UFC has parted ways with two more athletes, per a recent report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The report details that Antonio Braga Neto and Liliya Shakirova have departed the roster recently. Braga Neto was scheduled to appear at last weekend's UFC "Fight Night" event, but was later removed from the lineup due to … Continue reading UFC Parts Ways With Antonio Braga Neto and Liliya Shakirova
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Two Fights Join UFC’s November 13th Lineup
A pair of matchups have been reported for UFC's November 13th card. The new bouts join a show that does not have a confirmed location. Letson To Make Return Against Spencer Competing for the first time in nearly three years, Leah Letson will fight Felicia Spencer in a featherweight bout. Mike Heck and Damon Martin … Continue reading Two Fights Join UFC’s November 13th Lineup
Maycee Barber vs. Montana De La Rosa Booked For UFC 269
Flyweights Maycee Barber and Montana De La Rosa will meet at UFC's December 11th pay-per-view event, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight joins a lineup that does not have a confirmed location currently. Barber fought out of a two-fight losing streak recently, earning a split decision win … Continue reading Maycee Barber vs. Montana De La Rosa Booked For UFC 269
UFC Looking To Book Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier For December 11th PPV
UFC is now looking towards Charles Oliveira's first fight as champion. The promotion is attempting to book him against Dustin Poirier at their December 11th pay-per-view event, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight reportedly doesn't have contracts signed for it but has been verbally agreed upon by … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier For December 11th PPV
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 5 Episode 1 Live Coverage
UFC reality TV show "Dana White's Contender Series" will kick off its fifth season on Tuesday night. Like the four previous seasons, the show operates off the structure that fighters put on performances with the chance of being offered a UFC contract by the end of the show. The first episode of the new season … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 5 Episode 1 Live Coverage
Middleweight Darren Stewart Departs UFC Roster
15-fight UFC veteran Darren Stewart is no longer part of the UFC roster, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Stewart's departure from the promotion comes after a recent skid of losses. He has lost three of his past four, with the other bout being a no contest. Stewart was … Continue reading Middleweight Darren Stewart Departs UFC Roster
UFC Veterans Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima Paired For November 13th Card
Heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima are expected to meet at UFC's November 13th event, per a report from Steven Marrocco and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Rothwell, a UFC veteran of over a decade, will be hunting … Continue reading UFC Veterans Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima Paired For November 13th Card
Mandy Bohm vs. Ariane Lipski Moved To September 18th UFC Card
A previously reported matchup between Ariane Lipski and Mandy Bohm has been moved ahead a few weeks and is now expected to happen at UFC's September 18th card. News of the change was first reported by Guilherme Cruz and Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that is expected to take … Continue reading Mandy Bohm vs. Ariane Lipski Moved To September 18th UFC Card
USADA Hands Liliya Shakirova Two-Year Suspension For Meldonium
UFC rookie Liliya Shakirova has been slapped with a two-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. A recent announcement by the program stated that Shakirova tested positive for meldonium, which "is a non-Specified Substance in the category of Hormone and Metabolic Modulators" that is prohibited under the system. Shakirova's suspension started on December 5th, 2020, … Continue reading USADA Hands Liliya Shakirova Two-Year Suspension For Meldonium
UFC Bantamweight Title Fight Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena Re-Booked For December
The UFC Bantamweight Championship fight between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena has a new date. The title bout is now expected to take place at UFC's December 11th pay-per-view event, as announced by the promotion on Monday. The fight will take place at the top of UFC 269, which does not have a confirmed location … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Title Fight Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena Re-Booked For December
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