Tag: UFC

Chase Sherman Back On UFC Roster, Takes Short-Notice April 23rd Bout Against Alexandr Romanov

Chase Sherman's time outside the UFC roster has turned out to be brief. The heavyweight veteran is back on the promotion's roster, as he is stepping in on short notice on April 23rd to face undefeated prospect Alexandr Romanov, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Sherman will replace Tanner Boser, who announced his withdrawal from … Continue reading Chase Sherman Back On UFC Roster, Takes Short-Notice April 23rd Bout Against Alexandr Romanov →

UFC on ESPN 34: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 Live Coverage

Ranked welterweights Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad will meet for the second time when they headline a UFC "Fight Night" card on Saturday night. Their bout is scheduled to headline a 14-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the card. A preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 34: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 Live Coverage →

Two Fights Confirmed For June 25th UFC Lineup

Two big matchups have recently been reported for UFC's June 25th event. These bouts are joining an event that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Undefeated Rakhmonov To Face Magny Undefeated welterweight prospect Shavkat Rakhmonov will get a tough test in his next booking, as he will meet veteran Neil Magny in June. … Continue reading Two Fights Confirmed For June 25th UFC Lineup →

UFC Looking To Book Erin Blanchfield vs. JJ Aldrich For June 4th Card

Rising flyweights Erin Blanchfield and JJ Aldrich could put their winning streaks on the line at UFC's June 4th event. The promotion is reportedly in the process of confirming that matchup and both sides have verbally agreed to the fight, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. If the fight can be finalized, it will join … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Erin Blanchfield vs. JJ Aldrich For June 4th Card →

UFC Parts Ways With Kay Hansen Following Four-Fight Run

UFC has reportedly parted ways with strawweight fighter Kay Hansen. The promotion chose not to re-sign Hansen at the conclusion of her most recent contract with the promotion, MMA Fighting's Guilherme Cruz reported Wednesday. Hansen entered the UFC roster in 2020 with a record of six wins and three losses, with most of those appearances … Continue reading UFC Parts Ways With Kay Hansen Following Four-Fight Run →

Andrei Arlovski Steps In To Face Jake Collier At April 30th UFC Event

Jake Collier has been given a new opponent for his April 30th UFC booking. With original opponent Justin Tafa out of his matchup against Collier, he has been replaced by veteran Andrei Arlovski. News of the new matchup was reported last week by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight has joined a "Fight Night" … Continue reading Andrei Arlovski Steps In To Face Jake Collier At April 30th UFC Event →

UFC Looking To Book Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Rematch For UFC 275

UFC is looking to book a rematch for one of the biggest strawweight fights in recent years. The promotion is currently in the process of booking a second bout between former UFC Strawweight Champions Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk for their June 11th event. News of the potential fight was reported last week by Marc … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Rematch For UFC 275 →

UFC Releases Chase Sherman Following Four-Fight Run

Heavyweight Chase Sherman has been released by the UFC after a four-fight run with the promotion in recent years. News of Sherman's departure from the roster was reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Sherman, 32, entered the UFC roster in 2020 for his second run with the promotion. While he started the … Continue reading UFC Releases Chase Sherman Following Four-Fight Run →

UFC Bantamweight Marlon Moraes Announces Retirement

High-ranked bantamweight Marlon Moraes has decided to end his MMA career after more than 30 appearances. News of Moraes' decision to retire was confirmed Wednesday by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Moraes, 33, fought at the top level of the bantamweight division in recent years. He first joined the UFC roster in 2017 after going … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Marlon Moraes Announces Retirement →