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UFC London Fighters To Be Compensated For Cancelled Event

UFC LondonAll the fighters who were scheduled to compete at UFC London will receive payment despite not fighting due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   The event was set to take place at the O2 Arena in London, England on March 21. However, six days out from fight night coronavirus concerns, travel issues and government guidelines […]

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All the fighters who were scheduled to compete at UFC London will receive payment despite not fighting due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  

The event was set to take place at the O2 Arena in London, England on March 21. However, six days out from fight night coronavirus concerns, travel issues and government guidelines meant the card was scrapped.

UFC President Dana White tried to save the event by moving it to America but was ultimately forced to postpone the show in London and his following two events in Columbus and Portland.

Some fighters who were due to compete on the card have taken to social media to confirm they have been or will be paid their show money.

Italian middleweight Marvin Vettori thanked the UFC for taking care of him during these difficult times and said its nice his hard work is recognized by the promotion.

“Thank to the @ufc for taking care of me for the London card situation, I’ve been all in from day 1 in this and it’s good to see that even in hard times like these the work im doing is being recognized. Always ready always working.  Thank you @ufc @danawhite @Mickmaynard2.”

Nicolas Dalby was due to meet Danny Roberts in an early anticipated co-main even match-up. He also took to social media to thank the UFC for paying him despite the fact he hadn’t actually fought.

“As a fighter AND a father & family provider I would like to take a moment to thank @seanshelby, @danawhite and @ufc for stepping up and taking care of us fighters from the cancelled #UFCLondon event! These times are taking a huge hit on all of us, even UFC. So I really commend you for helping us get through this tough period so we can take care of our families and stay ready to fight as soon as possible and once again put on exciting fights for the fans, in the best fight promotion in the world ?????? #Thankful | #GoodKarma | #StaySafe”

Do you think the UFC will pay it’s fighter for other postponed events?

Leon Edwards Says Tyron Woodley Can’t Run From This Whooping Forever

Edwards Tyron WoodleyLeon Edwards knows he and Tyron Woodley will fight eventually. The two were expected to headline UFC London, yet the entire event was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The promotion also postponed the next three events. Following the postponement of the event, Edwards took to social media to let Woodley know the two […]

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Leon Edwards knows he and Tyron Woodley will fight eventually.

The two were expected to headline UFC London, yet the entire event was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The promotion also postponed the next three events.

Following the postponement of the event, Edwards took to social media to let Woodley know the two will still fight very soon. He also hopes it will take place in London.

“Hopefully back in London,” Edwards said when a fan asked if the fight will happen on a later date.

“Tell that boy he can’t run from em his a** whooping is just delayed,” Edwards added when it was revealed the event was postponed.

While Edwards withdrew, Woodley was campaigning for a scrap with Colby Covington. “Chaos” was interested too, leaving many hoping the UFC will make that fight next. But, Edwards makes it clear him vs. Woodley is the fight to make.

“This fight is going to happen after we get back to normal programming don’t try to run now kid, f**k Covington the weasel,” Edwards wrote.

Leon Edwards vs. Tyron Woodley was a very interesting fight where the Englishman was the betting favorite. It also made sense in terms of rankings as the winner was expected to be next in line for the title assuming the UFC booked Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal.

Edwards is currently on an eight-fight winning streak and hasn’t lost since 2015 when he dropped a decision to Kamaru Usman. Last time out, he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision in what was his biggest win to date.

Tyron Woodley, meanwhile, hasn’t fought since he lost his title to Usman at UFC 235 last March. Before that, he defeated Darren Till to defend his welterweight title.

Whether or not the UFC will re-book Edwards vs. Woodley once everything is back to normal is to be seen.

Do you want to see Leon Edwards vs. Tyron Woodley be re-booked?

Leon Edwards Says Tyron Woodley Can’t Run From This Whooping Forever

Edwards Tyron WoodleyLeon Edwards knows he and Tyron Woodley will fight eventually. The two were expected to headline UFC London, yet the entire event was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The promotion also postponed the next three events. Following the postponement of the event, Edwards took to social media to let Woodley know the two […]

Edwards Tyron Woodley

Leon Edwards knows he and Tyron Woodley will fight eventually.

The two were expected to headline UFC London, yet the entire event was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The promotion also postponed the next three events.

Following the postponement of the event, Edwards took to social media to let Woodley know the two will still fight very soon. He also hopes it will take place in London.

“Hopefully back in London,” Edwards said when a fan asked if the fight will happen on a later date.

“Tell that boy he can’t run from em his a** whooping is just delayed,” Edwards added when it was revealed the event was postponed.

While Edwards withdrew, Woodley was campaigning for a scrap with Colby Covington. “Chaos” was interested too, leaving many hoping the UFC will make that fight next. But, Edwards makes it clear him vs. Woodley is the fight to make.

