UFC Wrap-up: Artem Lobov Gone, Joe Duffy Gets Fight

UFC Wrap-up: Artem Lobov Gone, Joe Duffy Gets Fight

FloCombat's Nolan King recaps the latest UFC fight announcements, fighter signings, and fighter releases.

Feb 4, 2019
UFC Wrap-up: Artem Lobov Gone, Joe Duffy Gets Fight

With fight announcements breaking each and every day, it’s hard to keep track of all the hustle and bustle in the world of mixed martial arts. 

Luckily, here at FloCombat, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of all of the UFC fight announcements that were put out by notable outlets across the world in the past week.

Bouts are not confirmed by the UFC unless noted otherwise (*). Below the matchup announcements, a bonus list of fighter signings and releases can also be found.

March 2 | UFC 235: Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith

Bantamweight Bout: With Thomas Almeida out, Frankie Saenz (131-5, 5-3 UFC) steps in to fight Marlon Vera (12-5-1, 6-4 UFC) - per ESPN

March 9 | UFC Fight Night 146: Wichita

Featherweight Bout: Julian Erosa (22-6, 1-2 UFC) vs. Grant Dawson (12-1, 0-0 UFC) - per MyMMANews

Lightweight Bout: Dan Moret (13-4, 0-1 UFC) vs. Alex White (12-5, 3-5 UFC) - per FloCombat

Welterweight Bout*: Alex Morono (15-5 1NC, 4-2 1NC UFC) vs. Zak Ottow (17-5, 4-2 UFC)

Bantamweight Bout*: Louis Smolka (15-5, 6-5 UFC) vs. Matt Schnell (11-3, 2-2 UFC)

Welterweight Bout*: Niko Price (12-2 1NC, 4-2 1NC UFC) vs. Tim Means (28-10-1 1NC, 10-7 1NC UFC)

March 16 | UFC Fight Night 147: London

Featherweight Bout*: Nad Narimani (12-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Mike Grundy (11-1, 0-0 UFC)

Featherweight Bout*: Danny Henry (12-2, 2-0 UFC) vs. Dan Ige (10-2, 2-1 UFC)

Bantamweight Bout*: Nathaniel Wood (15-3, 2-0 UFC) vs. Jose Quinonez (7-2, 4-1 UFC)

Lightweight Bout*: Joe Duffy (16-3, 4-2 UFC) vs. Marc Diakiese (12-3, 3-3 UFC)

March 23 | UFC Fight Night 148: Nashville

Lightweight Bout*: John Makdessi (16-6, 9-6 UFC) vs. Nasrat Haqparast (10-2, 2-1 UFC)

Featherweight Bout: Bryce Mitchell 10-0 (1-0 UFC) vs. Bobby Moffett (14-3, 1-0 UFC) - per BJPenn.com

March 30 | UFC on ESPN 2: Philadelphia

Lightweight Bout*: Ross Pearson (20-15 1NC, 12-12 1NC UFC) vs. Desmond Green (21-8, 2-3 UFC)

April 20 | UFC Fight Night 149: Saint Petersburg

Heavyweight Bout: Sergei Pavolvich (12-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Marcelo Golm (5-2, 1-2 UFC) - per Vestnik MMA


UFC Signings

Mike Grundy – Featherweight (11-1) – Aspera FC


UFC Departures:

Artem Lobov – Featherweight (13-15-1 1NC, 2-5 UFC) – Granted Release