Even the most naïve sports fans must know that Sunday’s boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will be more about entertainment than world-class pugilism. But some bettors will still look to get action down on the fight, even with a strange […]
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UFC Fight Night 189: Rozenstruik, Sakai Look to Make Case as Heavyweight Contenders
Neither Jairzinho Rozenstruik nor Augusto Sakai will earn themselves a heavyweight title shot anytime soon. But both men could inch themselves closer to that conversation on Saturday with a big win in the main event of UFC Fight Night 189. The two heavyweights are relatively early in their professional careers, […]
UFC Notebook: Oliveira Beats Chandler for Lightweight Title, Ferguson’s Future in Doubt After Loss
Charles Oliveira captured his first UFC championship on Saturday, stopping Michael Chandler in the second round of the main event of UFC 262 to win the lightweight title. Khabib Nurmagomedov vacated the lightweight belt earlier this year. He announced his retirement after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 last October. […]
UFC 262: Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler Vie for Post-Nurmagomedov Lightweight Title
When Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, he left a gaping hole in the UFC’s lightweight division. Now, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler will face off to take up the mantle at 155 pounds when they battle for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of UFC 262 on Saturday night. UFC […]
UFC Notebook: Prochazka Lands Elbow KO vs. Reyes, UFC Parent Company Goes Public
Jiri Prochazka made his case for a light heavyweight title shot with a stunning knockout of Dominick Reyes in the main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN card. Prochazka scored just the third spinning back elbow knockout in UFC history, finishing Reyes in the second round of their fight. Prochazka […]
UFC on ESPN: Reyes Looks to Rebound, Prochazka Seeks Title Shot in Light Heavyweight Clash
Dominick Reyes has suffered two straight losses to blemish what had been an undefeated professional record. Now, he’ll come in as an underdog when he takes on light heavyweight title hopeful Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC on ESPN 23 this Saturday night. Prochazka comes in as a […]
Logan Paul, Floyd Mayweather Set June Date for Boxing Showdown in Miami
Former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced some of the best fighters in the world during his undefeated career. That won’t be the case on June 6, when he battles YouTuber Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Paul (0-1, 0 KOs) is the older brother of […]
Valentina Shevchenko Makes Fifth Flyweight Title Defense vs. Jessica Andrade at UFC 261
Jessica Andrade acknowledges that she’s facing one of the best fighters in the world, but says she’ll still be able to put pressure on the champion when she challenges Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight title on Saturday at UFC 261. Shevchenko will make her fifth championship defense since […]
Chiesa, Magny Headline Wednesday UFC Card After COVID Cancellations
The UFC has rescheduled or canceled several bouts that it intended to be a part of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN card — its second of three events on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this January. But, even after those changes, the promotion has still put together a solid welterweight headliner […]
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 […]
MMA Notebook: UFC January Schedule, Viral Video Leads to Bellator Signing
The UFC returns to action after its holiday break on Jan. 16 when the world’s premier MMA organization airs on network television for the first time in over two years. ABC will televise the main card of UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar. The UFC last aired on network television […]
UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo Turns Around on Three Weeks to Defend Title vs. Brandon Moreno
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will return to the Octagon after just 21 days off when he defends his title against No. 1 contender Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC 256 on Saturday from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Figueiredo last fought on Nov. 21, when he […]
Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fighting Winless YouTuber Logan Paul in Exhibition Bout
What happens when a boxing legend goes toe-to-toe in the ring with an internet personality? The world will learn on Feb. 20, when Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes on popular YouTuber Logan Paul in a pay-per-view exhibition fight. Mayweather, who won world titles in five different weight classes, finished his professional […]
Watch Jake Paul Brutally KO Nate Robinson (VIDEO)
Jake Paul came into his fight with Nate Robinson on Saturday night with a major experience advantage in the ring, while Robinson hoped his history as a professional athlete would allow him to overwhelm the YouTuber. In the end, experience won out. Paul (2-0, 2 KOs) knocked down Robinson once […]
Nate Robinson Makes Professional Boxing Debut vs. Jake Paul on Tyson-Jones Undercard
YouTuber Jake Paul has exactly one professional boxing match to his name. That will still make him the experienced veteran when he steps into the ring to fight former NBA player Nate Robinson on the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition on Saturday night. Paul holds […]
Two Titles on the Line as Gervonta Davis Battles Leo Santa Cruz
Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes that WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is on the verge of becoming boxing’s next breakout star. The next step on that journey comes on Saturday night, when Davis takes on WBA super featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz in front of a limited crowd at the Alamodome […]
Anderson Silva Battles Uriah Hall in Potential Retirement Fight at UFC Fight Night 181
Anderson Silva has put together one of the greatest MMA careers of all time, despite what his recent results might suggest. But his run as a legend in the sport might come to an end on Halloween, when he takes on Uriah Hall in the main event of UFC Fight […]
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 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 […]