Canadians in Combat – May 2021

Every month, MMA Empire will bring you a comprehensive list of any and all Canadian fighters who will be competing in MMA events outside Canada. Check back every week to keep up to date with all the results.

May has a solid lineup of high-level fights including a trio of UFC matchups and the semi-finals of the XFC tournament that started in late 2020 and Josh Hill looking to stay unbeaten in Bellator.

UFC Fight Night 191 – Las Vegas – May 1
TV: Prelims-TSN5 – 8 p.m. EST/Early Prelims-UFC Fight Pass – 7 p.m. EST
135 lbs – Luana Pinheiro defeats Randa Markos by DQ (Illegal Upkick) in Round 1, 4:16
185 lbs – Andreas Michailidis defeats KB Bhullar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bellator 258 – Connecticut- May 7
TV: YouTube – 6 p.m. EST
135 lbs – Raufeon Stots defeats Josh Hill by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

ONE Championship – Singapore – May 15
TV: YouTube
265 lbs – Arjan Bhullar defeats Brandon Vera by TKO (Punches) in Round 2, 4:27
***Bhullar wins Heavyweight Title
143.5 lbs – Gurdarshan Mangat defeats Roshan Mainam by Unanimous Decision

B2 Fighting Series – Kansas – May 15
TV:
125 lbs – James Clarke defeats Nate Williams by Unanimous Decision
***Flyweight Title Fight (Vacant)

UFC Fight Night – Las Vegas – May 22
TV: TSN2 – 7 p.m. EST
145 lbs – Felicia Spencer (8-2) vs. Norma Dumont (5-1)

XFC 44 – Iowa – May 28
TV:
155 lbs – Tom O’Connor (9-1) vs. Damonte Robinson (6-1-1)
170 lbs – Ryan Dickson (11-5) vs. Bobby Nash (10-4)

Levels Fight League 1 – Amsterdam – May 30
TV:
135 lbs – Louie Sanoudakis (8-2) vs. Beno Adamia (6-8-1)