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...
Lightweight Title Fight Added to RIZIN 28, Rule Change Announced
RIZIN Fighting Federation's inaugural lightweight champion will be crowned at RIZIN 28 later this month. On Tuesday, promotion officials announced via press release that Tofiq Musaev (18-3) will return following an 18-month layoff to take on Roberto Satoshi Souza (11-1)....
PFL 6 Topped by Kayla Harrison vs. Cindy Dandois
Kayla Harrison continues to be the biggest star in the Professional Fighters League, and she'll top this year's PFL 6 card on June 25. The Atlantic City, NJ-based show will see Harrison (9-0) taking on the well-traveled Cindy Dandois (16-6)...
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Ange Loosa Set for Contender Series on September 14
While the focus is currently on the return of The Ultimate Fighter, this year's installment of Dana White's Contender Series continues to shape up — with Jack Della Maddalena vs. Ange Loosa set for September 14, sources have confirmed...
Chad Anheliger vs. Muin Gafurov Set For Contender Series on September 7
The 2021 edition of Dana White's Contender Series continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chad Anheliger vs. Muin Gafurov on September 7. Sources familiar with the booking recently confirmed the bout to Cageside Press. Chad Anheliger hails from...
Mana Martinez vs. Jesse Strader Set For August 21 UFC Event
Mana Martinez will make his UFC debut in August. MMA Junkie was first to report the news that Jesse Strader will welcome Martinez to the UFC on August 21 at UFC on ESPN: Costa vs. Cannonier. A source close to...
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus Set For July 24 UFC Event
A pair of top ten ranked heavyweights will collide in July. Al Zullino of BJPenndotcom was first to report that No. 7 ranked Shamil Abdurakhimov will fight No. 10 Chris Daukaus on July 24 at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs....
Kamuela Kirk Steps In On Short Notice To Fight Makwan Amirkhani At UFC Vegas...
Makwan Amirkhani gets to stay on UFC Vegas 28 next week with a new opponent. MMA Junkie was first to report the news that Kamuela Kirk will step in on a little over a week's notice to fight Amirkhani on...
Nicolas Dalby vs. Sergey Khandozhko Set For June 26 UFC Event
A pair of UFC welterweights will collide in June. On Wednesday, the UFC Europe social media account announced that Nicolas Dalby will fight Sergey Khandozhko on June 26 at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov. Dalby (19-3-1) bounced back from his...
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