UFC 267 lost a fight following Friday's weigh-ins, as an egregious weight miss forced a lightweight bout off the card. Damir Ismagulov came in seven-and-a-half pounds over the lightweight limit Friday, forcing his bout against Magomed Mustafaev out of the prelim lineup. The fight was scheduled to happen Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu … Continue reading Damir Ismagulov Out of UFC 267 Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev Following Weight Miss
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Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
MMA ring announcer Bruce Buffer won't appear at this weekend's UFC event, as he is currently recovering from a recent case of COVID-19. UFC President Dana White revealed the news during a press conference Thursday. "He didn't wanna make this trip. He's home, relaxing and recovering from COVID[-19]," said White. Joe Martinez, a frequent alternate … Continue reading Dana White: Announcer Bruce Buffer Is Recovering From COVID-19, Won’t Be At UFC 267
‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 23 Winner Andrew Sanchez Released By UFC
Andrew Sanchez, winner on Season 23 of "The Ultimate Fighter," is no longer on the UFC roster. The 10-fight UFC vet was reportedly released from his contract recently, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Sanchez is departing the roster after suffering two stoppage losses this year. He has faced Makmud Muradov and … Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 23 Winner Andrew Sanchez Released By UFC
Injury Takes Kevin Holland Out of Rematch Against Kyle Daukaus At November 13th UFC Event
Middleweights Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus won't get their rematch bout on November 13th, as Holland has recently been pulled from the lineup due to an undisclosed injury. Holland's withdrawal from the card was confirmed by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Wednesday. Their fight was set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Injury Takes Kevin Holland Out of Rematch Against Kyle Daukaus At November 13th UFC Event
Lightweight Viacheslav Borshchev To Make UFC Debut Against Dakota Bush on January 15th
UFC newcomer Viacheslav Borshchev will get his UFC debut early next year, facing Dakota Bush at the promotion's January 15th event. The new lightweight matchup was first confirmed by John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Borshchev had an explosive win earlier this … Continue reading Lightweight Viacheslav Borshchev To Make UFC Debut Against Dakota Bush on January 15th
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 9 Results: Five Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
UFC handed out five more contracts on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series." Manuel Torres, Karine Silva, Javid Basharat, Cristian Quinonez and Gadzhi Omargadzhiev were all offered contracts by UFC President Dana White after their wins at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Omargadzhiev Secures Kneebar Win In Main Event Omargadzhiev pulled … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 9 Results: Five Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
TJ Laramie Out of UFC 268 Fight Following MRSA Infection
TJ Laramie won't be fighting rising featherweight Melsik Baghdasaryan at the promotion's November 6th event following a recent medical issue. Laramie has reportedly been diagnosed with an MRSA infection, per a recent social media post made by the UFC featherweight. The fight was set to happen on UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden in New … Continue reading TJ Laramie Out of UFC 268 Fight Following MRSA Infection
‘TUF’ Contestants Bryan Battle and Tresean Gore Paired For February 5th UFC Card
While a fight between Bryan Battle and Tresean Gore wasn't able to happen in the recent season of "The Ultimate Fighter," the middleweights are now expected to meet at UFC's February 5th card. The new matchup was first confirmed by Farah Hannoun and Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The pairing joins a UFC "Fight Night" … Continue reading ‘TUF’ Contestants Bryan Battle and Tresean Gore Paired For February 5th UFC Card
Renato Moicano Set To Face Alexander Hernandez At UFC 271
Lightweights Renato Moicano and Alexander Hernandez are expected to meet at UFC's February 12th pay-per-view event, per a report from Carlos Antunes of AgFight. The fight joins UFC 271, which does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Both notable lightweights are coming off a finish win. Moicano scored a submission win in his … Continue reading Renato Moicano Set To Face Alexander Hernandez At UFC 271
Gavin Tucker Out of November 20th UFC Booking Against Pat Sabatini, Replaced By Tucker Lutz
Recent bookings in the UFC featherweight division have been shifted around. Gavin Tucker has reportedly withdrawn from his November 20th fight against Pat Sabatini - replacing him will be Tucker Lutz, who is reportedly departing from a fight against Lando Vannata that was set to happen a week earlier. The change, with affects four fighters … Continue reading Gavin Tucker Out of November 20th UFC Booking Against Pat Sabatini, Replaced By Tucker Lutz
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