Three Fighters Replaced Ahead Of UFC on ESPN+ 31

The UFC was prepared in the event of changes to the UFC on ESPN+ 31 card and those changes came in droves. Tomorrow night (July 31), UFC on ESPN+ 31 will take place inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, middleweights Edmen Shahba…

The UFC was prepared in the event of changes to the UFC on ESPN+ 31 card and those changes came in droves. Tomorrow night (July 31), UFC on ESPN+ 31 will take place inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, middleweights Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will collide. The co-main […]

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Ray Borg Releases Statement On Son’s Health Following UFC on ESPN 10 Withdrawal

Ray Borg has released a statement on his son’s health following him withdrawing from his bout against Merab Dvalishvili. Borg was forced to pull out due to personal reasons then took to Twitter to post a picture of his soon saying see you soon. H…

Ray Borg has released a statement on his son’s health following him withdrawing from his bout against Merab Dvalishvili. Borg was forced to pull out due to personal reasons then took to Twitter to post a picture of his soon saying see you soon. His son has had a plethora of health problems so everyone […]

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Ray Borg Provides Update On Son Following UFC Vegas 2 Withdrawal

BorgBorg Pulled Out Of Fight To Be With Son Ray Borg received some good news after pulling out of UFC Vegas 2. Borg was set to meet Merab Dvalishvili in bantamweight action at UFC Vegas 2 last night. However, the former flyweight title challenger would pull out of the fight on Thursday as he cited […]

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Borg Pulled Out Of Fight To Be With Son

Ray Borg received some good news after pulling out of UFC Vegas 2.

Borg was set to meet Merab Dvalishvili in bantamweight action at UFC Vegas 2 last night. However, the former flyweight title challenger would pull out of the fight on Thursday as he cited personal reasons.

He later posted an image of his son, Anthony.

“Family first, see you soon son.”

On Saturday, Borg provided more detail as to what happened with his son in what turned out to be positive news in the end.

“Thank you so much for the overwhelming love and support, as you all know I pulled from my fight to be with my son,” Borg wrote on Twitter. “With his condition being lifelong he is at risk for surgery every day.

“Although there were some worries about his shunt failing due to some malfunction symptoms I am happy to let everyone know that he is at home doing well and will not need any surgery.”

Anthony was born in 2018 but was diagnosed with hydrocephalus as he later underwent several surgeries to address the issue. Hopefully, there is no further need for any more.

Borg last competed in May when he suffered a split decision loss to Ricky Simon.

Main Card Fighter Pulls Out Of UFC June 13 Event, Replacement Brought In

UFCBorg Out Of Upcoming UFC Card The upcoming UFC event on June 13 has taken a hit on the main card. Ray Borg pulled out of his bantamweight bout with Merab Dvalishvili on Thursday as he cited personal reasons for the decision. He would later post an image of his son. “Family first, see you […]

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Borg Out Of Upcoming UFC Card

The upcoming UFC event on June 13 has taken a hit on the main card.

Ray Borg pulled out of his bantamweight bout with Merab Dvalishvili on Thursday as he cited personal reasons for the decision. He would later post an image of his son.

“Family first, see you soon son.”

Borg notably competed just last month when he suffered a split decision loss to Ricky Simon.

The good news, for now, is that a replacement in Combate Americas bantamweight champion Gustavo Lopez will be stepping in on short notice to face Dvalishvili according to MMA Junkie.

That is, if he is able to compete in the first place.

“BREAKING: I just spoke to Combate America’s CEO @campbellcombate who says that Gustavo Lopez is still under contract with Combate Americas. He says they were not given their right to match. Full story coming soon.”

The event will be headlined by a women’s flyweight bout between Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo. Assuming Lopez is cleared to fight Dvalishvili, here is how the card is set up for Saturday night:

Main card

  • Cynthia Calvillo vs. Jessica Eye
  • Karl Roberson vs. Marvin Vettori
  • Andre Fili vs. Charles Jourdain
  • Merab Dvalishvili vs. Gustavo Lopez
  • Mark De La Rosa vs. Jordan Espinosa

Prelims

  • Mariya Agapova vs. Melissa Gatto
  • Kevin Aguilar vs. Charles Rosa
  • Julia Avila vs. Gina Mazany
  • Zarrukh Adashev vs. Tyson Nam
  • Jordan Griffin vs. Darrick Minner
  • Christian Aguilera vs. Anthony Ivy

What do you think of the card?

Ray Borg Out, Gustavo Lopez In For UFC on ESPN+ 30

Ray Borg has been replaced by Gustavo Lopez on the main card of UFC on ESPN+ 30. Borg was scheduled to take on Merab Dvalishvili this Saturday night (June 13). During a media day session, the UFC announced that Borg is off the card due to personal reas…

Ray Borg has been replaced by Gustavo Lopez on the main card of UFC on ESPN+ 30. Borg was scheduled to take on Merab Dvalishvili this Saturday night (June 13). During a media day session, the UFC announced that Borg is off the card due to personal reasons. Lopez was later reported to be the […]

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UFC Jacksonville Highlights: Ricky Simon Edges Out Ray Borg

Ray Borg vs. Ricky Simon continued the action on the UFC Jacksonville card. The two fighters met in a bantamweight bout at the UFC Jacksonville event on Wednesday night from Jacksonville, Florida at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on ESPN+. The figh…

Ray Borg vs. Ricky Simon continued the action on the UFC Jacksonville card. The two fighters met in a bantamweight bout at the UFC Jacksonville event on Wednesday night from Jacksonville, Florida at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on ESPN+. The fight went all three rounds with Simon getting the split decision win. The story […]

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