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UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview

UFC pay-per-view events are usually focused on high-profile title fights in the promotion, but that won't be the case on Saturday night. Instead, UFC 272 will look at a grudge match in the promotion's welterweight division. The top bout on the card sees Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal compete. The event is being billed as … Continue reading UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview →

Kyle Driscoll Uses Grappling For Decision Win Over Joshua Jones In Return

Kyle Driscoll had a successful return to competition on Friday night, securing a unanimous decision win over Joshua Jones. This fight headlined Cage Warriors 133, which took place at the Del Mar Arena in San Diego, California, USA. A smothering grappling performance from Driscoll earned him the decision nod. He took Jones down in every … Continue reading Kyle Driscoll Uses Grappling For Decision Win Over Joshua Jones In Return →

Ryan Kuse Stops Short-Notice Opponent Jamal Johnson To Keep Undefeated Record Alive At Titan FC 74

Ryan Kuse kept his undefeated record intact on Friday night, stopping Jamal Johnson in the first round of a main event bout. Kuse's win headlined Titan FC 74 from the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Florida, USA. Kuse scored a takedown in the first round and took the back of Johnson, leading to the end … Continue reading Ryan Kuse Stops Short-Notice Opponent Jamal Johnson To Keep Undefeated Record Alive At Titan FC 74 →

Diego Silva Earns CES Bantamweight Belt Against Retiring Andre Soukhamthath

Diego Silva cruised to a dominant win in a title fight against Andre Soukhamthath, defeating him via unanimous decision after five rounds of action. The fight headlined CES 66, which took place at the Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort in Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA. Silva dominated the first four rounds of the fight, taking … Continue reading Diego Silva Earns CES Bantamweight Belt Against Retiring Andre Soukhamthath →

Terrance McKinney Takes Short-Notice March 12th UFC Bout Against Drew Dober

Terrance McKinney's next UFC assignment is coming only days after his last outing. The rising lightweight is expected to step in to face Drew Dober at the promotion's March 12th card, per an announcement made Friday. McKinney will be replacing Ricky Glenn, who withdrew from the card due to an injury. The new fight is … Continue reading Terrance McKinney Takes Short-Notice March 12th UFC Bout Against Drew Dober →

Manon Fiorot To Face Jennifer Maia At March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’

Manon Fiorot is back on the UFC schedule, now being booked to face Jennifer Maia at the promotion's March 26th event. News of the matchup was confirmed Tuesday by Farah Hannoun and Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The new fight joins a lineup that is set to happen at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, … Continue reading Manon Fiorot To Face Jennifer Maia At March 26th UFC ‘Fight Night’ →

Amanda Ribas vs. Michelle Waterson Moved To UFC 274

A strawweight fight between Amanda Ribas and Michelle Waterson has been moved to UFC's May 7th pay-per-view event, per reports. The fight, which was originally booked for March 26th, is now expected to happen at UFC 274 two months later, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The plan is for UFC 274 to take place … Continue reading Amanda Ribas vs. Michelle Waterson Moved To UFC 274 →

Former UFC Fighter Cain Velasquez Arrested, Facing Attempted Murder Charge In California

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez was arrested on Monday night and is facing an attempted murder charge in the state of California, USA. The arrest of Velasquez, 39, came due to an alleged shooting incident that the San Jose Police Department responded to in San Jose, California, USA. The incident reportedly caused one adult … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Cain Velasquez Arrested, Facing Attempted Murder Charge In California →

Rafael Fiziev Tests Positive For COVID-19, Out of UFC 272 Co-Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos

The co-main event for UFC's March 5th event will have to change. Lightweight Rafael Fiziev has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him out of his UFC 272 fight against Rafael dos Anjos. The matchup was scheduled to be a five-round bout between the lightweights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Fiziev announced … Continue reading Rafael Fiziev Tests Positive For COVID-19, Out of UFC 272 Co-Main Event Against Rafael dos Anjos →