will have a change of weight class in his next appearance. The winner on Season 29 of "The Ultimate Fighter" is expected to go down to welterweight and face Takashi Sato at UFC's August 6th show, per a report from Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The location for the fight isn't known at … Continue reading Bryan Battle Set For Welterweight Debut Against Takashi Sato At August 6th UFC Card
Undefeated Ian Garry Matched Against Gabe Green For UFC 276
Undefeated Ian Garry will attempt to score his third UFC victory later this year, facing Gabe Green at the promotion's July 2nd pay-per-view. News of the matchup was confirmed on a recent UFC broadcast. The fight is joining a card that is expected to take place as part of UFC 276, which will be at … Continue reading Undefeated Ian Garry Matched Against Gabe Green For UFC 276
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