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Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Ovince St. Preux Out of August 22nd UFC Bout Against Alonzo Menifield

Tonight's UFC show has lost its co-main event, as Ovince St. Preux has been pulled from his fight against Alonzo Menifield due to a positive COVID-19 test. Due to the positive test, the matchup between St. Preux and Menifield has been moved to UFC's September 5th card. The removal from the card was first announced … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Ovince St. Preux Out of August 22nd UFC Bout Against Alonzo Menifield →

Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Play-by-Play

This article is the play-by-play to accompany the live coverage of Bellator 244 happening on the website. Live coverage of the show can be viewed here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (7:15PM EDT) (Youtube) Bout 1: Lucas Brennan def. Will Smith via TKO, Strikes (RD 2, 4:14) Bout 2: Chris Gonzalez def. Vladimir Tokov via Decision, … Continue reading Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Play-by-Play →

Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Live Coverage

On Friday night, Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader will head back down to 205-pounds for the first time in years to face Vadim Nemkov. Follow along throughout the night for live coverage of Bellator 244. A preview of the entire show can be read here. Quick Results: Preliminary Card (7:15PM EDT) (Youtube) Bout 1: … Continue reading Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Live Coverage →

Ryan Hall Out of August 29th UFC Bout Against Ricardo Lamas

The UFC's "Wizard" will have to wait for his return to the cage, as Ryan Hall has been removed from his August 29th bout against Ricardo Lamas. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by John Morgan of MMA Junkie. The bout now sees it's second cancellation, as it's original date in May was … Continue reading Ryan Hall Out of August 29th UFC Bout Against Ricardo Lamas →

Dwight Grant and Daniel Rodriguez Matched For August 22nd UFC Show After Opponents Taken Off of Card

Saturday's UFC card has undergone some last-minute changes, losing two bouts and putting together another to replace it. After Calen Born and Takashi Sato were taken out of their fights, their opponents Dwight Grant and Daniel Rodriguez have been matched together for Saturday's show. News of the new pairing was announced in a statement on … Continue reading Dwight Grant and Daniel Rodriguez Matched For August 22nd UFC Show After Opponents Taken Off of Card →

Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Preview

While Bellator has hosted two events before, Friday night’s event “Bellator 244” will mark the first time they have a championship on the line from the “Fightsphere” at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. In the main event of the evening, Ryan Bader will step down to light heavyweight to defend his 205-pound … Continue reading Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Preview →

Trevin Jones To Make Short Notice UFC Debut Versus Timur Valiev on August 22nd

Saturday’s UFC event has seen another short-notice change, as Mark Striegl has been taken out of his bout against Timur Valiev and has been replaced by Trevin Jones. News of Striegl’s departure was first reported by Nolan King of MMA Junkie, with the following report about Jones coming from Igor Lazorin. Jones will be making … Continue reading Trevin Jones To Make Short Notice UFC Debut Versus Timur Valiev on August 22nd →

Juan Archuleta vs. Patchy Mix To Fight For Bellator Title At September 11th and 12th Doubleheader

Bellator is planning a doubleheader on September 11th and 12th, with a championship bout between Juan Archuleta and Patrick Mix headlining the second night of action. News of the fight, which is set to be for the currently vacant Bellator Bantamweight Championship, was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Mix has been a rising … Continue reading Juan Archuleta vs. Patchy Mix To Fight For Bellator Title At September 11th and 12th Doubleheader →

Calen Born Steps In To Face Dwight Grant on UFC’s August 22nd Show

Stepping in on short notice, Calen Born will make his UFC debut on Saturday against Dwight Grant. News of the new pairing was first confirmed by UFC's website. Grant's original opponent was Jared Gooden, who announced on Tuesday that injury forced him out of the card. “Sadly I had to back out due to injuries. … Continue reading Calen Born Steps In To Face Dwight Grant on UFC’s August 22nd Show →