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Julian Marquez Out of October 16th UFC Bout Against Jordan Wright

Saturday's UFC card lost one bout on Friday, as Julian Marquez withdrew from his middleweight bout against Jordan Wright. Marquez departed the card due to health issues that aren't related to COVID-19, per a statement made by the promotion Friday. The fight was set to happen on the main card of a UFC "Fight Night" … Continue reading Julian Marquez Out of October 16th UFC Bout Against Jordan Wright →

Phil Hawes vs. Chris Curtis Re-Booked For UFC 268

Phil Hawes and Chris Curtis will meet in the UFC octagon after all. While the middleweight bout was first attempted for an October 9th card, it is now expected to happen at the promotion's November 6th pay-per-view event, as first reported by Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA. The booking joins UFC 268, which is scheduled … Continue reading Phil Hawes vs. Chris Curtis Re-Booked For UFC 268 →

Loopy Godinez Takes Short Notice Bout, Replaces Sijara Eubanks In October 16th Bout Against Luana Carolina

Loopy Godinez has the chance to break a UFC record when taking a short-notice booking against Luana Carolina this weekend. The former LFA Strawweight Champion will move up to flyweight to replace Sijara Eubanks in a booking, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The fight joins a card that is expected … Continue reading Loopy Godinez Takes Short Notice Bout, Replaces Sijara Eubanks In October 16th Bout Against Luana Carolina →

Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 7 Result: Three Fighters Offered UFC Contracts

UFC President Dana White handed out three more contracts on Tuesday's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series. The promotion offered contracts to Martin Bunday, Jake Hadley and Slava Borshchev after their fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Rodriguez Wins In Main Event, Misses UFC Contract Christian Rodriguez won in the main … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 7 Result: Three Fighters Offered UFC Contracts →

Injury Takes Luke Rockhold Out of Return Bout Against Sean Strickland At UFC 268

The return of former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold has been delayed, as injury has forced him out of his November 6th fight against Sean Strickland. Rockhold was set to face Strickland at UFC 268, which is expected to happen at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Rockhold announced his injury … Continue reading Injury Takes Luke Rockhold Out of Return Bout Against Sean Strickland At UFC 268 →

Taila Santos To Replace Alexa Grasso In November 20th UFC Booking Against Joanne Calderwood

Joanne Calderwood has been given a new opponent for her November 20th UFC booking. She is now expected to face fellow ranked flyweight Taila Santos, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Calderwood was originally scheduled to face Alexa Grasso, who has reportedly withdrawn from their matchup. The pairing joins a card that is expected to take … Continue reading Taila Santos To Replace Alexa Grasso In November 20th UFC Booking Against Joanne Calderwood →

UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage

Strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez have the chance to get one step closer to a title shot on Saturday, fighting in a five round headliner bout. The fight sits atop a nine-bout UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage →

Deron Winn vs. Phil Hawes Off October 9th UFC Card, Replacement Bout Scrapped

UFC's October 9th card has dropped to nine fights in total following the loss of a middleweight bout on the prelims. Deron Winn had to reportedly withdraw from his matchup against Phil Hawes for undisclosed reasons, per a report from MMA DNA. The promotion attempted to put together a short-notice replacement fight, as PFL alum … Continue reading Deron Winn vs. Phil Hawes Off October 9th UFC Card, Replacement Bout Scrapped →

Jim Miller Set For Record-Breaking Bout Against Erick Gonzalez on October 16th UFC Card

Jim Miller will set a UFC record when facing newcomer Erick Gonzalez at the promotion's October 16th event. The fight, which was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, has reportedly been verbally agreed upon by both parties. The lightweight fight joins a card that is expected to happen at the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Jim Miller Set For Record-Breaking Bout Against Erick Gonzalez on October 16th UFC Card →