“This fight is going to happen after we get back to normal programming don’t try to run now kid, f**k Covington the weasel,” Edwards wrote.

Leon Edwards vs. Tyron Woodley was a very interesting fight where the Englishman was the betting favorite. It also made sense in terms of rankings as the winner was expected to be next in line for the title assuming the UFC booked Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal.

Edwards is currently on an eight-fight winning streak and hasn’t lost since 2015 when he dropped a decision to Kamaru Usman. Last time out, he defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision in what was his biggest win to date.

Tyron Woodley, meanwhile, hasn’t fought since he lost his title to Usman at UFC 235 last March. Before that, he defeated Darren Till to defend his welterweight title.

Whether or not the UFC will re-book Edwards vs. Woodley once everything is back to normal is to be seen.

Do you want to see Leon Edwards vs. Tyron Woodley be re-booked?

UFC Postpones Three Events Due To Fears Of Coronavirus

The UFC has finally decided to postpone their events until at least April 11. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the world of sports greatly. Major sports organizations such as MLB, NBA, NHL, XFL, and many more have suspended operations until furthe…

The UFC has finally decided to postpone their events until at least April 11. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the world of sports greatly. Major sports organizations such as MLB, NBA, NHL, XFL, and many more have suspended operations until further notice. The MLB announced earlier today that the regular season will be pushed back […]

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Darren Stewart vs. Bartosz Fabinski Latest UFC London Bout Added To Cage Warriors 113

StewartAnother UFC London bout has reportedly been added to Cage Warriors 113 as Darren Stewart meets Bartosz Fabinski in a middleweight matchup. With UFC London — originally scheduled to take place Saturday — relocated to the United States due to the coronavirus outbreak, there have been a number of complications leading to canceled fights. Earlier […]

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Another UFC London bout has reportedly been added to Cage Warriors 113 as Darren Stewart meets Bartosz Fabinski in a middleweight matchup.

With UFC London — originally scheduled to take place Saturday — relocated to the United States due to the coronavirus outbreak, there have been a number of complications leading to canceled fights.

Earlier today, it was announced that John Phillips and Dusko Todorovic would now meet in the Cage Warriors 113 event on Friday in what will be contracted as a UFC bout. The event will notably be behind closed doors.

Now a second bout appears to be finalized for the event with Stewart taking on Fabinski as per MMA Fighting who cite Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan.

Stewart was originally set to face Marvin Vettori while Fabinski was due to meet Shavkat Rakhmonov. However, restrictions prevented their opponents from competing and they will now face each other.

Boylan claims he took the initiative to help out UFC fighters who would be missing out on a paycheck by not competing at UFC London:

“We have been trying to save a couple of the UFC London fights and have them compete at the show as contracted UFC fights on Cage Warriors,” Boylan said. “I’m just trying to help the fighters not miss out on competing. It may or may not happen, as it’s a fast-moving situation and trying to pull all the moving parts together is super tricky.”

Stay tuned for more updates.

What do you think of another UFC London bout being added to CW113?

Darren Stewart vs. Bartosz Fabinski Latest UFC London Bout Added To Cage Warriors 113

StewartAnother UFC London bout has reportedly been added to Cage Warriors 113 as Darren Stewart meets Bartosz Fabinski in a middleweight matchup. With UFC London — originally scheduled to take place Saturday — relocated to the United States due to the coronavirus outbreak, there have been a number of complications leading to canceled fights. Earlier […]

Stewart

Another UFC London bout has reportedly been added to Cage Warriors 113 as Darren Stewart meets Bartosz Fabinski in a middleweight matchup.

With UFC London — originally scheduled to take place Saturday — relocated to the United States due to the coronavirus outbreak, there have been a number of complications leading to canceled fights.

Earlier today, it was announced that John Phillips and Dusko Todorovic would now meet in the Cage Warriors 113 event on Friday in what will be contracted as a UFC bout. The event will notably be behind closed doors.

Now a second bout appears to be finalized for the event with Stewart taking on Fabinski as per MMA Fighting who cite Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan.

Stewart was originally set to face Marvin Vettori while Fabinski was due to meet Shavkat Rakhmonov. However, restrictions prevented their opponents from competing and they will now face each other.

Boylan claims he took the initiative to help out UFC fighters who would be missing out on a paycheck by not competing at UFC London:

“We have been trying to save a couple of the UFC London fights and have them compete at the show as contracted UFC fights on Cage Warriors,” Boylan said. “I’m just trying to help the fighters not miss out on competing. It may or may not happen, as it’s a fast-moving situation and trying to pull all the moving parts together is super tricky.”

Stay tuned for more updates.

What do you think of another UFC London bout being added to CW113?