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Casey Kenney Charged With Kidnapping and Assault, Released From UFC Roster
Content Warning: This article includes descriptions of domestic violence. Please read with care. Eight-fight UFC vet Casey Kenney is facing serious charges following allegations of a disturbing domestic violence incident. Kenney was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona last week and handed numerous charges in relation to an alleged incident which took place on July 21st, per documents … Continue reading Casey Kenney Charged With Kidnapping and Assault, Released From UFC Roster
Sweden’s Andreas Gustafsson Among Four Contract Winners on ‘Contender Series’
Another four fighters secured UFC contracts on this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series," including a pair of talents who were given a second shot on the show. Andreas Gustafsson, Rizvan Kuniev, Cortavious Romious, and Cody Haddon were all offered deals with the promotion following Tuesday's episode from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Sweden’s Andreas Gustafsson Among Four Contract Winners on ‘Contender Series’
Dricus Du Plessis Submits Former Champ Israel Adesanya, Defends UFC Middleweight Belt For First Time
Dricus Du Plessis put an emphatic end to his close championship fight against Israel Adesanya this weekend, submitting him in the fourth round to defend his middleweight title for the first time. A competitive four-round battle between the 185-pound talents had a quick finishing sequence, continuing the reign for South Africa's top MMA talent. Du … Continue reading Dricus Du Plessis Submits Former Champ Israel Adesanya, Defends UFC Middleweight Belt For First Time
‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finals Added To August 24th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Winners on UFC's 32nd season of "The Ultimate Fighter" will be crowned next weekend. Finalists for the featherweight and middleweight divisions from this year's season of "TUF" will compete at UFC's August 24th card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, as recently confirmed by the promotion. At middleweight, American Ryan Loder is … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Finals Added To August 24th UFC ‘Fight Night’
UFC Announces PPV Dates In New York, Las Vegas For 2024 Fourth Quarter
The full UFC schedule for 2024 was released on Saturday night, revealing six events that weren't previously announced by the promotion. The schedule included a pair of consistent pay-per-view stops in their annual schedule, a last-minute trip to Florida, and numerous trips to their APEX studio location. UFC's yearly pay-per-view card at Madison Square Garden … Continue reading UFC Announces PPV Dates In New York, Las Vegas For 2024 Fourth Quarter
Cain Velasquez Accepts No Contest Plea For 2022 Attempted Murder Case, Avoids Life Sentence
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has accepted a no-contest plea for his 2022 attempted murder case, in which he engaged in a high-speed car chase and unloaded a firearm at a man accused of molesting his son. The plea convicts Velasquez of the charges he was facing but also allows him to avoid the … Continue reading Cain Velasquez Accepts No Contest Plea For 2022 Attempted Murder Case, Avoids Life Sentence
Alex Pereira To Meet Khalil Rountree Jr. In UFC 307 Main Event
Alex Pereira is going to get one more title fight in before the end of the year. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has been matched against eighth-ranked contender Khalil Rountree Jr. for the main event of a pay-per-view card on October 5th, per Dana White. Light heavyweight's newest title fight is expected to headline UFC … Continue reading Alex Pereira To Meet Khalil Rountree Jr. In UFC 307 Main Event
8/16/24 Notebook: Chris Curtis out of UFC 307 due to fractured foot
Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Chris Curtis (31-11) has … Continue reading 8/16/24 Notebook: Chris Curtis out of UFC 307 due to fractured foot
UFC’s Return To Macau Booked For November 23rd
UFC's decade-long absence from Macau will come to an end soon. A "Fight Night" card from the 16,000-capacity Galaxy Arena has been scheduled for November 23rd, marking the promotion's fourth appearance in the special administrative region of China. The top MMA fight promotion has visited Macau three times in the past, although their last trip … Continue reading UFC’s Return To Macau Booked For November 23rd
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