Andreas Michailidis To Take Short Notice Matchup Against Modestas Bukauskas on July 15th UFC Card

Modestas Bukauskas has a new opponent for his July 15th fight, as Andreas Michailidis has stepped in, replacing Vinicius Moreira. The new matchup, which is set for Yas Island, Abu Dhabi was first reported by Titas Pacauskas of Sportas.lt. Moreira was one of the many UFC fighters taken off of the July 15th show after … Continue reading Andreas Michailidis To Take Short Notice Matchup Against Modestas Bukauskas on July 15th UFC Card →

Maxim Grishin To Make UFC Debut, Taking Short Notice UFC 251 Fight Versus Marcin Tybura

Former PFL heavyweight Maxim Grishin will get his first UFC matchup on July 11th, as he faces off with Marcin Tybura. The matchup, which is scheduled for UFC 251 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was first reported by RT Sport. Grishin takes the fight on short notice, replacing Alexander Romanov, who withdrew from his … Continue reading Maxim Grishin To Make UFC Debut, Taking Short Notice UFC 251 Fight Versus Marcin Tybura →

Malcolm Gordon To Make UFC Debut, Stepping In To Facing Alexsander Doskalchuk on July 18th

Malcolm Gordon will get his first UFC assignment on July 18th, stepping in for Tagir Ulanbekov in a matchup against Alexsander Doskalchuk. First reported by Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, the matchup joins the card scheduled to happen at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Gordon, a Canadian fighter, currently has a four-fight winning streak that he … Continue reading Malcolm Gordon To Make UFC Debut, Stepping In To Facing Alexsander Doskalchuk on July 18th →

Aaron Phillips Makes UFC Return In Short Notice Bout Against Jack Shore on July 15th

Following COVID-19 tests taking numerous fighters off of UFC's July 15th show, there were some holes to fill on the card from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Putting Jack Shore back in the lineup for the show, Aaron Phillips will now be his opponent. Returning to the UFC after a near six-year layoff, "The Model" … Continue reading Aaron Phillips Makes UFC Return In Short Notice Bout Against Jack Shore on July 15th →

Gilbert Burns Out of Headlining UFC 251 Fight After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Gilbert Burns has been pulled from his main event UFC 251 fight against Kamaru Usman after testing positive for COVID-19. First reported by Mike Bohn on MMA Junkie, a test of Burns was flagged in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA before he was set to travel to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for his July 11th fight. … Continue reading Gilbert Burns Out of Headlining UFC 251 Fight After Testing Positive For COVID-19 →

Two Fights Added To UFC’s July 25th Show

Two fights have been added to UFC's July 25th show on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The card currently has 12 fights in total with a middleweight main event between Robert Whittaker and Darren Till. Here are the new additions. Paul Craig vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov Announced by the UFC on Thursday, Paul Craig and Gadzhminurad … Continue reading Two Fights Added To UFC’s July 25th Show →

UFC’s July 15th Show Loses Three Matchups Due To Positive COVID-19 Tests

Three bouts on UFC's upcoming July 15th on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi event have been scrapped following positive results from some fighters and team members for COVID-19. Anderson dos Santos After testing positive for COVID-19, Anderson dos Santos was taken out of his bantamweight bout against Jack Shore. The change was first reported by … Continue reading UFC’s July 15th Show Loses Three Matchups Due To Positive COVID-19 Tests →

Danny Roberts and Shavkat Rakhmonov Off of UFC’s July 25th Card

UFC's July 25th show has lost two fighters in Danny Roberts and Shavkat Rakhmonov recently. The show, which is set to happen on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, is temporarily limited to 10 bouts. The removal of the two fighters from the show was first reported by Farrah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The reason for … Continue reading Danny Roberts and Shavkat Rakhmonov Off of UFC’s July 25th Card →

Jai Herbert Gets UFC Debut Against Francisco Trinaldo on July 25th

The long-awaited UFC call-up for Jai Herbert will come on July 25th, as he faces Francisco Trinaldo. The matchup was first reported by Marcelo Barone of Combate on Monday. Herbert, a former Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion was first set to make his UFC debut in March, facing Marc Diakiese. That plan fell through after the … Continue reading Jai Herbert Gets UFC Debut Against Francisco Trinaldo on July 25th →

Undefeated Jack Shore To Face Anderson Dos Santos on UFC’s July 15th Show

UFC's mid-week show on July 15th has gotten it's 12th addition on Monday, as a fight between Jack Shore and Anderson Dos Santos has been booked. The matchup which is set to be one of the many from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. Shore made his UFC … Continue reading Undefeated Jack Shore To Face Anderson Dos Santos on UFC’s July 15th Show →