Paul Felder vs. James Vick slated for UFC Boise
(https:)Paul Felder’s finally got himself another fight.
The lightweight contender and well-regarded UFC color commentator will meet James Vick at UFC Boise in July 14. MMA Fighting confirmed an initial Thursday report by MMA NYTT.
Free agent Hendricks: UFC wants me back, at welter
(mixedmartialarts.com)Once Johny Hendricks was the UFC welterweight champion of the world. However, he lost his belt to Robbie Lawler via Split Decision on December 6, 2014 and is now 2-6 his last 8. He missed the welterweight limit twice in a row and moved up to middleweight, scoring an impressive KO over Hector Lombard. However, he missed the middleweight cut off and was TKOed by Tim Boetsch in Round 2. And then he was TKOed by Paulo Costa in Round 2. And his UFC contract has expired.
Carlos Junior faces Brunson in LA this August
(ufc.ca)After compiling a five-fight winning streak, Antonio Carlos Junior wanted a shot at the middleweight elite. At UFC 227 on August 4, "Cara de Sapato" gets his chance when he faces No. 7-ranked Derek Brunson at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Kayla Harrison vs. Brittney Elkin set for PFL 2
(https:)Kayla Harrison’s MMA debut is set.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist will make her long-awaited debut vs. Brittney Elkin on June 21 in Chicago, MMA Fighting has learned. The event, PFL 2, will be held at the Chicago Theater and the main card will air live on NBCSN in the United States. Harrison vs. Elkin is expected to take place at 155 pounds.
According to sources, Harrison is able to make 145 pounds. However, for her debut, her team felt like it would make more sense to have her fight at her walking around weight, which is approximately 156 pounds.
Ex-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk meets Tecia Torres at UFC on FOX 30 in Calgary
(mmajunkie.com)Former longtime UFC champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk is set to compete in her first non-title UFC bout since December 2014.
Jedrzejczyk (14-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) will meet fellow strawweight contenders Tecia Torres (10-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) at July’s UFC on FOX 30 event, MMAjunkie verified with UFC officials following an initial report from ESPN.
UFC on FOX 30 takes place July 28 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The card is expected to air on FOX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass, though broadcast plans haven’t been finalized, and a main event has yet to be named for the card.
UFC, Nate Diaz in serious talks for August return
(https:)For the first time in a long time, Nate Diaz appears close to returning to the UFC.
According to multiple sources, the promotion has recently presented Diaz with multiple top-five lightweight opponents for a fight this summer, and Diaz has expressed interest in returning at UFC 227 on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.
Diaz, according to sources, wants to return on the card and is interested in at least one name presented to him, though, sources would not confirm who that is at this time.
David Teymur steps in to fight Nik Lentz at UFC Utica
(https:)David Teymur and Nik Lentz are making the most of an unlucky situation.
Both men recently saw scheduled bouts spoiled due to injuries to their opponents, with Teymur originally supposed to fight newcomer Don Madge at UFC Liverpool, and Lentz supposed to fight Leonardo Santos at UFC Utica.
Lentz will remain on the June 1 Utica card with Teymur stepping in for Santos, sources confirmed with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.
First bouts set for UFC's Contender Series Brazil
(https:)The UFC will produce the second season of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2018, including names like Nick Newell and Greg Hardy. The company will also promote an all-Brazilian season of the show.
It’s still unclear whether or not the fights will air live or not, but 12 bouts are already a done deal for the show, featuring Bellator veteran Augusto Sakai and Rizin tournament semifinalist Maria Oliveira among others.
Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja on Tap For UFC Chile
(https:)It looks like Brandon Moreno may have found his replacement opponent in Alexandre Pantoja.
Combate is reporting that Pantoja will be replacing Ray Borg at UFC Chile to take on Moreno. Borg was removed from the card due to a family emergency. His infant son has undergone two emergency surgeries.
Gunnar Nelson injures knee, withdraws from UFC Liverpool
(https:)Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contender Gunnar Nelson was hoping to get back inside of the Octagon in 2018 for a matchup with Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 130 on May 27 from Liverpool, England, but will now have to wait longer to make his return.
According to The MMA Takeover, Nelson has suffered a knee injury in training that will require surgery, knocking him out of his co-main event clash with Magny next month.
Ray Borg out of Moreno fight, UFC looking for replacement
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UFC already moves to replace Ray Borg in the card of Chile (19/05), if he leaves fight against Brandon Moreno. The athlete's newborn son has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus and will go through the second brain surgery. UFC is in contact with potential surrogates.
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