Each month, MMA Empire compiles a full roster of Canadian fighters heading overseas to compete in international MMA events. Return weekly for updated results and fight outcomes.
July offers a thinner lineup for Canadian talent compared to other months—a typical pattern during the summer season. Still, several compelling matchups await on the card.
LFA 110 – Oklahoma – July 2
TV: UFC Fight Pass
115lbs- Jaqueline Amorim defeats Megan Owen by KO (Punches) in Round 1, 0:10
Trophee des Etoiles – France – July 2
TV:
145lbs- Samuel Giguere (0-3) vs. Islam Taisumov (2-0) *Cancelled*
CFFC 98 – Philadelphia – July 3
TV:
170 lbs- Yohan Lainesse beats Evan Cutts via TKO (Punches to Body) in Round 2, 2:17
***Lainesse captures Welterweight Title
Hexagone MMA 1 – France – July 9
TV:
155 lbs- Alex Morgan tops Baba Boundjou Nadjombe by unanimous decision.
Valor: Underground – Tennessee – July 10
TV:
135 lbs- Vinny Dias beats Jamal Davis by submission (arm triangle) in the first round.
UFC Fight Night 192 – Las Vegas – July 17
TV: TSN
125lbs- Malcolm Gordon beats Francisco Figueiredo by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
FightWorld 18 – Pennsylvania – July 17
TV:
Amateur 145 lbs- Nayimi Ferdaws (1-0) vs. Clinton Ewing (1-1)
B2 Fighting Series 127 – Kentucky – July 23
TV:
155lbs- Adam Assenza beats Chance Beck by TKO in the fifth round.
***Lightweight Title Fight
UFC on ESPN 27 – Las Vegas – July 24
TV: UFC Fight Pass
115 lbs- Diana Belbita beats Hannah Goldy by unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
Ground Force Fights 6 – New York – July 24
TV:
Amateur 145 lbs- Chris Henhawk beats Dave Stekla by majority decision.
Ground Force Fights 6 – New York – July 24
TV:
135lbs- Liam Gallagher (5-0) vs. Noah Hughes (8-8)
***Amateur Bantamweight Title Fight (Vacant)
B2 Fighting Series 129 – Iowa – July 30
TV:
Amateur 135 lbs- Kelvin Krause (3-4) vs. Emmanuel Colon (4-4)
XMMA 2 – Greenville, S.C. – July 30
TV: PPV
135 lbs- Louie Sanoudakis (8-2) vs. Cody Gibson (16-7)
