Jairzinho Rozenstruik predicted that Alexander Volkov wouldn’t stand and bang with him. Volkov proved him wrong early on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night 207. Volkov pounded Rozenstruik with long, standing punches, forcing referee Herb Dean to stop the fight just 2:12 into the first round. […]
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MMA Notebook: Vieira Defeats Holm by Controversial Split Decision
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 […]
MMA Notebook: Oliveira, Esparza Win at UFC 274; Surprise Results in PFL
Charles Oliveira may not have won the lightweight championship at UFC 274, but he proved that he’s the man to beat in the 155-pound division. Oliveira scored a submission victory over Justin Gaethje just 3:22 into the first round in Phoenix on Saturday night, one day after forfeiting his title […]
MMA Notebook: Aspinall Scores Big Win Over Volkov; PFL Announces 2022 Schedule
Tom Aspinall emphatically proved that he belongs among the heavyweight elite with a convincing victory over Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night 204 in London on Saturday. Aspinall scored a first-round submission victory via armbar, finishing the veteran Volkov in just three minutes and 45 seconds. […]
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: Jake Paul Earns Decision over Woodley, PFL Finals Set for October
YouTuber Jake Paul has once again taken down a big-name mixed martial artist in the boxing ring, but he had to work a bit harder this time to defeat Tyron Woodley in their Sunday night bout. Paul defeated Woodley via a split decision, with the judges scoring the eight-round fight […]
PFL Playoffs: Semifinals Wrap Up with Featherweight, Light Heavyweight Matchups
Four more fighters will book their spots in the 2021 Professional Fighters League finals on Friday, with the semifinals of the light heavyweight and featherweight tournaments playing out on PFL 9. After six preliminary fights, the main card will kick off with a light heavyweight semifinal between No. 2 seed […]
PFL Playoffs: MacDonald vs. Cooper Headlines Welterweight, Lightweight Semifinals
The 2021 Professional Fighters League playoffs begin on Friday with semifinal action in the men’s welterweight and lightweight divisions, and Rory MacDonald and Ray Cooper III among those still vying for the $1 million championship prizes. MacDonald and Cooper will meet in one of the two welterweight semifinals on tap […]
MMA Notebook: Gane Wants Heavyweight Title Shot; Moldavsky Earns Bellator Interim Belt
Ciryl Gane maintained his undefeated record and staked his claim for a heavyweight title shot by beating Alexander Volkov by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Gane (9-0) came into the bout as the No. 3 contender in the heavyweight division, and saw the […]
MMA Notebook: McGregor Highest Paid Athlete, Silva Likely to Retire
Forbes released its list of the highest-paid athletes in the world on Wednesday, and UFC star Conor McGregor topped the list with $180 million in earnings over the past 12 months. McGregor finished ahead of Lionel Messi ($130 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($120 million), and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ($107.5 […]