The UFC returns to pay-per-view with UFC 252 on Saturday. The five-fight lineup follows prelims on ESPN and ESPN + and goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. A pivotal moment in the history of the sport will explode in the main event as UFC heavyweight champion Stipe …
Read More »UFC releases Max Rohskopf after controversial debut
Max Rohskopf is no longer part of the UFC roster. The promotion cut Rohskopf (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) after one fight, which came on short notice against Austin Hubbard on June 11 at UFC on ESPN 11. On Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Rohskopf’s release following …
Read More »UFC booking Impa Kasanganay vs. Maki Pitolo for August 22nd
Impa Kasanganay just earned his UFC contract on Tuesday night, and he already has a date and opponent for his promotional debut. At Dana White’s Contender Series 28 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Kasangany (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) ended the event with a unanimous decision victory over Anthony …
Read More »UFC plans five to six weeks more on ‘Fight Island’
The UFC is on its way back to “Fight Island”, only this time it’s a longer stay plan. The promotion seeks a five- to six-week run on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UFC President Dana White revealed at Dana White’s Contender Series 28 post-fight news conference Tuesday. “I told you guys …
Read More »Joe Pyfer has angry arm injury
Only when the Dana White’s Contender Series 28 attack warmed up did it come to a head. After some back and forth action, Dustin Stoltzfus and Joe Pyfer went into a short fight in the clinch. Stoltzfus (13-1) was finally able to get a good grip and elevate Pyfer (7-2). …
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