UFC News: Fights On Tap Announced! Here Are The List Of Fights

Fights on Tap is a weekly roundup of all fights booked at UFC, Bellator, and other promotions. Can you agree that UFC 281 is running for Event of the Year? There are a few more events in 2022, but last weekend’s PPV is like it should be at the top of the list. From Alex Pereira, who stunned the world with a five-round TKO over Israel Adesanya, to two-time strawweight champion Zhang Wei-Lee, there was a lot to look forward to at this pay-per-view event. Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler delivered exactly what we expected. Prelim was packed with meaningful performances from Renato Moicano, Ryan Spann, Erin Branchfield, and more!

UFC has announced or completed seven fights this week, with one fight between champions scheduled. Islam Makhachev vs. Aleksandr Volkanovski is on the way! A few weeks ago, Makachev submitted and won the then-vacant UFC Lightweight Championship against Charles Oliveira. American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)’s product was in front of us within seconds, so we didn’t have to wait long to find out who our next opponent would be. The reigning UFC Featherweight Champion served as a potential stand-in for Makhachev vs. Oliveira, sharing a moment with Makhachev in the Octagon and practice setting up the now-confirmed super fight that will headline next year’s UFC 284.

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The “Big One” puts on weight and fights for his second title. The City kickboxing star has defended his current belt four times but has expressed interest in winning gold in the second division. At his pay-per-view event at his RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, he will get that chance in front of a local crowd.

Bellator Fights

Bellator Dublin — February 24

Randi Field vs. Kristina Katsikis — women’s flyweight

Sinéad Kavanagh vs. Janay Harding — women’s featherweight

Karl Moore vs. Maciej Różański — light heavyweight

Bellator 289 — December 9

Kenny Mokhonoana vs. Craig McIntosh — featherweight

Asaël Adjoudj vs. and Calum Murrie — featherweight

Pedro Carvalho vs. Jeremy Kennedy — featherweight

Ciarán Clarke vs. Keir Harvie — featherweight

RIZIN FF Fights

RIZIN 40 — December 31

Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Koji Takeda — lightweight

Yuki Motoya vs. Rogério Bontorin — bantamweight

PFL Fights

2022 PFL Championships — November 25 

Marlon Moraes vs. Sheymon Moraes — featherweight

Invicta FC Fights

Melissa Odessa vs. Elise Pone — women’s flyweight

Invicta 50 — November 16

Claire Guthrie vs. Brigid Chase — women’s bantamweight

Cage Warriors Fights

Cage Warriors 147 — November 20 

Morgan Charriére vs. Daniel Bažant — featherweight

UFC 283 — January 21

Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby — welterweight

UFC Vegas 65 Fight Night — November 19

Chase Sherman vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta — heavyweight

UFC Fight Night — February 25

Jordan Leavitt vs. Victor Martinez — lightweight

UFC 284 — February 11

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski — lightweight

Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett — featherweight

UFC Fight Night — February 18

Jim Miller vs. Gabriel Benítez — lightweight

UFC 283 — January 21

Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby — welterweight

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