Most pundits thought Holly Holm had done just enough to win in her return fight on Saturday night. The judges, however, gave a key split-decision victory to Ketlen Vieira instead in the main event of UFC Fight Night 206. Vieira (13-2) won a split decision over Holm by a razor-thin […]
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MMA Notebook: Kayla Harrison Re-Signs with PFL; Covington Dominates UFC 272 Main Event
Two-time Professional Fighters League champion Kayla Harrison has ended her free agency by once again joining the PFL. Harrison, who has won the PFL women’s lightweight championship in each of the last two seasons, had been considering offers from both Bellator and the UFC, among others. Harrison wants cross-promotional superfight […]
MMA Notebook: Conor McGregor Shares Return Timeline, Eagle FC Coming to America
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor announced on Twitter on Saturday that he will resume training next year, and plans to return to the Octagon soon thereafter. McGregor fractured the fibula and tibia in his left leg during his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on July 10. McGregor […]
MMA Notebook: Cannonier Gets Past Gastelum, Martinez to Honor Soliz After COVID-19 Death
Jared Cannonier pulled away in the late rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC on ESPN 29 on Saturday night. While nearly all observers thought the fight was close, they also saw Cannonier as the winner. The judges agreed, with all […]
MMA Notebook: Brunson Derails Holland Hype Train, Volkanovski Out for UFC 260 with COVID
Derek Brunson ignored the hype and the talk on Saturday night, using his superior wrestling skills to easily defeat middleweight prospect Kevin Holland in the main event of UFC on ESPN. Brunson claimed a 49-45, 49-46, 49-46 unanimous decision victory over Holland, with all four judges awarding him the first […]
UFC Lightweight Title Picture Muddied After Poirier Stuns McGregor with 2nd-Round Finish
Dustin Poirier defied the critics on Saturday night, scoring a TKO victory over Conor McGregor to avenge his 2014 loss to the Irishman. But with a champion who doesn’t want to fight, and several big names in the division, the win did little to clarify the UFC lightweight title picture. […]
UFC Notebook: Fans on Fight Island, White Working on Potential Superfights
The UFC became the first major sports organization to return to action after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most leagues in March. Since that time, most competitions have resumed, some even inviting fans while UFC fighters continue to battle in empty arenas. That dynamic will change in January, as the […]
UFC Notebook: Nurmagomedov Turns to Coaching, Chandler Pushes for Lightweight Tournament
When Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement after defeating Justin Geathje in the main event of UFC 254, he left behind a legendary legacy and a division without a clear successor. But the undefeated lightweight champion knows where he’s headed next, and ideas are in the air over how to replace […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Announces Retirement from MMA After UFC 254 Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov proved he’s still the most dominant champion in mixed martial arts on Saturday when he choked out Justin Gaethje in the second round of their lightweight title unification bout at UFC 254. Then, he stunned the world by announcing his retirement from the sport. In a post-fight interview, […]
UFC 254 Live Scoring and Results: Updates and Analysis from Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje Main Card
UFC 254 features an extended six-fight main card live from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The action begins at a special earlier time: 2 pm Eastern in the United States, with the preliminary bouts starting at 11 am. The card culminates with the main event, a lightweight title fight between […]
UFC 254 Odds: Khabib Nurmagomedov Favored vs. Justin Gaethje in Lightweight Unification Bout
Undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will face one of the most dangerous fights of his career when he battles interim champion Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Nurmagomedov (28-0) will enter the Octagon for the first time in over […]
Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor Rematch Could Happen in 2020
Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018, but a win against Donald Cerrone next month could set the Irishman up for a rematch for the lightweight championship. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that if McGregor and Nurmagomedov can each win their early 2020 bouts, […]
UFC Planning Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Lightweight Title Fight Next April
One of the most anticipated fights in all of MMA could come to fruition early next year, as the UFC is close to booking Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson for a lightweight championship clash in April. UFC President, Dana White told ESPN he is looking to schedule the long-awaited clash […]