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Injury Forces 2021 PFL Champ Antonio Carlos Junior Out of Playoffs

Antonio Carlos Junior won't be able to become a two-time PFL champion this year. Despite qualifying for the promotion's 2022 playoffs, Carlos Junior has withdrawn from the bracket due to an injury. News of the recent change was announced by the promotion, who confirmed this week that Carlos Junior won't be appearing at their August … Continue reading Injury Forces 2021 PFL Champ Antonio Carlos Junior Out of Playoffs →

Rafael Fiziev Stops Rafael dos Anjos Late In First UFC Main Event Appearance

Rafael Fiziev prevailed in his first-ever UFC main event appearance, dominating Rafael dos Santos on his way to a fifth round finish victory. Fiziev's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Fiziev dropped dos Santos just seconds into the fifth round, connecting with … Continue reading Rafael Fiziev Stops Rafael dos Anjos Late In First UFC Main Event Appearance →

Bill Algeo And Herbert Burns Paired Up After Losing Initial Opponents For July 16th UFC Card

After both losing their original opponents, Bill Algeo and Herbert Burns have been paired up for UFC's July 16th show. News of the matchup was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Friday. The new fight is joining a card that is set to take place at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New … Continue reading Bill Algeo And Herbert Burns Paired Up After Losing Initial Opponents For July 16th UFC Card →

UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview

A much-anticipated main event fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev will finally take place this weekend. At the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Fiziev will get the chance to earn his first-ever UFC main event victory and also keep his extensive winning streak alive. But across from him is an experienced … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview →

Undefeated Welterweight Alfonso Leyva Stops Daniel Reis With Strikes In LFA 135 Main Event

Alfonso Leyva kept his career-long run of finish victories alive on Friday night, stopping Daniel Reis early in the second round of their main event fight. Leyva's finish victory over Reis headlined LFA 135 from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Leyva put an end to his fight in the second round with … Continue reading Undefeated Welterweight Alfonso Leyva Stops Daniel Reis With Strikes In LFA 135 Main Event →

David Onama To Face Short-Notice Opponent Garrett Armfield At July 9th UFC Event

David Onama will remain on this weekend's UFC card. Onama is expected to face short-notice opponent Garrett Armfield at the promotion's July 9th event, per an announcement made earlier this week. The matchup will take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Onama was originally scheduled to face Austin Lingo, however, plans … Continue reading David Onama To Face Short-Notice Opponent Garrett Armfield At July 9th UFC Event →

Shanna Young vs. Miranda Maverick Booked For UFC 278

Riding the momentum of a recent successful return to flyweight, Shanna Young will face Miranda Maverick at UFC's August 20th pay-per-view event. The upcoming matchup was confirmed last week by Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The fight is joining UFC 278, which is expected to take place at the Vivint Center in Salt Lake City, … Continue reading Shanna Young vs. Miranda Maverick Booked For UFC 278 →

Patricky Pitbull Out of July 22nd Bellator Title Fight Against Sidney Outlaw

Patricky Pitbull won't be able to defend his Bellator Lightweight Championship later this month. The current champ has suffered an injury that forced him out of his July 22nd booking against Sidney Outlaw, per Tristen Critchfield of Sherdog. The fight was set to headline Bellator 283 at the Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Tacoma, … Continue reading Patricky Pitbull Out of July 22nd Bellator Title Fight Against Sidney Outlaw →