UFC president Dana White confirmed on Tuesday that the company’s so-called Fight Island is located in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, and that the UFC will hold four events at the complex in July. Fight Island is located entirely on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, which features a number […]
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UFC Notebook: Conor McGregor Says He’s Retiring (Again), Cejudo Open to Fighting Volkanovski
UFC legend Conor McGregor has once again announced his retirement from the sport, a proclamation he has made several times over the past few years. McGregor tweeted his announcement early on Sunday, soon after the conclusion of UFC 250. McGregor: ‘No Buzz’ for MMA Anymore The tweet was direct and […]
‘Be Water,’ ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary on Bruce Lee
ESPN aired “Be Water,” a new 30 for 30 documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen about the life and impact of Bruce Lee. More than 45 years after his death, Lee remains one of the most popular action stars in the world, even though he had a very limited career […]
Record $1M UFC 250 Bet Scores on Historic Amanda Nunes Victory
Someone placed a $1 million bet on Saturday for Amanda Nunes to win her UFC 250 bout against Felicia Spencer. Both the bet and the match set records, as Nunes successfully defended her featherweight title. The million dollar bet was recorded at a William Hill Sportsbook in Las Vegas. Nunes, […]
Five Bets for UFC 250: Nunes Prop Bets Could Offer Better Value than Money Line
Amanda Nunes is an overwhelming favorite over Felicia Spencer in the UFC 250 main event, with PointsBet Sportsbook listing her as a -650 favorite as of Friday night. Such long odds could make her an unattractive option, especially for casual bettors who will make little money by placing small bets […]
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes Defends Featherweight Title vs. Felicia Spencer
Two-division champion Amanda Nunes will make the first defense of her women’s featherweight championship on Saturday when she battles Felicia Spencer in the main event of UFC 250 at the company’s Apex facility in Las Vegas. Nunes (19-4), widely seen as the best women’s MMA fighter of all time, comes […]
UFC Notebook: Jon Jones May Give Up Light Heavyweight Title, Burns Dominates Woodley
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to social media on Sunday to say that he’s ready to give up his title and take time off from fighting due to his ongoing pay dispute with UFC president Dana White. While Jones could be using the threat of leaving as a […]
Conor McGregor Accepts Challenge from Anderson Silva, But UFC Isn’t Biting Yet
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva took to Instagram on Thursday to challenge former lightweight and featherweight titleholder Conor McGregor — an offer the Irishman quickly accepted. The 45-year-old Silva lost six of his last seven fights (not including a no-contest against Nate Diaz in 2015), and last stepped into […]
UFC on ESPN 9: Former Welterweight Champ Tyron Woodley Battles Gilbert Burns
Tyron Woodley will fight for the first time since losing his welterweight crown to Kamaru Usman last March as he takes on No. 6 contender Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9 on Saturday. The UFC is holding the card at its Apex facility in Las […]
UFC Notebook: Henry Cejudo Vacates Bantamweight Title; Strict Testing for Las Vegas Shows
Henry Cejudo has officially vacated the UFC bantamweight title after announcing his retirement following his win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 earlier this month. UFC officials told ESPN that Cejudo is now considered retired, and he is no longer listed in the company’s official rankings. Cejudo Retires on Six-Fight […]
UFC Books Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns for Next Main Event
Former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will take on Gilbert Burns in the main event of the UFC’s next show on May 30, though a venue has yet to be officially announced. Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler in 2016 to win the UFC welterweight title. He then defended that title four […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Father in Critical Condition, Other Family Members Sick with COVID-19
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told his followers on Instagram on Monday that his father is in critical condition due to COVID-19 and complications related to a prior heart surgery. Nurmagomedov also said that he has had many family members and friends who have been sick with the coronavirus in […]
UFC Notebook: Overeem Comes Back to Beat Harris, White Considers Arizona for Next Card
Walt Harris nearly stopped Alistair Overeem in the first round of their fight on Saturday, but it was Overeem who came away with the victory in the main event of the UFC’s third Jacksonville show in eight nights. Overeem (46-18) finished the fight by pounding away at Harris with punches […]
UFC on ESPN: Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris Headline Third Jacksonville Card
The UFC will put on its third show in eight days on Saturday night as heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris meet in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9 in Jacksonville, Florida. The two ranked contenders headline a surprisingly deep show for a card that’s airing on cable […]
Glover Teixeira Scores Brutal TKO Win vs. Anthony Smith, Pros Ask Why Fight Wasn’t Stopped
Glover Teixeira proved that he’s still a legitimate light heavyweight contender on Wednesday as the 40-year-old defeated Anthony Smith by TKO in the fifth round of their main event scrap at a UFC Fight Night event in Jacksonville, Florida. Teixeira (31-7) battered Smith (32-15) over the final three rounds, dominating […]
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira in Clash of Former Light Heavyweight Title Challengers
The UFC returns to action just four days after UFC 249, as Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira face off in the headlining bout of UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira in Jacksonville, Florida. Smith and Teixeira take the top spot a card that includes 11 fights, and which is the […]
Conor McGregor Calls Out Justin Gaethje, Most of Lightweight Division in Twitter Rant
Conor McGregor pushed for a fight against UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Geathje on Monday, part of a Twitter rant in which the former two-division titleholder shared his thoughts on many of the top contenders at 155 pounds. McGregor tried to position himself as a better opponent for Gaethje than […]
UFC Notebook: Cejudo Announces Retirement After Win, Ferguson Suffers Orbital Bone Fracture
UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo announced his retirement after defeating Dominick Cruz in the co-main event of UFC 249 on Saturday. The 33-year-old two-division champion defeated Cruz by TKO in the final seconds of the second round. Cejudo: I’ve ‘Done Enough’ in MMA Cejudo landed a big knee and followed […]
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Headlines Deep Card in UFC’s Return to Action
Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will face off for the interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 249 in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night. The UFC will put on one of the first major sporting events in the world since early March, with a full card of 12 […]
UFC 249 Implementing New COVID-19 Safety Measures
UFC 249 will feature some of the best MMA fighters in the world, but it won’t look like a typical pay-per-view event thanks to the extensive safety measures being taken for the show. UFC executive vice president of operations and production Craig Borsari told ESPN that the company is implementing […]