John Lineker Replaces Dominick Cruz, Will Fight Jimmie Rivera at UFC 219
It's not a former champion, but Jimmie Rivera once again has a tough test ahead at UFC 219. After an early report by MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani, the UFC on Tuesday announced the replacement for Dominick Cruz at UFC 219....
Andre Soukhamthath Steps In for Bryan Caraway at UFC Fresno
The UFC has found its replacement for the injured Bryan Caraway at UFC Fresno. In an announcement Tuesday, the UFC unveiled that bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath has been tabbed to step in to face Luke Sanders next month. The fight, originally...
Paige VanZant Takes on Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC St. Louis
Paige VanZant's first foray into the flyweight division will not be against Valentina Shevchenko, nor will there be a title on the line. She faces Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC St. Louis. MMA Fighting first reported the addition of Paige VanZant...
Chinese Heavyweight Hu Yaozong Added to UFC Shanghai Card
Chinese heavyweight Hu 'Bad Boy' Yaozong is stepping up short notice this weekend. Another Chinese fighter has been added to the UFC's debut in mainland China. According to a report by MMA Junkie, undefeated Chinese heavyweight Hu Yaozong (3-0) will...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Nov. 20 Edition
High-profile prospect Mackenzie Dern is taking another shot at strawweight in Invicta FC, CTE was confirmed in a living person for the first time, and Fat Rampage isn't happy. Huh? Finding the proper response to much of the news finding...
UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Volkan Oezdemir Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Battery
'No Time' could be looking at hard time, as Volkan Oezdemir has landed himself in jail, charged with aggravated battery. One of the UFC's top 205lb contenders now has bigger problems on his hands. According to an arrest record that...
UFC Sydney Bonus Winners Include Australia’s Tai Tuivasa’s Flying Knee
A heavyweight few outside of Australia had ever heard of shocked in his debut at UFC Sydney. As a result, he has been rewarded handsomely for his efforts. UFC Fight Night 121 wasn't a bad card, nor was it a...
Cat Zingano Returns Against Ketlen Vieira at UFC 222
Cat Zingano will finally return to the UFC octagon — and the who and when has finally been answered! Just a couple of days ago, 'Alpha' Cat Zingano got the MMA world talking by announcing she had a timetable set...
James Mulheron Flagged by USADA for Potential Anti-Doping Violation, Off UFC Shanghai
The UFC Shanghai card has taken another hit, this time as a result of yet another anti-doping violation. It has been a rough stretch for the UFC in terms of fighters testing positive for banned substances. With Anderson Silva flagged...
Marlon Moraes Steps In to Face Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fresno
Marlon Moraes, fresh off his first UFC victory, is getting right back into the cage, stepping up to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fresno. Marlon Moraes picked up a much needed win against John Dodson at UFC Fight Night 120...