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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to China is scheduled for Aug. 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium and a new flyweight matchup has reportedly been added to the card.

Kevin Borjas (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is set to face Rei Tsuruya (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), per multiple reports. However, the UFC is yet to confirm the booking.

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Kevin Borjas vs. Rei Tsuruya added to UFC Shanghai card A flyweight matchup between Kevin Borjas and Rei Tsuruya has reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286’s lineup.

Borjas, a Dana White’s Contender Series signee, has struggled in the UFC so far, with a 2-4 record inside the Octagon. In the Peruvian’s last fight, he beat Andre Lima by unanimous decision after missing weight.

Meanwhile, Tsuruya earned his spot on the UFC roster via Road to UFC. The Japanese 125-pounder made his promotional debut at UFC 303, beating Carlos Hernandez by decision, before losing to current champion Joshua Van. He then won his next bout…

Greg Jackson believes Gable Steveson has the potential to redefine mixed martial arts.

The 26-year-old Olympic heavyweight wrestling gold medalist is set to make his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11. Ahead of his fight against Elisha Ellison, his coach has hyped up what he’s capable of.

Gable Steveson’s olympic wrestling background fuels UFC expectationsSteveson won Olympic gold in heavyweight wrestling at the Tokyo Games in August 2021 and subsequently flirted with the idea of joining the UFC. He turned pro last year and, under the mentorship of Jon Jones, has extended his overall mixed martial arts record to 3-0, winning every fight via first-round finish.

Expectations are sky-high for Steveson as he prepares to make his Octagon debut and coach Jackson believes the Olympian could emerge as a transformational figure in the sport.

“I think, if you're a fan, you're gonna need to tune in to see what …

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are set to weigh-in live on CBS ahead of their upcoming clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

A day before UFC 329 gets underway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which will mark McGregor’s long-awaited Octagon return, CBS will air “This Is UFC: McGregor vs. Holloway,” a one-hour live primetime special on July 10.

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UFC 329 weigh-in time, CBS special details and McGregor vs. Holloway coverage CBS will air “This Is UFC: McGregor vs. Holloway,” a one-hour live primetime special, a day before UFC 329. The special, set to air on Friday, July 10, at 9 p.m. ET, will feature McGregor and Holloway’s weigh-ins live.

The special will also include Nate Burleson’s interview with McGregor, an interview with Dana White and additional features that will blend live coverage with storytelling. After airing on the network, it will be available to stream on Paramount+.

UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 will then stream on Satu…