Matt Bessette announced his retirement from MMA on Friday night after defeating short-notice opponent Ryan Dela Cruz and becoming a two-division CES champion. The final fight of his career headlined CES 64, which took place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Bessette's near-perfect performance against Dela Cruz came to a close in … Continue reading Matt Bessette Becomes Two-Division CES Champion, Announces Retirement From MMA
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Victor Dias Retains Titan FC Flyweight Championship, Catches Ryskulbek Ibraimov With Armbar
Victor Dias defended his Titan FC Flyweight Championship for the first time on Friday night, ending the win streak of Ryskulbek Ibraimov with a third-round armbar submission. The title fight headlined Titan FC 72, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel Miami in Miami, Florida, USA. The finish win for Dias came after his most … Continue reading Victor Dias Retains Titan FC Flyweight Championship, Catches Ryskulbek Ibraimov With Armbar
Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
UFC newcomers Nikolas Motta and Cameron VanCamp won't be making their first walk to the octagon this weekend. Their bout has departed the promotion's September 18th card, per an announcement made Thursday. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It was noted in the statement that … Continue reading Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Live Coverage
CFFC will celebrate their 100th numbered event on Thursday night, making their debut in Tampa, Florida, USA. At the top of their first ever triple digit event, lightweight champ Zulkarnaiyn Kamchybekov will look to defend his belt for the first time when facing Blake Smith. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the … Continue reading CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Live Coverage
Former Title Challenger Josh Fremd To Face Renato Valente In LFA 116 Main Event
Returning for the first time after losing a title shot earlier this year, middleweight prospect Josh Fremd will face Renato Valente at LFA's October 22nd event. The fight will headline LFA 116, which is scheduled to take place at the Dobson Arena in Vail, Colorado, USA. Fremd lost an LFA title fight in May, getting … Continue reading Former Title Challenger Josh Fremd To Face Renato Valente In LFA 116 Main Event
CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Preview
Since forming in 2006, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) has become one of the more prominent regional MMA promotions in the United States. The promotion has hosted many big talents, including names like Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, Anthony Smith, Katlyn Chookagian, and more. CFFC will celebrate its 100th event on Thursday night. Continuing their expansion … Continue reading CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Preview
Dakota Bush Tests Positive For COVID-19, Replaced By Brandon Jenkins On September 18th UFC Card
Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" event will proceed with a slight change, as Brandon Jenkins has stepped in and replaced Dakota Bush in a lightweight bout against Rongzhu. News of the new matchup was first reported by Nolan King and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card that is set to happen … Continue reading Dakota Bush Tests Positive For COVID-19, Replaced By Brandon Jenkins On September 18th UFC Card
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 3: Five Fighters Walk Away With UFC Contracts
Five UFC contracts were handed out at Tuesday night's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series," continuing the season's trend of an incredibly high rate of fighters getting UFC contracts. The major MMA promotion offered contracts to Jasmine Jasudavicius, Jack Della Maddalena, Lukasz Brzeski, Albert Duraev and Jailton Almeida after they won their fights on the … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 3: Five Fighters Walk Away With UFC Contracts
Germaine de Randamie Out of Fight Against Irene Aldana Due To Injury
Injury has forced Germaine de Randamie out of her November 6th fight against Irene Aldana, per a report from Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes. The fight was scheduled to take place on the UFC 268 pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. We don't know currently whether Aldana will … Continue reading Germaine de Randamie Out of Fight Against Irene Aldana Due To Injury
Jim Miller Tests Positive For COVID-19, Off September 18th UFC Card
Jim Miller has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him out of his September 18th fight against Nikolas Motta. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Miller announced his positive test via social media on Friday. "I tested positive for the 'rona," said Miller via Instagram. The … Continue reading Jim Miller Tests Positive For COVID-19, Off September 18th UFC Card
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