Keeping tabs on the constant stream of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts being confirmed, cancelled, or altered is a tough task. With the numerous communication platforms in existence today, organizing such news effectively can seem like an insurmountable task. To make it easier for fans, we’ve decided to gather all of this information under one roof. Every week, we’ll curate a list of the past week’s fight news, from major organizations such as the UFC and PFL.
Here is a recap of the fight-related announcements that emerged from March 24th to March 30th. Our feature captures major battles scheduled to take place in various tournaments. Due to the dynamic nature of the sport, this list contains both newly arranged fights as well as those that have been restructured due to various reasons.
Let’s kick things off with the 2025 PFL World Tournament 1, slated to happen in Orlando, Florida. Gabriel Braga, the fighter who managed to defeat Bubba Jenkins at the 2024 PFL 6 event, is gearing up for another match. The initial plan was for Braga to face off against Yves Landu in the Featherweight category.
However, a recent reshuffle in the fighting roster has resulted in a significant change for Braga. With Landu stepping out for unconfirmed reasons, Fedrik Dupas, who currently boasts an impressive 8-1 victory-loss ratio, will be filling those shoes in the Featherweight fight.
Moving onto the third event of the 2025 PFL World Tournament, which is also scheduled for Orlando on April 18. In the Welterweight division, a change has occurred as well. The original fight plan set Fabian Edwards against Impa Kasanganay who boasts an MMA record of 18-5.
News just in confirms that Edwards is no longer on the fight card. Instead, Jordan Newman, currently maintaining a faultless 7-0 streak, is the new entrant who will lock horns with Kasanganay in the Welterweight showdown.
Shifting our focus to upcoming UFC Fight Night events in Las Vegas, May promises to be an exciting time for MMA enthusiasts. One bout of note in the Middleweight division features Nursulton Ruziboev. Ruziboev, with a significant record of 37-9-2 in MMA and 3-1 in UFC, squares off against Dustin Stoltzfus (16-6 MMA, 3-5 UFC) on May 17.
Late May adds another intriguing fight to the calendar as well. On May 31, in the Women’s Flyweight class, Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield will face each other. Barber’s record stands strong at 14-2 in MMA and an equally impressive 9-2 in UFC. Blanchfield offers stiff competition with 13-2 in MMA and 7-1 in UFC.
Fast forwarding to UFC 316, the summer continues to bring heat with an exciting Flyweight matchup scheduled for June 7 in Newark, New Jersey. Bruno Silva, who holds an MMA record of 15-6-1 and a UFC scorecard of 4-3, will be in the octagon with Joshua Van, who carries an MMA record of 13-2 and a towering UFC record of 6-1.
Turning attention back to the 2025 PFL World Tournament 2 happening on April 11 in Orlando, Florida, we’ve seen alterations in the Bantamweight fight card. Originally, Magomed Magomedov was set to duel with Leandro Higo.
However, due to unanticipated shifts, Magomedov has been replaced. Stepping in to tackle Leandro Higo, who has an impressive tally of 23-6, is Josh Rettinghouse. With a record of 20-5, Rettinghouse is anticipated to give a tough time to Higo in the Bantamweight fight.
These are the announcements that have surfaced up in the time frame from March 24 to March 30. As we dig deeper into MMA events, such reshuffles and shifts are not uncommon, but they certainly add a layer of intrigue and suspense to every fight card.
In conclusion, we’ll continue to compile these updates in a concise format every week, ensuring you’re always up to date with the latest in UFC and PFL. Stay tuned for more MMA updates and fight announcements.
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