Tag: UFC

Robert Whittaker To Face Paulo Costa At UFC 284

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker will get to fight in front of his home country of Australia next year. Whittaker has been booked to face Paulo Costa at UFC's February 11th pay-per-view event from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The bout, which was announced by the promotion Friday, is the first to be … Continue reading Robert Whittaker To Face Paulo Costa At UFC 284 →

‘Weight Management Issues’ Takes Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida Off UFC 280

UFC 280 took another hit just a day before the event is scheduled to kick off. A featherweight fight between Zubaira Tukhugov and Lucas Almeida has been removed from UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view due to "weight management issues," per an announcement made by the promotion. The fight was scheduled to take place at the Etihad … Continue reading ‘Weight Management Issues’ Takes Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida Off UFC 280 →

Jessica Andrade Set For Flyweight Return Against Lauren Murphy At UFC 283

Jessica Andrade will return to flyweight early next year in a matchup against Lauren Murphy. The fight is joining UFC's January 21st pay-per-view event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Andrade will have a home-country advantage against Murphy, as the fight is part of UFC 283 from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Set For Flyweight Return Against Lauren Murphy At UFC 283 →

Yamato Nishikawa Out of UFC Debut, Off Roster Along With Randy Costa

Two names have recently departed the UFC roster. Bantamweight Randy Costa and prospect Yamato Nishikawa are no longer UFC fighters, per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Nishikawa's UFC run has come to an end before his first fight even occurred. The Shooto Lightweight Champion was expected to step in on short notice … Continue reading Yamato Nishikawa Out of UFC Debut, Off Roster Along With Randy Costa →

UFC Fighters, Coaches Prohibited From Gambling on Fights

If you are hoping to bet on the pay-per-view fights this weekend, make sure you aren't a UFC talent first. UFC sent out a memo to all fighters earlier this week, informing them that their conduct policy around gambling has been changed. "Athletes are prohibited from placing any wagers (directly or through a third party) … Continue reading UFC Fighters, Coaches Prohibited From Gambling on Fights →

Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance

Alexa Grasso's flawless run at flyweight earned its biggest win yet Saturday, as she went five rounds against Viviane Araujo to win a unanimous decision. Grasso's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this weekend. Grasso earned the victory through a tough 25-minute stand-up performance. While … Continue reading Alexa Grasso Overcomes Viviane Araujo In First UFC Main Event Appearance →

UFC on ESPN+ 70: Grasso vs. Araujo Preview

After a week off, UFC will return this Saturday for a "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Ranked flyweights Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo will experience their first-ever UFC main event fight in the headlining match of an 11-bout card. Here's a preview of it all. Click here to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 70: Grasso vs. Araujo Preview →

Weight Issues Forces Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Rovyal Off October 15th UFC Card

Saturday's UFC card will proceed without a fight between two high-ranked flyweights. A bout between Askar Askarov and Brandon Royval has departed the promotion's October 15th show due to "weight management issues," per a statement issued Friday. The bout was expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Royval alleged … Continue reading Weight Issues Forces Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Rovyal Off October 15th UFC Card →

Jiri Prochazka, Glover Teixeira Rematch Booked For UFC 282

After putting on a "Fight of the Year" contender this summer, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira will meet for the second time to close out 2022. The pair are set to rematch at UFC 282 on December 10th, per a report from John Morgan. The fight is joining a card that … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka, Glover Teixeira Rematch Booked For UFC 282 →