Tristan Conelly will make his return in just over a month, facing veteran Darren Elkins at UFC's April 30th event. News of the matchup was first reported by Global News British Columbia. The matchup is joining a UFC card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. The fight marks Connelly's first appearance in … Continue reading Tristan Connelly To Return Against Darren Elkins At April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’
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Ilia Topuria To Make Lightweight Debut Against Jai Herbert At March 19th UFC Card
Undefeated prospect Ilia Topuria is set to move up a weight class to face Jai Herbert at UFC's March 19th card. The new lightweight fight was first broken by reporter Gonzalo Campos and is joining a card that is set to take place a the O2 Arena in London, England. Topuria has attained three wins … Continue reading Ilia Topuria To Make Lightweight Debut Against Jai Herbert At March 19th UFC Card
Beneil Dariush Out of February 26th UFC Headliner Against Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green Targeted As Replacement
UFC's quickly approaching February 26th "Fight Night" card has received a major change recently. An injury has reportedly forced Beneil Dariush out of his main event fight against Islam Makhachev, as first reported by Ariel Helwani. UFC is now working to get Bobby Green as a replacement opponent for Makhachev, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. … Continue reading Beneil Dariush Out of February 26th UFC Headliner Against Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green Targeted As Replacement
Throwback Thursday – UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall
The year was 2002, and it was time for UFC to break new ground as a company. In their first venture to London, England, the top MMA promotion presented "Brawl at the Hall" on July 13th, 2002. This event provided a unique British flavor, with fighters like Ian Freeman and Mark Weir having their moments … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall
Joe Lauzon vs. Donald Cerrone Moved To UFC 274
The lightweight fight between Joe Lauzon and Donald Cerrone has a new date. The matchup, which was originally scheduled for an April 30th "Fight Night" card, has now reportedly been moved to UFC's May 7th pay-per-view show. The fight is now set to happen at UFC 274, per Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. While the … Continue reading Joe Lauzon vs. Donald Cerrone Moved To UFC 274
Undefeated Tatsuro Taira To Make UFC Debut Against Carlos Candelario on April 30th Card
21-year-old flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira is set to make his UFC debut on April 30th against Carlos Candelario, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight is set to join a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Taira is joining the UFC roster after an impressive … Continue reading Undefeated Tatsuro Taira To Make UFC Debut Against Carlos Candelario on April 30th Card
UFC Newcomer Christian Rodriguez Steps In To Face Jonathan Pearce At February 19th UFC Card
Another slight change has been made to UFC's February 19th "Fight Night" event. Austin Lingo has reportedly been pulled from his featherweight fight against Jonathan Pearce and is being replaced by UFC newcomer Christian Rodriguez. News of this change was confirmed by Jed Meshew of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The new matchup is joining a … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Christian Rodriguez Steps In To Face Jonathan Pearce At February 19th UFC Card
CES Champion Jay Perrin Steps In To Face Mario Bautista At February 19th UFC Card
The UFC debut of bantamweight Jay Perrin has been added to this weekend's "Fight Night" event. Perrin has reportedly stepped in to replace Khalid Taha in a bout against Mario Bautista, per Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The new matchup is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on … Continue reading CES Champion Jay Perrin Steps In To Face Mario Bautista At February 19th UFC Card
Karine Silva To Make UFC Debut Against Poliana Botelho At June 4th Event
Karine Silva will make her UFC debut at the promotion's June 4th card, facing Poliana Botelho in a flyweight fight. News of this matchup was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting earlier in the week. The matchup joins a UFC event that doesn't have a set location currently. Silva secured a UFC contract on … Continue reading Karine Silva To Make UFC Debut Against Poliana Botelho At June 4th Event
Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Brian Kelleher At UFC 272
Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov will return for his second UFC fight next month, challenging Brian Kelleher in a three-round bout at bantamweight. The fight has joined UFC 272 on March 5th, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight is joining a card that is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading Undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov To Face Brian Kelleher At UFC 272
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