Each month, MMA Empire compiles a full rundown of Canadian fighters set to compete at MMA promotions based overseas. Return weekly for updated results and fight summaries.
Last month's slate delivered plenty of excitement for Canadian supporters, as the sport's top three organizations stacked the card. May brings fewer bouts overall, yet several fights remain worth watching.
PFL 3: 2022 – Arlington – May 6
TV: TSN
170 lbs – Rory MacDonald subdues Brett Cooper via Rear-Naked Choke at 2:23 of Round 1
155 lbs – Genah Fabian edges out Julia Budd on a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC 274 – Phoenix – May 7
TV: UFC Fight Pass
170 lbs – Lupita Godinez beats Ariane Carnelossi with a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
247 FC: Flood City Fight Night 2 – Johnstown, Penn. – May 14
TV:
150 lbs – Nayimi Ferdaws (3-0) vs. Joe Nelson (3-0) *Amateur* *Cancelled*
K4 Fighting – Buffalo, N.Y. – May 14
TV:
135 lbs – Ligrit Sadiku stops Joe Nelson via TKO (strikes) at 1:16 of Round 1 *Amateur*
Proving Grounds Fights – Washington – May 20
TV:
205 lbs – Keanan Patershuck defeats Christopher Gamby by TKO in Round 1 *Amateur*
***Patershuck claims the Amateur Light-Heavyweight Championship
Fighting Alliance Championship 14 – Minnesota – May 20
TV: YouTube
145 lbs – Kelton Sneve beats Anteze Howard via TKO (strikes) at 2:56 of Round 2 *Amateur*
CFFC 109 – Philadelphia – May 27
TV: UFC Fight Pass
135 lbs – Teshay Gouthro wins a unanimous decision over Efren Escareno (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 34 – Tijuana – May 27
TV:
170 lbs – Tyler Vankill submits Hiram Furukawa with a Rear-Naked Choke at 1:23 of Round 1
Combate Global – Miami – May 29
TV:
135 lbs – Jackie MacLean defeats Blanca Medina by TKO (strikes) at 3:53 of Round 2
