Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann Added to July 15 Fight Island Card
A couple of Americans are headed to Fight Island on short notice. While Jimmie Rivera was campaigning for a fight against Frankie Edgar, who lost opponent Pedro Munhoz due to a positive COVID-19 test, instead, he's been paired up...
Max Holloway Welcomed Lack of Sparring Ahead of UFC 251, Calls it “Hard Reset”
Come UFC 251 this Saturday, Max Holloway has a chance to establish the second Blessed era. The first, of course, saw his rise through the featherweight division, his emergence as a bonafide UFC star at home and abroad, and his...
Jonathan Martinez to Face Frankie Saenz at UFC Event on August 1
The UFC's August 1 card is looking to add some bantamweight action. The event, expected to take place in Las Vegas, now has Jonathan Martinez vs. Frankie Saenz lined up. MMA Junkie was first to report the pairing. The event...
UFC: Claudia Gadelha vs. Yan Xiaonan Targeted for September 26
After picking up her second straight win, over Angela Hill back in May, former strawweight title challenger Claudia Gadelha has her next bout set. As first reported by Combate, Gadelha (18-4) will face China's Yan Xiaonan (12-1) at a yet-to-be-announced...
Jorge Masvidal: PPV Money Was Sticking Point in UFC 251 Negotiations
Just when it seemed like the fight had fallen through, Jorge Masvidal is back in the UFC 251 main event. Back in his title fight with Kamaru Usman. Back on Fight Island. Well, shortly anyway. It's a fight that came...
Exclusive: Jeffrey Molina vs. Jacob Silva Headed to Contender Series on August 25
Flyweight action is the latest addition to season four of the Contender Series, and it will feature Fury FC flyweight champ Jacob Silva against Jeffrey Molina. Dana White’s Contender Series is back for its fourth season starting next month. The show...
Exclusive: Adrian Yanez vs. Brady Huang Set for Contender Series on August 11
Another bout is set for the upcoming fourth season of Dana White's Contender Series, and this one features Adrian Yanez and Brady Huang. Dana White’s Contender Series is back for season four and set to run from August to September —...
Jorge Masvidal to Face Kamaru Usman at UFC 251
Jorge Masvidal is set to take on Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 251 next Saturday on Fight Island. Just 48 hours after it seemed that the UFC's highly anticipated first Fight Island event had lost its headliner,...
RIZIN FF, Invicta FC Star Kanako Murata Signs with UFC
Japanese standout Kanako Murata, who has been one of the bigger success stories for RIZIN FF, has signed with the UFC. The Invicta FC strawweight champion announced the news on social media Sunday. https://twitter.com/m_r_t_k_n_k/status/1279659540581978113 "I've signed a contract with the UFC!," Murata...
UFC: Aaron Phillips Steps Up to Fight Jack Shore on Fight Island
The July 15 Fight Island date has been hit hard by COVID-19 positives, with a trio of fights in jeopardy as a result. At least one appears to have been saved, however. First reported by MMA Junkie, former UFC fighter...
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