Luis Pena has been released from the UFC roster days after being arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and battery. News of Pena's release was first reported by TMZ on Tuesday. Pena, 28, was taken into custody early Saturday morning in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA after authorities responded to a domestic disturbance call. An … Continue reading UFC Releases Luis Pena Following Domestic Violence, Battery Arrest
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Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 7 Result: Three Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
UFC President Dana White handed out three more contracts on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series. The promotion offered contracts to Martin Bunday, Jake Hadley and Slava Borshchev after their fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Rodriguez Wins In Main Event, Misses UFC Contract Christian Rodriguez won in the main … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 7 Result: Three Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
Injury Takes Luke Rockhold Out of Return Bout Against Sean Strickland At UFC 268
The return of former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold has been delayed, as injury has forced him out of his November 6th fight against Sean Strickland. Rockhold was set to face Strickland at UFC 268, which is expected to happen at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Rockhold announced his injury … Continue reading Injury Takes Luke Rockhold Out of Return Bout Against Sean Strickland At UFC 268
Sam Alvey and Ian Heinisch Look To Break Losing Streaks In February 5th UFC Pairing
Fighting for his first win since 2018, veteran Sam Alvey will meet Ian Heinisch at UFC's February 5th event. The middleweight matchup was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The bout joins a UFC event that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. It is the first fight … Continue reading Sam Alvey and Ian Heinisch Look To Break Losing Streaks In February 5th UFC Pairing
UFC 269 To Potentially Gain Jorge Masvidal vs. Leon Edwards, Lose Flyweight Title Fight
UFC's final pay-per-view event of 2021 is expected to undergo some major changes. A welterweight bout between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards is expected to join UFC's December 11th lineup, per a report from Ariel Helwani. On the other hand, the event may lose a fight between UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno and former titleholder … Continue reading UFC 269 To Potentially Gain Jorge Masvidal vs. Leon Edwards, Lose Flyweight Title Fight
Taila Santos To Replace Alexa Grasso In November 20th UFC Booking Against Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood has been given a new opponent for her November 20th UFC booking. She is now expected to face fellow ranked flyweight Taila Santos, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Calderwood was originally scheduled to face Alexa Grasso, who has reportedly withdrawn from their matchup. The pairing joins a card that is expected to take … Continue reading Taila Santos To Replace Alexa Grasso In November 20th UFC Booking Against Joanne Calderwood
Said Nurmagomedov To Return Against Cody Stamann At UFC 270
Said Nurmagomedov will break a one-year absence from the cage in early 2022, facing Cody Stamann at UFC's January 22nd pay-per-view event. News of the matchup was first reported by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The fight joins UFC 270, which doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Nurmagomedov last competed in October 2020, … Continue reading Said Nurmagomedov To Return Against Cody Stamann At UFC 270
Luis Pena Arrested, Given Misdemeanour Battery, Domestic Violence Charges
UFC fighter Luis Pena was arrested Saturday and handed two misdemeanour charges. The eight-fight UFC vet is currently facing charges of battery to cause bodily harm and domestic violence battery to touch or strike. He was taken into custody by police in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA, and is currently being held in the Broward County … Continue reading Luis Pena Arrested, Given Misdemeanour Battery, Domestic Violence Charges
UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage
Strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez have the chance to get one step closer to a title shot on Saturday, fighting in a five round headliner bout. The fight sits atop a nine-bout UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage
UFC Looking To Book Giga Chikadze vs. Calvin Kattar For January 15th Main Event
Rising featherweight Giga Chikadze could get another UFC main event bout in early 2022. UFC is reportedly in the process of booking him in the headlining spot of their January 15th card against veteran Calvin Kattar, per Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. While the fight hasn't been signed off on, it is … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Giga Chikadze vs. Calvin Kattar For January 15th Main Event
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