Report: Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo Targeted for June 13 Headliner
The UFC is targeting a bout between flyweight contenders Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo to headline their event on June 13. https://twitter.com/bokamotoESPN/status/1264326341773516800?s=20 Per Brett Okamoto of ESPN, a fight between flyweight contenders Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo is being targeted for...
Report: Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker Targeted for June 27
A bout between former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier and New Zealand's Dan Hooker is being targeted for June 27. Per Brazilian outlet Combate, a bout between top lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker is being targeted for a...
Canada vs. Brazil the Story as UFC 250 Poster Released
With barely two weeks to go until the event, the UFC has released the official poster for UFC 250. And the battle of nations between Canada and Brazil looms large. UFC 250 is, of course, headlined by double-champ Amanda Nunes,...
Full Line-Up Announced for UFC on ESPN 9, Going Down May 30
UFC President Dana White has revealed the full line-up for the promotion's May 30 card. The event, which will be UFC on ESPN 9 (airing on the main ESPN network), also has a location. As previously revealed, the May...
Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Rematch for UFC Flyweight Title In the Works: Report
The UFC is looking to run back February's Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo fight. While not entirely surprising, the news — first reported by MMA Junkie — means the flyweight division has some life left in it yet. The weight...
Reflections on Florida: Khabib vs. Gaethje Is the Future, Teixeira’s Late-Career Resurgence
The UFC's return to action after the extended layoff brought about by COVID-19 was a whirlwind. A trio of events in Florida that a lot of people probably didn't believe would actually happen until it finally took place, and...
What We Learned From Florida: UFC vs. The World
The UFC's return to Florida, starting on May 9 with UFC 249, certainly was something to behold. After nearly two months without a UFC event, UFC president Dana White managed to pack three of them into one week. The problem, however,...
UFC: After Negotiations Fail for Ngannou Fight, Jon Jones Says It’s “Red Panty Night”...
The much-ballyhooed heavyweight "super-fight" between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou is no more. At least, according to Jones. With the UFC booking a slew of fights for upcoming events, including a possible return to Nevada and a Fight Island date,...
Report: VanZant vs. Ribas for July 11, Possibly on Fight Island
UFC may be a step closer to making Fight Island a reality as it is being reported that fan-favorite Paige VanZant is scheduled to face surging Brazilian contender Amanda Ribas on July 11. The inaugural event on "Fight Island" may...
Nevada Athletic Commission to Meet May 27; UFC, Boxing Events on the Docket
The primary hurdle in the UFC resuming events in its home base of Las Vegas may be cleared later this month. Per a report by MMA Fighting, the Nevada Athletic Commission will hold a meeting May 27, during which...
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