Each month, MMA Empire compiles every Canadian fighter set to compete at MMA events beyond Canadian borders. Return weekly for updated results from the latest bouts.
With Christmas approaching, the fight calendar typically slows down. November proved relatively quiet compared to our usual output, though a few noteworthy matchups kept things interesting—including two competitors battling for potential UFC roster spots on the Contender Series.
DWCS 2021: Week 10 – Las Vegas, Nov. 2
Broadcast: TSN
170 lbs – Maheshate outpoints Achilles Estremadura via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
170 lbs – Yohan Lainesse stops Justin Burlinson by TKO (Punches) at 1:37 of Round 1.
Parus FC – Dubai, November 6
Broadcast: YouTube
135 lbs – Denis Lavrentyev stops Jesse Arnett by TKO (Punches) at 1:24 of Round 1.
UFC Fight Night 197 – Las Vegas, Nov. 13
Broadcast: TSN
145 lbs – Felicia Spencer beats Leah Letson by TKO (Elbows and Punches) at 4:25 of Round 3.
UFC Fight Night 198 – Las Vegas, Nov. 20
Broadcast: TSN
115 lbs – Lupita Godinez wins over Konkiak Suphisara via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Cage Wars 49 – New York, Nov. 20
Broadcast: Fite TV
135 lbs – Ryan Hickey edges Olivier Poisson by Split Decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29) *Amateur
***Hickey captures the Vacant Amateur Bantamweight Championship
170 lbs – Michael Asiffo submits Ricardo Henderson with a Rear-Naked Choke at 1:16 of Round 2 *Amateur.
Fury FC 54 – Houston, Nov. 21
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
155 lbs – Anthony Romero beats Nico Echeverry by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
