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UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action Aug. 23-27

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC travels to Singapore for UFC Fight Night 225.

The event at Singapore Indoor Stadium features a featherweight clash between former champion [autotag]Max Holloway[/autotag] and “The Korean Zombie” [autotag]Chan Sung Jung[/autotag].

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA and bareknuckle boxing this week from Aug. 23-27.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle action March 3-4

Check out which veterans of the UFC are in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action this weekend across the globe.

The UFC is on pay-per-view in Las Vegas for UFC 285. The event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena, featuring the heavyweight debut of former light heavyweight king Jon Jones in a title fight against former interim champion Ciryl Gane.

Elsewhere, many other MMA events are taking place that feature familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

These 10 veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA boxing this week from March 4-5.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

Photos: BKFC 31 Denver weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the BKFC 31 weigh-ins in Denver.

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs for BKFC 31, which takes place at 1st Bank Center in Denver. (Photos courtesy of BKFC)

These 18 UFC veterans are in MMA and bareknuckle action Oct. 12-15

Check out which UFC veterans are in combat sports action this week in various promotions across the globe.

The UFC is back in action this week at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 212.

In addition, there are a number of MMA and bareknuckle boxing events taking place that feature many familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

From a few fighters stepping back into the cage for the first time since 2014, to a couple looking to get back on track after their exit from the UFC, these 18 veterans of the global MMA leader are competing this week from Oct. 12-15.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

6 former UFC, Bellator alums added to BKFC 31 lineup in Colorado

BKFC is set to touch down in its 11th U.S. state – and some faces familiar to MMA fans are on the card.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship keeps rolling into new territories.

Although bare-knuckle boxing’s origins run centuries, it’s one of the newest combat sports when it comes to regulation – and it’s still unsanctioned in many states. As of this coming Oct. 2, BKFC will have touched down in 10 U.S. states, as well as a handful of foreign countries.

On Tuesday, the promotion made state No. 11 official in announcing that BKFC 31 will take place Oct. 15 at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., and stream on BKFC+.

Among the announced fights are six MMA notables, four from the UFC and two from Bellator. Scroll below to see which familiar faces are on the card and check out the full lineup of announced bouts at the bottom.

BKFC 11 lineup announced; features Melvin Guillard, David Rickels, two other UFC veterans

BKFC 11 has added David Rickels, Melvin Guillard, Nico Hernandez and a handful of other UFC, Bellator, and Strikeforce veterans.

The BKFC 11 lineup is taking shape.

In a press release recently issued, the promotion announced a handful of matchups for the March 14 event. The lineup includes former Bellator title challenger [autotag]David Rickels[/autotag], former UFC standout [autotag]Melvin Guillard[/autotag], Olympian [autotag]Nico Hernandez[/autotag], and more.

In the main event Hernandez, a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist for the U.S., takes on [autotag]Chauncey Wilson[/autotag] in a Wichita vs. Wichita matchup.

In the co-main event, Rickels will compete in his home state against an opponent to be named later. Rickels was the longest-tenured member of the Bellator roster prior to his departure in late January.

Guillard makes his return against [autotag]Dakota Cochrane[/autotag], and UFC alumnus [autotag]Josh Neer[/autotag] makes his promotional debut against [autotag]Ronnie Forney[/autotag]. BKFC heavyweight staple [autotag]Sam Shewmaker[/autotag] makes his sixth promotional appearance against former Bellator heavyweight [autotag]Josh Burns[/autotag]. Former UFC and Bellator fighter [autotag]Jake Lindsey[/autotag] also gets a homecoming against [autotag]Kenny Licea[/autotag].

BKFC 11 takes place March 14 at InTrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas and streams on Fite TV.

The official, up-to-date BKFC 11 lineup includes:

  • Nico Hernandez vs. Chauncey Wilson
  • David Rickels vs. TBA
  • Josh Burns vs. Sam Shewmaker
  • [autotag]Cody Carrillo[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Jeremiah Page[/autotag]
  • [autotag]LJ Hermreck[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Joe Wilk[/autotag]
  • Kenny Licea vs. Jake Lindsey
  • Ronnie Forney vs. Josh Neer
  • [autotag]Christine Ferea[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Helen Peralta[/autotag]
  • Dakota Cochrane vs. Melvin Guillard
  • [autotag]Jacob Akin[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Miles MacDonald[/autotag]

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