MMA Back in Business in Nevada, Upcoming UFC Events Approved
Combat sports will be back in Nevada moving forward, and the UFC is at the forefront of their return. On Wednesday, a highly anticipated meeting of the Nevada State Athletic Commission took place via conference call. On the agenda, bringing...
UFC on ESPN 9: Gabriel Green Steps in to Face Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez will now face Gabriel Green in a battle of Southern California natives on the main card of UFC on ESPN 9. First reported by MMAJunkie, UFC newcomer Gabriel Green will be stepping in to face Daniel Rodriguez this...
Vitor Belfort Wants Pro Wrestling Tag Match with Mike Tyson in AEW
Well, this one is a little out of left field. Over the weekend, "Iron" Mike Tyson was on-hand in Jacksonville, Florida at All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing PPV. The AEW crew is backed by Tony Khan — the Khan...
Boom! Brian Kelleher Makes Quick Turnaround, Joins UFC 250 Against Cody Stamann
Fresh off a win over Hunter Azure earlier this month at UFC Jacksonville, Brian Kelleher is getting right back to work. "Boom" will be making a quick turnaround, fighting for the second time in less than a month when...
UFC: Ciryl Gane vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov Moved to July 11
Ciryl Gane and Shamil Abdurakhimov are set to throw down in July. The question is, where? French-language radio show/podcast La Voix des Guerriers was first to report the news that the pair will compete July 11. That's potentially the date that...
Jose Aldo’s Longtime Coach Tests Positive for COVID-19
Andre Pederneiras, the renowned coach of UFC fighters like Jose Aldo and Renan Barao, has announced that he is battling COVID-19. The storied Brazilian trainer announced the news on social media, following an interview with Combate. However, while the 53-year-old will...
UFC: Mariya Agapova vs. Melissa Gatto, Luana Carolina vs. Ariane Lipski Set for June...
A previously announced women's bantamweight match-up for the UFC's June 13 event, originally planned for Kazakhstan, will still take place — in a new venue. Combate was first to report that Mariya Agapova vs. Melissa Gatto will go forward on...
Frank Camacho vs. Matt Frevola Headed to UFC’s June 20 Event
UFC lightweights Frank Camacho and Matt Frevola are set to throw down on June 20. As first reported by MMA Junkie, Frank Camacho and Matt Frevola are expected to square off on the UFC's upcoming card on June 20. The...
UFC: Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz Targeted for July 11
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will finally be making his move down to bantamweight as a bout between himself and Pedro Munhoz is being targeted for July 11 on Fight Island. First reported by MMAFighting.com, Fight Island is close to...
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...
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