Giga Chikadze's first appearance since taking his sole UFC loss will have to wait. The featherweight talent has been forced out of his September 17th co-main event booking against Sodiq Yusuff, per a report from Nolan King and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in … Continue reading Giga Chikadze Out of September 17th Fight Against Sodiq Yusuff
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Denise Gomes To Make UFC Debut Against Loma Lookboonmee At September 17th UFC Card
Strawweight Loma Lookboonmee has been given a new opponent for her first fight of 2022. While previously booked to face Diana Belbita, Lookboonmee is now expected to face Denise Gomes at UFC's September 17th "Fight Night" card. News of the opponent change was revealed during UFC's "Dana White's Contender Series" broadcast on Tuesday. The bout … Continue reading Denise Gomes To Make UFC Debut Against Loma Lookboonmee At September 17th UFC Card
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Official For UFC 281
After weeks of deliberation, a lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler has finally been set for UFC's November 12th pay-per-view event. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported Tuesday that the matchup was official for UFC 282, which is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. Reports … Continue reading Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Official For UFC 281
Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts Following Seventh ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Episode of 2022
A total of four fighters were offered UFC contracts at the conclusion of the seventh episode of "Dana White's Contender Series" this year. Vitor Petrino, Gabriel Bonfim, Karl Williams, and Ismael Bonfim were all offered UFC contracts following their victories Tuesday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Petrino Lands Knockout Victory In … Continue reading Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts Following Seventh ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Episode of 2022
Anderson Silva To Face Jake Paul In Boxing Bout on October 29th
Legendary MMA fighter Anderson Silva is set to be the next opponent for viral boxer Jake Paul. Silva is expected to face Paul on October 29th at the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, per an announcement made Tuesday. The fight marks the biggest challenge that Paul has faced since he started to pursue … Continue reading Anderson Silva To Face Jake Paul In Boxing Bout on October 29th
Jessica Penne Steps In To Face Tabatha Ricci At October 1st UFC Card
Tabatha Ricci has received a change in opponent for her October 1st UFC booking, now being lined up to face veteran Jessica Penne. Ricci was originally scheduled to fight Cheyanne Vlismas at strawweight, but plans changed after Vlismas withdrew due to personal reasons. Dama de Ferro MMA first reported the change, with additional information coming … Continue reading Jessica Penne Steps In To Face Tabatha Ricci At October 1st UFC Card
Finger Injury Forces Sean Strickland Out of October 15th UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
UFC's October 15th card is without a main event for now, as a finger injury has forced Sean Strickland out of his five-round middleweight matchup against Jared Cannonier. News of the recent change to the card was announced by UFC President Dana White on Tuesday. The fight was scheduled to headline a card from the … Continue reading Finger Injury Forces Sean Strickland Out of October 15th UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
All Winners Signed on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ For Fourth Time In 2022
For the fourth time this season, all five winners on "Dana White's Contender Series" were offered UFC contracts following their performances on Tuesday night. Blake Bilder, Viktoriya Dudakova, Mateusz Rebecki, Sedrieuqes Dumas, and Yusaku Kinoshita have all been offered UFC contracts for their wins from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, this week. … Continue reading All Winners Signed on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ For Fourth Time In 2022
Bellator Announces Light Heavyweight Title Bout, Bantamweight Grand Prix Bouts For Fourth-Quarter 2022 Lineup
A series of high-profile Bellator fights have been added to the end of 2022. The promotion's fourth-quarter schedule has begun to fill out, including a trio of championship bouts that will take place in the coming months. All of the new matchups were announced earlier this week on "The MMA Hour." Light Heavyweight Title Fight … Continue reading Bellator Announces Light Heavyweight Title Bout, Bantamweight Grand Prix Bouts For Fourth-Quarter 2022 Lineup
Carlos Mota Lands One-Punch Knockout To Become LFA Flyweight Champion
Carlos Mota scored a walk-off knockout to become the new LFA Flyweight Champion on Friday night, stopping Rizvan Abuev in the first round with a clean left hook. Mota's win headlined LFA 140, which took place at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota, USA. Four minutes into the five-round fight, … Continue reading Carlos Mota Lands One-Punch Knockout To Become LFA Flyweight Champion
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