Tag: UFC

Ariane Lipski To Replace Taila Santos In September 4th Bout Against Mandy Bohm

Mandy Bohm has been given a new opponent for her UFC debut, now being set to face Ariane Lipski at the promotion's September 4th show. Lipski will be replacing Taila Santos, who has been forced out of the lineup due to visa issues, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The bout joins … Continue reading Ariane Lipski To Replace Taila Santos In September 4th Bout Against Mandy Bohm →

Sam Alvey Booked To Face Wellington Turman At August 28th UFC Card

Sam Alvey has a new booking after his previous plans fell through. Veteran UFC fighter Alvey will battle Wellington Turman at the promotion's August 28th "Fight Night" card. The change was announced by promotion officials earlier this week. Alvey and Turman will meet on a show that is expected to take place at the UFC … Continue reading Sam Alvey Booked To Face Wellington Turman At August 28th UFC Card →

Sean Strickland Cruises To Unanimous Decision Win Over Uriah Hall In First UFC Main Event

Sean Strickland prevailed in his first-ever UFC main event appearance on Saturday night, defeating Uriah Hall via unanimous decision after five rounds of battle (50-44, 50-45 & 49-46). The fight headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Strickland used his punching to do damage on Hall in … Continue reading Sean Strickland Cruises To Unanimous Decision Win Over Uriah Hall In First UFC Main Event →

UFC’s July 31st ‘Fight Night’ Loses Co-Main Event

3:51PM EDT UPDATE: Niklas Stolze vs. Jared Gooden has reportedly been placed back into the UFC lineup. The article has been updated to reflect this change. Troubles continued for UFC's July 31st "Fight Night" on the morning of the event, as the card lost another fight. The recent changes have taken the total number of … Continue reading UFC’s July 31st ‘Fight Night’ Loses Co-Main Event →

Former Lightweight Title Challengers Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler Matched For UFC 268

A high-level lightweight clash between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler is expected to land on UFC's November 6th pay-per-view event, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight, which has been verbally agreed upon, is being targeted for UFC 268. While the event doesn't have a confirmed location, the promotion is reportedly looking … Continue reading Former Lightweight Title Challengers Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler Matched For UFC 268 →

UFC on ESPN 28 Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins

UFC's July 31st "Fight Night" card lost two bouts following their weigh-ins on Friday. The changes to the card were announced at the weigh-ins, as recorded by news outlet MMA Junkie. The cancelled bouts were expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Montano Misses Weight, Loses Out on Return … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 28 Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins →

UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes Forced Out of UFC 265 Lineup Due To COVID-19

UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes has been pulled from her August 7th fight after testing positive for COVID-19, per a report from Mike Coppinger of ESPN. Nunes was scheduled to defend her belt against Julianna Pena in the co-main event of UFC 265. Now the plan is for the fight to be rescheduled to a … Continue reading UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes Forced Out of UFC 265 Lineup Due To COVID-19 →

Holly Holm To Return To Featherweight, Face Norma Dumont on October 16th

Former UFC champion Holly Holm will return to the featherweight division to face Norma Dumont on October 16th, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The matchup is expected to join a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Holm has mostly competed … Continue reading Holly Holm To Return To Featherweight, Face Norma Dumont on October 16th →

Matheus Nicolau To Meet Tim Elliott At October 9th UFC Event

Following a successful return to the UFC earlier this year, Matheus Nicolau will meet Tim Elliott at the promotion's October 9th event. The matchup was confirmed earlier this week in a report by Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz from MMA Fighting. The fight joins a show that does not have a confirmed location currently. Nicolau … Continue reading Matheus Nicolau To Meet Tim Elliott At October 9th UFC Event →