A lightweight title bout between Christos Giagos and Sevak Magakian will move forward as expected, as both main event competitors were cleared at Wednesday’s Tachi Palace Fights 19 weigh-ins.
Ovince St. Preux-Ryan Bader Light Heavyweight Duel Tops UFC’s Initial Foray to Maine
Just days after the dust had settled from their respective victories at UFC 174, light heavyweights Ryan Bader and Ovince St. Preux have agreed to square off when the promotion travels to Maine on Aug. 16.
UFC 176 Adds Ronaldo Souza-Gegard Mousasi Rematch to Aug. 2 Lineup
A middleweight bout with serious title implications has been added to the UFC 176 lineup, as Ronaldo Souza will lock horns with Gegard Mousasi in the evening’s co-headliner.
Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa Slated for UFC Fight Night in Connecticut
Joe Lauzon will meet Michael Chiesa in a lightweight tussle when the UFC heads to Connecticut on Sept. 5.
Benson Henderson-Rafael dos Anjos Set for UFC Fight Night Tulsa Main Event
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Aug. 23 visit to Oklahoma now has a headliner, as former lightweight king Benson Henderson will lock horns with Rafael dos Anjos.
Wanderlei Silva Admits to Using Banned Substance, Dodging Random Drug Test
Wanderlei Silva appeared before the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday to address a missed drug test from May 24.
Leonardo ‘Macarrao’ Replaces John Howard, Meets Rick Story in Atlantic City on July 16
“The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 1” contestant Leonardo Mafra Texeira will make his second Octagon appearance against Rick Story on July 16.
UFC 175 Update: Herb Dean to Ref Weidman-Machida; Yves Lavigne Gets Rousey-Davis
The referees and judges have been selected for the two title fights taking place at UFC 175.
Report: ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira Undergoes Successful ACL Surgery, Faces 6-Month Rehab
UFC heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira underwent surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Tuesday, according to a report by Globo.com.
Battlegrounds MMA’s One-Night Tourney Moved to Oct. 3, Airs Live on PPV
Battlegrounds MMA’s one-night welterweight tournament has been moved from June 27 to Oct. 3 and will now air via pay-per-view, the promotion announced Tuesday.