Ray Borg released from UFC contract following UFC Vegas withdrawal
One-time UFC flyweight title challenger, Ray ‘The Tazmexican Devil’ Borg has been officially released from his UFC contract – following his withdrawal from UFC Fight Night Vegas 5 last weekend. Borg, 27, withdrew from his scheduled bout with promotional newcomer, Nathan Maness ahead of the August 1st. – for undisclosed reasons. This marked the second […]
Report: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia on deck for UFC 255 on November 21st.
A flyweight title matchup between undisputed champion, Valentina ‘Bullet’ Shevchenko, and former Invicta FC titleholder, Jennifer Maia will take co-main event status at UFC 255 on November 21st. – with a location and venue yet to be determined by the organization. Attempting the fourth successful defence of her 125-pound throne, Kyrgyzstan native, Shevchenko will make […]
Report: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt takes main event at UFC 255 on November 21st.
A flyweight title fight between reigning titleholder, Deiveson ‘Daico’ Figueiredo, and former bantamweight best, Cody ‘No Love’ Garbrandt will serve as the main event of UFC 255 on November 21st. – with a location and venue yet to be confirmed by the promotion. 125-pound kingpin, Figueiredo finally notched championship gold in July on ‘Fight Island’ […]
Report: Corey Anderson signs multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA
UFC light heavyweight contender, Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson, has reportedly penned a multi-fight deal with Scott Coker’s Bellator MMA. Anderson, who last featured in the main event of UFC Fight Night Rio Rancho in February opposite perennial contender, former-foe Jan Błachowicz – requested his release from the promotion, despite the fact his contract had yet to […]
Report: Philip Rowe vs. Matthew Semelsberger Added to UFC Vegas on August 22nd.
A welterweight pairing between promotional newcomers Philip ‘The Fresh Prince’ Rowe and Matthew ‘Semi’ Semelsberger is slated for UFC Fight Night Vegas on August 22nd. – with the UFC Apex facility in Nevada set to host the card. Brooklyn born finisher, Rowe will make his eventual Octagon debut later this month, following his successful outing […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov won’t train at AKA ahead of title clash against Justin Gaethje
Reigning UFC lightweight titleholder, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov, will not ply his trade at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California – as is the norm, for his upcoming unification clash with Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaehtje, amid fears over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nurmagomedov, 31, will instead remain in his native Dagestan – with AKA’s […]