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Joe Rogan won’t interview fighters in the Octagon at UFC 249, one of a number of safety measures in place for the show. (Image: UFC/YouTube)

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 […]

Amanda Nunes will defend her featherweight title against Felicia Spencer on June 6 at UFC 250. (Image: Steve Marcus/Getty)

UFC Notebook: UFC 251 Postponed, Nunes vs. Spencer Moving to June 6

Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC women’s featherweight title against challenger Felicia Spencer on June 6, though it remains unknown where that fight will take place. Nunes vs. Spencer was originally part of the UFC 249 card in Florida this Saturday, but the champion asked for a delay to give […]

Amanda Nunes says she will not fight Felicia Spencer on the May 9 UFC card, citing a lack of time to prepare for the bout. (Image: Sean M. Haffey/Getty)

Amanda Nunes Backs Out of May 9 UFC Card, Says June Date Possible

Amanda Nunes says she doesn’t want to fight without a full training camp, ending hopes that she might defend her featherweight title against Felicia Spencer as part of a loaded UFC card on May 9. Nunes revealed her intentions on Monday in an interview with CBS Sports, with other media […]

Dana White announced Thursday that UFC 249 would not happen on April 18 after he was told to “stand down” by Disney and ESPN executives. (Image: Josh Hedges/Zuffa/Getty)

Dana White: UFC 249 Canceled on April 18 After Calls from ESPN, Disney

UFC president Dana White said Thursday that UFC 249 will not go forward on April 18, despite his best efforts to make the event happen. White made the announcement to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, saying that the UFC’s broadcast partners took the decision out of his hands. UFC Told to ‘Stand […]

Albuquerque police arrested Jon Jones on Thursday morning, charging him with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and other charges. (Image: AP)

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Arrested, Charged with Aggravated DWI

Police officers arrested UFC legend Jon Jones in New Mexico early Thursday morning on charges of aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, Jones tested “at or above twice the legal limit” on a breathalyzer test after his […]