Valentina Shevchenko Defends Flyweight Title Against Jessica Eye at UFC 238

Valentina Shevchenko will make the first defense of her flyweight title on June 8 as she faces Jessica Eye at UFC 238 in Chicago. UFC officials announced the fight on Monday. ? on the line in Chicago!@BulletValentina makes her first title defense again…

Valentina Shevchenko will make the first defense of her flyweight title on June 8 as she faces Jessica Eye at UFC 238 in Chicago. UFC officials announced the fight on Monday. ? on the line in Chicago!@BulletValentina makes her first title defense against @JessicaEvilEye at #UFC238 June 8! pic.twitter.com/BKVRnFqCga — UFC (@ufc) March 11, 2019 […]

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Report: Gilbert Melendez vs. Edson Barboza Targeted For UFC Chicago

According to Combate, an intriguing lightweight showdown could be taking place this summer. The report indicates that the UFC is targeting a bout between former Strikeforce champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez and dangerous Muay Thai striker Edson “Junior” Barboza for UFC on FOX 20 which is slated for July 23, 2016 from Chicago, Illinois. Melendez,

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According to Combate, an intriguing lightweight showdown could be taking place this summer.

The report indicates that the UFC is targeting a bout between former Strikeforce champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez and dangerous Muay Thai striker Edson “Junior” Barboza for UFC on FOX 20 which is slated for July 23, 2016 from Chicago, Illinois.

Melendez, a former two-time UFC title challenger, is only 1-3 in his Octagon career, coming up short in both attempts at divisional supremacy. “El Nino” hasn’t competed since a June 2015 split-decision loss to current title challenger Eddie Alvarez in Mexico.

After the bout with Alvarez, it was made clear that Melendez had tested positive for performance-enhancing-drugs (PEDs), leading the promotion to hand him a one-year suspension.

Barboza, on the other hand, is coming off of the biggest victory of his career, as he recently battered former champion Anthony Pettis at April 23’s UFC 197 to earn an impressive unanimous decision victory.

“Junior” is one of the most lethal strikers in the 155-pound weight class, and he should provide an intriguing test to see where Melendez is at after the time off.

For Melendez, this bout would be a chance to prove that he still ranks amongst the division’s elite.

Stay tuned as more news becomes available regarding UFC on FOX 20.

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Myles Jury out, Paul Felder in Against Edson Barboza at UFC on Fox 16 in Chicago

UFC lightweight Myles “Fury” Jury has suffered an undisclosed injury, forcing him out of his scheduled clash with Edson Barboza at UFC on Fox 16 in Chicago.  Stepping up in Jury’s place at the July 25 event is two-fight UFC veteran Paul “The Irish Dragon” Felder.  Fox Sports’ Damon Martin confirmed the news with UFC […]

UFC lightweight Myles “Fury” Jury has suffered an undisclosed injury, forcing him out of his scheduled clash with Edson Barboza at UFC on Fox 16 in Chicago.  Stepping up in Jury’s place at the July 25 event is two-fight UFC veteran Paul “The Irish Dragon” Felder.  Fox Sports’ Damon Martin confirmed the news with UFC […]

UFC on Fox 10: Fighters With Most to Lose in Chicago

Without question, “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone is the fighter in the most desperate situation at UFC on Fox 10. By his own admission, he is in financial peril. Cerrone told Majority Draw Radio: “I’m broke. I have no idea what saving money is.” Aside from that, Cerrone has won just two of his last four bouts. […]

Without question, “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone is the fighter in the most desperate situation at UFC on Fox 10. By his own admission, he is in financial peril. Cerrone told Majority Draw Radio: “I’m broke. I have no idea what saving money is.” Aside from that, Cerrone has won just two of his last four bouts. […]

Sergio Pettis vs. Alex Caceres Agreed for UFC on Fox 10 in Chicago

UFC on Fox 10‘s preliminary card is starting to become a bit more interesting with news breaking that a bantamweight tilt between Sergio Pettis and Alex Caceres has been added to the already big card. Gary D’Amoto from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported the story out on Twitter: Sergio “The Phenom” Pettis of Milwaukee has reached […]

UFC on Fox 10‘s preliminary card is starting to become a bit more interesting with news breaking that a bantamweight tilt between Sergio Pettis and Alex Caceres has been added to the already big card. Gary D’Amoto from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported the story out on Twitter: Sergio “The Phenom” Pettis of Milwaukee has reached […]

UFC Confirms Returns to Chicago, Vegas; 35 Events Scheduled in 2014

The UFC’s schedule of events in 2014 will be larger than ever before—but only slightly. UFC President Dana White appeared on Fox Sports Live Wednesday night to detail his promotion’s plans for the next calendar year. Starting in January, the UFC will head to Chicago’s United Center for the third consecutive year. And for the third […]

The UFC’s schedule of events in 2014 will be larger than ever before—but only slightly. UFC President Dana White appeared on Fox Sports Live Wednesday night to detail his promotion’s plans for the next calendar year. Starting in January, the UFC will head to Chicago’s United Center for the third consecutive year. And for the third […]