UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will make his return on Saturday night, facing former title challenger Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266. The fight will wrap up a stacked pay-per-view card that will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card also includes an appearance from UFC … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage
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UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview
Competing for the first time after a two-fight rivalry with former champ Max Holloway, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will return in Saturday night's main event against Brian Ortega. The fight headlines UFC 266, which will conclude "International Fight Week" from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight will come at the … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview
Josh Silveira Scores Quick Head Kick Knockout on Tee Cummins, Earns LFA Light Heavyweight Championship
Josh Silveira had an explosive win to become the new LFA Light Heavyweight Champion on Friday night, putting away Tee Cummins 49 seconds into the first round with a head kick. The quick win for Silveira headlined LFA 115, which took place at the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Silveira, the son of … Continue reading Josh Silveira Scores Quick Head Kick Knockout on Tee Cummins, Earns LFA Light Heavyweight Championship
Nevada Commission Hands Out Three Suspensions, Overturns One Fight At Meeting
The Nevada Athletic Commission handed out three suspensions and overturned a UFC result at a meeting Wednesday. The state athletic commission suspended three UFC fighters as part of their drug-testing program. Daniel Pineda, Rodrigo Nascimento and Chris Barnett were all slapped with sanctions at the meeting. Pineda tested positive for amphetamine following his June 26th … Continue reading Nevada Commission Hands Out Three Suspensions, Overturns One Fight At Meeting
Karl Roberson Out of UFC 266 Fight Against Nick Maximov, Replaced By Cody Brundage
Karl Roberson has been forced out of his September 25th pay-per-view event fight against Nick Maximov, although a replacement opponent has already entered the picture. Fellow UFC newcomer Cody Brundage will enter the promotion to face Maximov at UFC 266, per a report from Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The fight joins a card that … Continue reading Karl Roberson Out of UFC 266 Fight Against Nick Maximov, Replaced By Cody Brundage
COVID-19 Protocol Forces Manon Fiorot vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Off UFC 266, Rescheduled To October
UFC's pay-per-view event on Saturday night will proceed without one of the expected flyweight bouts. Positive COVID-19 tests to Manon Fiorot and her team have forced her fight against Marya Bueno Silva off the card, per Globo reporter Evy Rodrigues. The fight was first scheduled to happen on UFC 266 at the T-Mobile Arena in … Continue reading COVID-19 Protocol Forces Manon Fiorot vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Off UFC 266, Rescheduled To October
Don Madge Departs UFC Roster, To Make PFL Debut In October
Lightweight prospect Don Madge has left the UFC and PFL's roster, with his promotional debut being set for October 27th. Madge is scheduled to face Nathan Williams, per an announcement made earlier this week. The fight joins a card that will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA. … Continue reading Don Madge Departs UFC Roster, To Make PFL Debut In October
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 4: Four Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
Four fighters were handed UFC contracts on Tuesday's episode of TV show "Dana White's Contender Series." Following their successful fights, Victor Martinez, Kleydson Rodrigues, Michael Morales and AJ Dobson were all offered an opportunity with the top MMA promotion. The fights took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Dobson Picks Up … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 4: Four Fighters Offered UFC Contracts
Phil Davis Earns Split Decision Win Over Former UFC Title Challenger, Bellator Newcomer Yoel Romero
Phil Davis spoiled the Bellator debut of former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero on Saturday night, putting together a well-rounded performance to take a split decision win (30-27 Davis, 29-28 Romero & 30-26 Davis). The matchup headlined Bellator 266 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Romero had a notably slow start to … Continue reading Phil Davis Earns Split Decision Win Over Former UFC Title Challenger, Bellator Newcomer Yoel Romero
Anthony Johnson Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Replaced By Julius Anglickas
Former UFC fighter Anthony Johnson has withdrawn from his Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Final bout against Vadim Nemkov. Replacing him will be tournament alternate Julius Anglickas, per an announcement made during the Bellator 266 broadcast on Saturday night. The title fight is expected to take place at Bellator 268 on October 16th at the Footprint … Continue reading Anthony Johnson Out of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Replaced By Julius Anglickas
