The UFC plans for lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Tony Ferguson on April 18. But with the promotion canceling its next three events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s reasonable to question whether that title fight will go forward. UFC president Dana White says he’s unwilling to […]
With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down nearly all large events in the United States – and authorities increasingly asking people to avoid holding even smaller gatherings – much of our day-to-day entertainment and social activity will likely be moving to the internet for the time being. Along with virtual happy […]
The UFC put on one of the only major sporting events in the world this weekend as UFC Fight Night 170 went forward in Brasilia, Brazil, albeit without fans in the arena. Now, UFC president Dana White says he plans to continue holding shows, though it’s unclear whether this will […]
The UFC is forging ahead with its card in Brazil this Saturday despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. UFC Fight Night 170 will take place as scheduled in Brasilia, but without an audience. The card features a main event between lightweight contenders Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira, both of whom […]
In what could be an early fight-of-the-year candidate, Zhang Weili outlasted Joanna Jedrzejczyk on Saturday to defend her women’s strawweight title at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. The bout ended in a split decision, with Zhang (21-1) winning 48-47, 48-47, 47-48. Zhang Earns Praise from Jedrejczyk Many close decisions result […]
The undefeated Israel Adesanya will defend his middleweight championship against one of the most dangerous opponents in the division when he takes on Yoel Romero at UFC 248 in Las Vegas this Saturday. Adesanya (18-0) is making his first defense of the unified UFC middleweight title, having won the belt […]
Deiveson Figueiredo knocked out Joseph Benavidez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 169 on Saturday, a result that left the flyweight championship vacant. Figueiredo (18-1) wasn’t eligible to win the title after he failed to meet the 125-pound weight limit on Friday. Knockout Leaves Flyweight Division in Limbo […]
No. 3 contender Deiveson Figueiredo weighed in over the limit for his fight against Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 169 on Saturday, meaning he will not be eligible to win the flyweight championship even if he wins the bout. Figueiredo (17-1) came in at 127.5 pounds at the Friday […]
Top contenders Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo will square off for the UFC flyweight title during the main event of UFC Fight Night 169 in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday night. Neither fighter has held a UFC title before, though Benevidez twice fought for the flyweight championship, losing to Demetrious Johnson […]
Dan Hooker escaped with a narrow victory in front of his home crowd on Sunday, defeating Paul Felder by split decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 168 in Auckland, New Zealand. Hooker (20-8) earned a 47-48, 48-47, 48-47 victory from the ringside judges, handing him perhaps the […]
Dan Hooker should have the crowd behind him when he takes on Paul Felder in a battle between lightweight contenders this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 168, taking place in Auckland, New Zealand. Hooker (19-8) hails from Auckland, and currently sits as the No. 7 contender in the UFC’s lightweight […]
Jan Blachowicz put himself in the middle of the light heavyweight title discussion after recording a devastating first-round knockout win over Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167 on Saturday. Blachowicz (26-8) hit Anderson (13-5) with a straight right hand at 3:08 into the first round, […]
Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will face off on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The fight will serve as a probable title eliminator, as the winner has an excellent chance of receiving a shot […]
Paradigm Sports Management announced the signing of Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, adding the champion boxer to a roster that already includes UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The signing amplified speculation that McGregor might head to the boxing ring again to face Pacquiao, a potential crossover fight that has been discussed recently. […]
Jon Jones retained the UFC light heavyweight title on Saturday, but his win wasn’t without controversy. Jones took a unanimous 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 decision over previously undefeated challenger Dominick Reyes in the main event of UFC 247 in Houston. Fans See Reyes as Winner, Jones Gets Decision The crowd booed […]
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his title on the line one again when he battles Dominick Reyes on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 247 at Houston’s Toyota Center. Jones continues to be one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history, while Reyes is an […]
Cris Cyborg scored a fourth-round TKO over Julia Budd in the main event of Bellator 238 to win the Bellator women’s featherweight title on Saturday. Cyborg became the first fighter to win titles in Bellator, Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and the UFC during their career. Cyborg Finds Her Place in Bellator […]
When Conor McGregor stepped into the boxing ring to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr., many wondered how the boxing legend would fare if he returned the favor and stepped into the octagon for an MMA fight. Now, welterweight champion boxer, Terence Crawford, may be willing to take on that challenge. […]
Curtis Blaydes has the chance to get the biggest win of his career on Saturday when he takes on former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC Fight Night 166 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Blaydes and dos Santos are both legitimate, top-5 UFC heavyweights, though they […]
Call it election meddling or outside interference from a foreign power if you must, but the recently victorious Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor declared his affection for US President Donald Trump on Twitter Monday, with a tweet that was soon heard — and reheard — around the world. Phenomenal President. […]
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