Anton Turkalj vs. Kaloyan Kolev set for Contender Series on October 12
A top light-heavyweight prospect in Anton Turkalj is getting his opportunity of a UFC contract on the Contender Series this fall. Sources have confirmed to Cageside Press that Turkalj is lined up to face Kaloyan Kolev on October 12. The...
Not Done Yet: Norma Dumont Says UFC Women’s Featherweight Division Sticking Around
The UFC's women's featherweight division is, simply put, the division that isn't. Isn't a true division. Isn't a fully fledged weight class. Isn't anything more than a marketing vehicle allowing the UFC to promote Amanda Nunes as a double-champ. Yet while...
Montel Jackson vs. Batgerel Danaa Set For September 18 UFC Event
A pair of UFC bantamweight prospects will collide in September. MMA DNA was first to report the news that Montel Jackson will fight Batgerel Danaa on September 18 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. Both fighters would subsequently confirm the booking...
Dustin Jacoby vs. Askar Mozharov Set For August 28 UFC Event
A pair of light heavyweight knockout artists will throw down in the UFC octagon in August. MMA Fighting was the first to report the news that Dustin Jacoby will welcome Askar Mozharov to the promotion on August 28 at a...
UFC: Uriah Hall vs. Sean Strickland Now Tops July 31 Event
The middleweight clash between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland is on the move. On Friday, ESPN's Ariel Helwani was first to report that Hall vs. Strickland had been moved from UFC 265 in August, to the main event slot on...
UFC Vegas 28: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai Weigh-In Results
A double-shot of heavyweight action sat atop Saturday's UFC Vegas 28 card. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, once flirting with the top of the weight class, was looking right the ship after going 1-2 across his last three fights. A loss to Ciryl...
Max Griffin vs. Carlos Condit Lined Up for UFC 264
The upcoming UFC 264 card has a banger of a welterweight fight set, as Carlos Condit will take on Max Griffin at the PPV event. A source close to the situation confirmed the booking to Cageside Press on Thursday, following...
Invicta FC Announces Atomweight Phoenix Series Tournament
In just a week's time, Invicta FC will launch its latest Phoenix Series tournament. On Wednesday, the all-female fighting promotion announced via press release that June 11 would be the date of their fourth single-night tournament. This time out, it's...
Tito Ortiz Out as Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has resigned from his role as Mayor, Pro Tem, of Huntington Beach, California. As first reported by the OC Register, Ortiz stepped down from City Council after citing unspecified threats to his family....
Dana White Teases Long-Term Health Coverage for UFC Fighters: “Soon”
As independent contractors, UFC athletes lack the protections that most everyday employees of major corporations enjoy. Including retirement plans and long-term health care. That, however, may soon change. "Soon" being the key word. In an Instagram Q&A with fans (h/t MMA...
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