Only days after her last fight, Sijara Eubanks has been placed on assignment yet again, as she is now booked for a September 26th bout against Ketlen Vieira. The new matchup, which was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, sees Eubanks replace Marion Reneau, who was taken out of the fight due to injury. … Continue reading Sijara Eubanks Replaces Marion Reneau In UFC 254 Bout Against Ketlen Vieira
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Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini To Return To Action on October 3rd UFC Card
Both making their returns to the cage, Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini have been matched for the UFC's October 3rd card. The bout, which will be the first fight for both competitors since 2018, was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Abacus entered the UFC in 2016, winning a split decision over Jim Wallhead. … Continue reading Jessin Ayari and Luigi Vendramini To Return To Action on October 3rd UFC Card
Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253
UFC 253 has gained another light heavyweight bout, as a matchup between Khadis Ibramigov and Danilo Marques has been added to the card. News of the pairing was first reported by Natassia del Fischer of AgFight. The fight will be Ibragimov's fourth crack at the UFC following three consecutive losses. Entering the promotion in 2019 … Continue reading Khadis Ibragimov To Look For First UFC Win Against Debuting Danilo Marques At UFC 253
Renato Moicano Out of October 17th Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev
The October 17th UFC card has lost a bout, as Renato Moicano has withdrawn from his fight against Magomed Mustafaev. News of the cancelled fight was first reported by Neri Fung of AgFight. The fight's status change leaves two questions - why did Moicano withdraw, and what's next for Mustafaev. It is currently not known … Continue reading Renato Moicano Out of October 17th Fight Against Magomed Mustafaev
Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Thiago Santos Out of October 3rd Bout Against Glover Teixeira
The UFC lost their co-main event fight for October 3rd on Tuesday, as a positive COVID-19 test forced Thiago Santos to pull out of his bout against Glover Teixeira. News of the test was broken by Marcelo Barone of Combate. The bout has now been cancelled twice, as a September 12th booking was cancelled after … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Takes Thiago Santos Out of October 3rd Bout Against Glover Teixeira
Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254
UFC's October 24th pay-per-view event is looking to add a welterweight bout, as a matchup between Elizeu Zaleski and Shavkat Rakhmonov has been eyed for the card. News of the pairing was first reported on Friday by Marcelo Barone of Combate. Rakhmonov, the former M-1 Welterweight Champion, will make his UFC debut after his previous … Continue reading Former M-1 Champion Shavkat Rakhmonov Targeted For UFC Debut Against Elizeu Zaleski For UFC 254
Rematch Between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba Now Targeted For UFC 254
The matchup between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba will be given yet another go on October 24th, as the fight has joined the UFC 254 card. News of the matchup broke on Wednesday after the bout was added to ESPN's website. The matchup between Cutelaba and Ankalaev is now one that has a long history … Continue reading Rematch Between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba Now Targeted For UFC 254
Mounir Lazzez To Look For Second UFC Win, Scheduled Against David Zawada on October 17th
After a successful UFC debut last July, Mounir Lazzez is set to return against David Zawada on October 10th. News of the pairing was first reported by Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie on Wednesday. Lazzez, a former Brave CF and UAE Warriors fighter made his UFC debut last July. Facing Abdul Razak Alhassan, Lazzez picked … Continue reading Mounir Lazzez To Look For Second UFC Win, Scheduled Against David Zawada on October 17th
TUF 28 Winner Juan Espino To Return Against Jeff Hughes At UFC 253
A heavyweight matchup between Juan Espino and Jeff Hughes has joined the approaching UFC 253 card, per the ESPN website. The matchup, which joins the now 10-fight card, was added to the event page on ESPN on Wednesday. The fight will be Espino's return to the UFC after winning season 28 of "The Ultimate Fighter." … Continue reading TUF 28 Winner Juan Espino To Return Against Jeff Hughes At UFC 253
Invicta FC Veteran Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut Against Liana Jojua At UFC 254
Miranda Maverick will get her first shot in the UFC at UFC 254, being paired with Liana Jojua in a flyweight matchup. News of the bout, which is scheduled for September 26th, was first reported by Igor Lazorin. Having spent her entire professional career thus far in all-women's promotion Invicta FC, Maverick has attained seven … Continue reading Invicta FC Veteran Miranda Maverick To Make UFC Debut Against Liana Jojua At UFC 254
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