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UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle action Feb. 2-4

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

This week, the UFC is in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 235.

The event at the UFC Apex features a middleweight bout between [autotag]Roman Dolidze[/autotag] and [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag].

Many other combat sports events are taking place that feature several familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing Feb. 2-4.

Scroll below to see how the UFC veterans fared last week, and see the names and details of this weekend’s competitors.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action April 21-23

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

This week, the UFC is back in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex for a heavyweight showdown. In the main event, [autotag]Sergei Pavlovich[/autotag] takes on [autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag] in a fight scheduled for five rounds.

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

This weekend, there are a total of 18 veterans of the global MMA leader competing in MMA and boxing this week from April 21-23.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC veterans in MMA, kickboxing and bareknuckle action Jan. 18-22

Check out which UFC veterans are competing on the regional scene this week.

The UFC is on the verge of its first pay-per-view event of the year in Brazil for UFC 283.

Elsewhere, many other MMA events are taking place that feature familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner as regional promotions are ramping up after the holidays.

These 14 veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle this week from Jan. 18-22.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC parts ways with welterweight Chance Rencountre, lightweight Kyle Prepolec

The UFC roster just got a little bit smaller with the departures of Chance Rencountre and Kyle Prepolec.

The UFC roster has gotten a little bit smaller.

In recent days, the promotion has parted ways with welterweight [autotag]Chance Rencountre[/autotag] and lightweight [autotag]Kyle Prepolec[/autotag].

A person with knowledge of the roster move confirmed Rencountre’s departure to MMA Junkie.

Rencountre (14-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) split four UFC appearances dating back to his promotional debut in June 2018. Taking a fight on short notice against Belal Muhammad, Rencountre was able to last 15 minutes, but lost a unanimous decision.

In his sophomore UFC appearance, Rencountre earned his first promotional win against Kyle Stewart. Rencountre submitted Stewart by first-round rear-naked choke in January 2019. The success continued in his third UFC fight, when Rencountre upset heavy favorite Ismail Naurdiev at UFC 239 in July 2019.

In Rencountre’s most recent fight at UFC 244 this past November, he was knocked out by Lyman Good. That fight landed him on the chopping block.

As for Prepolec, the Canadian lightweight confirmed his release on Twitter on Friday. The 30-year-old lost decisions to Nordine Taleb and Austin Hubbard before getting his pink slip.

“Was fun while it lasted once everything is done and settled I’ll get the ball rolling and get back in there,” Prepolec posted. “Thank you for the opportunity @ufc @UFC_CA. I’ll prove myself worthy again. Time to get back to work. Time to be better then ever before.”

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MMA injury report: Stephen Thompson avoids surgery; Henry Cejudo on schedule

The latest in notable MMA injuries, including updates on Stephen Thompson, Dustin Poirier, Henry Cejudo, and more.

It’s no secret that MMA is a grueling sport. Injuries occur everywhere from the training room to the cage, and sometimes even beyond that.

Injuries can cause the best set plans to fall by the wayside, derail careers or worse. Still, though, the overwhelming majority of fighters overcome their physical setbacks and eventually find their way back to competition.

Below MMA Junkie tracks the latest in notable MMA injuries, including updates on former interim UFC lightweight champ Dustin Poirier, multi-time UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson, dual UFC champ Henry Cejudo and more.

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Stephen Thompson

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger [autotag]Stephen Thompson[/autotag] (15-4-1 MMA, 10-4-1 UFC) confirmed to MMA Junkie that he will not require surgery on either hand after damaging them in his “Fight of the Night” victory over Vicente Luque at UFC 244, news that was first reported by MMA Fighting.

According to “Wonderboy,” he is still dealing with some pain and swelling in both hands, but a doctor confirmed no operation will be necessary. Thompson expects his hands to be healed within eight weeks, and at that point he can begin looking at his next fight.

Dustin Poirier

Former UFC interim lightweight champion [autotag]Dustin Poirier[/autotag] (26-6 MMA, 17-5 UFC) is engaging in daily physical therapy sessions after undergoing hip surgery Oct. 24 to repair a lingering injury.

“The Diamond” told MMA Junkie his rehab is currently on track, and Poirier is targeting a return to the octagon in March against a high-profile opponent in the lightweight or welterweight division.

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