Magomed Ankalaev has been on a climb up the light heavyweight ranks for the past few years. In an opportunity that could see him score his first-ever UFC main event win, Ankalaev will meet Thiago Santos in the headlining spot of Saturday night's UFC card. Their bout is scheduled to headline a five-round "Fight Night" … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 61: Santos vs. Ankalaev Preview
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Former UFC Fighter Kevin Lee Defeats Diego Sanchez In Eagle FC Debut
Kevin Lee was successful in his Eagle FC debut on Friday night, defeating fellow former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision. The win saw Lee battle past an early injury, using his striking to win rounds over Sanchez. The fight headlined Eagle FC 46, which took place at the FLXcast Arena in Miami, Florida, … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Kevin Lee Defeats Diego Sanchez In Eagle FC Debut
UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Aliaskhab Khizriev's struggle to receive a UFC debut has hit yet another bump in the road. Abusupiyan Magomedov, the opponent for Khizriev in a March 26th UFC booking, has reportedly withdrawn from the bout. The promotion is now seeking Denis Tiuliulin as a short-notice replacement, per Nolan King, Farah Hannoun, and Danny Segura of MMA … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
Karina Rodriguez Takes Split Decision Win To Defend Invicta FC Belt Against Daiana Torquato In Rematch
Karina Rodriguez defended her Invicta FC Flyweight Championship for the first time on Wednesday night, defeating Daiana Torquato via split decision in a rematch. Their fight headlined Invicta FC 46, which took place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. The five-round fight saw both flyweights remain active during striking exchanges on the … Continue reading Karina Rodriguez Takes Split Decision Win To Defend Invicta FC Belt Against Daiana Torquato In Rematch
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Booked For UFC 273
Khamzat Chimaev's biggest fight yet has just been booked. The welterweight sensation is scheduled to meet Gilbert Burns at UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event, per an announcement made by the promotion Saturday. The fight is now part of UFC 273, which will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Chimaev … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Booked For UFC 273
Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi
This weekend's Bellator event is scheduled to proceed as 11 bouts in total following the loss of a prelim fight. A lightweight bout between veteran fighters Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi has been removed from Saturday's prelims, per a report from John Morgan of The Underground. The fight was scheduled to take place at The … Continue reading Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi
Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg
Bellator's return to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA is set. The promotion is expected to do a two-night event series next month, holding shows on April 22nd and 23rd at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, per Christian Shimabuku of KHON. While nothing has been reported about the first card - Bellator 278 - yet, many high-profile bouts … Continue reading Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg
Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 Preview
Daiana Torquato will get another chance to become champion on Wednesday night, facing Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Karina Rodriguez in a five-round fight. Their matchup is scheduled to headline Invicta FC 46 from Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Here's a preview of the show. Main Card (6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST) (Youtube) Bout 1: Paulina Granados … Continue reading Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 Preview
David Onama To Face Nate Landwehr At March 26th UFC Event
UFC rookie David Onama has stepped in to take a short-notice fight against Nate Landwehr at the promotion's March 26th card. Onama will be replacing Lerone Murphy in the featherweight booking, per a report from Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The matchup is part of the promotion's event at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, … Continue reading David Onama To Face Nate Landwehr At March 26th UFC Event
Cain Valesquez Denied Bail In Attempted Murder Case
Cain Velasquez has been denied bail for his ongoing attempted murder case in San Jose, California, USA. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion appeared at the Santa Clara County Hall on Monday for arraignment. At that hearing, Judge Shelyna Brown deemed that "the risk is too great" to set bail for Velasquez at this moment. News … Continue reading Cain Valesquez Denied Bail In Attempted Murder Case
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