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Raoni Barcelos, UFC

Raoni Barcelos vs. Miles Johns Bantamweight Bout Added to UFC’s June 17 Event

Bantamweight action has made its way onto the UFC's June 17 Fight Night card, as Brazilian vet Raoni Barcelos (17-4) returns opposite Miles Johns (13-2). The Fight Night event sees the promotion back once again at the Apex in Las...
Tyson Nam, UFC San Diego

Undefeated Azat Maksum Draws Tyson Nam for UFC Debut on July 15

An undefeated flyweight prospect from Kazakhstan is set to debut for the UFC later this year. Azat Maksum (16-0) will make his promotional debut opposite veteran Tyson Nam (21-13-1) at a Fight Night event on July 15, 2023. Iridium Sports Agency,...
Natan Levy, UFC

UFC Vegas 72 Card Loses One Fight Entirely, While Second Bout Gets Replacement Opponent

The UFC's upcoming Fight Night card on April 29 is down a fight, while another has seen a change of opponents. That's bad news for fight fans, with the card already having lost its original main event of Arman Tsarukyan...
Walt Harris UFC

UFC: Walt Harris Set for Return, Booked Opposite Josh Parisian on July 15

UFC heavyweight Walt Harris will return to the cage this July. Harris (13-10, 1NC) will face Josh Parisian (15-6) at a UFC Fight Night event on July 15, 2023. No location, venue, or broadcast plan has been announced for the...
Molly McCann UFC

Molly McCann Gets Julija Stoliarenko in Flyweight bout at UFC London

It should come as no surprise to see Molly McCann booked for a fight at UFC London. What might surprise some, however, is her opponent. On Tuesday, promotion officials announced that McCann (13-5) will face Julija Stoliarenko (10-7-2) in a...
Nate Diaz, UFC 244

Rep for Nate Diaz Says Fighter Acted “Entirely in Self-Defense” Following New Orleans Incident

A representative for Nate Diaz, who is now the subject of an arrest warrant following a brawl in New Orleans over the weekend, says the fighter acted entirely in self-defense. Diaz was caught on camera choking celebrity lookalike Rodney Petersen...
Stephan Bonnar

Stephan Bonnar’s Cause of Death Revealed, Fentanyl Behind UFC Star’s Passing

An accidental overdose of fentanyl and other toxic substances led to the untimely passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar last December. Bonnar's death at age 45 shook the MMA community and led the UFC, a promotion "The American...
Davion Franklin, Bellator 295video

Off With Their Heads: Bellator 295 Heavyweight Davion Franklin Calls Out Plenty of Names

Davion Franklin wanted to redeem himself after his last fight, and he believes he did just that at Bellator 295. Franklin (6-1), a rising heavyweight prospect, was caught in a submission against Marcelo Golm in his last fight. And he...
Mads Burnell, Bellator 295video

Bellator 295: Mads Burnell Wouldn’t Be Happy Being “45-0 and Fighting Only Cab Drivers”

After losing back-to-back fights in 2022 for the first time in his professional fighting career, Mads Burnell got things off on the right foot at Bellator 295. Burnell (17-5) got back in the win column care of a unanimous decision...
Levan Chokheli, Bellator 294video

Bellator 294: Levan Chokheli Says He’s a Better Fighter When Tired

Levan Chokheli earned a unanimous decision win at Bellator 294, putting together a two fight win streak — and according to the Georgian welterweight, everything went according to plan. "That was my plan, my team's plan. Control everywhere, smash this...

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